Meiko Kaji
Acting
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.
TV Shows(26)
Romantics Anonymous
2025
Yu Yu Hakusho
Genkai
2023
Modern Love Tokyo
Mako
2022
What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Hisae Kakei
2019
Seven Ms. Prisoners
Ryo Ichijo
2017
Wonderful Single Life
Yoko Kirishima
2012
Kuwayama Jubei travels to eight provinces
2007
Nogaremono Orin
Kosakatae
2006
Ooku Dai-isho
2004
There's Someone Watching
Shimako Matsumoto
2003
Kenkaku Shōbai
1998
SMAP×SMAP
Bistro Guest
1996
Hanayome wa 16-sai!
1995
Onihei Hankachō
おまさ
1989
秘められた関係
1986
Hanayome Ishou wa Dare ga Kiru
Akie Fujisaki
1986
Ponytail Won't Look Back
Akiko
1985
Life of St. Blue Eyes
Misa Fujita
1984
ミステリー「万引き夫人のとんでもない誤解」
1984
The Man of Five Rings
1981
Fushoku no kōzō
Natori Fuyuko
1977
Dazzling Cops
Misugi Rie
1977
Terauchi Kantarō Ikka
1974
Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba
Sae
1973
Ronin of the Wastelands
Ofumi
1972
Ōedo Sōsamō
1970
Movies(125)
What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Hisae Kakei
2021
Nezunoban
Kumiko
2021
Under the Open Sky
Shoji Atsuko
2021
The Voice of Sin
Mayumi Sone
2020
My Neighbor's Masala
2020
The Inugami Clan
宮川香琴
2018
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken
2016
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku
2016
Bad Girls of Japan
2015
Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion
Suga Sasahara
2013
Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding
2011
Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm
Omasa
2011
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Omasa
2010
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Omasa
2009
The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor
2008
Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman
Omasa
2008
The Lawyer of Shimane
Ishizuka Yoko
2007
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Omasa
2007
Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace
Narration
2006
Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Omasa
2006
Samurai Justice: The Female Bodyguard
2006
Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara
2005
Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya
Omasa
2005
Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter
Omoto
2005
Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel
Omoto
2004
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio
2004
Zeno: Unlimited Love
Gentarou's mother (voice)
1999
Onihei's Detective Records
1995
Magistrate Toyama: Conspiracy of a Beautiful Woman! Rampage in Kanhashu
1990
Bounty Hunter Muyonosuke
1990
Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Okiku
1989
The Blue Mountains '88
Umetaro
1988
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
1988
Tree Without Leaves
1986
Cold Current
1983
There Was a War When I Was a Child
1981
The Wicked
Chise Fujishima
1980
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
Yasuko Uehara
1980
Double Suicide of Sonezaki
O-Hatsu
1978
Flickering Flames
1977
Yakuza Graveyard
Keiko Matsunaga
1976
Lullaby of the Earth
Young Lady
1976
Tsuma to onna no aida
Eiko Maeda
1976
Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Tamaki Kishi
1975
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
Misako
1975
Main Line to Terror
Fumiko
1975
The Homeless
Sakei
1974
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Yuki Kashima
1974
Jeans Blues: No Future
Hijiriko
1974
Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song
Nami Matsushima
1973
Lady Snowblood
Yuki Kashima
1973
Yakuza of the Present
Katsuko Niki
1973
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable
Nami Matsushima
1973
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
Yasuko Uehara
1973
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
Nami Matsushima
1972
Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler
Nami
1972
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion
Nami Matsushima
1972
Wandering Ginza Butterfly
Nami
1972
Morning Fog
1971
Blood for Blood
Masae Yoshinaga
1971
The Killer
1971
Onna no Iji
Rika
1971
Night Butterflies
1971
Secret Zone of Tokyo
1971
Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71
Furiko
1971
Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal
Maya
1970
Step on the Gas!
Emiko
1970
Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter
Mako
1970
Stray Cat Rock: Wild Jumbo
C-ko
1970
Melody of Rebellion
Aki
1970
Blind Woman's Curse
Akemi Tachibana
1970
Cherry Blossoms in the Air - The Suicide Raiders - Oh, Buddies!
1970
Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss
Mei
1970
Greatest Boss of Japan
1970
A Young Man's Stronghold
1970
Gambling Den Desire
1970
A Gangster's Morals
1970
The Fearless Brotherhood Duet of Kanto
1970
The Cleanup
1969
Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms
Natsuko Inubushi
1969
Gokudô Petenshi
1969
Gambler's Dilemma
Komiyama Maki
1969
Chivalrous Pride
1969
The SAKURA Code
1969
Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza
1969
Mini-Skirt Lynchers
Toshie Takami
1969
Inu to Asachan
1969
Yabanjin no Nekutai
1969
Women of the Night - Woman of Seniority
1969
Whirlwind Of Love
1969
Women's Police
Michiko Fukue
1969
Women of the Night - Butterfly Flower
1969
I Shall Not Forget
1968
The Blazing Continent
1968
Lost Virgin
Eiko Hase
1968
若い川の流れ
1968
Retaliation
Saeko
1968
Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi
1968
Monument to the Girl's Corps
1968
Confession of a girl: The Forbidden Fruit
1968
Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2
Keiko Asami
1968
The Code of Man
1968
My Sweetheart
1967
Aruhi watashi wa
1967
Burning Nature
1967
A Warm Misty Night
Hiromi
1967
The Man of Victory
1967
I'll Never Cry!
1966
The Stormy Man
Hisako Teramoto
1966
No Greater Love
1966
Kill or Be Killed
1966
Your Life
1966
Goodbye Mr. Tears
1966
Till We Meet Again
1966
Love and Desire in the Night Mist
1966
I Love The Sun
1966
Blood Shed
Osakae
1966
Youth A Go Go!
Yuko Muraki
1966
Showdown in the Red Valley
Daughter Kimiko
1965
Adventure With Him
1965
In Tears
1965
The Rule for a Vagabond
Hanako
1965
Seishun zenki: Aoi kajitsu
1965
Gambling is My Destiny
1965
Song of Farewell
Yumi
1965