Pan Takes - December 2023 Vol 1

Hard to believe that the end of 2023 is upon us but here we are. December has brought with it several nice surprises and sadly a disappointment or two which you'll find out down below. We got a lovely group release starring Chitose, Ai Sayama & Yuria Yoshine alongside yet another Nene Tanaka and Yuria collab. Momona Koibuchi also blessed us with what may be her best film of the year. And I checked out a new release from a recent new favorite of mine in Kana Kusakabe. With all that out of the way, let's get it started.

This was easily one of my most hyped films of the month. How could it not be with this cast starring in Wanz Factory's most famous series? I don't think I need to explain the premise too much as most of you reading this post know exactly what the series entails. It revolves around the trio picking up "random" guys and trying to make them cum within 10 minutes. If they fail then the guy gets to have creampie sex with them. It follows the typical setup exactly so what you see is what you get. But what separates this entry from the rest is the inclusion of three actresses as opposed to one. It proves to be a brilliant decision that makes the film exponentially more entertaining. The chemistry between all three is amazing and they work extremely well together. Lots of good vibes across the board with some interaction to be had too. Granted it's usually nothing more than some light fondling but it's still nice to see.

Just like any other entry in this series one of the best aspects is just seeing the actresses be themselves on screen and with these three they absolutely make the most of it making for a superbly entertaining watch. The action is also pretty great but missing one critical aspect in my opinion. Overall it features three sex scenes and four other scenes consisting of handjobs and blowjobs with only a minor focus on tittyfucking. That right there is my main issue. How can you have these three busty actresses, two that are heavily known for their paizuri technique, and barely incorporate it all? It's such a huge blunder. Other than that the sex is decent. Nothing too amazing but it's serviceable enough. Not much to talk about with the production values. I will say that the wardrobe as always is a huge positive as many outfits do a terrific job of highlighting their insane cleavage. WAAA-328 stands as one of the best entries of the series to date and is one you don't want to miss.

Overall Rating - 9.2/10

Nina Nishimura going freelance has been a mostly hit-or-miss venture. Thankfully this film here is mostly a hit. There's really no premise at all to speak of with this one. It mostly just centers around her huge titties across multiple vanilla scenes. Don't expect any hint of plot whatsoever. It doesn't matter too much to me personally but perhaps for some others, it may be a turn-off. Now regarding the action I do feel a bit conflicted. It features two paizuri sex scenes, two paizuri scenes, and a handjob scene with her smothering the guy with her boobs in the process. Let me get the negative out of the way first which is that the first 30 minutes is devoted to just titty fondling and licking. That's it. It goes nowhere and is just a waste of time. But every other scene afterward is enjoyable.

They all highlight her chest extremely well and feature real cumshots which is always a plus. I don't really have much to complain about besides the beginning. Just make sure to skip the first half-hour. Moving on to her performance, she does a pretty solid job throughout. She mostly shines during the paizuri and handjob scenes showing off her great tittyfucking technique. However, she's a little more mixed when it comes to the sex scenes with middling results. Sometimes a bit too submissive and whiny but nothing too damning. And lastly, the production values here are not too shabby given the likely smaller budget of this studio. Her wardrobe is decent, the camerawork is fine and the lighting is generally nice and varied. If you're a big Nina fan, I say BOBB-395 is worth your time.

Overall Rating - 8.6/10

This is quite the stacked cast. Well, unfortunately, it falls way short of its potential. It gets off to a bad start right out the gate with its plot. This is a typical bland soapland-inspired setup with all four actresses working as soap girls. Everyone knows I loathe soapland themes and this one is no different. It's just so half-baked and feels like a massive wasted opportunity with this cast. Moodyz could've done something way more interesting instead of defaulting to this. Another issue I have is partly with the cast. I'm sorry but I am not a fan of Waka Misono at all and quite frankly have no idea why she's here. You have three busty actresses and then her who doesn't fit in at all. It should've someone equally as busty like Misono Mizuhara or Monami Takarada for example. The negatives don't stop there sadly as the production values aren't too hot either. The lighting is terrible with several scenes going for the same overly bright and saturated soapland look which I absolutely hate.

And the settings are all pretty uninspired as well. Now I will say that they do wear some nice bunnygirl ears and stockings in the last which look pretty sexy but that's about it. Now the action does fare a bit better overall. It consists two threesome sex scenes, a group sex scene with all the cast together, and lastly a group tittyfuck scene. If nothing else the film does a fine job of making use of its entire cast and features them all equally. Unfortunately, several scenes are plagued by some painfully slow pacing with all the traditional soapland fluff. I will say that each actress delivers a solid performance with the pairing of Nene and Yuria being the highlight for me. Their chemistry together is a real standout. But despite this, I still found this film woefully disappointing. It's such a waste with its dull premise, bland production values, and slow pacing. I had my expectations tapered going into this but was still let down.

Overall Rating - 6.2/10

What do you get when you cross an isekai plot and JAV? You get what is perhaps Momona's best film of the year. This film is everything that makes JAV great starting with the inventive setup. It thrusts our male lead here into a magical world after he's hit by a car and reincarnated by Momona's fairy powers. She ends up healing him through sex but is eventually attacked by a couple of bad guys. The guy helps ward them off and is rewarded with another fuck session. It's a very entertaining premise that makes full use of its world thanks to some humorous video game overlays referencing RPG's and charming special effects. Not only that but the production values as a whole are absolutely amazing. For one the outfits are well designed and fit the concept extremely well without looking too goofy. Even her wig looks solid. But maybe even better than that is the lighting. It's incredibly soft accenting her body and boobs perfectly.

There are some outdoor scenes too that look outstanding which can be difficult but it's handled wonderfully. The camerawork deserves a shoutout as well thanks to some terrific POV inclusion. Her performance is mostly on point as she's very sweet and inviting while boasting her usual undeniable charm. She's a bit off the mark though during the threesome scene as she's ironically too cheeky and smiling when she should be more submissive. Lastly, we have the action which is another major highlight. It consists of three sex scenes and a paizuri scene. Honestly, all the scenes are enjoyable and boast a reasonable range of positions. My only gripe is that most of the cumshots are fake except for one but at least it's the tittyfuck scene that gets a real finish. In the end, STARS-953 is easily my favorite video of hers from the entire year and serves as a prime example of what makes JAV great. Fun and inventive plot, superb production values, and top-notch action. A true must-watch.

Overall Rating - 9.6/10

I'm always down for more Maria Nagai and this time we got one loaded with tantalizing eyecandy. There's really not much of a plot here besides casting her loosely as a lewd housewife. This really only comes into play during the first scene where she seduces a plumber and sucks his dick. Beyond that, it's pretty vanilla and straightforward with a hyper-focus on fisheye lens. That right there is a huge emphasis as it's present in every scene. Admittedly it seems a tad ridiculous to use a fisheye lens on Maria but I don't mind it too much as it's a huge guilty pleasure. The rest of the production values are decent with some sexy outfits for Maria such as a nice bikini and lingerie piece. And the lighting is fairly solid too although nothing too impressive. For a lower-budget studio, it's serviceable enough.

Speaking of serviceable, the action fares about the same too. It consists of two sex scenes with one being a threesome and two blowjob/handjob scenes. The sex scenes are terrific and all feature great angles of her ass and tits. The other two scenes aren't too memorable honestly but do provide some lovely eyecandy if nothing else. But one massive drawback is the lack of any real cumshots whatsoever. It's all fake and not even slightly convincing for that matter. Rounding all this out is her performance which I found to be mostly just average. She's always been a middling performer and here is no different. She's not terrible or anything but just kind of goes through the motions without too much enthusiasm. It's still a quality watch if you're a diehard Maria fan, just mind the fisheye.

Overall Rating - 8.2/10

I was initially disappointed to learn that Rin Hachimitsu was transferring over to Faleno from IdeaPocket. I thought she was doing just fine over there and this move had me worried. But my fears have been put to rest at the moment as she's now released two solid films back to back. The setup here is exactly what you expect from the title. It centers around Rin as she successfully steals away her sister's boyfriend by flaunting his big tits. This entry is further enhanced by being shot 100% in POV which makes it much more engaging. And there are a few scenes incorporating some element of risk such as when she tittyfucks you on the upstairs balcony overlooking her sister. As a whole, the action itself is pretty great but not perfect. It consists of three paizuri scenes and two sex scenes. That right there is really my only qualm here.

Rin's chest does not lend itself well to quality tittytfucking given she has bolt-ons. So the end results of these scenes aren't too satisfying. Beyond that, they are executed well and feature nice cumshots. And both sex scenes are great, no issues there. Another strong highlight is the production values. The lighting is superb and varied, the POV camerawork is exceptional, and Rin herself looks fantastic. I can't forget to mention Rin's surprisingly solid performance. I still wouldn't put her high up on my performer tierlist but she's more expressive here for sure and boasts good energy throughout. She's not as stiff as she used to be and the POV aspect helps to bolster her acting. I think I can say without any doubt that is easily one of her best videos to date. It's got just about everything. Great action(minus some so-so paizuri), enjoyable acting, top-notch production values, and a fun plot of course. This is a must-watch for all Rin fans out there.

Overall Rating - 9/10

Nene Tanaka and Yuria Yoshine have become one of my favorite duos currently in JAV and this month we've been blessed with multiple new releases from them including this one here. It features a rather interesting setup casting Nene as a busty sister-in-law and Yuria as her best friend respectively. They take on new jobs as titty pub girls and use the guy to practice their techniques on. Needless to say, this involves plenty of paizuri. I quite enjoyed this plot as it's unique and definitely fits the pair's strongest assets. This leads me to one of the better aspects of the film which is their shared chemistry. While yes there isn't much interaction between them, they still work extremely well together. Yuria does fare better overall with stronger enthusiasm and better facial expressions but Nene is not a complete slouch by any means. And they both do a reasonable job of trying to stay engaged with the actor while they're on the sidelines which is always nice to see.

Now when it comes to the action, I'm left feeling conflicted. It consists of three sex scenes and two paizuri scenes although tittyfucking is a major component of every scene. I'm a bit torn as I love paizuri but there are copious amounts of fake cumshots here and it gets to be very excessive. It unfortunately really hampers some of those scenes for me personally. That said, these two are some of the best around at tittyfucking so it's still fun to watch to an extent and the sex itself is quite solid. The production values here also left me feeling a tad mixed, mainly regarding the lighting. Some scenes look nice while others just look off or are too bright. I also wasn't a fan of Nene's blue hair color. That said, their wardrobe is terrific and the camerawork is mostly on point and even includes POV use in a couple of scenes. Despite it's flaws, MIAB-056 is still a fun ride backed by an entertaining plot, tantalizing eyecandy, and mostly quality action.

Overall Rating - 8.4/10

This also was one of my most anticipated new releases of the month and after watching it, I'm mainly just whelmed. The plot was a big reason why I was eagerly awaiting this. It casts Kana as a worker at a sex toy development company who needs help with fine-tuning some of their titty-shaped masturbators. So she resorts to using her tits as a model to compare while using her fellow employees as test subjects. It's a fun and unique premise that is easily one of the film's best aspects. Unfortunately, some other elements don't quite compare such as the lighting. Not only is the lighting mostly the same across every scene but it feels too sterile and harsh which is sort of a contrast to the silly setup. It's honestly a major turn-off for me.

Another aspect that was surprisingly underwhelming was Kana's performance. I expected much better from her here but her facial expressions left something to be desired. They just felt flat and she just wasn't as expressive as she usually is. She does a decent job at utilizing the sex toys during the scenes and plays her role fairly well but overall is quite lacking in enthusiasm. Action wise the film consists of two paizuri scenes and two sex scenes. I do like the sex toy use here as Kana will frequently bust out a pussy or titty masturbator on the guy. And the tittyfucks are pretty solid if nothing else. But overall I came away feeling a bit disappointed. The plot and action are enjoyable but her lackluster performance and mediocre lighting got in the way. What a shame.

Overall Rating - 7.5/10