While not a series, the opening act (the first ~20 minutes) functions as the "Episode 1" that sets the stage for the psychological spiral.
: The first episode establishes the agency's dynamic as they take on cases involving missing persons and hidden secrets within families. Perfect Blue Episode 1
: Mima discovers a website called "Mima's Room" that chronicles her daily life with disturbing accuracy, making her question if she is being watched or losing her mind. While not a series, the opening act (the
This is a standard TV series based on the mystery novel by . While not a series
Below is a report covering the first "episode" or opening act for both versions. 1. Perfect Blue (1997 Anime Film)