BREAKING: Minami Aizawa RETIRES Stage Name, Mary Tachibana Has Found A New Studio & More On Riho Matsumoto!

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

It’s crazy how there was no news related to Minami-san after her retirement, and now, after a year or so, she is suddenly back with a breakthrough announcement. So you may wonder, what’s the scoop this time? Cut to the chase: Minami has ditched the name that made her famous!

In a tweet made on August 25th, she wrote "I have decided to retire from all activities under the name "Minami Aizawa." I want to explain my reasons here to avoid any speculation or misunderstandings."

What might be the motivation behind this move?

Well, hear it from Minami, "I have no intention of returning to the AV industry. No matter what I do "Minami Aizawa," I am always referred to as a "former AV actress," and every interview revolves around my past or questions about coming back. I feel as if I am clinging to past glories, which has caused me to lose the motivation to continue my activities as "Minami Aizawa."

If we’re to believe the 28-year-old, Although she has never played with the idea of a comeback after having retired for more than a year, the fact that she is still being referred to as a "former JAV actress" regardless of what she does, added most of the interviews she does are centered around her past as an actress is what’s bothering her.

She is unable to move forward and somehow feels trapped with the burden of being Minami Aizawa, especially since she is still frequently asked, "Are you still making AV?", "When will you come back to film?" that hasn't changed in over a year since she retired, which makes her feel kinda stressed.

I don’t think she ever publicly confessed to regretting doing JAV or had any intention of hiding it. I guess it had likely to do with feeling trapped in the name while trying to pursue other roles in life, so Minami decided to drop the name for good.

This move seems to be like her announcing her retirement, when her X account deleted the suffix Aizawa at the end, leaving only Minami. Along with that, all projects from now until the end of the year were immediately canceled. Most recently, the organizers of Project Sakura had to announce the cancellation of the event taking place in early September and also announced that they would take legal action to explain Minami's sudden stop of participation.

She was deeply sorry and ensured to change her name to something else in the future (currently X and IG are renamed Minami). So continue to support her when she starts again. By then, she hopes to show a smile from the bottom of her heart to every fan. As soon as possible, everyone will see her start again next year.

Minami mentioned that she'll stop taking offers under her previous moniker, "I have concluded that I need to let go of "Minami Aizawa" to move forward and not be trapped by my past image. Although I wanted to make the name "Minami Aizawa" even bigger, I have decided to stop relying on this name and challenge myself anew from the beginning. From now on, I will not accept any work under the name "Minami Aizawa." I have also decided to quit all my current engagements. To everyone who has supported me as "Minami Aizawa," thank you so much for everything."

In general, Minami's JAV career has been extremely fulfilling, but her sudden announcement of retirement and then giving up the stage name Minami Aizawa given to her by the late president made me feel a little uneasy. But never mind, I hope Minami will soon return and will try to develop her post-JAV career.

Seems like after all these years, Mary Tachibana who’s been a freelancer for most parts of her career has found a match in Madonna. That’s right, she's officially joining Madonna as an exclusive actress! She recently announced that she will become a Madonna actress, along with the release of information about her exclusive debut work.

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Mary’s debut in JAV, back when she debuted she was a freelance actress without a studio. Mary recollected this in a statement, "I have become a double exclusive actress for both Madonna and Das! This year marks my 10th anniversary since my debut. I was a project actress without a debut work, so I am very grateful that I have been able to continue this far. And this is my first exclusive. Another dream has come true... It is only thanks to everyone's support that I was able to become an exclusive actress from Kikatan."

This news comes as a surprise to her fans, especially considering her recent hiatus from the spotlight. But it seems that Mary had been working on something big behind the scenes. In a recent tweet, she revealed that she had signed exclusive contracts with both Madonna and Das studios.

Mary wrote, "I received an exclusive offer at the end of last year, and I started filming in February. And finally, the information was lifted in August. Some people were worried that I have not had many works recently, or that there have been fewer stories for shooting, so I am happy to finally be able to announce it like this."

Rumors have been swirling about Mary's potential career move for months. Some fans were concerned that she might be taking a break from acting altogether. However, Mary addressed those concerns, explaining that she had received an offer to become an exclusive actress at the end of last year and had started filming in February.

Now, just a few months later, the exciting news is finally out. Mary's fans are eagerly anticipating her debut work under the Madonna banner. Given her talent for portraying captivating cabaret girls and as a mature actress, many are hoping that Madonna's latest JAV will do justice to her signature style. Mary didn't get into the details but she did spill some beans, "First of all it's my 10th-anniversary debut as an exclusive actress. Information about the Das! work will be lifted on the 27th! Something interesting is going to happen again. I want to continue to create many great works, so please support me."

As we await more details about Mary's upcoming projects, one thing is certain, her career is about to reach new heights. With her undeniable talent and the backing of a major studio like Madonna, Mary Tachibana is poised to become one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry in the coming months.

Unfortunately, it was announced earlier than intended. Riho Matsumoto, who was previously the exclusive actress for both Premium and OPPAI studios has announced her retirement! Shocking isn’t it? She recently attended the ForAVer meeting in May held in Taiwan. At the end of September, she’ll be bidding goodbye to the industry.

All the works had been filmed and her retirement date was scheduled for the end of December but she decided to retire a little early, as per her online statement, "I know this is sudden, but I will be retiring at the end of next month, in September. Thank you so much to all the fans who have supported me until now, and to my manager, production company, and staff who have been involved with me"

So for the curious peeps wondering what’s the reason behind her sudden exit?

She didn't say it explicitly in her retirement statement, but I found out the answer through channels: In fact, she began to plan to retire after the exclusive contract expired, and as she worked as a planning actress, she became increasingly convinced that she did not want to do it any longer - not because she was uncomfortable with the fact that she had to take many movies from two movies per month, but because she felt that her development had reached a halt. She had worked hard and knew what her limitations were. Because no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't become the best.

As a top actress, you might as well do it now, leave while you can still change jobs, and leave before you feel like you can't do anything but be an actress.

What about her future dream? Riho stated that she intends to take up her books and return to school, with the goal of one day working in the medical field. However, to avoid being bound by the past, she would cut off her relationship with the AV industry, quit the agency, and close her SNS.

And we gotta glimpse of that in her statement, "It has been a little over two years since I jumped into the AV industry. I have learned so much from being involved in this industry. And I have had so many wonderful experiences. X will also be closing at the end of September when I retire. I will continue to grow as a woman under my real name, rather than Matsumoto Riho. Thank you so much to all the fans who have supported me."

For the curious few who want to keep up with her life, go follow her private Instagram where she intends to post after retirement.

I stumbled upon yet another retirement announcement, this time from Urushi Nana. Perhaps y’all will have a hard time recognizing the name, but she's none other than Kimura Konomi who debuted from Moodyz. One can tell from the promo stills that she has some good F-cup tiddys and has been photographed previously. She took photographs, worked as an idol, and competed in outdoor swimwear competitions. Initially, she was a prolific performer in niche JAVs. However, after the exclusive contract expired, she changed offices and her name to Urushi Nana

But things weren’t going well for the actress after turning freelance. Not having a decent social media following, and lacking full-length JAVs in the recent past has added to her woes. Her presence is very weak, therefore she issued a short retirement statement yesterday.

Urushi took to X, "I have left DINO and have decided to retire from the AV industry. I would like to thank my agency manager, the on-site staff, everyone who was involved, and above all, the followers who found me. I still have a lot of work that has been shot but not yet released, so I hope you will continue to love them as you have with your previous works."

I am not implying that she hates this industry or has fallen out with the agency rather she chose to thank her agency from the quote above.

It's likely that Urushi has accumulated enough bank balance to pursue her goals. However, as previously mentioned, her career trajectory hasn’t been the same ever since she switched names. Nobody should assume she's made a fortune. After facials and plastic surgery, she will most likely have depleted her lifetime savings. So, if she doesn't do JAV, what’s the most probable outcome?

She responded to this query on her X account: First, she'll create a different social media account to connect with everyone. She plans to organize fan-meet activities, including picture sessions and meet & greets.

The pinned article on her SNS tells everyone where to find her in September, so the fact that she has taken photos, been an idol, and participated in outdoor activities are all in the past. Now she is just a girl who does not work as an AV actress and concentrates on making custom content for her fans so let's treat her like that.

Saving the best for the last, before I wrap today’s column. In what might be the craziest incident to come to light in the recent months. Renowned JAV actress Nozomi Shirahama has taken to social media to reveal a horrifying encounter with a massage therapist.

The incident unfolded when Nozomi-san, Ideapocket’s poster girl who recently debuted this year and was the talk of the town for a while for her J-cup bosoms, used a popular massage app to book a home service. Little did she know that her decision would lead to a harrowing experience that would leave her scarred for life.

According to her detailed account, the masseuse, who arrived at her residence, for what might’ve been a relaxing massage quickly escalated into a bad JAV movie come to life.

Nozomi was quite shocked as she tweeted, "I called for an oil massage through a massage app and they massaged my breasts and licked my nipples! I've just called the police! I wonder what will happen to the evidence?"

However, Nozomi’s swift response is commendable. Instead of remaining silent or resorting to legal action behind closed doors, she decided to use the SNS platform, X to raise awareness and seek justice. She immediately called the police, who arrived at the scene to investigate the matter.

Here's what she had to say about it, "At the police station now! We are conducting DNA tests. We will reveal the name of the massage app and the name of the perpetrator afterward!"

In today’s age, when nothing stays hidden for long. Nozomi conducted a live broadcast on TikTok to share her ordeal. She explicitly stated her intention to expose the app that had facilitated this dangerous encounter, urging her followers to be cautious when using such services.

While the police are actively investigating the case, it appears that apprehending the accused might not be a straightforward task.

"It looks like it will take about a month. The police will be put off until later." Shirahama recently revealed that DNA testing, a crucial piece of evidence, could take up to a month to complete upon being asked by a fan how long would it take for the results to arrive. This delay has added to the frustration and anxiety surrounding the incident.

Honestly, this particular incident has sparked discussions about the safety of home-based massage services and the potential risks associated with using online platforms to book such appointments. It serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly innocent activities can turn dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.

We’ve got to appreciate Nozomi-san for displaying courage in coming forward and sharing her story. Her actions are likely to have a significant impact on the industry, as they shed light on a serious issue that often goes unreported. As the investigation unfolds, we will be watching closely to see how the authorities handle this high-profile case.

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