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Meiko Kaji

Country: Japan

Meiko Kaji (born Masako Ota in Tokyo, 1947) is a Japanese actress and singer. She started at the Nikkatsu studio in 1965 and became one of the faces of Japanese genre cinema in the early 1970s, starring in the Female Prisoner Scorpion series and Lady Snowblood. She also sang the theme songs of both series, and these recordings later reached a wider audience through Kill Bill. Meiko Kaji received her stage name from director Masahiro Makino. At Nikkatsu she made Blind Woman's Curse (1970) and the Stray Cat Rock films, then moved to Toei.

Otoko Onna Kokoro No Aika
Wewantsounds is delighted to continue its extensive reissue program of Meiko Kaji's early discography, originally released by Teichiku Records in Japan between 1972 and 1974. The Quentin Tarantino muse—famous for her starring roles in Lady Snowblood …
Blind Woman's Curse O.s.t.
For over fifty years, Blind Woman's Curse has remained one of the most sought-after soundtracks in Japanese cinema, with original vinyl pressings commanding extraordinary prices among collectors. This official CD release finally makes this essential …
Yadokari / Shura No Hana
Wewantsounds' major reissue program of Meiko Kaji (Lady Snowblood) continues with the first-ever reissue of her 1973 album "Yadokari" with a bonus 7" single Shura No Hana (featured in Kill Bill). with original artwork, newly remastered audio and new …
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銀蝶渡り鳥 = Gincho Wataridori
LP version. Wewantsounds continues its extensive Meiko Kaji reissue program in partnership with Teichiku Records and Meiko Kaji herself, with the release of Gincho Wataridori, her debut album from 1972. This is the first time the album is reissued si…
Hajiki Uta
Wewantsounds is delighted to announce an extensive reissue program of Meiko Kaji's first five album released in Japan between 1972 and 1974 on Teichiku Records. The program, in partnership with Teichiku and Meiko Kaji, will see her first five albums …