IDOL - The Terrifying Reality of Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue is perhaps Satoshi Kon's most enduring work: a dark, twisted, unflinching look at Japan's idol industry. In this video I explore the reality behind that vision, and explain why this stunning movie still stands as one of anime's all-time greats.
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Spanish translation provided by Rayeloy