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Meiko Kaji
Meiko Kaji

Meiko Kaji

🎂 Mar 24, 1947 (79) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Meiko Kaji is an actress whose career stretches back to the 1960s. Their credits include Lady Snowblood as Yuki Kashima. They have also starred in Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion and Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance. Their filmography spans 125 films and 27 TV productions across 61 years, working mainly across genres like action, crime, drama.
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What Did You Eat Yesterday?
What Did You Eat Yesterday?
as Hisae Kakei
 Onihei Hankachō
Onihei Hankachō
as おまさ
 Ponytail Won't Look Back
Ponytail Won't Look Back
as Akiko
 Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
as Yuki Kashima
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Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho
Genkai
2023–
TV Modern Love Tokyo
Modern Love Tokyo
Mako
2022–
TV What Did You Eat Yesterday?
What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Hisae Kakei
2021
Film Nezunoban
Nezunoban
Kumiko
2021
Film Under the Open Sky
Under the Open Sky
Shoji Atsuko
2021
Film What Did You Eat Yesterday?
What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Hisae Kakei
2019–
TV Seven Ms. Prisoners
Seven Ms. Prisoners
Ryo Ichijo
2017–
TV Wonderful Single Life
Wonderful Single Life
Yoko Kirishima
2012–
TV Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Omasa
2009
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How old is Meiko Kaji?
Meiko Kaji is 79 years old, born on March 24, 1947 in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
Where is Meiko Kaji from?
Meiko Kaji was born in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Meiko Kaji?
Meiko Kaji is best known as an actor for Lady Snowblood, Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion, Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance.
How many movies has Meiko Kaji been in?
Meiko Kaji has appeared in 125 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Meiko Kaji's first movie?
Meiko Kaji's first credited film was Song of Farewell (1965).
What is Meiko Kaji's most recent movie?
Meiko Kaji's most recent movie is What Did You Eat Yesterday? (2021).
What are Meiko Kaji's best movies?
Meiko Kaji's most acclaimed films include: Lady Snowblood (1973), Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972), Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974), Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 (1972), Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable (1973).
What TV shows has Meiko Kaji appeared in?
Meiko Kaji is known for TV work including: Yu Yu Hakusho, Romantics Anonymous, What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Modern Love Tokyo.
How long has Meiko Kaji been working in film?
Meiko Kaji has been active since 1965 — a career spanning 61 years.
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Meiko Kaji
Meiko Kaji
1947-03-24 · Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Masako Ōta, known as Meiko Kaji, is a Japanese actress and enka singer born on 24 March 1947 in Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture.

After graduating from Yakumo Academy in Meguro in 1965, she made her debut at Nikkatsu Studios under her real name, playing supporting roles in the late 1960s. Her first notable role came in 1969 in *Nihon Zankyoden*. She gained visibility with the 1970-1971 series *Stray Cat Rock* (Noraneko Rokku), playing young rebels in five films.

In the 1970s, she excelled in roles as outlaws, notably in the *Joshuu Sasori* (Prisonnière Scorpion) series at Toei, with four films, the first of which was released in 1972. She became an icon with *Lady Snowblood* (1973), which greatly inspired Quentin Tarantino in *Kill Bill*. Her other notable films include *Double Suicide at Sonezaki* (1978).

She also sang for her films and released several albums and singles. She has appeared in over 100 films and series since the 1960s.

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