Gkids Nabs “Perfect Blue” English Dub For Theatrical Re-Release

And yes it’s going to be Rated “R”.

PERFECT BLUE, the groundbreaking and rarely screened first film from the legendary director Satoshi Kon (PaprikaParanoia Agent), returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary in a brand new digital transfer by way of Gkids.

Rising pop star Mima has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model, but her fans aren’t ready to see her go… Encouraged by her managers, Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima’s reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia. As her stalker closes in, in person and online, the threat he poses is more real than even Mima knows, in this iconic psychological thriller that has frequently been hailed as one of the most important animated films of all time.

The English dub of Perfect Blue is set to release on September 10th and you can watch the trailer and get tickets here.