スケバン刑事 [Sukeban Deka]

Written by Shinji Wada for Hakusensha, Sukeban Deka ran from 1976 to 1983 across 22 issues, blending delinquent-girl drama with undercover crime-fighting. The series follows a high school gang leader forced to become a secret agent for the police, armed with her signature yo-yo. A groundbreaking shōjo manga that helped popularize the "sukeban" (delinquent girl) archetype, its gritty tone and action-packed storytelling made it a defining title of its era.