How More Music Could Improve JAV

Music is a highly powerful tool that isn't exclusive to any one form of entertainment. It can elevate emotional moments and set the mood, can be used to ease a watcher into the next scene, and can even be used to suggest how a watcher should feel at a precise moment. Certain characters or types of moments could have an iconic soundtrack attached to them, and some music could even make certain scenes more impactful and memorable, like timing a climactic part of a song with an action performed by a character, or having something rhythmic happen in the music to match something rhythmic happening on-screen, like say, riding on horseback.

While a lot of JAV usually don't contain a complex enough story where music can be used in a way that is emotionally impacting, it can be used in a multitude of different ways, such as to increase the sensuousness of a sex scene, or make the female actresses more charming.

Actresses: Sarina Momonaga:

One of the most obvious ways that music can enhance entertainment (and additionally, JAV) is by complimenting a particularly pivotal scene. Say a JAV is slowly building up tension, suggesting that the main heroine's husband may be cheating. Then finally, the wife finds out the truth, which is that the husband IS cheating - a proper musical score could more greatly emphasize the betrayal and the likely melancholic moment. The music before and leading up to that major moment could rise in intensity throughout the movie, adding more suspense and intrigue.

Music could also be applied to sex scenes as well (which seems to be a little more common in western porn), naturally enhancing the sensuousness and giving the watcher a more relaxed sensation. Of course, it doesn't all have to be melodic pianos and soft melodies - several different types of music are surprisingly effective at enhancing the sexual stimulation of watchers during a sex scene, allowing for JAV to get really creative, and possibly inspiring a new favorite/fetish in some.

Heck, a JAV could have actresses dressed up as clowns, and the music could involve a lot of honks and odd noises - this is JAV after all, such weirdness is a staple, and honestly, any type of music would be worth having, as most JAV I've watched have rarely any to begin with.

The music can also reflect what is specifically happening in the sex scene, such as by having a more rhythmic beat during the penetration. If the thrusting is getting more and more intense, the music could steadily grow more intense as well, with things getting climactic as the actors reach orgasm. In my personal opinion, this is one of the best ways in which music can make scenes more erotic. Ero-anime on occasion even makes use of this trick, such as with Shinkyoku no Grimoire (episode 2):

Actresses: Mayu Sasa:

Music can also be used to help establish the world in which the JAV happens to be set. A proper soundtrack could make the setting more convincing and atmospheric. A JAV set in a cyberpunk world could be complemented by an electronic soundtrack, and it would also make sex scenes more unique by not sticking to the same "sensuous and soft" type of music. Meanwhile, a JAV set in a specific era of the past could include period-appropriate instruments. This not only betters the viewer's enjoyment but also helps possibly give JAV a chance to stand toe-to-toe with non-pornographic media in terms of production quality.

Actresses: Chinami Sakura:

With musical artists and musicians, there are some who are known for specific genres or a particular style, and this could become something notable with JAV creators too. JAV could use specific music or themes with a particular series or actors to help them establish a more memorable identity. Possessing a style that watchers will know instantly upon listening can help to make a series or creator more recognizable.

For actors/actresses, producing a specific type of soundtrack for them could also help to accentuate their personality or charm, or for story-driven works, help to better emphasize their personality in accordance to the story or theme. An actress known for highly playful roles might have more upbeat songs, while an actress who specializes in darker or more dramatic works might be known for performing to songs that are more atmospheric or moody.

Talking about memorability, music can also help to keep things feeling fresh. While JAV's main "appeal" is usually the sex scenes, sex in itself is repetitive, and thus, sex scenes back-to-back can sometimes feel repetitive when not much thought is put into them. Music is one tool in which sex scenes can differ and be more appealing. A scene could just have basic vaginal penetration, and then the next scene has pretty much the exact same in terms of sex, but it FEELS different and unique because of the specific soundtrack used.

Actresses: Monaka Sengoku:

Transitions between scenes in JAV can be pretty dry and uneventful, making things feel a bit abrupt. Music is the perfect tool for helping make these moments feel more natural. Usage of a track that perhaps evolves with the developing story and acts as a guide in terms of the tone or setting, and possibly without being too jarring to take viewers out of the experience might elevate the movie's quality.

Videos that are more comedic in nature or not very serious could use lighthearted and happy music, and then shift to something more lusty as things progress sex-wise. Use of such music can help keep watchers engaged and not feel taken out due to rather sudden tonal shifts or transitions between scenes.

Actresses: Ena Satsuki:

Some people look at porn and JAV and just dismiss it as "degenerative filth" or just a "bunch of sex" - but JAV is so much more, and a lot of JAV creators are striving to give it that "next step up" in terms of quality and what it offers (beyond mere stimulation). Once again, music could be the next step in achieving this. By working together with musicians (be them indie or reputed composers), JAV could distance itself from the stigma of being "purely fap material", and demonstrate that it can be capable of artistic storytelling. Some JAV are already experimenting with cinematography and boosting the narrative, but original music might help to push the boundaries further.

Actresses: Hinako Mori:

All that being said about how more music could be a definite positive improvement, there is still naturally the challenges of implementing it. Most obviously is the cost of getting more music, and getting music of the right quality and style that is desired would likely only be that much more costly. Then there's also the fact that this might be uncharted territory for JAV creators, so getting the music just right, like getting the perfect soundtrack for one scene, or balancing the music with the dialogue, or making sure the music is fitting and not overwhelming - it could be a massive challenge. They might even mess things up completely, and then not ever want to try and risk it again, preferring to stay safe and use what works.

I can say with 100% certainty though, that exploring this realm is absolutely worth it. I've heard music in western porn and have watched things like "porn music videos" and "hentai music videos" (HMVs), and can attest that music can definitely make erotica more stimulating and investing. So in the very least, using it to make the sex scenes more erotic should make it something to be considered.