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2024 Debut Review - Toa Yuki

A first impression of 2024 debut Toa Yuki

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First Impressions - Sakura Tsukishima

Better late than never right? Join me as I take a look at a juicy, busty milf actress and see if she's worth your time or just better left behind.

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JAV in Review 2024 - Part 1: NEETS, Eimi Fukada’s Tough Year, Mahina Amane’s Superfan is Rewards, and More

2024 is closing out and so begins our End of the Year retrospectives. I start by going through some of the biggest stories and trends in JAV. From the NEET trend, AV Law changes, to...

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2024 Debut Review - Miki Mihama

A first impression of 2024 debut actress Miki Mihama

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Jôsei-muke and a Study into Porn for Women

SILK LABO, Male hunks, and female Simps. We pour through this academic paper into AV for women and their growing fanbase.

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Hidden Gem: Suzu Monami

Meet short hair tomboy JAV star Suzu Monami who has a surprisingly great butt and an even more surprising wild sexual appetite.

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Opinion - You Can’t Escape the Past: How Minami Aizawa/PIXY is Moving Away from Porn

Minami Aizawa is now PIXY. See my thoughts on her name change and how AV actresses try to move on with life after porn in this opinion piece.

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2024 Debut Review - Niko Kawagoe

A first impression of 2024 debut Niko Kawagoe

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BREAKING: Is Ai Sayama's Retirement News REAL?

Over the past few days, a certain screenshot has been circulating in JAV Twitter claiming to be Ai's final words to her fans. We looked into it so you don't have to!

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Top 10 Messiest Maid JAV

By Syndrome @ January 22nd, 2025

I'm going to select 10 random JAV that focus on saucy maids and rank them!

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An Intro to the Married Secretary JAV series by Madonna-AV

By kmachine @ January 21st, 2025

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite ongoing JAV series and give you some recommendations to watch!

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Panking's 2024 JAV Retrospective: Favorite Debuts and Honorable Mentions

By Panking @ January 20th, 2025

My 2024 retrospective rolls on as I take a look at some of my favorite debuts from the year as well as a handful of honorable mentions before I dive into my top 20 best films of the year.

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Trapstar's 2024 JAV Rewind: Top Stories That Defined The Year

By trapstar @ December 29th, 2024

Like most years, 2024 had its fair share of retirements & comebacks but there is more to it then meets the eyes. Let's rewind through the most happening headlines that had us sitting on the edge of our seat. Dive in!

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BREAKING: Did Airi Kijima Just Announce Her RETIREMENT During Concert?

By trapstar @ December 28th, 2024

I swear this is not clickbait! If you guys missed on the hottest headline right now, don't worry. We've the deets, so dive in!

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BREAKING: JAV's Cutest Idol, Kana Momonogi Is Back With Ideapocket!

By trapstar @ December 22nd, 2024

Not just that, we've more on Sumire Mizukawa's western love affair, Yuka Murakami going bankrupt. So, take a deep dive!

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Panking's 2023 Retrospective: Top 20 Best JAV Films of 2023 Part 1

By Panking @ February 12th, 2024

It's that time of the year again to select the very best films of the year. We got a bit of everything from nympho nurse Fumika to a juicy Hana and Maria collab and what may be the best anal film I've ever seen in JAV.

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Top 5 Romantic VR JAVs

By vienna @ June 2nd, 2022

We all like to swing, right? But what about some small talk, some cuddling--perhaps a cig, or even a pizza? Let's take it easy and slow. Carpe diem, as they say. Romance is key in these virtual reality JAVs. If that's your thing, then this article is for

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New JAV Debut Report: Summer 2023

By Fried Chikan @ September 21st, 2023

Summer of 2023 is done and dusted now let’s check out some of the newest girls to enter JAV in the meantime. Rookies like Ren Hibiki with her killer body, Riasu Mizutani the English speaking translator, and the little semen demon Tsubomi Mochizuki.

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2022 Debut Review - Hikaru Miyanishi

By Oppaira @ December 27th, 2022

A first impression of 2022 debut actress Hikaru Miyanishi

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2021 Debut Review - Minami Yasu

By Oppaira @ April 10th, 2022

A first impression of 2021 debut actress Minami Yasu

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2021 Debut Review - Kaoru Yasui

By Oppaira @ November 29th, 2021

A first impression of 2021 debut actress Kaoru Yasui

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Retro Review: Riko Tachibana

By Fried Chikan @ July 17th, 2024

We dive into the 2000's with a tall drink of woman by the name of Riko Tachibana. See why how her supermodel looks and body made her a star.

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Actress Spotlight: Subaru Wachi

By vienna @ November 9th, 2022

You won't be able to resist Subaru Wachi and her insane 5-titles filmography . Yeah, *five* movies are all you need to fall in love with this sex beast.

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Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 7: Nanami Endo 遠藤ななみ

By RamenBoss @ May 20th, 2022

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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ZENRA Exclusive Interview: JAV Extra Kikka Arashiro

By trapstar @ October 3rd, 2024

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!

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ZENRA Exclusive JAV Interview: Shiori Tsukada

By Oppaira @ August 6th, 2024

Come read ZENRA's exclusive interview with voluptuous legendary actress Shiori Tsukada!

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ZENRA Interview: The Challenges Facing JAV Today

By Fried Chikan @ June 13th, 2024

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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My Meeting with Miki Sunohara

By Anton Algren @ April 9th, 2024

Anton finally got to meet one of the actresses who got him into JAV, and she was quite lovely. The event itself? Ennnnnnhhhhh.....

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Anton’s Big Tokyo Trip: Part 4 - The Mystery JAV Actress Revealed!

By Anton Algren @ March 23rd, 2024

Yes, that's right. Those of you who were wondering about that mystery woman from Part 2 will learn her identity in this installment, as Anton explores the third floor of SOD Land.

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Could YOU Date a JAV Star? Emiri Okazaki Field Report

By Anton Algren @ June 18th, 2024

Anton undertook a test with Studio Apps to see if his dating skills are good enough to impress Emiri Okazaki. He then wrote his experience down in the hopes that folks could learn something from it.

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2022 Debut Review - Ren Yukishiro

By Oppaira @ December 21st, 2022

A first impression of 2022 debut actress Ren Yukishiro

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Panking's 2024 JAV Retrospective: Winners and Losers of 2024

By Panking @ January 13th, 2025

Which JAV actresses came out on top in 2024 and who fell short of the mark? Join me as I take a look at some of my personal picks for who had the best and worst year.

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How More Music Could Improve JAV

By Syndrome @ January 15th, 2025

JAV could be even better if more music were implemented - let's talk about that!

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