BREAKING: Ichika Matsumoto LATEST To Leave AllPro, Big UPDATE On Marina Yuzuki & More!

Here's a rundown of some of the top stories that happened in August

Recall how I mentioned JAV agency AllPro (now Alp) had adopted a new avatar in an attempt to resume business in the industry? It seems like the AllPro saga just doesn’t come to an end. The agency has been hit with yet another major loss, this time involving their ace performer, Ichika Matsumoto. It is not clear yet as to how the big bosses of the agency handled this incident,

It's been an eventful few months for AllPro or rather I say Alp. Following a series of scandals, several high-profile actresses decided to part ways with the agency. And now, the 24 year old from Arrows, is the latest to commit an exodus from the agency.

Rumors of Ichika's departure started circulating a few weeks ago on JAV forums when she suddenly removed the Arrow tag from her social media accounts. Many fans speculated that she might be joining Mine'S, the agency that houses some renowned names like Saika Kawakita and Eimi Fukada, when they noticed her follow the agency's X account.

But it turns out, Mine's apparently, wasn't on Ichika’s mind and according to recent reports, she has signed with LIGHT Promotion. And the best part? She'll be keeping her stage name, Ichika Matsumoto. I’m glad she won’t have to drop the name that made her famous.

Ichika's transition to LIGHT Promotion should be relatively smooth. She's already familiar with many of the agency's talents, having worked with them on various projects in the past. And let's not forget about the potential for new collaborations with stars like Yume Nishimiya, Mary Tachibana, Rei Miyagi, and (of course) the "darling," Yuka Murakami.

So, what does this mean for Alp? It's likely another major setback for the agency, which is still trying to recover from the scandals that rocked it earlier this year. But with a new team and a fresh start, Alp may be able to turn things around as I’d covered in an earlier column.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

K-cup goddess Marina Yuzuki, has left her agency and joined the Freelancer Federation to work as a freelance actress from this point on. And that's not all. She's also adopted a new stage name: Akizuki Marina, a slight change in character from her previous stage name. Marina tweeted, "I'll be working under the new name "Akizuki Marina". Please continue to support me."

The announcement came on August 12 and has raked in over 100k impressions in just a few days. That’s surprising for someone who has been committed to her employers for so long. She tweeted, "I have left the agency and joined the new Free Federation to work as a freelance actress. I've created a new account, so I'd be happy if you follow and RT this account."

So what exactly drove her decision? Well, according to her close friend and colleague, Ami, Marina has been going through a tough time. She's been struggling with personal issues, and apparently she isn’t in good terms with her agency and that has only added to her stress. "Since last year, Marina Yuzuki has been through some really unfortunate things and has been struggling with a lot of things, but she changed her name and account for the sake of her fans."

She further clarified the intention behind her name change, that she did it for the sake of her fans. But Marina's decision to change her name isn't just about escaping her past. It is somewhat of a tribute to a beloved figure in the industry: Anna Akizuki, some of you may know her as Hotaru Akane. Ami believes that by taking Anna's name, Marina will be able to soar to new heights.

Ami tweeted, "When she was changing her name, I asked her to come up with a name. I got the name from the late Anna Akizuki, who I have always respected. I believe that with this name, Marina will be able to soar even higher into the world. Please support her. I will talk about the past few months that Marina has been struggling with some other time."

Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room. It's pretty clear that Marina's relationship with her former agency isn't exactly amicable. Ami's comment about wanting AV actresses to be free and not tied down is a strong hint. But, that she says is a story for some other time. We love how she showed support to the actress by tweeting, "I was just consulting with Akizuki Marina about her work, but a lot of things are going on and we're all rooting for her as she embarks on a new chapter!!! I want AV actresses who have done their jobs well to be free and not tied down"

So, what's next for Marina who debuted with Fitch? Eventhough she hasn’t filmed a JAV in a while., she's got a lot to offer. Popular for her impressive bust and innocent face, she's a fan favorite. And now that she's free to pursue her own projects, we can only imagine what she'll do next.

Here's hoping that this new chapter in Marina's life is filled with success and happiness. We're rooting for you, Akizuki Marina!

Does the name Miyu Nomura ring a bell? Well, the hottie in her late 30s has just revealed that she will be retiring from her role as a JAV actress on August 24, 2024. This decision comes just two years after she made her debut under the pseudonym Miyu Nomura with Center Village.

Taking to X, she wrote "I will be retiring as an AV actress on August 24th. It has been exactly two and a half years since my debut on February 24th, 2022. I have been quietly appearing in the married woman genre, but I am very grateful that so many people have watched and supported me. Thank you very much for all the words of support over the past two and a half years."

In her late 30s and married, Miyu's debut JAV that marked the onset of her adult career was met with surprise and intrigue. Many fans and industry insiders were puzzled by her choice, especially considering her age and marital status. Additionally, her height of 151 cm and H-cup breasts (originally listed as I-cup) made her a prime candidate for studios specializing in mature performers, such as Madonna and Dahlia.

Despite her potential to thrive in those studios, she somehow chose Center Village (an offbeat studio) to film her debut JAV. Now that I look back, It’s strange she never filmed for Madonna during her career. Anyway, what must’ve been her motivations for retiring so soon?

While Hirose hasn't provided a detailed explanation for her departure, fans are left wondering if personal or professional reasons played a role. Some have speculated that the pressures of the industry, coupled with her age and marital status, may have taken a toll on her. Another theory is that she may have simply achieved her goals and decided to move on with her life.

Whatever the reason, Hirose's retirement marks the end of a chapter in her life. But it’s not over yet for Miyu. Ofcourse, she hasn’t filmed farewell JAV, but she has announced that she will make her final public appearance at a fetish festival on September 15, 2024. Miyu tweeted, "I will not be releasing a retirement work as an actress, but I plan to participate in the Fetish Festival on September 15th as a regular salesgirl. This will be my last time appearing in front of my fans"

As fans bid farewell to this talented performer, they will undoubtedly remember her contributions to the industry and wish her well in her future endeavors.

Honestly, I feel like this plump-figured hottie might’ve skipped under your nose when she debuted with E-body back in 2018? Well, she's back in the news, and this time, it's for a bittersweet reason.

Back then she sported short hair, now she has grown it over the years, has announced that she'll be ceasing her JAV shoots by the end of this year. Announced on august 8th, it was a shocking revelation for her fans, with her tweet racking up over a million impressions.

Now, there’s literally nothing to panic for her fans as she mentioned that she won’t be ceasing activities currently but tends to do so by end of this year, expect some quality JAVs for the rest of the year.. And let's be honest, who wouldn't want to see more of her?

If y’all are wondering what's driving this decision? Well, it seems likely that love has found its way into her life. Mei has revealed that she's planning to marry her longtime boyfriend. So, that’s apparently the reason behind her retirement!

The soon to be bride tweeted, "Thank you very much for always supporting me. I'm very sorry to be talking about my personal matters, but I have decided to marry someone I've been dating for a long time. As a result, I have decided to completely retire from acting as of December 31, 2024. I probably didn't need to say this, but I didn't want to lie or hide anything from everyone who has supported me so far, so I decided to announce it like this."

It's a long way from where she started. Back in her early days, she was a petite little thing. But thanks to the guidance of her agency, she's transformed into the curvy goddess we see today. And, you can witness that too in her latest JAV flick where she looks plump & curvy playing a housewife who has s secret affair with a neighbor boy. Furthermore, she thanked her agency on X, "I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me so far, and I would like to improve myself even more as a person. I was weak and small, but thanks to the people at my agency and everyone, I was able to spend a really wonderful time. I can't thank you enough for your always kind words and kind treatment. Thank you so much for your support up to this point."

We wish you all the happiness in the world, Mei. And who knows, maybe you'll make a surprise comeback someday.

Moving on to another retirement, we’ve a freelancer, Sara Tsukihi who has announced her retirement. That's right, the former Oppai actress conveyed via a tweet that from the time being, she has ceased filming JAVs

Now, before you happen to miss the H-cup goddess already, let's dive into the nitty gritty of it. Sara made her official announcement on Twitter this month, revealing that she'd actually retired from AV back in July. Apparently, she’d stopped filming since a month. Sara seems to have moved on to newer pastures.

She tweeted, "I'm late, but I have an announcement to make to everyone. In fact, I retired from being an AV actress last July. I'm really grateful to everyone who has always supported me. "

And what will they be! Sara has hinted via her tweet that she's planning to use her experiences in the adult entertainment industry to help others. Whether it's offering advice on sexual problems or sharing her insights on acting, she's clearly passionate about giving back.

Here's what she had to say about the same, "I decided to take the plunge and quit acting to jump into a new world. I was able to gain a lot of experience and learn a lot in this industry, and I was able to grow as an actress. I hope to be able to use this experience to help someone, even if just a little, so I'm starting a question box to help alleviate some of your worries and problems! If you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss, regardless of gender (Girls are very welcome), please feel free to ask any questions you have in the question box, as the question box is anonymous"

Now let us rewind a bit to her debut. Sara debuted in July 2022, and OPPAI having tapped into it’s marketing department, came up with the title "No.1 H-cup soapland girl in a popular Yoshiwara store".

Her debut was so successful that she landed in 5th place on adult entertainment information sites in Kanto. But now with her retirement announcement, her 2 year run is coming to an end.

While we’re at it, let us not forget her impressive solo work. With 41 solo titles under her belt among which there was a work with the highest number of favorites i.e. 14,746, it's clear that Sara was more than just a pretty face. She had real talent, and the numbers don't lie.

So, why did she decide to retire so soon? Well, it seems that her decision wasn't driven by sales or lack of opportunities. Instead, she's simply ready for a new chapter in her life.

As for the future, we can only speculate. But one thing's for sure: Sara Tsukihi will always hold a special place in the hearts of her fans. And we can't wait to see what she does next.

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