Perfect Blue

A quiet, methodical crime drama that slowly uncovers buried family secrets, rewarding patience with emotional depth.

Created by

Miyuki Miyabe

Genres

Crime

Starring

Miori Takimoto, Aya Hirayama, Kensei Mikami

Overview

Hasumi Kayoko, the rookie investigator at the all-female Hasumi Detective Agency, always observes people and cases in a level-headed manner. She detests lies and secrets, and has a strong sense of justice. Her late father worked at the city news desk of a newspaper, but committed suicide 7 years ago. However, the truth lies in darkness and Kayoko's mother, Kyoko, the agency's director, has been secretly pursuing the facts. An incident becomes the catalyst that entwines Kayoko and the people around her, and she closes in on the truth behind her father's death.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, mystery, grief, justice

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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