JAV News Roundup - March 2023 - Volume 1

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

You Might Not Find This Sexy Fellatio Monster Anymore

Well, this is one of those news I just couldn’t skip on considering what a big fan I’m personally, of her tongue play. Yumika Saeki, recently made headlines when she took to Twitter to announce her retirement from the AV industry after more than a decade of performing and gathering titles in her portfolio, the news proves certainly heartbreaking for her fans, Yumi ushered into the industry back in 2007 when she had her debut with M's video group, and she has never looked back since, not saying that she had a trajectory like some of the top JAV stars of that time but she had her fair share of fame. In fact, one of the differentiating factors that made her stood out among her peers is her sultry tongue-licking technique, which was likely the subject of most of her adult films.

AV jacket of Yumika's debut JAV, MVSD-038

As per her Twitter bio, Yumika's goal which seems funny to me somehow, is to increase the number of fellatio connoisseurs on the message sharing platform, lol only when you thought the AV industry could not get any more weirder. I believe she has been successful at implementing that to an extent with her work approach and her fans have had a big role to play in crowning her the unofficial fellatio queen of JAV, pretty sure she appreciated their efforts.

On March 4, 2023, the sultry fellatio goddess made a heartbreaking announcement via her Twitter that she is intended to step down from her current affiliation with HMJM Studio, making this her last month in the AV business. In her announcement, "I asked Mr. Company Matsuo to just go out and play with me. I cried, laughed, ate Breathe in sex Feel the joy of life. It's a heartwarming piece of work. I remain the same. I'll be in the world of perverts. See you soon. Thank you HMJM San!" Yumika wrote a heartfelt note to her fans and current employer HMJM, expressing her gratitude for the opportunities and experiences she had while filming during her second stint in the industry.

Moreover, the girl has already planned out her life post retirement. In a further tweet Yumika revealed that she desired to travel around the country with her current boss without ‘any regrets’. It is quite clear by this point that she has no qualms with the industry and is ready to transition smoothly to the next chapter of her life, as she wants to make the most of her remaining time in the industry.

You could assume that this retirement marks the end of an era for a certain genre in the AV industry, specifically fellatio since I don’t have many actresses that come to mind while getting your nipples orally stimulated by a sultry diva’s tongue besides Yumika but on the upside I believe that her legacy will continue to live on through her works and the impact she had on the industry. Her tongue plays could give any straight male a hard on and also what made her a standout performer. I’m sure this headline wouldn’t go down very well with her fans and colleagues alike. There was still a possibilty that she could have chose to carry on as a freelancer she chose to voluntary head for retirement. I’ve this gut feeling considering her past decision to re-emerge with a second stint in AV, she might just make a comeback in the near future with a new alias, it is just a matter of time.

Frankly this whole issue with Yumika Saeki's retirement from the AV industry after more than a decade of performing comes as a surprise to many of her fans. However, it is obvious that she is ready to move on to the next chapter of her life and pursue new experiences. Yumika's impact on the industry and her loyal fan base will not be forgotten, and she will always be remembered as for her gut wrenching tongue play. You might not see this lascivious fellatio monster afterall now.

Stay updated with Yumika Saeki's Twitter

Former Ideapocket Girl Teases A Comeback

I guess most of you are under the radar with this comeback, Yuzuki Kokona, an Ideapocket exclusive, who made her debut with the studio in the early 2019, stunned everyone with her abrupt move when the actress announced her retirement from the industry just two years later in February 2021, having featured in a dozen or so movies under the same banner. As far as I’m aware there were some fan rumors tying it to reduced sales which could have played a role in her decision to leave the former talent agency Prime Group, rest of them stuck to this belief that the actress was simply naïve of the challenges of staying relevant in the industry once her JAV archive had dried up.

However, referencing to a recent tweet made on March 2, 2023, Shina surprisingly notified her fans of her return to the adult business, only this time under the affiliation of DiazGroup, "I, Shinna Yuuki, am pleased to announce that I will be joining DiazGroup. I hope you will warmly watch over me in this new start!." DiazGroup is known to be one of the top JAV talent agencies when it comes to managing talent, and their portfolio currently includes some of the finest AV actresses like Ayaka Tomoda and Jun Mizukawa, who earlier shocked her fans by having a much anticipated comeback. However I checked with their site and the agency has not yet updated her portfolio on their site. Besides adult videos, Yuzuki has a knack for mimicry and has lent her voice for certain animes like Ichigo Shirosaki, as per her Twitter bio.

Interestingly, the actress has decided to keep her stage name unchanged with the transfer, which at the moment seems like she is straying away from the industry norms. On the upside, many fans appreciate Yuzuki's decision, as it makes them feel nostalgic of her first stint in the game. The former Ideapocket girl is making a comeback after a whole three-year hiatus from the adult industry and I can’t wait to see the kind of work she prefers for her second stint, which will ultimately decide her fate in the industry.

A second stint in a cutthroat industry like JAV, which is notorious for being highly competitive and challenging, with many adult performers struggling to maintain relevance in a constantly changing landscape. But with Yuzuki it’s supposed to be a cakewalk since the actress already has an upper hand with her prior experience in the industry, however she will need to be strategic of the projects she takes on and the image she portrays to her fans. I’m sure her PR agency got the latter taken care of. I believe, her affiliation with DiazGroup is a promising start, as they have a reputation for nurturing talent and vouching them to the best studios.

Yuzuki's return to the adult industry is a reminder that many performers choose to leave and return to the industry at various points in their careers. It also highlights the importance of having a strong support system and the right management to navigate the challenges of the industry successfully.

In hindsight, while Yuzuki's sudden exit from the industry may have surprised her fans, her return is a hopeful sign for her career. With her affiliation with DiazGroup and her previous experience, it will be exciting to see what the Ideapocket girl has in store for her fans in the future. Only time will tell if her second stint in the industry will be successful, but we wish her the best of luck in her endeavors.

Stay updated with Yuzuki Kokona's Twitter & Instagram

...While Another Ideapocket Debutante Decides To Retire

In around mid-2018, the adult entertainment industry welcomed a fairly new actress, Yuki Nono, under the banner of IdeaPocket. To this date, over the course of her five-year career, Nono has appeared under several other popular labels with the likes of Milk and Attackers, gaining a significant fan following in the process. However, on March 1, 2023, Yuki announced on Twitter that she plans to take a step back from her career by the end of the year and focus on her private life.

While the Krone agency talent expressed her intention to retire, early to avoid causing panic among her fans, "I debuted in 2018, and this June will be my 5th anniversary. I would like to thank all of my fans for supporting me and all the people in the industry for allowing me to be active for such a long time. I am truly grateful to be able to enjoy this job that I love so much" Yuki also acknowledged the fact that she is headed to complete her fifth year in the AV business as her anniversary is scheduled later for June this year, so the 26 year old plans to celebrate it before she ultimately bids farewell to the industry. In her statement, she thanked her fans for their love and support as has been customary with a retirement statement, expressing that she remains grateful for the experiences and memories she has had in the industry, "On December 31, 2023, I will retire as a porn star.. I know I have surprised you with my sudden announcement, but if the time until my retirement is too short, I will not have enough time to say "thank you" to all of my fans, so I have decided to tell you today. I would like to make many opportunities to see my favorite people in the remaining 10 months, so please let me express my gratitude to them directly at that time as well."

Despite the fact that fans won’t be able to see Yuki from next year, the actress has assured most by claiming to continue shooting AV and attend in-person events as long as she remains active in the circuit, "I will continue to work on AV shoots and events until the day I retire, so I hope you will watch over me until the end. I would appreciate it if you could watch over me until the end.Thank you very much". The 26 year old has been caught up with events ever since she announced her retirement news earlier this month. Recently Yuki wrapped up some events at multiple locations of MAX’s bookstore earlier this month, giving way to the claim that she will be an active participant in the industry until her retirement.

Yuki's close pal Miru who tweets under the alias @miruteer_29 wrote, "To be honest, You've been a good friend of mine for almost 5 years. I feel both tired and sad. I feel both sadness and a sense of wonder. I wonder how many more years I will be in an industry where there is no difference.t I know you were thinking seriously about retiring. Anyway, I just want to say that we will still be friends even after I quit. Thank you for your time. Ten more months to go"

However, Nono’s colleagues and fans weren’t too thrilled with the announcement, some even took to Twitter to express disappointment. Hence they reacted to her retirement news with sort of mixed emotions. Many expressed sadness and disappointment at losing such a talented performer, while others congratulated her on her successful career and wished her well in her future endeavors.

I hold this belief that Nono will discreetly transition to pursue photobook shoots post her retirement since one could say from her Twitter feed that the actress has been quite active in that circuit. Who knows, someday in the near future she might end up surprising her fans with her gravure release.

Yuki's retirement announcement certainly feels uncanny in an industry like JAV. As a performer, she has left a lasting impression on her fans and colleagues. While her decision to retire may come as a surprise to many, it serves as a reminder of the challenges that adult entertainers face and the need for support within the industry. Regardless of her retirement, Nono will always be remembered as a talented performer who left a significant deal of impression with her Ideapocket works and further those she had with her other affiliations.

Stay updated with Yuki Nono's Twitter & Instagram

Kyoko Ichikawa Surprises Fans With Office Transfer, Name Change

This Madonna exclusive gets another mention in just a span of couple of weeks, making it her second in a month… isn’t that just crazy! However this time the 40 year old gets a mention in the column for a whole different reason. Earlier in February, the actress had expressed her desire to quit the industry for good, citing less gig offers thereby shifting her focus solely on doing Fantia, the Japanese equivalent of Onlyfans.

The Madonna exclusive had quit her agency SkyPromotion expressing her dissatisfaction with no offers, saddened the actress emerged a couple of days later claiming that she has signed under a new agency, that being Capsule, "I have changed our name to Kate Kikukawa. I will belong to Capsule Agency. Thank you for your continued support. I'm still in the process of applying for a new name on Twitter, but I can't change it yet Thank you all for your continued support!." Further down the statement, Kyoko cleared the air around her name, having adopted a new alias, Kikukawa Kate in hopes of getting more offers from the adult industry. Lol, whoever suggested her the new name is getting fired very soon!

Nevertheless, fans can be rest assured of the fact that the 40 year old with I-cup hooters isn’t planning to retire anytime soon, rather it would be interesting to see if she continues her affiliation with her former employer Madonna or operates as a freelancer going forward. Working at her own pace and juggling between being a content creator for Fantia and mainstream adult films shouldn’t be much of a big deal for the Madonna talent.

Frankly the fans were baffled by her decision, but in foresight, Kyoko’s preference to choose Capsule as her agency shows that she is still relied on the industry for work. However, It will be interesting to see if Kyoko continues her affiliation with Madonna, the company that is behind her mainstream success or else she’d just be some dragged over amateur MILF type surviving on FC2 videos. Or, there’s a huge possibility of her working as a freelancer in the adult industry, trying to stay relevant of whatever is left of her name.

Speaking of Fantia, the platform has gained popularity in recent years, and many prominent Japanese AV actresses have hopped on the platform to create their own content and connect with fans directly, sharing that exclusivity. It's a lucrative option for those who want to head the freelance path and have total control over their work. Kyoko’s decision to focus on Fantia could bear her fruits in the long run.

I’d be honest with you guys, the new name struck me as quite funny however let’s not put cover over the fact that name changes are quite common in the adult industry. Youhave witnessed AV actresses going through multiple name changes in the past or in the period of their career. It’s an age old trick that these talent and PR agencies have up their sleeves that facilitate their models with a fresh start and create an entirely new persona for themselves, without even bothering of what went down during their previous stint. In retrospect, this decision to change her name could be a strategic move to attract more offers from the industry.

Stay updated with Kate Kikukawa's Twitter & Fantia

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