Pan Takes May 2023 Vol 2
I'm not gonna lie here, the month of May was an overall lackluster month in terms of new releases. There were a few solid videos but nothing that really blew me away entirely. In this edition, we got a pair of busty cheerleaders, Rino Yuki's first interracial film, and a creampie palooza. If nothing else there's a nice range of content. With all that said, let's dive in with out first entry.
MIAA-847
Busty Double Cheerleaders
Starring Hana Himesaki & Waka Misono
I'm always down for a good cheerleader setup in JAV as they seem to be few and far between. You just can't go wrong with Hana Himesaki in a cheerleading uniform. The general premise is relatively simple as we see the duo here play a pair of busty cheerleaders who use their bodies to put a little extra pep, so to speak, in the steps of some lucky students and even a teacher. It's a fun plot and silly plot overall that is executed pretty well, for the most part. I say that because there's one sex scene that takes place at the teacher's home with them wearing basic schoolgirl uniforms that feels out of place. And it doesn't help that the lighting is very mediocre as it's way too dim rendering it as a complete skip in my opinion. Thankfully the other scenes fare much better by comparison. They consist of 3 threesome sex scenes and an outercourse type scene.
As I said the one sex scene is a complete misfire but the others are quite good. The first scene is the standout as it mainly centers around Hana and it's shot very well. They also make an emphasis of her flexibility which is always nice to see. Now this would be a good time to say that I really don't care for Waka Misono. I don't find her attractive at all really so that certainly took away from my enjoyment. I wish Hana's partner was someone like Yuri Oshikawa or Yuria Yoshine instead. That said the wardrobe here is fantastic consisting of a nice variety of cheerleader uniforms. Another thing I wanna point out is don't expect any interaction between them. There's virtually none of that here but at the very least their individual performances were solid as they maintained a bubbly persona throughout. At the end of the day, this was a great watch. I could see rating it higher if you enjoy Waka Misono but sadly I don't care for her at all.
Overall Rating - 8.5/10
AVSA-247
Big Titty Close-Up
Starring Misono Mizuhara
This is a pretty eyecatching cover, right? Unfortunately, the video doesn't live up to this enticing cover whatsoever. This one doesn't really feature much of an overarching plot beyond the overall focus on close-up shots and some fisheye lens. What you see is pretty much what you get. So first off let's talk about the production values. On one hand, the lighting is terrific going for a more softer feel which greatly compliments Misono's juicy figure quite well. Her wardrobe isn't too bad either with a few nice pieces such as a bunnygirl outfit. However, the camerawork often leaves something to be desired as some of the close-ups shots can feel a bit messy and wonky not always giving you the best view of the action.
Now we come to the action which is where this film really starts to fall off the track. It's comprised of two sex scenes, a blowjob scene, a paizuri scene, an extremely lousy vibrator play scene ending in an over-the-top fake cumshot barrage, and a bland fondling/fingering scene at the start that goes nowhere and eats up 40 minutes of the runtime. The blowjob and tittyfuck scenes are okay at best but are held back by some fake cumshots. And the last sex scene is nearly ruined by the fact that it features a group of guys constantly rubbing their hands on her mid-fuck. It's so distracting and adds absolutely nothing to the scene. And lastly, her performance is pretty mediocre sadly. Very submissive all around. Just don't bother with this one. It's an easy skip.
Overall Rating - 6.3/10
BONY-048
Specialized in Seeding and Impregnation
Starring Kurumi Tamaki
I really enjoyed another entry in this series featuring Rino Yuki so I was curious to see how this one would turn out. I'm pretty lukewarm about Kurumi Tamaki as a whole but the prospect of real creampies and facials is too tempting to pass up. Now there isn't a whole lot of plot for this one. The setup centers around her seemingly thinking she's going to shoot a typical one-on-one sex scene but then to her surprise ends up being a gangbang where she gets a train run on her pretty much. Of course, the main caveat is that every guy cums inside her seemingly for real. No fake creampies here. The premise overall is rather weak but that's not what we're here for really so it's not a big deal. We're here to see Kurumi get filled with lots of cum and we get plenty of that. There are just two group sex scenes and a blowjob scene in all here covering a 2-hour and 26-minute runtime.
That blowjob scene is a complete waste to be honest but the other scenes are terrific. Admittedly they do go on for quite a while so perhaps some editing down would've been appreciated but it's not a huge deal overall. Now you're enjoyment of the action will massively depend on your feeling towards creampies as the first scene for example features mainly one position while she gets pumped with cum over and over. The 2nd scene does feature more variety and ends with a nice group facial at least. When it comes to the production values, they feel pretty cheap and amateurish with so-so lighting and settings but I enjoyed the split-screen setup used in the first scene. And regarding her performance, she's pretty mediocre even considering the submissive theme. At the end of the day, this film does deliver some satisfying creampie goodness that is sorely lacking in JAV currently so for that it's worth a watch.
Overall Rating - 7.7/10
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Seduced By My Beautiful Slutty Boss
Starring Tsukasa Aoi
Tsukasa Aoi's newest release is here and it's a solid watch overall. The plot centers around her playing a female boss who invites a male employee of hers over to her place. After a little too much wine, she makes a move and seduces him. This leads to them going at it both at her place and in the office. While I do appreciate the slightly different take on this theme with its more varied settings, it still feels stale and overused. I didn't hate this setup but it's really starting to wear out it's welcome. Thankfully the film is backed by some enjoyable action. It features three sex scenes and a blowjob scene with a nice minor risk aspect to it as she sucks him off at the office while another co-worker walks in to ask him a question. The sex scenes are all great in their own right with a good range of positions used and real cumshots.
Now one aspect that does disappoint is sadly one you probably expect by now from Tsukasa Aoi and that is her subpar performance. She's just devoid of any real effort throughout. Her facial expressions are lacking quite a lot and her enthusiasm is very middling. She has a few nice moments here and there but for the most part, she's flat across the board. Faring a little better are the production values. The lighting for example is terrific with a minor exception of the office scenes as it's a bit too saturated for my liking. But all the scenes set at her place are lit very well and suit the more intimate tone. The camerawork is solid too and the pacing is well-balanced. Despite the plot feeling tiresome I still enjoyed myself here thanks to the superb action and mostly on-point technical aspects. I just wish Tsukasa's acting would've been up to par.
Overall Rating - 8.3/10
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Big Ass Lady Lasciviousness - Creampie Rejuvenation Men's Esthetic Salon
Starring Alice Otsu
Talk about a nice cover huh? I had some pretty high hopes going into this one and ultimately, I came away feeling just whelmed. The premise is what you expect with Alice working at a men's health salon as a lewd masseuse who gives her customers quite the "happy ending". It's a simple enough setup that gets the job done. Now I really wanted to like this one more but several factors limited my satisfaction. First off we have the production values. Right off the bat, I wasn't the biggest fan of her wardrobe here. It consists mainly of some Chinese-inspired dresses that just aren't my thing and can be a little too conservative. The setting variety is pretty weak too as it's all shot in one single location that they section off into separate rooms. It can get quite repetitive. I will say the lighting is solid and the camerawork is mostly great and even utilizes some POV shots. One other aspect I have to hit on is the pacing.
The film is nearly three hours long and overall feels really bloated. I'm all for a longer runtime but here it really starts to wear thin. That's thanks to the mediocre action. It features about three handjob scenes, a blowjob scene, a nipple play scene, and two sex scenes. The sex scenes overall are pretty good at least and one is shot entirely in POV. However, those other scenes aren't too memorable and feel repetitive. It all starts blending together after a while. One aspect that does help give the scenes a boost though is her stellar acting. Alice does a wonderful job at playing her role and is very engaging overall. Her enthusiasm is amazing too without going too over the top. So at the end of the day, I still have a decent time here but several aspects let me down. The pacing is bloated, the action is repetitive, and the production values are underwhelming. But Alice's vibrant performance and solid sex scenes do make it worth a watch.
Overall Rating - 7.5/10
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Dreaming Polygamy Harem
Starring Anna Hanayagi, Nanami Matsumoto, Non Ohana & Yayoi Mizuki
This is quite the stacked line-up huh? Three out of four are big favorites of mine. That being said, however, I'm not sure if this cast gels all that well to be honest. Plot-wise the film is super straightforward with these lovely four ladies playing your wives who want to make a baby with you. All this while mainly being shot in POV. If you love harem themes then this is definitely right up your alley. Now one of my biggest hangs up here is actually with the cast. For starters, I'm really not a fan of Anna at all either physically or as a performer. Secondly, I don't know if Yayoi with her bolt-on chest was a good choice especially when you have two naturally busty actresses alongside her. Just not a lot of cohesiveness and chemistry here. And to the surprise of no one, there's barely any interaction between them whatsoever. The performances from everyone individually are solid at least.
When it comes to the action here, I was a bit let down. It consists of two threesome sex scenes each with a different pair of actresses, a fivesome scene with everyone, and a group paizuri scene that is painfully lackluster. The threesome with Nanami and Non is easily the standout as these two are a terrific fit and look amazing together. But it's hard for me to be enthused about any scene involving Anna as just does nothing for me. Another issue I have is with the camerawork. It's supposed to be POV but there are plenty of moments where it breaks that immersion for a 3rd person view. It's like the film can't make up its mind. On the bright side, the lighting is quite good and there's a nice range of settings and outfits. At the end of the day, I was left feeling mixed. The action is very hit-or-miss, the camerawork is a bit uneven, and the cast feels disjointed. But the plot is nice, the performances are solid, and that Nanami + Non scene is fantastic.
Overall Rating - 7.8/10
XVSR-704
Endless Ecstasy Massage
Starring Hana Himesaki
I'm not usually into NTR themes too much but despite that, I still enjoyed my time with this film. The plot centers around a man who treats his girlfriend, Hana, to a massage. However, the masseuse uses some special "love oils" on her making her all hot and bothered. This leads to the pair having sex and eventually including his associate in the action while the boyfriend is restrained and watches the whole thing. I wasn't a huge fan of this setup honestly but the other aspects here helped to elevate the film starting with the action. It includes three sex scenes with one being a threesome and a blowjob scene. Now one critique I have here is that there's a bit too much setup that ends up bloating the runtime and dragging things out. One example being the blowjob scene where they spend about ten minutes on some dull tittyplay and stimulation. It's not too egregious but a little annoying nonetheless.
The actual scenes fare pretty well with varying degrees of satisfaction. The best scenes easily are the first and last though. A large reason to thank for this is the well-rounded production values. The use of body oil here is on-point. It adds such a nice sheen to Hana's already stellar body and makes her titties in particular really stand out. The lighting is great as well, especially in the final scene. Now lastly we have Hana's performance which is admittedly a little lackluster. She plays a mostly submissive role which is to be expected but it would've been nice to see her let loose some more in the last scene where she should be more receptive. And even then her submissive acting leaves a little something to be desired. She's not terrible but can be a bit flat at times. If nothing else the eyecandy factor here makes this film worthy of a watch. I personally didn't care for the plot or her acting, but the solid sex scenes satisfied me just enough.
Overall Rating - 7.8/10
AEGE-006
Lifting Of The IR Ban
Starring Rino Yuki
Here we have Rino Yuki's very first interracial film. I'm a big fan of this genre and obviously Rino Yuki too so I was curious to see how this would turn out. The end result left me feeling mixed overall. Now first off there's really no plot to speak of here. It's about as straightforward and vanilla as it gets with it just being a typical IR introductory setup. So let's get into the main attraction here which is the action. It consists of a one-on-one sex scene, a threesome sex scene, a deepthroating blowjob scene, and a weird handjob scene that features her licking the actor's head ALL over and then sniffing his dick while jerking him off. That scene is a contender for the worst scene of the year. It goes on for way too damn long and is a complete waste of time. The deepthroat scene isn't too bad if you enjoy that sort of thing but I feel "meh" about it for the most part. It doesn't even end with a cumshot which is a real shame.
The solo sex scene is just fine at best but the real standout is clearly the threesome scene. It features a nice range of positions and a decent intensity all throughout. Although it's a bummer that it features all fake cumshots. The production values could've greatly enhanced all this but unfortunately, they feel very amateurish and cheap. The lighting is rather flat and is mostly the same across every scene. The settings are bland too and there's a real lack of any sort of sexy lingerie or wardrobe for her. It would've been a nice touch. Also, the camerawork is hit-or-miss with some wonky angles and too many close-up shots. Lastly, we have her performance which is nothing really to write home about. She does get pretty sweaty which is great but is also quite submissive and lacks engagement. At the end of the day, it's a subpar IR film. There's not too much of this genre nowadays so I guess it's the best we got for right now, which is really sad.
Overall Rating - 6.8/10
Comments
Or perhaps POV in the main camera with a picture-in-picture from alternate angles.
Ye they were definitely one of the best studios around for harem releases. Although they often had the actors do the whole "jazz hands" thing in protest to the sex which got a bit annoying lol.
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