Pan Takes - March 2025 Vol 1 - Alice Nanase, Himeka Iori and Ren Gojo

This was a real interesting month of new JAV releases, at least for me. We were treated to another Hana and Noa collab and even a Nao Masaki directed Himeka Iori video, which could be a contender for my best of the year. At the same time though, there was also a contender for my worst of the year. In fact, I think this one has it firmly locked in as it's shockingly bad. Now as always I'll fully review each film and cap it off with a final score. With that out of the way, let's dive in!

Two of my favorite actresses collaborating yet again? Sign me up! I'm always down for more Hana and Noa goodness and this time it's a doujinshi adaptation. The setup is a little wacky but that's just par for the course really. It casts Hana and Noa as two busty rebellious schoolgirls. They wanna get back at the president of the public morals committee so they take her little bro captive and have their way with him. They film it and use it to taunt the older sister but she ends up enjoying it and masturbating to it. That part kinda caught me off guard but otherwise, it's pretty enjoyable. It's a faithful adaptation with great casting for the most part. The two certainly look the part. Sure their boobs aren't quite as huge as their manga counterparts but what can you do? Performance wise they both do a solid job but could've been a bit better in some spots. They take the lead as they should but feel slightly lacking in conviction. A little more "oomph" would've been nice.

I do like their chemistry together at least as they make an excellent pair. Now, it does a terrific job of adapting the source material and expanding on it. The initial manga is just one chapter consisting of one scene but here they add an additional shower paizuri scene and another sex scene. They successfully capture all the positions pretty well, especially the one where Noa is riding in his lap while Hana is sandwiching him with her boobs. But some other angles don't translate that great such as when he's fucking Hana missionary and Noa is on top of him. It looks nice in the manga but here we mainly just see them from behind which isn't too satisfying. We just end up seeing more of the dude's ass than anything. The production values aren't too bad but there's not much to say honestly. It's all centralized in one hotel room for the most part which is rather lame but it makes sense given the source material. All in all, MIMK-195 is a pretty fun adaptation that should satisfy any big titty lovers.

Overall Rating - 8.5/10

Ever since Yui put some weight on, she's been a fixture on my radar. She hasn't gotten a ton of mainstream studio work lately, so with this Moodyz release, I just had to check it out. The premise, though, isn't really my cup of tea. It casts Yui as a married caregiver who is looking after a former boxer. She's seemingly a bit sexually frustrated, so when she notices his erection, her instincts kick in. They go at it multiple times, and it seemingly helps restore his vitality. I've stated before that NTR plots do much for me and that's certainly the case here. I will say though that Yui plays her role pretty well and delivers a great performance. I like that she's resistant to his advances at first but soon begins to enjoy it and even shows off her more maternal side as she takes care of him.

Another satisfying aspect is the production values. Both the camerawork and lighting do a terrific job of capturing the action and enhancing it. Now I will that three of the four scenes use the same bedroom setting but one thing I appreciate is that there's this nice sense of progression as every time we see it, the room becomes cleaner. The slight sheen of sweat she sports in the last scene is also lovely. Speaking of scenes, there are four in all. They consist of two sex scenes, a blowjob scene, and a paizuri scene. My only real negative is that the blowjob scene is pretty forgettable overall. The paizuri scene is fine while both sex scenes are very enjoyable. I didn't care much for the setup but everything else is well executed enough to make it worth a watch.

Overall Rating - 8.2/10

That's a damn fine cover. And thankfully the video mostly lives up to it. It features a pretty amusing setup that centers around Noa visiting an old friend of hers that has become a recluse and a NEET pretty much. She tries to motivate him to better himself by using her huge tits. Such as when he refuses to wash himself so she offers to shower with him. Or when she promises to let him bang her if he gets himself a job. I enjoyed the progression throughout the video and how it made the scenes that much more engaging. Now admittedly the action is a bit on the lighter side with just four scenes in all. They consist of two sex scenes, a paizuri scene, and a masturbation scene. It's somewhat dry when it comes to actual sex and the pacing can be rather slow at times, especially in the beginning. However, I didn't mind as much as you're treated to some juicy eyecandy courtesy of Noa.

Unfortunately, there's a fair bit of fake cumshots but at least the position variety is solid. Next, I gotta compliment the lighting. There isn't a ton of variety to it but it's super effective in highlighting her soft body and huge tits. The camerawork is also pretty solid throughout. I will say the settings are pretty samey and a little dull but it's not too impactful overall. Lastly, we have her performance which isn't bad but not perfect. She's great during the non-sex scenes with a nice bubbly and engaging energy but falters a bit when it comes to the sex scenes. Her enthusiasm isn't bad but her facial expressions look rather uncomfortable at times. These minor issues aside I can confidently say this is easily one of her better films since her return from hiatus. It's not the most action-heavy but it definitely serves as an excellent showcase of her figure and massive tits.

Overall Rating - 8.5/10

I wasn't too keen on this film going into it it's not exactly a type of theme I enjoy but it's Nagi so I gotta check it out anyway. Unfortunately, I wish I hadn't as it turned out to be one of the worst videos I've seen in years. The plot is extremely simple as it centers around her getting plucked off the street and taken away to a grungy warehouse to get fucked. It steadily ramps up over the course of the video starting with just one guy, then a few before ending with a gangbang in the finale. So right off the bat, I strongly dislike this darker theme. It also leads to Hikaru often just lying there and looking dazed. It's just not engaging at all. But wait it gets worse. Much worse. This leads me to the dismal action. It consists of three sex scenes which sounds fine but the execution is terrible. The first two only feature missionary with a very brief of some cowgirl and prone bone.

The last scene does improve in that regard and I appreciate that most of the cumshots appear real. I enjoyed watching her tits get covered in cum at the end. But I have a few major gripes. One is the fact that you rarely ever get to see her tits as she spends the majority of the first two scenes with them concealed. And it's not even a sexy, form-fitting outfit either. She does show them off in the last scene but again you barely get to see them due to the actors CONSTANTLY grabbing all over them. I hate when the guys can't keep their grubby hands off. Imagine shooting Hikaru Nagi, known for her brand new huge tits, and think "Let's just hide them". But wait it gets worse as the lighting all throughout is pretty bad and the color grading is off too. It's impressive how much S1 fucked this up. There's virtually nothing redeeming here at all. I can't say even "Oh at least her tits are nice" because YOU CAN'T EVEN SEE THEM!". This is an easy contender for my #1 worst video of the year.

Overall Rating - 3/10

I've been largely unimpressed by Himeka Iori's outings with Madonna so far. But with Nao Masaki behind the helm, perhaps that could change things. The plot revolves around a man who works in an office with a flirty subordinate in Iori. She frequently walks around braless and is the center of attention. One day she has a drink with him on a date which leads to the pair going back to a hotel room and having sex. We then follow them as they get it on not only in the office but back at her place too. I really enjoyed this setup as I love OL themes, especially with how it put Iori in the driver's seat and let her take the lead for a change. Now I will say her performance wasn't as good as it could have been as her facial expressions can be a little one-note. It's not a big deal as otherwise she's pretty solid. I liked how flirty and engaging she is as well as boasting terrific enthusiasm.

Even more impressive is the excellent production values. That should come as no surprise given it's Nao Masaki and Madonna. For one the film strikes a nice balance of nude and clothed sex, especially with keeping her OL wardrobe partly on during the action which is a nice touch. The lighting all around is fantastic with a nice variety and compliments her figure extremely well. The camerawork is on point too capturing great close-up shots as well as wider angles too. I have zero complaints really. The action is just as good with three sex scenes and a paizuri scene. The tittyfuck scene was very satisfying thanks to a risk element and it featuring a real cumshot. The sex scenes are all brilliant with the highlight being the 2nd one as they make superb use of the office setting and overall the position variety is outstanding. This is hands down her best video to date as it nails everything from the plot to the action and especially the production values.

Overall Rating - 9.4/10

I have eagerly awaited this film since it was first announced. But now that it's entirely out, I'm pretty whelmed. The initial premise is what drew me in. It casts Alice as a lewd bicyclist who offers to help train these two guys to get them into shape. It doesn't take long for her to flash her ass and begin teasing them. In typical JAV fashion, this eventually leads to her having sex with the two of them. Now the execution of the setup is where it begins to lose me. The bicyclist theme is severely underutilized. It's incorporated into the first scene with her riding an indoor cycle as a demonstration and again at the very, very end when she's fucking one of them while giving advice to the other guy riding the bike. Beyond that, the only reference to the theme is through her wardrobe. It's a unique plot with plenty of potential but it just goes to waste sadly.

It doesn't help that the production values are a pretty mixed bag. I do like her wardrobe consisting of sexy cycling jerseys and tight shorts. The lighting in the last scene is also very nice with decent camerawork throughout. But the settings, despite the interesting plot, are all dull and forgettable. My biggest gripe though is with the rest of the lighting. Besides that final scene, every scene is lit nearly the exact same. It doesn't look good either as it's too bright and saturated. Next up we have the action which is fine at best. It features two sex scenes and two assjob/handjob scenes. The sex scenes at least are both solid but the other scenes are largely underwhelming due to the fake cumshots and unsatisfying angles/positioning. I did find her performance to be pretty good as she does ooze sex appeal and sultry vibes. However, her facial expressions can be a tad stiff at times. While DASS-611 isn't a bad watch, it certainly fails to live up to its potential and squanders its enticing setup.

Overall Rating - 7.2/10

This seems to be the new trendy series out of S1, at least for all their big titty monsters. I have mixed feelings about it overall and that once again rings true with this entry. The setup centers around Ren playing an OL who repeatedly gets fondled and fucked onboard the train. She's resistant at first but gradually begins to accept it and is fully enjoying herself by the final scene. I've never been too keen on the train fondler theme and this film didn't change my mind. It at least does a few interesting things that differentiate it from similar films. One aspect I really liked is the color grading. The train scenes all feature a more muted grayscale look while Ren sports an eye-catching red and blue blouse that really captures your attention and stands out. The lighting is quite nice too overall with the highlight being the library scene with its warmer and softer feel. Now one element I didn't enjoy as much is the camerawork.

Once again, it utilizes this split-screen setup where we get multiple angles at once. You'll see her from the front getting her tits fondled, then another shot at a slightly different angle, and then another from behind as she's getting fucked. I don't hate it per se but I don't really care for it too much and it's used in every train scene sadly. Her performance is another sore spot as she's very lackluster. She's submissive all throughout which makes sense but even she's disappointing. This rings especially true in the last scene when she should be loosened up but is still whiny and looking uncomfortable. The action isn't bad at least featuring three sex scenes and a few train fondling scenes. The library scene was my personal favorite thanks to the clothed sex element and an added risk factor. The end result here is a conflicting watch. The action is good and I loved the lighting/color grading but the theme and camera angles aren't my cup of tea.

Overall Rating - 7.8/10