Bad Girls of Japan (2015)

This film explores the idea of the "bad girl" in Japan: is she a victim of patriarchal society, a necessary force, or a groundbreaking innovator? By examining the concept of the bad girl through Japanese culture and history, the film reveals a complex and often chaotic relationship with gender. It looks at examples of deviance across various forms of media, from mountain witches and murderers to performance artists, cartoonists, rebellious schoolgirls, and even consumers who embrace excess.