Pan Takes - July 2024 Vol 1 - Alice Otsu, Nagi Hikaru, Miyu Kiyohara and More

The month of July brought forth quite an interesting array of new releases with the biggest one being Nagi Hikaru's first film with her new boobjob. We also have Maria Nagai now as an exclusive for Fitch and a Marrion "IRIS" ass-focused release from Nina Nishimura which feels a little out of left field. As per usual I'll review each film and cap it off with an overall score at the very end. Now without further ado, let's dive in!

This here is Maria's first release under Fitch Studio as an exclusive for them. Does she get off to a good start? Well...sorta. There isn't much of a central premise to this one beyond its general femdom theme all with a "golden" esthetic meaning that all her outfits and the settings feature a gold color scheme. That right there is one of my main issues with the film as I find the gold theming to be rather tacky. It often ends up making the production values feel kinda cheap as a result such is the case with the bland settings. It's not a deal breaker by any means but I could've done without it for sure. I did find the camerawork to be solid at least although the fish eye lens in some scenes may be a turn-off for some. Now we come to the action which is good but also partly frustrating. It features three sex scenes, a paizuri scene, and an odd scene of her posing and playing with a strap-on for about 25 minutes.

It's so bizarre as just she jerks herself off essentially while oiled up which makes for some tantalizing eye candy at first but the scene goes nowhere and feels like a waste of time. There are also copious amounts of fake cumshots but I do appreciate that they're at least tied to the femdom theme of making the guy cum over and over. The action is pretty standard otherwise and does a great job of highlighting her otherworldly proportions. Lastly, Maria delivers a solid enough performance. She does seem right at home with a more femdom type theme and she's decently convincing here. She could use a bit more enthusiasm though as she mainly stays at one setting throughout the entire video. The final result is a solid watch with some great eye candy and action but the gaudy gold theming is drab and that pointless strap-on scene is completely unnecessary. It's good but could've been better.

Overall Rating - 7.8/10

I was a pretty big fan of the last doujinshi adaptation Alice Otsu did so I was eagerly anticipating this one, especially with its promising setup. The plot centers around Alice playing a lewd schoolgirl who is bored and teases a male classmate daring him to touch her boobs. He manages to work up the courage to do so and impresses Alice in the process leading her to make him her personal sex pet. The rest of the film follows Alice as she has her way with him both at school and at home. It's a premise that is right up her alley and she fits the devilish schoolgirl role quite well. An all-around great fit. A huge part of that is due to her excellent performance. She's very lively as you'd expect with solid facial expressions and consistent enthusiasm. And she takes control with ease making for some fun moments such as when she puts a collar and leash on his neck and makes him eat her out while wrapping her legs around him. It's never too over the top resulting in a compelling watch.

Another big highlight here is the action consisting of two sex scenes, an assjob scene, and a blowjob scene. Let me just get the negatives out of the way first which is the unfortunate fake cumshot in the assjob scene which really takes away from it and the pacing could've been better in some spots. Maybe trim the last scene down to expand somewhere else. But everything else is terrific. I really liked the blowjob scene as she sucks him off from under the desk in the library making for a thrilling watch. We get lots of her trademark squirting too and plenty of ass focus. The production values are solid too but not perfect as the lighting, while decent, is rather similar across nearly every scene. I do love her schoolgirl outfit though and the settings boast a nice variety overall. MIMK-164 is easily one of the better doujinshi adaptations I've seen in recent memory thanks to its solid action, great premise, and Alice's wonderful performance. You can't go wrong with this one.

Overall Rating - 8.9/10

That title is pretty straight and to the point huh? If you've seen any film from Marrion's "IRIS" label then you know what to expect here. It's a vanilla setup all devoted entirely to her plump booty. There's no plot or theming involved at all. If you're an ass lover and especially appreciate the "juicier" actresses, this is right up your alley then. As always, the eyecandy factor is a major component of any entry in this series and it certainly delivers on that front thanks to some stellar production values. The camerawork is superb especially when she's riding cowgirl or getting it doggystyle. The lighting is quite good too. I really like the way it filters through the curtains in the first sex scene. It makes for some nice contrast.

Wardrobe-wise it's basic but she does sport a sexy nurse uniform at one point which is great. The action is equally satisfying consisting of two sex scenes and three assjobs-type scenes. There are some blowjob and paizuri moments in there but for the most part, the entire focus revolves around her ass. Sometimes those assjob scenes drag on for a little too long but it's not too bothersome. I don't have any other complaints as the cumshots are all real(a major plus) and the position variety is surprisingly varied. Nina also happens to deliver a solid performance to boot. She seems to really enjoy herself with some pleasant facial expressions and solid energy throughout. This is surprisingly one of the better "IRIS" entries in recent memory. If you're a Nina fan, this is a must-watch.

Overall Rating - 8.7/10

I'm a sucker for this series. I love tittyfucking so naturally, this is right up my alley. The premise is very straightforward with the only real focus being paizuri as she Shiori tittyfucks a series of guys across several different scenes. There are no themes or scenarios whatsoever. What you see is what you get. Now one of the most critical components of any paizuri-centric video is acting and Shiori definitely delivers in that regard. She boasts pleasant facial expressions and good energy on top of her technique being really strong. She always wraps up fully around the guy's dick and maintains a good tempo. Hell, she even swallows some of the cum after each cumshot which is a very nice touch. All around a fantastic job.

Now, unfortunately, the production values do leave something to be desired. The editing at times is really wonky as in the middle of the film there's a section with three separate scenes that just kinda end without the guy cumming at all. I had to double-take several times to make sure I didn't miss something because it was so abrupt. The settings are also pretty bland and the lighting is very samey across the entire film. It's not terrible but doesn't stand out at all. And don't expect any sex here as it's just 100% tittyfucking. One negative is that there are one or two fake loads which is quite. disappointing. Other than that, the tittyfucking is solid and is sure to please any avid fan. A little more variety and a bigger budget would've been nice but it's still a fine watch for any paizuri enthusiast.

Overall Rating - 7/10

This will surely be a controversial topic. In case you are unaware, Nagi Hikaru recently underwent a boobjob which has left her fans divided. Some hate it, but others are taking it in stride. I can confidently say I am not a doomer and think her new tits look outstanding and are easily among the best fakes in JAV. I will say though that I'm not really a fan of the plot here. It centers around a company CEO who discovers his offspring is embezzling funds. He then coerces his wife into becoming his personal secretary with extra "benefits". I don't care for this type of theme personally and it's kinda hard to take seriously with what they did to the actor. They tried to make him appear older by partially dying his hair gray and slicking it back but he ends up looking like dracula or something. It's really silly. Thankfully everything else generally fares much better starting with the action.

It consists of three sex scenes and two sex scenes. I honestly have zero complaints besides the tittyfuck scene being a little underwhelming but even then it's still watchable. All the sex scenes are terrific and do a fantastic job of always highlighting her new chest. Speaking of which, the production values certainly help to showcase those assets. What's especially nice is that we get a decent amount of clothed sex with her sporting some lovely OL attire as well as completely nude to better appreciate her tits and figure. The camerawork is on point too capturing some great close-up shots as well as full-body angles. Admittedly, her performance isn't anything to rave about. She mainly just goes through the motions with middling enthusiasm. At the end of the day, you're likely just here to check out her new boobs so it's not a huge deal. I'm a really big fan of Nagi's new look and this film was a delightful introduction to it. Some won't enjoy her new boobjob but I am 100% a fan.

Overall Rating - 8.6/10

Another month brings yet another new Ai Kano film. This time we see her playing a married woman(what a surprise) who is facing pressure from her mama-in-law to give her an offspring. However, her husband isn't capable so she resorts to an old friend of hers to get the job done. The pair proceed to have creampie sex over and over throughout the film until the very end when she finally gets pregnant fulfilling her mama-in-law's wish. This really isn't a plot that I'm crazy about honestly as I'm not a huge fan of NTR setups. At least this one isn't too bogged down with the whole drama angle and being too "mopey" but it's still not my cup of tea. Now while the plot didn't impress, the production values certainly did. I'm usually not too keen on Madonna's themes but they always deliver in this department. I really love the camerawork as it captures some nice closeup shots but also some fantastic wide angles showcasing her ridiculously huge tits and slender frame.

The setting variety is nicely varied and the pacing is well balanced across the board. The lighting is generally on point too although I wasn't crazy about the setup in the last scene as it's a little too warm and bright for my liking. Moving on, the action is fantastic overall. It features three sex scenes and a paizuri scene. I really don't have any complaints here. The paizuri scene is enjoyable thanks to her nice technique and the sex scenes boast a great intensity and good position variety with plenty of cowgirl, missionary, doggystyle, and even the amazon position. There's even a bit of squirting from her in the last sex scene. Now performance-wise, she does an okay job but nothing that impressed me really. Her general enthusiasm is just alright and doesn't really change much throughout the film and her facial expressions can be hit-or-miss. Not bad but not amazing. Despite that and the so-so plot, I still had a terrific time here. This is definitely worth a watch for any Ai Kano fan.

Overall Rating - 8.5/10

I'm usually a big fan of this series and was eagerly awaiting this one. However, I came away feeling pretty let down sadly. The premise casts her into a variety of different situations and jobs while sporting no bra and having her tits on full display. This leads to either her co-workers or customers helping themselves to her and eventually having sex usually. Some examples include her working as an office lady and a hostess. I always love the overall variety this leads to such as with the wardrobe and settings but unfortunately, there are some big misses here. Sometimes the camerawork doesn't always get the best shots and the actors can be a little too grabby with her tits which is really annoying. The outfits also occasionally get in the way and end up obscuring her chest such as the schoolgirl uniform in the last scene.

The lighting at least isn't too bad but it's pretty basic all things considered. The disappointment doesn't end there sadly as her performance is quite lousy all around. I understand she's supposed to be submissive and to that, she's acceptable. But she just isn't very compelling to watch with her mediocre energy and facial expressions. Now the action fares a bit better but isn't without a fault or two. It consists of three sex scenes and a terrible paizuri scene. It barely even qualifies as a tittyfuck as she just jerks him off against her tits resulting in an underwhelming cumshot. A huge miss. The sex scenes at least are alright but nothing more. I do appreciate the clothed sex aspect but even then some of that enjoyment is muddied thanks to some of those grievances I pointed out earlier. All in all, it's a pretty lackluster watch due to some personal annoyances, an awful paizuri scene, and her middling performance.

Overall Rating - 7.4/10