Pan Takes - December 2024 Vol 1 - Maria Nagai, Nagi Hikaru and Aya Onami

It's hard to believe that we've reached the end of 2024 already. In just one month, I'll be kicking off my end-of-the-year retrospective. But before that, we've got a batch of new releases to check out. As always, I'll review each film and then give it an overall score. Without further delay, let's dive in!

One of my wishes was granted with this release, per my blog post here asking for Maria to star in a doujinshi adaptation. Lo and behold, here we are. It's an adaptation of a work titled "Kurokami Onna no Fudeoroshi ~Himitsu no Heya de Nakadashi Sasete Ageru wa~". The plot casts Maria as a store cashier who accuses two school students of stealing merchandise. They agree to a search but aren't aware that it's a setup by Maria who is a sexual predator who then invites the boys to her place. She then uses this opportunity to make a move on one of them which he can't resist. It's a decent adaptation that is more fleshed out with additional scenes and Maria herself is a good fit for the role. It's a rare situation where the actress's assets are bigger than her manga counterpart. She doesn't quite have that nympho energy though as in the manga and her facial expressions could've been a bit better.

Her performance may have been just average but the production values knock it out of the park. Overall, the film has this really nice soft look thanks to its superb lighting, which appropriately sets the mood and suits the theme extremely well. Her makeup/wardrobe are equally fitting and look great. I really don't have any issues with the technical aspects at all. I can't say the same for action though. It consists of two sex scenes, a blowjob scene, and a paizuri scene. I unfortunately have to harp on the complete lack of real cumshots. I understand having fake creampies since the manga featured creampies but at least use real ones in the other scenes. This essentially means that the middle of the film is very dry and somewhat skippable although the blowjob scene at least has some nice view of her ass. The sex itself is fine but I would've appreciated some more ass focus. All in all it's a fine adaptation that ultimately satisfies but not quite the banger like I was hoping for.

Overall Rating - 8.2/10

I'm a sucker for teacher-esque themes and one starring Shiori Tsukada sounded like a slam dunk. While it's not quite that, it's still an enjoyable watch. It indeed starts Shiori as a sex-crazed teacher who preys on her fellow teachers and students all wearing lewd swimsuits. Each scene presents a unique and mostly entertaining setup, such as when she busts a student stealing a female student's recorder so she offers up her body instead. Or when she busts a student for spying on her at home while doing yoga and "punishes" him. So it definitely scores big points for its premise and variety. But how does the rest of it fare? First up we have the action which features three sex scenes, an assjob scene, and a masturbation/toying scene that I'm usually not keen on but is passable here thanks to its interesting scenario. Now I'm just gonna get my biggest issue out of the way here which is something I always harp on, fake cumshots.

One or two fake loads is one thing but when the entire video doesn't have a single real load at all, that's inexcusable. It's really unfortunate because it sucks away most of the satisfaction from the assjob scene. There's also no doggystyle used here at all which is mind-boggling. Otherwise, the sex scenes are all decent enough. Next, we have her performance. I think she does a nice job all around. She channels some solid nympho energy, especially with her moans and enthusiasm. Another highlight has to be production values. Her wardrobe selection is top-tier with a couple of slimkinis and slutty swimsuits. As always with this label expect tons of fisheye lens which can be a little obnoxious but I didn't think it was too bad overall. Sometimes the specific shots can be hit-or-miss though. The lighting is generally good too with a decent variety. JUNY-138 easily stands as one of her best films of the year although that bar isn't set too high. Definitely check it out if you're a fan of hers.

Overall Rating - 8.6/10

I've never watched Aiyu Anzai before but this cover easily caught my eye and demanded attention. It may just be one of my favorites of the entire year. Does the video live up to it? Let's find out. The premise alone gets us off to a great start. It centers around Aiyu playing a sexually frustrated housewife who decides to seduce random men into sex to satisfy her urges. One example is when she puts on some sexy lingerie and pulls in the "uber eats" driver. I'm a big fan of this setup and the execution was rock solid. Part of that can be attributed to Aiyu's terrific performance. She accurately conveys a nice sense of lust which combined with her gal aesthetic makes for an engaging watch. She also does a fine job of taking the lead in every scene in a mostly convincing fashion with consistent enthusiasm throughout. Moving onto the action which is a bit low when it comes to the scene count but it's a matter of quality over quantity here.

It consists of two sex scenes with one being a threesome and a tittyfuck scene that then transitions into a toying scene. While I'm usually not the biggest fan of that type of thing, it at least makes sense in the context of the plot where she finishes him off so she then demands he takes care of her desires. The sex scenes are both fantastic thanks to the presence of real cumshots and her wardrobe. Both outfits are stunning with the highlight being the cover piece. My one nitpick is that in the last scene it can be a little too obscuring at first but it's not a dealbreaker. This being my first watch of Aiyu, I like her a lot. I loved her slight gal look with the soft tan and hair color plus she has a nice amount of meat on her. Nothing else much to say regarding the production values as there's a decent array of settings and the camerawork and lighting are solid. After watching this video, I can confidently say I'm down for more of her. Busty, decent performer, and meaty...sign me up!

Overall Rating - 8.5/10

I really didn't have any expectations going into this one although the cover was certainly appealing. However, it ended up being a rather pleasant surprise. The premise centers around Mina and her husband going to a chiropractor together after injuring their backs. Once she's there the doctor starts massaging some other areas than her back as she begins to loosen up. This leads to him slipping his dick inside and fucking her while the husband is just mere feet away. Things only escalate from there in typical JAV fashion. I'm normally not a big fan of NTR plots too much but I didn't mind this one due to her performance and some element of risk which greatly heightens the excitement. So let's start with the action first. It consists of three sex scenes with the last one being a threesome, a blowjob scene, and an introductory fingering/toying scene that serves primarily as setup.

As I mentioned the added risk factor in the first two scenes is quite daring making for an entertaining watch. I also liked how wet she got as she frequently squirts in every scene. The intensity all throughout is solid too. All this is made better by the mostly excellent production values. The biggest highlight has to be the camerawork. I loved the shots in the first sex scene showing her getting fucked while the husband is right on the other side of her. It always manages to capture the best angles of the action. The lighting is terrific too although I wish there were a bit more variety as it's essentially the same in two scenes and on top of that it's rather lackluster. Finally, we have her performance which is fantastic as always with Mina. She does a particularly nice job of selling her facial expressions while trying to control her inner lust. Overall Mina has been cooking with her past several releases and this is yet another great film to add to the list.

Overall Rating - 8.6/10

This was undoubtedly my most hyped new release for the month and once again, Nagi does not disappoint. The premise is based on five dreamlike/fantasy situations centering around Nagi using her huge tits in a variety of ways but mostly tittyfucking. Some examples include her playing a waitress, OL, and your girlfriend via POV. There's a nice variety here that ensures a lovely range of settings, outfits, and lighting setups. And that wardrobe in particular is a major highlight as she sports some seriously sexy pieces such as the aforementioned OL attire, a reverse bunnysuit, and a sweater with a huge boob window to gawk at. The execution is about as perfect as you can ask for. The positives don't stop there as the action is just as nice consisting of three sex scenes and two paizuri scenes all with mostly real cumshots which is a critical point for tittyfucking.

One thing I loved was the amount of titty smothering where she'll stuff her tits in the guy's face while jerking him off. All the paizuri is good too thanks to her surprisingly solid performance. One minor hangup I do have is with the camerawork in the POV scene as it breaks the immersion during the doggstyle portion to give us angles from the side and fully behind the actor. Lastly, I'll touch upon her acting which isn't half bad. It's no secret that she's usually very mediocre and while she's not gonna blow you away per se, she's decent here relatively speaking. It was nice seeing her take more of a lead in general in most of the scenes and her tittyfuck technique is good with solid facial expressions to boot. All this makes for what is easily one of her best works yet and is a certified banger. Nagi has been absolutely cooking lately and this film continues that red-hot trend.

Overall Rating - 9.5/10

Aya Onami has become one of my favorite actresses of the year, mostly in part due to dat phenomenal ass of hers. It's just frustrating that many of her new releases tend to be with C-tier or worse studios. I'll be honest, this one in particular doesn't set the bar too high either. The premise is pretty thin as it loosely focuses on dirty talk and some teasing. Not exactly an innovative setup but it's fine. By far my biggest critique of this film is the mediocre production values. The lighting is very one note and samey across the entire video with none of it looking particularly noteworthy. It's just passable at best. The settings are also dull and drab. I do like some of her outfits at least and the camerawork is solid if nothing else. Next up is the action which is decent but not without its share of flaws.

Overall there are two sex scenes, a handjob/footjob scene, and a solo masturbation scene at the start that is a complete waste of time honestly. It goes on for over 20 minutes and doesn't go anywhere at all. There's also another forgettable stimulation/fingering bit at the start of the last scene that again is pointless. The sex scenes fare much better and are all enjoyable, especially with some nice ass shots. However, I have to harp on the complete lack of any real cumshots whatsoever. It's so lame. She does deliver a solid performance though. She rides with such fierce ferocity in cowgirl and boasts some nice lewd facial expressions as well. It's an okay watch at the end of the day but the lackluster production values and mixed action hold it back from true greatness.

Overall Rating - 7.3/10

I almost let this one slip through the cracks but I'm glad I didn't because it ended up as a pretty decent watch. The plot of course casts the duo as physical trainers who love to get "hands-on" with their clients and push them as hard as possible. In typical JAV fashion, this means fucking them like crazy. I always love a good gym-centric setup and the execution overall here isn't too bad. Now you always want a strong performance with this theme to make it believable and both certainly deliver. I've never watched Yuuna Mitake before but she's super intense and even gets pretty sweaty throughout. And Alice has energy for days as always and is very engaging. Not to mention they lean into some heavy teasing to great effect which is mainly showcased in the first scene. Speaking of the scenes, let's talk about the action.

It features two one-on-one sex scenes with each actress respectively, a threesome sex scene, and a threesome handjob scene at the start. Normally I'm not a huge fan of those but the setup made it worth a watch as they tie the guy up to a workout machine and jerk him off like crazy. We get some nice facesitting and squirting from the duo too. I do wish the pair was on screen together more though. Also, the production values are rather underwhelming. The camerawork for one leaves something to be desired as they utilize a bunch of static shots that aren't the most satisfying. Some more dynamic angles would've been great. The lighting is middling too as it's a little too saturated and washed out in a few scenes. Not to say it's horrible but it often makes it difficult to even see the cumshot. DRPT-076 is still a good watch with solid action, a great premise, and strong acting but the mediocre production values let it down. Otherwise, this could've been a real banger.

Overall Rating - 7.8/10