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Critically Acclaimed PERFECT BLUE Arrives in a 4K UHD Collector’s Edition This December 23

With sophistication and a haunting edge, the groundbreaking psychological thriller Perfect Blue has frequently been hailed as one of the most important animated films of all time.

Now, the directorial debut of acclaimed director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Tokyo Godfathers), comes to 4K UHD for the first time, when the 3-Disc set Perfect Blue (Collector’s Edition) (4K UHD) arrives on December 23, 2025 from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment Company. The limited edition set is now available for pre-order.

Special features accompanying the 4K release of the critically-acclaimed film include a new, extended lecture by Director Satoshi Kon, as well as the “Angel of Your Heart” recording session and full English version, cast and crew interviews, and theatrical trailers and TV spots. This limited edition Collector’s Edition also includes a new 132-page book, a poster, and 10 art cards, enclosed in a deluxe oversized rigid slipcase.

When pop star Mima quits singing to pursue a career as an actress, her handlers begin turning up murdered. Haunted by visions of her former self, Mima’s reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia that threatens to shatter her identity forever. The debut feature from revered director Satoshi Kon, Perfect Blue is a prescient vision of fame in an online world.

Perfect Blue 4K Time Bonus Features:

128-Page Booklet
10 Art Cards
Poster
Complete 117 minutes of Lectures by Director Satoshi Kon subtitled in English for the First Time
Promotional Video Edited by Satoshi Kon in 4K
“Angel of Your Heart” Recording Session and Full English Version
Cast and Crew Interviews
Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots

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