Meiko Kaji

Why Meiko Kaji’s cult characters are still subversive in their strength

By Sam Moore

As Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion turns 50, Meiko Kaji's feminist action heroines are as thrilling to watch as ever.

The Japanese cult classic that paved the way for the modern female action hero

By James Balmont

In 1972’s Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion, Meiko Kaji emerged as a bona fide, badass star.

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