Perfect Blue (2012)

Other name: 宮部みゆきミステリー パーフェクト・ブルー, Miyabe Miyuki Mystery Perfect Blue

Description:

Perfect Blue is a gripping mystery drama that follows Hasumi Kayoko, a brilliant rookie investigator working at the all-female Hasumi Detective Agency. Known for her level-headed observations and an unwavering sense of justice, Kayoko despises lies and hidden secrets. However, her own life is overshadowed by a painful tragedy: her father, a former city news desk newspaper worker, supposedly committed suicide seven years ago. Unbeknownst to Kayoko, her mother Kyoko, who is also the director of the agency, has been secretly investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. When a new unexpected incident occurs, it serves as the ultimate catalyst that connects Kayoko and those around her. As the dark secrets begin to unravel, Kayoko is thrust into a dangerous web of deception. She must use all her detective skills to finally uncover the hidden truth behind her father's death. Perfect Blue delivers a suspenseful story filled with family secrets, crime-solving, and a relentless pursuit of justice.

Producer: TBS

Director: Karaki Akihiro [唐木希浩] and Tanaka Mineya [田中峰弥]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Detective; Investigation; Mystery; Novel