What happens when a rising pop idol trades the stage for an acting career and her own reflection starts to turn against her? Perfect Blue delivers Satoshi Kon's unforgettable psychological thriller, with blurred realities, obsessive fans, and a mirror that never lies but never tells the whole truth either. Join us as we unravel this mind-bending masterpiece and ask the real questions, like who out there could ever look at a fan website the same way again?

At Sakura Society, we're here to help you decide if the anime everyone's talking about is actually worth your time and your watchlist.

Joining Brendan in the Sugoi Studio is Sam, returning friend of the show, stand-up comedian, fellow Akira survivor and a man still down bad for Bunnings snags.

In this episode, we're diving into:

• hook & expectations

• story & world-building

• characters & chemistry

• animation & style

• soundtrack & voice acting

• impact & watchability

• plus lots more anime related banter!