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Reviews, news, and gossip from the world of Japanese porn

JAV Agencies: Mundane Middlemen or Grody Gatekeepers?
JAV Agencies: Mundane Middlemen or Grody Gatekeepers?

Today’s topic centers on the behind-the-scenes industry talk with agencies. We go over the good, the bad, and the name changes.

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Pan Takes - February 2025 Vol 3 - Momoka Kagura, Erika Ozaki and Miyu Aizawa
Pan Takes - February 2025 Vol 3 - Momoka Kagura, Erika Ozaki and Miyu Aizawa

Come join me as I take a last look at one final batch of new releases from the month of February including a sexy security guard, a plump fitness intructor, and a steamy office fling.

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A Case for Mosaic in JAV: An In-depth Opinion. Part 3 of 3
A Case for Mosaic in JAV: An In-depth Opinion. Part 3 of 3

Vez concludes this article series by exploring the societal implications of JAV censorship with an insight on the human side of porn.

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You Should Be Watching: Rei Kamiki
You Should Be Watching: Rei Kamiki

Oppaira thinks everyone should be watching Rei Kamiki and is here to tell everyone why

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - March 2025 - Part 2
Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - March 2025 - Part 2

Oppaira reviews a second batch of releases from March 2025. Come find out which videos were selected and how they fared!

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FANZA JAV Actress Rankings of 2024
FANZA JAV Actress Rankings of 2024

We here with the FANZA Actress Rankings of 2024 for both halves of the year. Come inside and see who is hot on the billboards.

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Kana Morisawa VS Kurea Hasami - Who is the Sexier Actress?
Kana Morisawa VS Kurea Hasami - Who is the Sexier Actress?

Time to pit two actresses against each other again, and see which is the sexiest!

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JAV Hall of Fame - Ballot Preview - Class of 2017
JAV Hall of Fame - Ballot Preview - Class of 2017

Oppaira reviews the list of actresses for the 2017 Hall of Fame ballot, focusing on first time names and the biggest snubs from last year

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Panking's 2024 JAV Retrospective: Top 20 Best Videos of 2024 Part 2
Panking's 2024 JAV Retrospective: Top 20 Best Videos of 2024 Part 2

Join me as I take a look at my top 10 JAV videos for 2024. Which one will come out on top? Read on to find out!

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Hidden Gems: Mitsuki Maya, Misaki Azusa, Yuzu Sumeragi

By Fried Chikan @ April 24th, 2025

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Today’s pack of Hidden Gems includes some retired to semi-retired names like the lesbian pro Azusa Misaki, the squirt cannon Yuzu Sumeragi, and the cute tanned Mitsuki Maya.
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BREAKING: Hono Wakana RETIRES, Alice Nanase's Agency Outburst, MOODYZ Clones Waka Misono

By trapstar @ April 24th, 2025

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Find out the exact date Hono Wakana has chosen for her JAV exit, Alice Nanase left fuming after clashing with her own agency and more on MOODYZ' latest transfer!
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JAV Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Inductees

By Oppaira @ April 23rd, 2025

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Oppaira shares the inductees for the 2017 JAV Hall of Fame class. Come find out who made it in!
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BREAKING: Hono Wakana RETIRES, Alice Nanase's Agency Outburst, MOODYZ Clones Waka Misono

By trapstar @ April 24th, 2025

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Find out the exact date Hono Wakana has chosen for her JAV exit, Alice Nanase left fuming after clashing with her own agency and more on MOODYZ' latest transfer!
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BREAKING: Iyona Fuji Is Finally BACK, Rena Miyashita's Panties Fetch 9.6 Million, SOD Goes All Out To Promote It's Newest Rookie!

By trapstar @ April 17th, 2025

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We also had S1's K-cup hottie celebrate her sixth anniversary in the biz. More on that in this column. Take a deep dive!
News
BREAKING: Did Nina Nishimura Just Announce Her Retirement?

By trapstar @ April 5th, 2025

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In another news, SOD's Rei Kamiki fell victim to a silly April Fool's Day joke, Sayuri Saeki wants her fans to have a drink with her & more. Take a deep dive!
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Top Lists

Top Lists
JAV Actresses that got Better With Age

By Fried Chikan @ August 3rd, 2022

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Check out theses actresses that like a fine wine got better and better with age.
Top Lists
Oppaira's Watchlist Review - January 2024

By Oppaira @ February 7th, 2024

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Oppaira reviews 10 new releases from January 2024
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FC’s BEST JAV ACTRESSES OF 2021: Part 2

By Fried Chikan @ January 2nd, 2022

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Our look into the Best JAV Actresses of 2021 continues with two petite chicks and one old star.
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Opinions

Opinions
2023 Debut Review - Erena

By Oppaira @ December 2nd, 2023

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A first impression of 2023 debut actress Erena
Opinions
2023 Debut Review - Yuki Nitta

By Oppaira @ December 1st, 2023

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A first impression of 2023 debut actress Yuki Nitta
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Why Are Game Show JAV Brilliant and Why Aren't There More?

By Syndrome @ January 12th, 2024

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JAV sometimes "gamify" sex and turn them into something like a game show. I'm going to explain why that's amazing!
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Spotlights

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Fried Chikan's Actress Spotlight: Aki Sasaki: Odds and Ends

By Fried Chikan @ August 20th, 2021

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Our Actress Spotlight for Aki Sasaki continues in Part 3. Today we look at some of the interesting, weird, or odd titles in her career.
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Ayami Shunka, Moonlight's favorite JAV Star

By Moonlight @ October 25th, 2023

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Do you consider yourself as a fan of Ayami Shunka's? If so, come on in and let's chat about Ayami Shunka :)
Spotlights
Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 7: Nanami Endo 遠藤ななみ

By RamenBoss @ May 20th, 2022

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Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 7: Nanami Endo 遠藤ななみ - a very short and sweet blog focusing on 2 titles. This JAV actress had a mini year-long career. Look at that cute face!
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Interviews

Interviews
ZENRA Exclusive Interview: JAV Extra Kikka Arashiro

By trapstar @ October 3rd, 2024

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You've certainly watched her play side quests in JAV but thanks to this interview, you'll now get to unearth a lot about her. Take a deep dive!
Interviews
ZENRA Exclusive JAV Interview: Shiori Tsukada

By Oppaira @ August 6th, 2024

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Come read ZENRA's exclusive interview with voluptuous legendary actress Shiori Tsukada!
Interviews
ZENRA Interview: The Challenges Facing JAV Today

By Fried Chikan @ June 13th, 2024

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Get an insider perspective from ZENRA himself about what makes JAV so special, to the challenges it faces, and how fans abroad can still support it.
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Field Reports

Field Reports
I Went to See the Fighting Girls of JAV Event!

By Anton Algren @ August 31st, 2023

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Alright! So, you may have been wondering why there was no July event Anton attended. But that’s because for the month of August, we’re hitting you with a three-parter. Three events and three articles. Enjoy.
Field Reports
I met JULIA! And somehow won big at pachinko...

By Anton Algren @ September 5th, 2023

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Part two of three! This time Anton went to see the Daniel Day-Lewis of JAV (That's what ZENRA calls her, anyway) and somehow won big at pachinko. He still doesn't know how.
Field Reports
Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 3: Mion Hazuki and the Oshiri Juku Girls

By Anton Algren @ June 8th, 2024

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Yes, at long last, we get to the bit where Anton took pictures with real JAV actresses. How did he get on with Mion Hazuki? Read on to find out!
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History
My JAV History: Early Memories and On

By Fried Chikan @ April 16th, 2025

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I revisit my JAV roots with the first videos and actresses I saw way back in the day. Going from the early 2000’s with actresses Sakura, to the late 2000’s with Yuma Asami, and closing out with Iori Kogawa in the mid 2010’s.
Reviews
New JAV Releases March 2025: Goodbye Mariko Sata, Welcome Futaba Otani, and Hello Ichika Matsumoto

By Fried Chikan @ April 19th, 2025

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Part 2 of March brings us a farewell to a milf as we welcome a new plastic babe and see one bad Back to the Future parody
History
What is the Best Era of Idea Pocket?

By Fried Chikan @ April 17th, 2025

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Today we’ll be looking into the history of long time JAV studio Idea Pocket and try to find out what is their best era?

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