Meiko Kaji

Meiko Kaji is a Japanese actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1970s. She's best known for her iconic roles in cult classic films like the "Female Prisoner Scorpion" series and "Lady Snowblood." Kaji also had a successful music career, performing theme songs for many of her movies, including the haunting "Urami Bushi" from "Female Prisoner Scorpion" and "Shura no Hana" from "Lady Snowblood."

Her unique blend of tough-as-nails screen presence and soulful singing voice made her a cultural icon in Japan. Kaji's music experienced a resurgence of interest when Quentin Tarantino featured some of her songs in his "Kill Bill" films, introducing her to a new generation of fans worldwide.