Perfect Blue: The Perfect Debut

Today is marking the first of many videos I will be doing on Satoshi Kon and his filmography in the coming weeks. Why not start with his masterful debut work, PERFECT BLUE? A Film that needs no introduction, and one that has sparked discussions for over 20 years on it's meaning. Let's talk about one of the greatest films ever made.
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[@DangericeDreams]

I am *so glad* you’re covering Kon’s work. I’ve never personally watched his movies, but the messages Kon tries to display about humanity have always captured my interest when I read about them.

[@ReturningSunn]

His work has always been fascinating to me. I’m glad to finally be covering it!

[@notationmusical]

Perfect Blue is up there as one of my favorite horror anime.
As for my favorite Satoshi Kon film, I'm still thinking about it.

[@ReturningSunn]

Same here. Still debating if it’s my favorite lol. It changes a lot.

[@frdveloz]

Just followed you a couple days ago and now you publish a video about one of my favorite anime movies of all time woohoooo uwu

[@ReturningSunn]

I’m happy that I am appealing to your interests 😂

[@ade1174]

There's definitely a tension between being our authentic self and a caricature to uphold that Prefect Blue really drills down at, like you stated. I went to my 10 year high school reunion last year and felt awkward being upheld as super smart, which made me feel stiff, while I can be more myself with the friends I made in college. It's a challenge to redefine yourself but very rewarding if you can do so successfully.

[@zemox2534]

I have only watched Perfect Blue once, and I am in no rush to watch it again. It is not because it is a bad film, but it is very disturbing. However I love the message behind the film and how Kon presented it. In 2024, Perfect Blue is extremely relevant.

[@thewaldentwin]

He is literally the first animation director that I saw something he did (perfect Blue) and then proceeded to watch the rest of his stuff that I had access to because I think perfect blue is probably my 2nd favorite piece of anime in general and honestly I think the best psych thriller in existence.
I loved this movie so much and everything he does is amazing

[@ReturningSunn]

Hes one of the greats for a reason! A one of one director that we’ll never see another of. Even with everything I had seen before, his mark was left for me immediately when I first watched PB and Paprika.

[@naderyhy1125]

❤‍🔥

[@ReturningSunn]

😊❤️

[@KNewt-xd2rz]

wonderful analysis. I really like the approach that you took with this video compared to others that i’ve seen. I know you’re just covering the movies for now, but if you ever get a chance I would love a vid on paranoia agent. it’s a true masterpiece imo. Anyways, great vid can’t wait for more :)

[@ReturningSunn]

I do plan on covering Paranoia Agent actually! Might take a bit longer to do than the film analysis videos though 😭

[@benjaminjackson1521]

Have you read any of Kon’s manga? I recently read Opus and enjoyed it. Satoshi Kon was a genius. Looking forward to more videos in the series.

[@ReturningSunn]

Haven’t yet, but I’ll add them to my reading list!

[@negispringfield6156]

Opus is a masterpiece I honestly had no idea Satoshi Kon wrote it wow

[@user-ll1xm2kz1x]

Really like your channel, but I should be studying right now :')

[@ReturningSunn]

Thank you!

[@ZachariahMicallef]

It's funny to think this is my first """"""""IDOL"""""""" anime

[@spiritwooo]

Rich.

[@ReturningSunn]

Spirit.