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2024 Debut Review - Hibiki Amamiya

A first impression of 2024 debut actress Hibiki Amamiya

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BREAKING: Legendary Actor Shimiken RETIRES, S1's 20th Anniversary Crazy Surprise, Unpai Joins Moodyz & More!

Sad day for JAV fans around the world as veteran JAV actor Shimiken has made his retirement official, while S1's Unpai shoots for Moodyz after a month long teasing.

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Oppaira's JAV Debut Preview - October 2024 ft. Jun Megami, Yui Sayama, Tomo Shiraiwa, and More!

A preview of JAV debuts from October 2024

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Jôsei-muke and a Study into Porn for Women

SILK LABO, Male hunks, and female Simps. We pour through this academic paper into AV for women and their growing fanbase.

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2024 Debut Review - Ayu Anzai

A first impression of 2024 debut Ayu Anzai

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2024 Debut Review - Mihana Sumikawa

A first impression of 2024 debut Mihana Sumikawa

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2024 Debut Review - Iyo Shinohara

A first impression of 2024 debut Iyo Shinohara

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2024 Debut Review - Mio Yukihira

A first impression of 2024 debut Mio Yukihira

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First Impressions - Sakura Tsukishima

Better late than never right? Join me as I take a look at a juicy, busty milf actress and see if she's worth your time or just better left behind.

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Now Hiring JAV Blog Writers

By ZENRA @ December 20th, 2024

The JAV Blog at ZENRA is hiring new writers!

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2024 JAV Debut Advent Calendar

By Oppaira @ December 1st, 2024

Come join Oppaira as he shares a new 2024 debut review every day in December

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2024 Debut Review - Himari

By Oppaira @ December 24th, 2024

A first impression of 2024 debut actress Himari

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BREAKING: JAV's Cutest Idol, Kana Momonogi Is Back With Ideapocket!

By trapstar @ December 22nd, 2024

Not just that, we've more on Sumire Mizukawa's western love affair, Yuka Murakami going bankrupt. So, take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Eimi Fukada's Youtube Woes, Konan BLASTS Her Agency Online & Minami Kojima's Next Studio!

By trapstar @ December 16th, 2024

Yes, you heard it right! We've the scoop on Minami's next studio, trouble doesn't seem to leave Eimi & more on this. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: IdeaPocket Newcomer Alleges Kirara Asuka of FRAUD!

By trapstar @ December 11th, 2024

No clickbait! Recently, the JAV legend was caught off-guard when Nozomi Shirahama directed a barrage of allegations towards the actress. Fortunately, we've the scoop on it. jump right in!

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Unforgettable JAV Practice Girls

By OtaOnii @ March 12th, 2021

Practice girls are something required by unsure men. Just someone you can freely have sex with, to learn and work on your stamina with; without messing up things with your actual girlfriend. Usually this is a poor decision, but hey it's fun while it lasts

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Black Girls in JAV

By Fried Chikan @ July 24th, 2024

It is rare but it happens. We look into the lovely Black actresses to appear in JAV.

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Panking's Top 10 Pet Peeves in JAV

By Panking @ May 17th, 2021

We all have our annoyances when it comes to JAV. Certain things that can really irritate you and get under your skin. Time to vent some frustation as I divulge my top 10 pet peeves in JAV.

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New to Me MILF Edition - Rin Okae

By Oppaira @ May 19th, 2022

A first impression of MILF Rin Okae

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RamenBoss's feature of Koreans in JAV Part 2

By RamenBoss @ June 25th, 2021

Ramenboss takes a second look at the availability of Koreans in JAV in this Part 2 post

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Pornstars who are like JAV Idols

By Fried Chikan @ April 30th, 2021

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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Actress Spotlight: Karen Kaede

By vienna @ December 29th, 2021

Standing ~162cm (5'4") tall, equipped with a size D cup, and active since 2018, Karen Kaede has proven herself over the years to be a true adult entertainment machine. Meet her on this fresh new actress spotlight on ZENRA!

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Fried Chikan's Actress Spotlight: Yura Kano - Best Titles

By Fried Chikan @ May 25th, 2022

Part 2 of the Actress Spotlight into Yura Kano. This covers her best titles so far.

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Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 7: Nanami Endo 遠藤ななみ

By RamenBoss @ May 20th, 2022

Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 7: Nanami Endo 遠藤ななみ - a very short and sweet blog focusing on 2 titles. This JAV actress had a mini year-long career. Look at that cute face!

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ZENRA Exclusive Interview: JAV Extra Kikka Arashiro

By trapstar @ October 3rd, 2024

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

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

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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I met JULIA! And somehow won big at pachinko...

By Anton Algren @ September 5th, 2023

Part two of three! This time Anton went to see the Daniel Day-Lewis of JAV (That's what ZENRA calls her, anyway) and somehow won big at pachinko. He still doesn't know how.

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