Scene from Perfect Blue (1997) –"Who Are You?"

Scene from Japanese animated psychological thriller “Perfect Blue” released in 1997 and produced studio Madhouse.

Directed by the late Satoshi Kon and based on a novel written by Yoshikazi Takeuchi, “Perfect Blue” follows the story of Mima Kirigoe, a former Japanese pop idol who hopes make a new career path as an actress. Unfortunately for Mima, her life takes a surreal turn as she becomes the victim of stalking by a not-so-pleased fan. A profound exploration of some of the psychology behind Japan’s idol culture, “Perfect Blue” has long been held as a landmark example of more serious, narrative-driven Japanese animation noteworthy also for having Satoshi Kon’s trademark surrealist directorial touch.

In this scene, Mima (voiced by Junka Iwao), pays a visit to her former band-mates at their local radio show. But when Mima arrives, she quickly notices a third person sitting beside her two friends in the recording booth who fills her with panic.