Head to head
Idol Memories vs Perfect Blue
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
The short version
- Perfect Blue is rated higher by the community: 8.21 vs 5.69.
- Perfect Blue is more widely watched, with 49× the members.
- Perfect Blue is the quicker watch, 3h 52m shorter.
- Fans favorite Perfect Blue more often (2.3% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Music.
| Idol Memories | Perfect Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.69 | 8.21higher |
| Rank by score | #12,595 | #292better |
| Members | 1,039 | 50,414more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 2.3%more |
| Time to watch | 5h 12m | 1h 20mshorter |
| Episodes | 12 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2016 | 1998 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Seven Arcs Pictures | – |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 3% vs 55%
- Idol Memories
- Perfect Blue
0%20%40%
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| Idol Memories | Perfect Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 5% | 3% |
| 2★ | 5% | 0% |
| 3★ | 9% | 0% |
| 4★ | 20% | 3% |
| 5★ | 20% | 1% |
| 6★ | 18% | 3% |
| 7★ | 16% | 14% |
| 8★ | 4% | 20% |
| 9★ | 1% | 23% |
| 10★ | 2% | 32% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Idol Memories | 5h 12m |
| Perfect Blue | 1h 20m |
Only Idol Memories
Shared genres
Only Perfect Blue
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Idol Memories vs Perfect Blue FAQ
Is Idol Memories better than Perfect Blue?
By community score, Perfect Blue is ahead (8.21 vs 5.69). Both are music, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Idol Memories or Perfect Blue?
Idol Memories is longer: 5h 12m against 1h 20m.
Which is more popular?
Perfect Blue has more members on Kitsu (50,414 vs 1,039).
If I liked Idol Memories, will I like Perfect Blue?
Probably, if it was the music side you enjoyed.

