Perfect Blue: The Fear of Yourself

[@jasminemaria9380]

one actor once said "you know that you are acting but your body doesn't. the trauma stays."

[@dior-fh7gf]

damn ... I believe that. So basically actors (or their bodies) re-live various traumas with every movie (ofc depends on the movie) .. that's actually horrible

[@sketchtheparadigmyork1217]

What actor

[@ChristopherMichael180]

@@sketchtheparadigmyork1217it sounds like something Jessica Lange would say. Might have been from one of those Vanity Fair round tables where the four or five most critically applauded actresses of the year discuss their roles, methods, some life stories and insights, etc. I’m like 95% sure Jessica Lange was telling that to Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Lopez because Elisabeth moss’s character on Hand Maid’s Tale is abused in every conceivable way and Nicole Kidman’s Big Little Lies character was also a victim of domestic violence and s*xual assault.

[@r.babylon2885]

I've honestly wondered the same thing. Some guys I know were talking about actors mostly being crazy, and I brought that up. Putting yourself in heightened emotional state so much so often can't be good for you

[@shelliupshaw3405]

I feel that anime in the 80's and early 90's were more adult storylines. I still love anime but its harder to find content that is not marketing to teenagers.

[@ringsaphire]

Less feature lenghts movies or just that we still have to wait next decade for their impact to settle in, but still many adult themed anime series: Ergo Proxy (they did Genocidal Organ (2017)), Parasyte, Psycho Pass, Monster... the other thing is, in the 90s there was a lot of anticipation, because the future looked promising and interesting and society changed fast, so they did a lot of Black Mirror style of reflection at the time (their worst fears became our everyday routine kind of work, and good work it was!). Nowadays, it's a lot more of introspection, reflection on past mistakes and finding a way to correct course, the next generation feels like they have no future of their own, just the consaquences of their predecessor's bad choices to deal with and you can feel it on today's productions.

[@richardblack3385]

Preach why I rarely watch new anime no fresh ideas and it's all tropes or fan service

[@theshogunblaze3656]

@@ringsaphire Nothing but fax, We can only hope the mental boundary pushing comes back in style not just the typical visual fan service reaction envelope pushing.

[@marioksoresalhillick299]

What about Devilman Crybaby? But I mean, teenagers watch these kinds of things, so I have no idea why they'd stop creating them. I'm a teenager (17 exactly), and I generally dislike action shōnen.

[@DESTRAKON]

Seriously

[@kreiyu]

I've always seen Perfect Blue as a psychological thriller instead of a horror.

[@patdzon]

Same here. The horror label doesn't come to mind at all....

[@LovelessDogg1]

“Thriller” is a sub genre of Horror.

[@Austib_]

I think thats the intention because of that scene where the group of men are making fun of how bad psychological thrillers are. It seemed like Satoshi poking fun at himself.

[@TequilaToothpick]

It's definitely a horror.

[@karmaexists3541]

It's also horror. Horror is something meant to terrify or mess with the mind.

[@bochi5318]

The thing about Rumi is that she was always living vicariously through Mima even before the career change. To her, Mima's pop career was her pop career. This fantasy of hers was an escapism from the fact that she failed her own dream career. It's like how a underachieving narcissistic parent wants to mold their child into the person they had failed to become.

[@flataffect]

It’s not fantasy tho, she did have a career as an idol singer.. it’s established in the movie. Yes she was living through her but not because she failed, but because she missed it.

[@chaewonsglasses]

this film made me question who I am as a human being. I'm honestly so glad that you guys are covering it, today.

[@Sewblick]

just curious....in what way did it make you question that?

[@leviloveserwin1809]

It made me question who I am as well. Many of us have online accounts and sometimes we show our lives like on facebook or instagram. Ppl judge so much about who we are based on what we post. At one point we’ve all posted something that made our character “look bad” to others. And when other ppl begin to judge, there’s always a little part of us that wonders if their judgement is right. (Even if other ppl’s opinions of us are wrong) The creepy part is when other ppl’s words are so harsh that they literally mold us into who they want us to be. They make us change ourselves. So I often question if I’m living my life the way I want to or the way others want me to.

[@chaewonsglasses]

I thought I wasn't who I really was on the inside and the reality of who I was trying to myself to become was real toxic.

[@Lloyd00]

It's so wild how this movie seems more relevant today than when it came out

[@langbo9999]

True 🤔

[@AlexisCardona]

Everyone wants to be an influencer on tik tok not knowing the dark side of the reality they are chasing.

[@angandtor]

I'm about to show my age.....but I remember buying this when it came out on VHS in 1998...they were right when they said if Hitchcock partnered with Disney.....this would be the film they'd come up with....think I might break this DVD out today.......good schitt!!!!

[@persephone2706]

Nahh, you just showed your good taste. 👌🏼

[@Laura-Yu]

Dang you don’t look that old...

[@acidwizard6528]

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind was the movie that got me into anime back in the late 80s, so you're not the only anime fan past their 20s. There was a lot of quality anime from the 80s and 90s that has kind of faded into obscurity a bit, and this is one of them. Enjoy your viewing. Much respect.

[@shelliupshaw3405]

I remember seeing this on VHS as well. Also they advertisement on the box. I rented this from blockbuster.

[@NarutoMakunouchi]

I think I still have the Perfect Blue VHS XD

[@AyubuKK]

Freakiest horror film I’ve seen. And I think it’s a perfect representation of our world today. The lines between reality and the online world are becoming blurred. Like what happened in the film.

[@MrJerkdude1]

Ah yes, Perfect Blue, the big sister of Millennium Actress.

[@mechajay3358]

And Cousin to Paprika

[@luigigx1172]

@@mechajay3358 mima got the short end of the sick

[@s4radiaz]

And black swan

[@MrJerkdude1]

@@s4radiaz No.

[@o0Avalon0o]

I _love_ psychological genre & consider this movie to be a great way to introduce new people to it.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

Shinreigari is really good psychological anime because it actually talks about real psychology and they use medical terms. Kind of like how monster and shiki both use actual medical terms because they are both doctors in those anime. You could probably pass an exam at school after watching those anime haha

[@campkira]

those will fuck u up since these are know as edgy anime... a hentai are more softer...

[@staceydoodlez7]

Ironically... I just bought this last night lol. I love this film so much along with all of Satoshi Kon's other work.

[@clairehiggins9685]

Me too! I was just telling my brother about it last night 😂

[@staceydoodlez7]

@@clairehiggins9685 LOL that's funny! I was looking to complete my Satoshi collection so I bought this and Paprika

[@staceydoodlez7]

@Kid From 21 Jump Street I got it for Blu-ray. I found it on Amazon

[@sunlocked5838]

There is one thing that throws a wrench into the plot, in the original Japanese dub that last line is spoken by Rumi's VA. Though it is spoken by Mima's VA in the English dub, which can completely change the film.

[@MaxusFox23]

I can't believe I never noticed after watching this movie all those years back and now I dunno if I'll be able to sleep thanks to this information HOLY SHIT

[@lbcv]

me about to go sleep this comment and my overthinking : i think not

[@zultsetsegzulaa6292]

I was looking for this comment! Why do you think they made the change in the english dub? I can’t seem to think of a legitimate reason

[@sunlocked5838]

@@zultsetsegzulaa6292 I dont think there ever was an official reason. It can be a bit hard to notice, since they do sound a bit similar. So maybe they didn't notice, thought it wasnt important, or maybe didn't want to confuse the audience? Its probably not the last, since the dubbers would have to realize how fucking confusing the movie is meant to be.

[@darkcoolyo]

Old comment I know but what do you think this implies anyway?

[@thamsanqajantjies2228]

Literally watched Perfect Blue for the first time this week it reminded me a lot of another film that I love Black Swan. I love watching films where the protagonist spirals out of control. It's a masterpiece #RIPSatoshiKon

[@danatrick4868]

The director of Black Swan took heavy inspiration from perfect blue.

[@refia288]

@@danatrick4868 Some would even say it's plagiarism.

[@danatrick4868]

I remember hearing that the director of Black Swan brought the rights of Perfect Blue so he could use the bathroom scene in Black Swan and he said he's gonna remake it, but I have a feeling that it's gonna be not as good as Satoshi Kon's. I think its more of a stigma towards anime in Hollywood. It's sad really.

[@refia288]

@@danatrick4868 He used the bathroom scene in Requiem for a dream actually. I had no idea about the remake !

[@danatrick4868]

@@refia288 I've only heard about it from a video a while back but I don't know whether that's coming true or not. I'd have the original rereleashed in theaters for the anniversary than seeing another live action remake.

[@thabokgwele5268]

I haven't watched this movie yet, but I've heard so much about it. Many say that it's Satoshi Kon's best work, in spite of being his earliest. Definitely excited to see it.

[@alainapowerchick2025]

Everything Kon made is gold. He was phenomenal.

[@Hlecktro]

I like when anime actually has a muted feeling of psychological discomfort. I felt the same way when I watched Serial Experiments Lain.

[@persephone2706]

Satoshi Kon was a genius. I feel like there's somewhat of a revival of his films going on right now, more and more people seem to be getting into them.

[@keiichimorisato98]

I got into his films when he was still alive, yes I am being THAT guy right now, but goddammit I wish he had more fan when he was alive, perhaps he'd still be alive right now as a result.

[@shinyuy]

Ok but what if... the True Mima is the one in the mental facility but Rumi sees her as Rumi. It is Rumi, who's taken on more of Mima's appearance who sits in the car, looking into the mirror, saying I am the real Mima. That smile just freaks me out and Kon's work always plays tricks with the mind as he questioned what is reality in most of the film.

[@sophykass9396]

that’s what I keep hearing 🥺 but I still like to think Mima got her happy being lol

[@xcnznsk1755]

No yea mima never got her happy ending there’s so much evidence that backs up mima being in the mental asylum and not rumi. I just don’t understand how she got into the mental asylum im still confused on that

[@randyrcastillo811]

In Japanese, the last line is given by Rumi's voice actor.

[@momokomiyafuji396]

That is heavily implied. In fact, that's the twist ending. Of course, if you watch the dub version you'll never know that. In typical American ham-fisted fashion, they destroy the ending by giving the final line to the wrong character. In the dub version, apparently they have Mima's voice actress say the final line. In the REAL version the line is delivered by Rumi's seiyuu.

[@deepakpurti]

@@momokomiyafuji396 I don't think it's "heavily implied". The doctor mentions that the patient is Rumi, and the nurses talk about how the visitor looks like Mima. So the latter can't be Rumi and the former can't be Mima.

[@junierose6790]

This film captures the inner turmoil and insanity surrounding young women's early sexual experiences more poignantly than any other piece of media I have ever encountered

[@realbharbiexoxo]

This makes me think how important it is to talk with one self, the world, society and friends and even the person you can love or trust more Can make you doubt or transform you with a manipulation form maybe with a purpose or maybe not but it’s just so important to know who you are by being fine with what you think, do or feel.

[@campkira]

sometime it is better to ignore your need and just focus on making money... you can rest when you had noney to ignore the world since your mind stillt here... as long as you know your routine...

[@realbharbiexoxo]

@@campkira money is an ilusion lmao, you can’t absorb yourself into money or anything else, everything needs to be with moderation and you need to hear yourself for that, poor soul you have

[@Naeem_El]

This anime movie is in my top 3 of all time. I can remember seeing this movie for the first time I was so shocked on how good this movie is.

[@rawdasalmataman7908]

I remember watching a long time ago I wasn' scared but kinda creeped out but I felt another feeling at that time Something I can't describe I felt like I was having this experience not just watching someone having it.

[@LeoArmada]

my friends as i am recommending them something spooky for Halloween -is this scary?is this horror? me-yes,but actually NO

[@Laura-Yu]

More like psychological thriller imo

[@TequilaToothpick]

It definitely is horror

[@OurBrainHurtsALot]

It's horror, but not halloween horror

[@thepitchpod2367]

Perfect Blue is damn near as perfect of a film as you can get.

[@sebastian1236669]

Perfect Blue is such a great movie and gets better with rewatches! Satoshi Kon was so great addressing themes of identity, stress, depression, growth, and so many other psychological issues! Thank you for highlighting this movie and helping keep it alive in old and new anime fans! I appreciate all the work you're doing at Bonsai Pop to keep non-trending anime alive and I'm proud to now be a new patron!

[@TequilaToothpick]

Nah, it's an actual person stalking her. Rumi isn't possessed, she's obsessed.

[@exzisd]

It's pretty profound what this anime from 1997 says about humanity and it's still incredibly relevant decades later. I went into watching this without knowing anything about it and not having seen many anime films aside from Studio Ghibli stuff and a few handful of others. It makes you think about identity/identities, the role of fame, peer pressure, self pressure, self care, trauma, isolation, and so much more. In this culture today everyone seems to be chasing internet fame and so many are isolated along the way and many are pursuing it for the wrong reasons. Many who achieve it usually say it's not what they thought it would be and their problems are still there yet the pursuit was there in the 90s and goes back to the oldest civilizations. I thought it was especially relevant and ahead of it's time with the Mac computer and how it really nailed the internet in it's early stages. On top of it all the artwork and screenplay was fantastic from the use of colors to the cuts in the edit; it all added up to create a beautiful yet psychological, thought provoking, thriller. I think that old anime aesthetic and color pallet made it feel strangely comforting tickling that nostalgia button in my brain while it also felt so relevant to culture that if it had been made in the present day it would be just as relevant. Lastly I think it really shows the development to the art how well they fleshed out not just the characters but rather the roles of the characters. There are many characters in the film but it primarily revolves around one with many more characters playing roles but not having too much development. I was impressed with the knowledge of how talent agencies operate and the awareness of how pop stars and actors are portrayed in the media. How they were using tactics back then such as taking an innocent young pop star and making her do a scene that betrayed her image. The same tricks are being used today and often when I see a crazy story about someone famous today I just remember it's because it gets attention. In the film they even had the characters in the world recognize what the media was doing and it's still happening all the time in real life today. I could ramble on but I'll just say a very well done anime that was worth the watch and one I imagine I'll revisit down the road.

[@schaudenfreude1622]

Perfect Blue was the reason why I took importance of my anime taste, it's just phenomenal and amazing movie weave with top class cinematography.

[@GoatLuffy_97]

Perfect Blue is an absolute masterpiece. It's like watching an out of body experience the whole time, one of the most disturbing things I've seen outside Berserk.

[@Greggers1516]

I feel like it’s less about the fear of oneself and more about the fear to never be able to distance yourself from previous life decisions or expectations.

[@arisu5649]

Horror itself is a reflection of fear, unsettled, and uneasy. Body horror, psychological, typical haunted horror. If done right, could scare generations. Perfect Blue is a masterpiece at making you uneasy, sometimes making you unsettled by its content, but it’s down right straight forward, and realistic in how the world actually is. The fear of yourself makes you feel like a monster, of what you are capable of, and who you are as a person. Great job Satoshi Kon!

[@JasperJunior94]

I've just watched this film for the first time and I'd give it the honour of 'best film I'll never watch again' - a title I'd previously only given to Grave of the Fireflies. I think that having no idea what was going on, descending into madness and coming out the other side with Mima is magnificent and essential for your viewing experience. 👏👏 Every other Satoshi Kon film just got bumped to the top of my watch list. 😊

[@zixiyhhh7222]

First time I watched perfect blue, I thought it was about duality. I thought mima was fighting with her other self, and being scared that her other self is gonna take over.

[@rachelsan94]

My take on the end scene is sooo different! It feels like the writer was telling me that mima knew alot of what was actually happening and may even have a part to play in this whole mess. It almost feels like she wanted her agent to be in the mental ward or was at least happy she was there. Your take is very optimistic in comparison. But I agree with the rest of your video. You even helped me clear up some confusion on my end.

[@vinx3078]

I CANT BELIEVE THAT WAS HIS DEBUT WHAT A BANGER WAY TO START OFF YOUR CAREER

[@PrinceMallow]

Perfect Blue is brilliant and, after you watch the film, the cheery pop song the group performs takes on a new unsettling feeling.

[@elizabethsara3326]

Great choice. This was one of the first adult anime’s I was introduced to in my teens and made such a huge impact on the psychological genre. Thank you guys for always showing these retro gems 💎

[@amelianekomimi1936]

I find it saddening that you didn't mention the last line of the movie - the last line is delivered by RUMI's voice actress and not Mima's. Saying "I am the real mima"

[@ikigai2738]

So what does this really mean?

[@eloisebelle526]

yes! i was wondering if he was going to mention that because i feel like that changes the whole entire ending of the movie, making it so much more confusing and unsatisfying!

[@p00t]

oh thats interesting, i read from somewhere that satoshi kon said that it was the real mima saying that line…

[@metalsadman]

satoshi just playing with your minds lol.

[@jimmythegamer2231]

That's not actually true

[@carmineknight9123]

Fuck yes, I LOVED Perfect Blue. So incredible. It pleases me so much that this channel mainly covers the classics. I know KZbin makes covering non-trending topics hard, but it's SUCH good work you do.

[@JohnRiggs]

Perfect Blue may be my favorite animated movie of all time from any region.

[@ProjektBurn]

Yes!!!! I've been waiting for this episode since the 1st video I saw from you guys. The excitement is real! One of my absolutely favorite movies/stories of all time and this is just perfect! Ty!!! (Sorry for the excessive !!!!s, am totally fanboying atm over this)

[@ProjektBurn]

For the record, it was by watching this movie that I was able to both understand and appreciate the Brittany Spears "meltdown" and see if for what it actually was. It's hard not to see it. I can only imagine how deep into her own hole of loathing at the company figure she embodied she had to have been and feel horrible at the abuse we demand from our idols to entertain ourselves to death.

[@fyub]

this was my favorite movie before a silent voice came out

[@saiparayan4047]

But there genres are totally different , you can't compare them

[@saiparayan4047]

@Raitou subar ??? What does that mean

[@saiparayan4047]

@Raitou your opinion, I felt perfect blue was way superior than it

[@saiparayan4047]

@Raitou I am extremely sorry dude , i totally misunderstood you , I thought it was the other way around

[@GrowingDownUnder]

RIP Satoshi Kon, a legend of psychological anime and beyond

[@kadosho02]

I remember watching this one awhile ago. Twisted, dark, psychological thriller. And definitely deserves to be watched several times. Things are not what they seem Totally agree with its message, grow, but also face any obstacles. But trust in your heart

[@ukewithme6792]

I go through so many identity crisises. I feel the question "who am I?" on a whole another level.

[@dior-fh7gf]

i feel so blessed to have found this gem (as a absolute non anime / manga watcher).... its really a genius masterpiece

[@bigsmiley713]

this film messed me up, i was real young when i first watched it and boy was i confused as heck, thank you for covering it!!

[@keiichimorisato98]

Same, I randomly rented it one day and it confused me, and a little later I rented Millennium Actress, then saw Paranoia Agent on Adult Swim and realized that they shared the same director.

[@neonshadow5005]

Wouldn't call this movie a horror. It's a psychological thriller film IMO. But it is one of the finest things ever to be done in anime and for many critics, showed just how far anime can push the boundaries. We always think of animated stuff as not being serious and yet this movie demands to be taken seriously and it was. It was brilliant.

[@asmahanaji7593]

The value of this story is still relevant today. It's about self-identity, freedom, the capitalist industry of entertainment, and of course the fake life of people in social media.

[@p8nting]

Weird... watched it tonight for the first time and this was posted same day... Life’s coincidences are wild thank you for this video. First time viewer, lifelong subscriber!

[@viewerFAC]

This movie has aged pretty well & the themes are still relevant. I remember loaning my fansubbed tape to a friend and it blew his mind.

[@breakingthewall2112]

great synopses. I like how you made it relevant in your own life and how each of us can have the tendency to be this way if we lose touch of reality and the fact that we shouldn't get too attached to anything material or physical

[@kevinferministudio]

Expert visual storytelling. I love Perfect Blue.

[@obiwan8972]

Why did I get a chill and intense flashback the moment I clicked on the video ..... Such is the scar of perfect blue on me.

[@gnomefuel]

i like your style of analysis and editing, i’d love to see you cover more satoshi kon, imaishi, ghibli stuff. some stuff id recommend if you haven’t seen are tree of palme, irresponsible captain tylor, golden boy kintaro, nadia secret of blue water and of course revolutionary girl utena as i’ve mentioned before. if i think of more i’ll comment another vid but keep up the great work

[@sueme6926]

this is the best explaination video i watched on perfect blue

[@PH3NOM246]

Saw the movie yesterday. An absolute masterpiece

[@PixleyLore]

appreciate the patrons being cool with displate!

[@Sionnach00]

This anime is so excellent, it's been one of my all time favorites for so long! (I LOVE Paprika too!) It always feels like Perfect Blue is making you wait for the shoe to drop and everything to make sense but you really don't get that satisfaction until the end. Even then you're like .... WHAT??? I love it so much, you did a great job! :)

[@joefernandez8008]

It's amazing how much more the message of this film rings true in the age of social media.

[@dispater101]

I remember watching this for the first time..and it got me saying WTF every other scene cause my brain was lost af 😅

[@Bonsaipop]

Hi everyone! welcome to the 4th instalment of 2020's HELLMOUTH! Perfect Blue seemed like a perfect fit, so here you go! We also recommend literally all of Satoshi Kon's work, the man was a genius when it came to bending your mind. Also, please check out our displate link! displate.com/bonsaipop/displates/?art=5f74c615b13e9 Right now you can get up to 37% off the whole site just for using our link! I really did spend a long time making sure everything on there is something you'll love, or it will at least certainly bring you to something you love. we're also working on BONSAI POP DISPLATES! so look forward to those in the future as well. For those of you who've read this far we have a VERY special surprise for you this week, so we hope you're hype! TTYS, and thank you for watching! -Mike

[@phantomflower6749]

This movie was based on a book of the same name. That Satoshi, did not read and did his own thing. Which I'm glad, because the book was pretty wild with it's campy-ness and over the top violence. Plus book Mima was a stereotypical Mary Sue that was perfect in literally every way and everyone loved and respected her.

[@geardog24]

This movie just shows that once again that humans can be the worst monsters of all.

[@harharharlee9308]

I always love perfect blue video essays because they explain exactly what I’m thinking

[@Cooliex1986]

One of my favorite movies of all time. Thank you for the awesome review!!!

[@JohnDWJ]

Spectacular analysis. This movie messed me up when I first watched it (about year ago). I was late to the party. This video added some marvelous layers of awareness. Thank you. I really dig your style and presentation.

[@neoasura]

Perfect Blue along with Serial Experiments Lain (which you need to cover) was really the golden age of 90s Anime psychological thrillers.

[@MicroSeraphim]

I hope you cover more of Satoshi Kon's work! He was a truly talented man.

[@AskAScreenwriter]

Another great video, thanks! I personally thought the ending was a bit more ambiguous, something closer to the denouement of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." Another interpretation could be that Mima had to face and incorporate her Jungian "Shadow." The colors red and blue also seem to be major clues, I'm guessing they refer to the "Red Oni/Blue Oni" myth in Japan. Keep the great vids coming!

[@chrisgiannopoulos2306]

Watched Perfect Blue at the beginning of lockdown, I'm insanely glad that I did. Absolutely fantastic movie

[@DoyenFraser]

Your content is such good quality.. You guys deserve so much more.

[@codymuller5744]

Yo that eva unit 01 poster doe 😳

[@Babylon_Dreams]

I needed this. Some of the things you said about life changes are things I needed to hear.

[@alexvsss]

The ending of this movie is referenced in Black Mirror episode, "Black Museum". It's the same ending.

[@gray.sonS2005]

man I didn't even notice the symbolism in Mima's rooms :0 that's amazing

[@boobookitty987]

Im...so fucking EXCITED about this fucking channel. OH MY GOD

[@mr.dr0bot731]

The nostalgia you bring to us is appreciated.

[@syrusangi8743]

Such a timeless movie. Mima's story n Satoshi Kon's legacy will continue to live on

[@natebeck7410]

Excellent job on this video!

[@VionKaito567]

Just watched this for the first time earlier this week. Absolutely loved it.

[@user-pk1ss6cm9d]

love your take on this

[@brycemasters8704]

9:44 Good grief I found that shot unnerving.

[@offbeatninja]

Ah I remember this I saw this in the theater 2 years ago. It still holds up.

[@xaviier3209]

literally just watched it yesterday and got this in my recommendations. they gotta be listening lol

[@joelcilli9185]

thank you. i didnt understand anything by watching perfect blue cause i was high af but now i understand the message from this beautiful movie

[@farangisehsani592]

Wow wow wow!!!! I haven't watched it yet, but after this video I realized a lot of movies, mimicked perfect blue, or were at least inspired by it. Like black swan

[@Thedesertguy75]

The 80s and 90s anime have so much humanity, originality, deep social observations and warnings to ourselves...and just talented hand artists ... we've definitely lost a lot of that through constant reliability of machines and cgi short cuts.....some things have to be made by hand. As so many have mentioned, its very relatable and relevant post 2020...but the tech dependency we're all on today reflects this film in so many ways. Who am I......

[@lukabutemo]

Definitely my favourite explaination video, thanks so much

[@theschoolbus4447]

Lollllll that Displate promotion tho. xD

[@apricoticpeaches]

Im so glad people still talk about this amazing film even in 2020 I love this movie so goddamn much i wish it were on more platforms 💔

[@marcell7406]

One of the best anime movies I’ll ever watched

[@azahias9]

YES!!! YESSSSS!!!! I LOVE this movie. It’s one of the greatest and most relatable psychological thrillers EVER! No, not even most of us ever touch celebrity status. However, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US knows what it’s like to feel like you’re giving up your soul.

[@leejk3926]

Oh wow I just watched Perfect Blue after years of meaning to a couple of nights ago.

[@TopsideCrisis346]

I think one of the most dangerous things about the idol industry, is that these people, these ordinary, fallible human beings who are just trying to make a buck doing what they love, become just that to their fans - idols. Fans worship these people like deities, practically selling their souls for the opportunity to bask in the shadows of those who are elevated, both literally and figuratively, above the swarming masses. Idolatry is kind of a big no-no in the Judeo-Christian tradition, and if you really break down the whole concept of idolatry, especially with regard to the idea of obsession, you begin to understand why. Our ancestors didn't have the kind of sophisticated grasp on psychology that we like to think we have in the modern age, but what they did understand, they communicated in a language that could be understood by their contemporaries, and most importantly, their children. They knew that obsessing over anything, especially over people or possessions, tended to lead down a dark path. So they cautioned young people against not just those things, but against those who engaged in idolatry, those caught up in the throes of obsession. And they did this because they understood just how infectious obsession can be, how it can take hold of entire nations and twist their entire paradigm around itself. To use a modern example - consider the automobile. Consider how, during the post-WWII era, an entire "car culture" began to emerge in the American experience. This was partly by design, with the auto industry obviously keen on selling their products. But it never would've caught on, if it didn't catch on - if people hadn't come to see automobiles as not only necessary, but desirable, as symbols of status and personal freedom. And this obsession continues even to this day, as the fight over what will power our cars over the next century rages from the halls of power to the dealer showrooms. Maybe you think you're above it, you who read this. But tell me - who's your waifu? What character is printed in full color and suggestive pose across the body pillow you snuggle with every night? What anime have you been watching day after day, repeat after repeat, because you can't get enough of your perfect angel? And what would happen if the next season of that anime drops, and something, even something miniscule or inconsequential, about your waifu were to change, and you didn't like it? How would that make you feel? What would you do? The cool part about free will is that we get to choose our gods. The lame part about the nature of humanity is that we HAVE to choose our gods. Choose wisely.

[@zhane4734]

I love HELLMOUTH, these videos have brought so much joy to my spooky season

[@jorgellamas6261]

You are too underrated my friend . No wait thats not the rigjg words. More like u need to be discovered

[@TheCreepypro]

I've actually seen this movie multiple times since I was a teenager and it really gets better every time the last time I saw it I actually had the pleasure of seeing it on the big screen and it was utterly amazing I didn't think the movie could get any better but seeing it as intended in a proper movie theater was truly the best I think everyone should watch this not just cause it is good cinema but it also asks a ton of good questions about who we are as human beings and why it is that we do things which in my mind is great sometimes we need media to provoke such questions since too much of society seems to want to stop us from asking such things

[@rainbowcolourhappy]

I know this is an older video of yours so this comment might get lost but I really want you guys to watch Satoshi Kon's Millennium Actress. Many people seem to overlook it and I think it is an amazing emotional journey and personally my favorite of all of his films :)

[@acidwizard6528]

Cool video about one of the best anime movies from my formative teen years in the 90s. Definitely appropriate for Halloween too as this could be labeled in the horror genre. Not monsters and blood horror, but psychological horror and very well done at that. If anyone reading this hasn't seen this yet, do yourself a favor and watch it. It's quite good.

[@Viscount]

This was an awesome film back when I bought it on VHS. Now I have to find out to buy again...

[@captainkiwi6874]

Before even watching this, as my 2nd favorite movie of all time, I know this’ll be good