Released in 1997, Perfect Blue is still discussed to date on the topics it covers and the brutal outcomes of being a pop star turned full-fledged actress. Following the story of Mima Kirigoe, a member of a popular J-POP group, the audience is taken down on a troubling and dark descent into the cruel world of fame and the consequences that come with it. Loosely based off the novel, Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis, director Santoshi Kon captures the raw feel of a troubled young woman who desires to reach superstardom and become a household name, only to find herself at the center of a major crime spree.