
Beloved Anime Movie Getting 4K Theatrical Rerelease
GKIDS has announced the theatrical rerelease date for Perfect Blue, the cult classic anime movie, which originally debuted in theaters in 1998. The psychological thriller currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol, makes a bold transition into acting, taking on a role in a drama that includes a disturbing assault scene, and even releasing a provocative nude photo book. Her dramatic reinvention grabs public attention, but also provokes unease among her fans, her manager, and even herself as she struggles with the rapid shift from her days as a pop idol,” reads the official synopsis. “As a stalker begins to shadow her, a screenwriter and a photographer are murdered one after another. ‘Did I kill them?’ Mima begins to wonder if a split personality is gradually taking over, just like the character that she plays in the drama. Then ‘the other Mima’ the pop idol who was supposed to have ‘graduated,’ appears in front of her…”
When is the theatrical rerelease of the Perfect Blue anime movie?
Perfect Blue will officially head back to theaters in a new 4K restoration, starting on October 3, 2025. The anime movie was directed by Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers) in his feature directorial debut. Hailed as the first animated film to feature an authentic psychological suspense story, this film was acclaimed at international film festivals.
The movie was loosely based on the novel Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis by Yoshikazu Takeuchi. It featured the voices of Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shiho Niiyama, Masaaki Okura, Shinpachi Tsuji, and Emiko Furukawa.
Source: Comingsoon.net