1997 was a milestone in Kon's career for two reasons: The release of this particular movie in cinemas and the initiation of his collaboration with Madhouse Inc, who sheltered his genius until his last birth.
Prefect Blue was initially meant for a live action TV series; however, after the Kobe earthquake in 1995, the production studio suffered extensive damages resulting in a reduction of the budget, up to a point that solely allowed the shooting of an OVA. Nevertheless, while the shootings were roughly half-completed, Madhouse decided to distribute it as a feature film.
Originally, the script was to be based upon the homonymous book by Yoshikazu Takeuchi; however, after some close inspection by Kon and Sadayuki Murai, the co-writer of the script, they asked and eventually received …show more content…
The announcement creates chain reactions in Mima's life, as much as in the lives of the people near her. A number of her fans get frustrated, regarding her decision as betrayal towards them, chiefly a known stalker of her, by the name of Me-mania.
In the meantime, she discovers a blog depicting details of her everyday life, which no one but her could possibly know. Additionally, the renewal of the page is in a daily basis, seemingly from her. She discusses the issue with her manager, who soothes for the time being; however, as she delves in the blog, she begins to lose her touch with reality. Furthermore, someone is murdering individuals, who had helped her with her career. Moreover, she is constantly discovering elements that incriminate her.
Kon focuses in the association between reality and presumed reality, using the archetype of the pop idol as example; the actual personality of the artist in contrast to the personality the fans witness, which is the one that becomes apparent on
Prefect Blue was initially meant for a live action TV series; however, after the Kobe earthquake in 1995, the production studio suffered extensive damages resulting in a reduction of the budget, up to a point that solely allowed the shooting of an OVA. Nevertheless, while the shootings were roughly half-completed, Madhouse decided to distribute it as a feature film.
Originally, the script was to be based upon the homonymous book by Yoshikazu Takeuchi; however, after some close inspection by Kon and Sadayuki Murai, the co-writer of the script, they asked and eventually received …show more content…
The announcement creates chain reactions in Mima's life, as much as in the lives of the people near her. A number of her fans get frustrated, regarding her decision as betrayal towards them, chiefly a known stalker of her, by the name of Me-mania.
In the meantime, she discovers a blog depicting details of her everyday life, which no one but her could possibly know. Additionally, the renewal of the page is in a daily basis, seemingly from her. She discusses the issue with her manager, who soothes for the time being; however, as she delves in the blog, she begins to lose her touch with reality. Furthermore, someone is murdering individuals, who had helped her with her career. Moreover, she is constantly discovering elements that incriminate her.
Kon focuses in the association between reality and presumed reality, using the archetype of the pop idol as example; the actual personality of the artist in contrast to the personality the fans witness, which is the one that becomes apparent on