Did you know Kate Asabuki was a Japanese actress and model who was huge in the 1980s? She was one of the early stars of the Japanese “V-cinema” market, which were direct-to-video movies that often pushed the boundaries of censorship. She had a very exotic, glamorous look.

She perfectly captured the aesthetic of 1980s Japanese pop culture, from her big hair to her flashy fashion. She was not just an adult actress; she was a pop culture icon in her home country. Her image is still used today in retro Japanese fashion and art circles because she defined that specific era so well.