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Reviews, news, and gossip from the world of Japanese porn

New JAV Releases Jan 2025: Fish Markets, Tea Ceremonies, and Bukkakes
New JAV Releases Jan 2025: Fish Markets, Tea Ceremonies, and Bukkakes

The New Year gives us a slate of New Releases to dive into. Let’s look at the good, the bed, and mostly the weird for January.

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - January 2025 - Part 1
Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - January 2025 - Part 1

Oppaira reviews his top selections from January 2025

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BREAKING: Momo Sakura Is BACK, Mio Ishikawa's Auctions Her Panties For 2 Million, Riho Fujimori Unites With Mina Kitano Again & Amiri Saito's RETIREMENT Plans!
BREAKING: Momo Sakura Is BACK, Mio Ishikawa's Auctions Her Panties For 2 Million, Riho Fujimori Unites With Mina Kitano Again & Amiri Saito's RETIREMENT Plans!

Mio Ishikawa recently achieved a feat that no JAV actress had achieved yet. Moreover we delve into Momo Sakura's latest obsession, Riho's word of praise for Mina & more. Take a deep dive!

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Pan Takes - February 2025 Vol 2 - Hana Himesaki, Alice Nanase and Yuria Yoshine
Pan Takes - February 2025 Vol 2 - Hana Himesaki, Alice Nanase and Yuria Yoshine

I got a little bit of everything in this edition of Pan Takes from wild cheerleaders to a flirty girl next door and even a lewd streamer. Read on to see why a few of...

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BREAKING: Marina Shiraishi's Latest Non-JAV Gig, Konan Koyoi Turns Brand Ambassador & More Deets On Minami Aizawa's Mystery Man!
BREAKING: Marina Shiraishi's Latest Non-JAV Gig, Konan Koyoi Turns Brand Ambassador & More Deets On Minami Aizawa's Mystery Man!

In the week's pick, we also have some scoop on S1's latest orgy JAV that's scheduled to release next month and stars Saika Kawakita. Take a deep dive!

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The Wild Side of Kaho Imai: A Retrospective
The Wild Side of Kaho Imai: A Retrospective

One of the hottest gyaru's of her generation was not only hot, but a daring, kinky specimen.

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Oppaira's March 2025 JAV Watchlist
Oppaira's March 2025 JAV Watchlist

Oppaira shares a quick look at the videos he's most excited about from March 2025

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BREAKING: Anna Kami Gets Hitched To Mystery JAV Actor!
BREAKING: Anna Kami Gets Hitched To Mystery JAV Actor!

The rumors have certainly come true. Anna Kami just got married but the air surrounding her mystery man hasn't been blown yet, until now. Take a deep dive!

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Why Anime Parody JAV Are Awesome
Why Anime Parody JAV Are Awesome

JAV that parody anime allow for high levels of creativity and eroticism, and I'll explain that in further detail in this article!

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - February 2025 - Part 2

By Oppaira @ March 29th, 2025

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Oppaira reviews a second batch of videos released in February 2025
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Why Anime Parody JAV Are Awesome

By Syndrome @ March 28th, 2025

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JAV that parody anime allow for high levels of creativity and eroticism, and I'll explain that in further detail in this article!
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A Case for Mosaic in JAV: An In-depth Opinion. Part 3 of 3

By Vez @ March 27th, 2025

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Vez concludes this article series by exploring the societal implications of JAV censorship with an insight on the human side of porn.
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BREAKING: Marina Shiraishi's Latest Non-JAV Gig, Konan Koyoi Turns Brand Ambassador & More Deets On Minami Aizawa's Mystery Man!

By trapstar @ March 24th, 2025

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In the week's pick, we also have some scoop on S1's latest orgy JAV that's scheduled to release next month and stars Saika Kawakita. Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: Momo Sakura Is BACK, Mio Ishikawa's Auctions Her Panties For 2 Million, Riho Fujimori Unites With Mina Kitano Again & Amiri Saito's RETIREMENT Plans!

By trapstar @ March 20th, 2025

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Mio Ishikawa recently achieved a feat that no JAV actress had achieved yet. Moreover we delve into Momo Sakura's latest obsession, Riho's word of praise for Mina & more. Take a deep dive!
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News: Minami Aizawa Gets Married to Someone 20 years her Senior?

By Fried Chikan @ March 18th, 2025

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Minami Aizawa goes from AV star to HK entertainer to DJ Pixy to Talent Agency VP? More on Minami’s alleged marriage inside.
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An Intro to the Married Secretary JAV series by Madonna-AV

By kmachine @ January 21st, 2025

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Let me introduce you to one of my favorite ongoing JAV series and give you some recommendations to watch!
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Oppaira's Top JAV Tits - Active Actresses - Part 7

By Oppaira @ May 14th, 2024

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Oppaira takes a look at another set of great tits among active actresses, this time some with fake tits
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Panking's Top 5 Most Overrated JAV Stars

By Panking @ August 10th, 2020

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Which polarizing actresses get a little too much hype? Read on to find out my personal list of the top 5 most overrated actresses in JAV.
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Opinions

Opinions
Pornstars who are like JAV Idols

By Fried Chikan @ April 30th, 2021

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Lets try to see which JAV Idols and which western Pornstars are most alike in Fried Chikan's Pornstars who are like JAV Idols
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What's Sexier in JAV: Finishing Inside or Outside?

By Syndrome @ December 22nd, 2023

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Coming from the perspective of a viewer, is finishing inside or outside better?
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Why no more Xmas JAV?

By Anton Algren @ December 21st, 2023

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Anton rants about the relative dearth of sexy Xmas JAV content out there. He then lists a few Xmas JAV plots he'd like to see.
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Spotlights

Spotlights
Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 4: Raina

By RamenBoss @ April 6th, 2022

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Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 4: Raina. A short career but you won't want to miss this one. Japanese adult video actress Raina has an enchanting face and great ass. Read on for 3 must see titles.
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Actress Spotlight: Saeko Matsushita

By Fried Chikan @ April 18th, 2024

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We take a look at a busty actress whose popularity stayed strong long after retring. This Actress Spotlight is for the well endowed Saeko Matsushita.
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Hidden Gem: Mahiro Ichiki

By Fried Chikan @ August 16th, 2024

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Look no further for a deeper dive into the unknowns of JAV. Fans of petite women will like the diamond in the rough Mahiro Ichiki.
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Interviews
ZENRA Exclusive Interview: JAV Extra Kikka Arashiro

By trapstar @ October 3rd, 2024

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You've certainly watched her play side quests in JAV but thanks to this interview, you'll now get to unearth a lot about her. Take a deep dive!
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ZENRA Exclusive JAV Interview: Shiori Tsukada

By Oppaira @ August 6th, 2024

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Come read ZENRA's exclusive interview with voluptuous legendary actress Shiori Tsukada!
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ZENRA Interview: The Challenges Facing JAV Today

By Fried Chikan @ June 13th, 2024

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Get an insider perspective from ZENRA himself about what makes JAV so special, to the challenges it faces, and how fans abroad can still support it.
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Field Reports
Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 7: The JAV Jake Adelstein?

By Anton Algren @ July 6th, 2024

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Now I know what you may be thinking. When the fuck is this article series going to end? Well, read on to find out!
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My Meeting with Miki Sunohara

By Anton Algren @ April 9th, 2024

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Anton finally got to meet one of the actresses who got him into JAV, and she was quite lovely. The event itself? Ennnnnnhhhhh.....
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Lovejoy Cafe Experience - yfooCollector Field Report

By yfoo collector @ October 7th, 2023

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yfooCollector's first AV actress fan event with June Lovejoy, Negi and Saltie.
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Opinions
A Case for Mosaic in JAV: An In-depth Opinion. Part 3 of 3

By Vez @ March 27th, 2025

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Vez concludes this article series by exploring the societal implications of JAV censorship with an insight on the human side of porn.
Spotlights
Plastic Love: Hinako Mori

By Vez @ March 12th, 2025

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The plastic princess challenging Eimi Fukuda for the plastic throne. Get to know more of her with a sampler of this exquisite beauty's releases.
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A Case for Mosaic in JAV. An In-depth Opinion. Part 2 of 3

By Vez @ March 25th, 2025

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Vez continues his detailed analysis on the advantages of JAV censorship by going into the economic side of things, and his take on Western Porn VS JAV