BREAKING: Kana Momonogi Faces Online Threats, S1 Rakes In Tiktok Influencer, Former Ebisu Muscat Idol Makes JAV Debut

Published : December 23rd, 2023 Written by trapstar

Trapstar here, reporting live from ZENRA headquarters. Bringing you the latest buzz in the Twitter JAV space in recent days



Kana Momonogi Faces Online Threats

There's some serious craziness going down in JAV, Apparently, the very adorable Kana Momonogi has received a threat from an anonymous user, and it has sent her safety for a toss!


According to the manager, they called the police after receiving the threatening private message, and the police considered the texts to be of dangerous nature, after studying the message sent by the other party, deeming it a major threat to Kana's safety. Sources quoted that the suspect has to be arrested for the sake of protecting Kana's personal safety. The actress tweeted this on her X handle,


"The other day, we confirmed a message to Kana that could be taken as a serious threat via SNS, and today we consulted the police. The content of the message is highly dangerous and they will work to identify the person as being worthy of arrest. . We would like to inform you that we will continue to take firm action, including legal action, against malicious behaviour on social networking sites."



"We would like you to understand that we have no choice but to be more strict about the event on 24 December, including checking IDs and personal belongings at the entry"


Now, with an event lined up for December 24th, they're beefing up security big time. with fans who want to attend being required to bring ID and open their bags for inspection by on-site staff, and Kana's agency, Life Promotion, saying that it will not tolerate all the vitriol that has been coming in from her SNS, and that it will definitely file lawsuits to protect the safety of the actress... if need be.


It's a bummer, really. The actual content of that threat hasn't been brought out in the public yet, but it's hitting on a bigger issue, you know, the whole "idols getting threatened by fans" thing. So. word in the industry is that not only are the offices on alert, but the police are also tensing up to protect her. Kana and her manager have no intention of cancelling the event yet, But hey, props to Momonogi and her manager they're not backing down from the event yet. They just want her safe and sound, hence these serious security measures.


Ideally, they'd catch this creep before the event kicks off. But with the JAV events in full swing, this incident will surely put film studios and agencies on edge, and in addition to stricter security checks, they'll probably keep the actresses a little bit distant from their fans to avoid any potential accidents in the near future.


Man, this person behind the threats needs a reality check, seriously hoping they nab this idiot soon. Fingers crossed that Kana stays safe so fans can have a blast at the event! On a serious note, I can’t really comprehend why would someone threaten someone as innocent as Kana, the girl is literally a hamster! Nevertheless, I hope this gets sorted quick and her events resume as usual.


Keep up with Kana on X


S1 Gives Year End SurpriseTo Fans, Rakes In TikTok Influencer


All the buzz regarding, this mystery Tiktoker making debut with a countdown to the AV ban lift, "25 days before the AV ban is lifted" that’s got everyone talking. Apparently, she’s some biggie on Tiktok and her selfies on X and TikTok are turning heads. She's got that deadly combo, a killer face and, well, you know, the assets.


With a massive following, it's pretty obvious she's the new kid in the block that every studio would compete to get their hands on but the big question is which one exactly? I previously guessed that she will be SOD star, but the results are hard to be slapped. On December 16, she officially announced that she will be with the top film dealers S1, and S1 is also very quickly retweeted her posting, and even her real name has been revealed, welcome Hayasaka Hime!



The red studio took the curtains off of its newest exclusive actress, whose detailed information will only be revealed on 26 December 2023, so we’ll have to wait for that. Further confirming the news was the actress herself who had earlier tweeted on her X account on 16 December 2023, that she will be making her JAV debut with S1. "I'm pleased to announce that we will be making our debut with S1! Please count down with us for the remaining 10 days until the information is released!"


This new girl is known to be a very popular TikTok influencer with more than 70k followers so I believe that it's a win win for both with S1 benefitting from her already established fanbase.


Now, here's what got the rumor mill spinning - a potential collab with another former TikTok star, Unpai? S1's playing it clever this time, revealing the new talent super early and even dishing out the her name prior to debut, I wonder if S1 took a page of Eightman's marketing book. This move feels like a double whammy, while the industry preps for the industry's annual breather, S1 is discreetly building up the hype for this new starlet.


I gotta hand it to them, the studio’s confidence on this newbie must be sky-high. December 26th is the day, folks! Lock your calendars, and let's all get our first look at this 'Hime Hayasaka'. I don't know about you, but I'm sorted for the holidays with this one!


Keep up with the newbie on X


Former Ebisu Muscats Idol Ushers Into JAV With FALENO


Eightman popular among fans for it’s marketing gimmicks, teased a former idol on December 21, 2023 without making much noise, leaving more to the fans imagination. Few hours later Faleno, a studio often been linked to Eightman for talent farming revealed the identity of the actress to the world and you would be amazed to find out her backstory!


Here's how it went. This morning, 8MAN, which claims to be a top tier agency in the JAV business, released a still from the JAV that doesn't show her face, and it clearly says "former idol".


Afterwards, Faleno Star revealed the information, and newcomer 'Rika Usui' was officially unveiled. According to the information provided by the film distributor, she's an artist from an idol group, 167cm tall, and a super model-level physique, indeed one could make out from the stills!


"I'm Rika Usui and I'm making my AV debut from FALENO. Thank you for your support.", she wrote in her tweet



Now let’s run a background check on her, The answer is simple: Rika Usui is none other than Usui Rika, with just a slight change in her stage name. As for what the late-night idol group is, you'll find out by looking up her original stage name: Ebisu Muscats as per her wiki page.


According to her wiki page, Usui Rika was the founding member along with her sister Usui Aika of the latest Ebisu Muscats batch born in 2016, but after a year or so they graduated from the group and left, and Usui Rika cited the same reason of "physical and mental instability", behind leaving.


Frankly speaking, the two sisters weren't very famous at the time, and didn't make too many ripples when they left Ebisu Muscats, so why did she suddenly go into porn seven years after leaving the group when she wasn't originally an AV actress?


In her own words, she saw that at that time together in Ebisu Muscats, other members were shooting adult videos, and the lifetsyle that came with it, it was natural to develop envy so she flirted with the idea of becoming an AV actress ー this reason of course can be accepted, but I would also like to remind everyone that Ebisu Muscats has often been regarded as AV film maker's farm.


She's already 33 years old, and although her slim 167cm figure is very model-like, her face with the added layers of filters still looks old. Honestly, I admire most actresses in the film industry, but I also understand that the competition in this industry is fierce, and I'm not going to talk about others. Not to mention, Irida Maya, who also debuted in Faleno Star, once said that she was too old to be popular and was frustrated, and now I can only wish Usui Rika the best.


But it's okay, she's a member of 8MAN, and Faleno has long since taken care of the agency’s talent pool, so if she can't sell it, she'll go to DAHLIA.


Keep up with Rika on X


Saddened By Loss Of Peers, Miina Konno Decides To Quit AV


Moving on, the JAV industry's been through a rough patch recently. We're all still trying to get our heads around the sudden passing of Nanami Yokomiya, and now there's more news hitting us hard.


Miina Konno, a freelance JAV artist for the most part, has decided to step away from the scene. Honestly, It's a tough pill to swallow, especially since her reason is so personal and heartbreaking.


In her statement she wrote, "I would like to thank the people at the office, the managers, the makers, the directors, the staff, the actors and actresses who have been involved, and above all, everyone who has supported Miina Konno. I had never seen porn before, so it was a completely new world for me. But I met a lot of actresses and veterans, I found a manufacturer that I wanted to work for, I was able to shoot, I had few good scenes, I was able to wear different costumes, I acted in a short film and I had a lot of experiences and it was a very precious time."



For the unversed, Konno recently lost her grandparents, and it has left her broken from inside. That kind of loss that can shake your world, and it's made her really contemplate her future. She's announced that by the end of March 2024, she'll suspend her duties as a JAV performer but don't think that she’ll just quietly fade away. Miina's promised to deliver her best works until the curtain falls on her career.


"As of 31 March, I will be leaving Bambi Promotions, the company I have worked for since my debut, and the world of show business. Since I experienced the passing of my grandparents, I have been thinking a lot about my future, and after a lot of thought, I have reached a point of closure within myself and have made the decision to work hard on a different path."


Ofcourse the sudden demise of her grandparents has made a significant impression on her, prompting this big life change. Yet, despite making up her mind to step away from the adult business, she's making sure that her legacy remains intact. This could be treated as a good news for her fans but she's not yet planned to pull her old JAV films from the FANZA marketplace. She certainly wants to leave a part of herself behind, a memory for all the fans who've followed her journey.



Wait, there’s even more. In a tweet, Miina spared some details on a farewell event, like a proper send-off. From what I could make off the tweet, it’s likely not about her but the supporters whom she wants to spend time with, face-to-face, to thank those who've been linked to her along her time in the industry. She mentioned, "We are planning to have a retirement event in March, where we can spend time with everyone to thank them directly for their support. I know there are people who think it's hard to support someone who has already decided their last day, I know it's selfish of me, but I'd be happy if you could support me until the end."


It's overall a bittersweet moment for her fans and the industry, en masse. Losing two stars, each in their own way, is tough. But it's also a reminder of the real, human side of this industry—the struggles, the pain, and the choices these performers make to keep us entertained. Here's to Miina Konno! For the memories she's given us and the new journey she's about to embark on.


Keep up with Konno on X


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Comments


drk 10 months ago
A new paysite sprung up - favemode (twitter: favemode_japan). They launched in October, but have content that was shot way back in 2022 (an AIKA x Yuzu Sumeragi vid that I know for a fact was shot in Spring 2022 + some Yuu Shinoda stuff and she's been exclusive since spring 2023). On the face of it, a regular paysite with download option. I'll give it a go next week.
ZENRA 10 months ago

Interesting find! Looks legit, are not overpriced, and offer (DRM-free?) downloads. Someone there did their homework.

drk 10 months ago
Curiously, looks like they were on DMM, but no more. ( I think we can guess the reason). Their likes on twitter show a Maria Nagai post linking to her movie from them on DMM (from end of Oct this year) and the link gives a 404 error (with/without VPN + not the same error code as shows for geofenced stuff). Checked for that tag on DMM, nothing shows.
ZENRA 10 months ago

Good on them. DMM is a crutch that new studios should avoid relying on. If users know from day one you can't buy their content on DMM, they will go elsewhere.

R0ck 10 months ago
I think you meant to say Nanami Yokomiya and not Nanami Kawakami on the link. Almost blew my mind when I read that, still sad regardless.

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