: This is the definitive "exclusive" track found on premium Blu-ray and 4K sets. Reviewers at Blu-ray.com highlight its "ultra-crisp and dynamic" score. It uses the surround channels to heighten the film's psychological horror, making Mima’s hallucinations and the oppressive sounds of the city feel immersive.
Why some releases are Japanese-audio-only
(1997) refers to a critical narrative detail in the film's final line that was lost or altered in the English dub. The "Japanese Audio Exclusive" Detail
which some critics feel misses the specific thematic weight of the Japanese phrasing "Watashi wa watashi" (I am me). The Authentic Idol Atmosphere
The "Japanese audio exclusive" aspect of Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue