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Perfect Blue Blu-ray Review

パーフェクトブルー Pāfekuto Burū

Score: 71

from 3 reviewers

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Perfect Blue transcends conventional anime with its haunting, devious storytelling and superb Blu-ray restoration; a must-see masterpiece from Satoshi Kon.

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Video: 67

Perfect Blue's first North American Blu-ray release features a 1080p MPEG-4 AVC transfer in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, delivering a high-bitrate encoding with no compression issues. While the animation shows its 1997 origins through occasional softness and muted color saturation, the restoration effort is impressive, offering stable black levels and preserving the true intent of the filmmaker.

Audio: 67

The Blu-ray release of 'Perfect Blue' features an exceptional Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix that delivers remarkable detail and clarity, making it the definitive option. The sub-par lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 for English dub and Japanese 2.0 mono tracks are included. Multiple English subtitle options provided.

Extra: 77

The Perfect Blue Blu-ray release by GKIDS and Shout! Factory is a comprehensive package, featuring a new digital transfer, original SD version, a 41-minute Satoshi Kon lecture, trailers, recording sessions, and multiple cast interviews, though missing the director's commentary and longer lecture from the Japanese BD.

Movie: 90

Perfect Blue, directed by Satoshi Kon, is a psychologically intense exploration of fame's dark side. Known for its stunning animation by Nobutaka Ike, an eerie electronic score by Masahiro Ikumi, and intelligent screenplay by Sadayuki Murai, this groundbreaking anime blends reality with illusion in a haunting cautionary tale.

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