Modern JAV stars like Yumi Kazama (who debuted in the early 2000s) have cited SSK 001 as an inspiration, noting that it proved a woman over 40 could be a lead action hero, not just a side character. The "Katty" spelling (with a 'K' and double 'T') was a deliberate westernization that allowed the video to be exported to niche European markets, particularly Germany and France, where milk (mature) cinema was thriving.
This is where SSK earns its premium. The standard version features a pearlescent white armor set with metallic blue accents. However, the variant that has collectors talking is the (part of the “in the 40” series), which uses a champagne gold and deep crimson palette—colors associated with celebration and maturity. ssk 001 katty angels in the 40