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BREAKING: Alice Nanase MAJOR Retirement Announcement, Ayaka Tomoda's SECRET Married Life
BREAKING: Alice Nanase MAJOR Retirement Announcement, Ayaka Tomoda's SECRET Married Life

From Alice dropping major update on her retirement to Ayaka Tomoda bashing marriage rumors, we've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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FANZA’s Actress Rankings Throughout the Years – Part 1
FANZA’s Actress Rankings Throughout the Years – Part 1

We look through FANZA’s Rankings over the years, dating all the way back to 2005 and all the way up to 2025. Who has the most number 1 spots, who appears the most in the...

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Are JAV Obsessed with "First Time" Themes? Part 2
Are JAV Obsessed with "First Time" Themes? Part 2

Let's conclude by talking about the negative aspects of "first time" type JAV.

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JAV Sales Report - April 2026
JAV Sales Report - April 2026

Oppaira looks at which videos and actresses did well during April 2026

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 4 - Miyu Aizawa and Nene Tanaka
Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 4 - Miyu Aizawa and Nene Tanaka

Horny ghosts and slutty nuns are on the menu in this wacky edition of Pan Takes.

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Ai Mukai: Best JAV Titles – Part 2
Ai Mukai: Best JAV Titles – Part 2

Looking for the best videos from Ai Mukai? Then look no further. These are the videos that I think are the best. The top-tier smut she’s starred in, plus some extras.

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BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!
BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!

From veteran actors like Taku Yoshimura to new age stars like Nanami Matsumoto, everyone's venting on Twitter but why? Take a deep dive!

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 2 - Alice Nanase and Nao Satsuki
Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 2 - Alice Nanase and Nao Satsuki

Big titties and plump booties are on the menu in this latest edition of Pan Takes with one film being an early favorite of the year.

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Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 6 - Kurea Hasumi and Tina Nanami
Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 6 - Kurea Hasumi and Tina Nanami

A bubble butt nurse, a thick milf, and a juicy Faleno collab are on all on deck in this final edition of Pan Takes for the month of May

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JAV Battle: Pubic Hair or Clean Shaven? Part 1

By Syndrome @ June 24th, 2026

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Which looks better on women in JAV? Pubic hair, or clean shaven?
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JAV Director’s Draft 2025 Part 1 – Who picked Kanna Seto? Who is the Koike Eiko of the AV world?

By Fried Chikan @ June 23rd, 2026

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JAV Insiders pick their favorite actresses of 2025 in a game called the AV Draft. See who they pick and hear about their fun and juicy stories.
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Pan Takes - June 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine

By Panking @ June 22nd, 2026

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The summer season is here with a some scorching hot new releases. Does Maria Valentine's burn the brightest? Let's find out!
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BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!

By trapstar @ June 21st, 2026

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From veteran actors like Taku Yoshimura to new age stars like Nanami Matsumoto, everyone's venting on Twitter but why? Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: Honoka Ashina's X Got COMPROMISED, Fuu Watari Nears RETIREMENT

By trapstar @ June 20th, 2026

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Honoka wasn't aware until it finally happened & an actress reflects on her final days in JAV. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: MINAMO Retires!

By trapstar @ June 19th, 2026

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Find out why MINAMO cut short her JAV career to focus on her alt career. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!
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Fried Chikan's Best Deep Throaters: Favorites

By Fried Chikan @ May 4th, 2022

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Part two of the Best Deep Throaters in JAV. This covers the best of the best Suck Queens.
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Office Ladies in JAV to Check Out: Beautiful Coworkers, Perverted Bosses, and Seductive Secretaries

By Fried Chikan @ May 28th, 2026

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Who doesn’t get enticed by hot Office Ladies in the workplace? Discover the love for miniskirts, pantyhose, and glasses and all things OL.
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Oppaira's JAV Studio Logo Tier List - Part 1

By Oppaira @ May 4th, 2025

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Come join Oppaira as he ranks a bunch of studio logos
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2023 Debut Review - Ren Gojo

By Oppaira @ December 24th, 2023

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A first impression of 2023 debut actress Ren Gojo
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Director Oppaira - Milfy Apartment - Sea 1 Episode 4

By Oppaira @ May 30th, 2024

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Sumire Mizukawa, a married woman with a flair for the nightlife, meets Yuki, who turns out to be the guy she's been dreaming to meet during her escapades...
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Pan's Spotlight: Mio Mizuhara

By Panking @ November 21st, 2022

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It's time for another actress spotlight and who better than the juicy and plump superstar, Misono Mizuhara! Join me as I detail her career so far and dish out ten film recommedations worthy of your time.
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Actress Spotlight: Iyona Fujii

By vienna @ May 24th, 2022

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165cm tall, D cup, two-years-long career. A revelation for many, including me. Check out Iyona Fujii's spotlight -- your next favourite JAV star!
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What JAV Actresses Do After Retirement?

By jmsorry @ May 3rd, 2024

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JAV actresses have careers that can be shorter than professional athletes. What's in it for them after retirement?
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There's Nothing Hotter Than a Japanese Biker Chick! - Series Tribute

By RamenBoss @ March 31st, 2022

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There's Nothing Hotter Than a Biker Chick! - Series Tribute. Beautiful JAV stars in leather. Need I say more? Here I highlight what I find to be the best 3 of this fetish series. Like leather or not you will probably find a favorite too!
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FANZA Magazine Interviews the Number 2 Ranked JAV Actress Miyu Aizawa

By Fried Chikan @ February 26th, 2026

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Miyu Aizawa gave an interesting and frank interview with FANZA Magazine. Read on to hear about her gushing about her ranking, vaginal tightness, a director chastising her, and batting 8th in a pegging order. You read that last part right.
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Himari Exclusive Interview: AVN Dreams, MOODYZ Poster Girl, Men's Health Advocate, Q-cup tits that made fans go WILD!

By trapstar @ January 21st, 2026

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Himari sat to talk about her latest obsession of making it to AVN Expo, exploring the uncharted territories of western porn, jumping from Q to R-cup and her latest men's health venture. Take a deep dive!
Interviews
Nao Masaki Interview: Directing, Squirting ideas, and the Actress Who Doesn't Follow Instructions

By Fried Chikan @ July 11th, 2025

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Nao chatted with this AV comedian Revolver Head where she talked about her directing style, what makes a good actress, and her love of male orgasms.
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Field Reports
Anton’s Big Tokyo Trip: Part 1 - A Meeting Mishap with Mao Hamasaki

By Anton Algren @ March 2nd, 2024

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Anton spent a wild winter weekend in Tokyo. It involves SOD Land, June Lovejoy, and Mao Hamasaki. Read on to find out what roles they all played in Anton's weekend.
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Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 1: Maria Nagai?

By Anton Algren @ May 25th, 2024

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Anton went to the 2025 Fetish Festival! Did he meet Maria Nagai whilst there? Read on to find out!
Field Reports
Lovejoy Cafe Experience - yfooCollector Field Report

By yfoo collector @ October 7th, 2023

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yfooCollector's first AV actress fan event with June Lovejoy, Negi and Saltie.
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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - May 2026

By Oppaira @ June 21st, 2026

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Oppaira reviews some releases from May he was excited about. Which videos turned out as good as he hoped? Only one way to find out!
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BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!

By trapstar @ June 21st, 2026

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From veteran actors like Taku Yoshimura to new age stars like Nanami Matsumoto, everyone's venting on Twitter but why? Take a deep dive!
Top Lists
Ai Mukai: Best JAV Titles – Part 2

By Fried Chikan @ June 20th, 2026

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Looking for the best videos from Ai Mukai? Then look no further. These are the videos that I think are the best. The top-tier smut she’s starred in, plus some extras.

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