Pan Takes - October 2024 Vol 1 - Mizuki Yayoi, Nagi Hikaru, Rin Hachimitsu and more!

There's a wealth of variety in this month's edition of Pan Takes. Not so much in terms of my favorites but in plot and themes. We've got everything from thick schoolgirls to a POV girlfriend experience to a big booty housekeeper and a plump massage with a grand ol' happy ending. As always I'll review each film and cap it off with an overall score at the end. Without further ado, let's begin!

This was by far one of my most anticipated new releases and I'm thrilled to report that it didn't disappoint. As the title and cover suggest, Maria plays a voluptuous and slutty schoolgirl who has sex with a few lucky students. I'm not quite sure if Maria is believable as a student given her appearance but she does sport some very sexy schoolgirl-type outfits so I didn't mind as much. Especially in one scene when she dons some tight bloomers and a midriff shirt. Another minor quirk about the setup is that half the scenes don't take place at the school but instead in a normal bedroom and hotel room. Seems like a wasted opportunity there. It's not a huge deal but it's a little deflating. Thankfully the rest of the execution is on point starting with the top-notch lighting and camerawork. All the scenes are well lit with the colors popping off the screen and the camerawork captures some truly stunning shots of her thick as fuck body in a wide array of tempting positions.

I also appreciate that one of the sex scenes is shot entirely in POV which is always nice. Speaking of the scenes, let's talk about the action next. It consists of three sex scenes and two blowjob scenes. Those latter scenes are easily the weakest of the bunch here thanks to the abundance of fake cumshots which permeates every scene sadly. The second blowjob scene is tolerable though thanks to her performance and it featuring multiple guys. All the sex scenes are fantastic at least with the highlight being the last one thanks to its intensity and being a threesome. I loved all the ass focus too of course. I'll finish this off by referencing her performance which is quite good. She nails the slutty vibes extremely well through her alluring facial expressions and solid energy. She doesn't reach the highs you want to see with a nympho role but she's perfectly serviceable. This all amounts to yet another brilliant release from Maria continuing her incredible 2024 run.

Overall Rating - 9/10

I've admittedly fallen off the Mizuki bandwagon a fair bit due to her weight loss. But this cover did catch my eye so I decided to give it a shot and I'm glad I did as it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Here we see Mizuki playing a housekeeper hired to help clean up this guy's place. In typical JAV fashion, she ends up getting stuck in a doorway leading to the guy fucking her from behind. Afterward, she realizes she enjoyed it and returns to his place for more. I do love the big booty housekeeper theme but it could've done a bit more with the plot. Let's first talk about one of the best asspects here which is the eyecandy factor. Mizuki's ass is finally getting back into shape and looks terrific. She's still not back into prime form but is getting there. There are so many glorious shots of her booty. However, the lighting really left something to be desired.

It's not horrible but is quite samey across the entire film and doesn't stand out whatsoever. It's often just flat and dull. Next up we have the action which consists of two and a half sex scenes and a thighfucking scene. Unfortunately, most of the cumshots are all fake and thus results in the thighfucking scene feeling pretty underwhelming. Thankfully, the sex scenes are all great and feature loads of ass focus and a nice range of positions and angles. When it comes to her performance, she's just okay. Don't expect her to hit any insane ceiling like in the past but she does boast decent enthusiasm although I would've liked to have seen her take the lead more than she does. FJIN-040 has the ingredients of a stellar video but is ultimately held back by some middling lighting, average acting, and lousy fake cumshots. That said, I still enjoyed this thanks to some juicy eyecandy and solid sex scenes.

Overall Rating - 8.1/10

This one features a classic premise that I'm sure many fans have fantasized about at one point. It's a 100% POV setup that presents the fantasy of you and the actress living together as a couple. It's pretty simple but effective and usually serves as a great showcase for the actress to flex their more soothing and caring side. Rin has been rather spotty as a performer but she does a solid job here. Her cheerful facial expressions are nice and her enthusiasm is good too. She doesn't quite hit the highs of some actresses but is more than serviceable. Next up is the action which is a little mixed. It features two sex scenes, a blowjob scene, and a paizuri scene.

On the downside, the paizuri scene is kind of a waste given the fact that her chest isn't well suited for it. The blowjob scene is equally meh and not to mention the cumshots are all very lackluster across every scene. Now both sex scenes are terrific with a nice range of cowgirl, doggystyle, and missionary. That now leaves us with the production values. Perhaps the biggest thing to note is the film's hazy, dreamlike look which I assume is to give it a more fantasy look to better compliment the plot. It took a bit to get used to but overall I didn't mind it. One minor annoying aspect is that you can often see the camera light reflected in her eyes which sorta takes you out of the experience. Grievances aside, it's still a satisfying watch. Check it out if you're into the girlfriend experience theme or POV.

Overall Rating - 8.3/10

This particular film features a rather meta-premise. It casts Mizuki as a married woman who is hitting the gym hard to tone her body and get in shape. Considering her semi-recent weight loss and fitness regimen, it's pretty on the nose. It doesn't take long for him to give in to temptation and start making a move on her after seeing her on all fours. They eventually end up fucking and the rest is history. It's a fine enough setup however I do wish Mizuki turned in a more impressive performance to really elevate it. She's submissive at the start which makes sense but you'd expect by the last scene at least for her to start enjoying herself but it doesn't really happen. She plays it the same across the entire film which is a disappointment. The action fares a bit better at least consisting of two sex scenes, a blowjob scene, and a masturbation/toying scene.

That latter scene is nearly a complete waste and doesn't really offer up much of anything besides some decent eyecandy. The blowjob scene isn't bad as it's shot in POV to make it more engaging. And lastly, both sex scenes are quite good. They feature a great variety of positions that highlight her nice ass and are paced well. Rounding this out is the production values which is a bit of a mixed bag. The camerawork is terrific as it always provides some juicy shots of her booty and I liked her wardrobe too. But the settings are a tad repetitive and the lighting isn't bad but it's rather flat leaving something to be desired. I will say that Mizuki herself looks the best I've seen her in a recent while since her massive weight loss. She's gotten a tad bit meatier and her booty is starting to return to its former glory. While her performance was a minor letdown and the technical aspects are just average, the sex scenes are great along with a nice plot making for an enjoyable watch. Plus, dat ass.

Overall Rating - 8/10

Nagi Hikaru has easily become one of my favorite exclusive actresses as of late so naturally I'm gonna check out every new release of hers even if it's not up my alley. That's precisely the case here with this particular theme. The plot centers around Nagi playing a busty model who ends up having to take a train and winds up getting fondled and fucked while onboard by not only random strangers but seemingly her manager as well. I'm not the biggest fan of this genre and this film didn't exactly change my mind too much. I will say I did like the supermodel aspect as it does lead to her sporting some insanely hot outfits that conform to her body extremely well. The grayscale filter also assists in making these outfits stand out in contrast. That choice leaves me with mixed feelings. It does highlight the outfits quite nicely but the whole film looks rather dull as a result.

At least the camerawork is on point and captures some truly amazing shots of her. I especially love the lower-angle views that showcase her incredible chest. The film also does something interesting that I've never seen before and that's multi-angle collage shots with three different angles of her getting fucked on the train. It's kinda neat. I can't really say anything about her performance. What you see is what you get. She's entirely submissive as you'd expect. She's decent at it at least but it's not my preferred acting style. Lastly, we have the action which consists of three sex scenes and a brief masturbation scene. The first sex scene is rather meh as it's quite short and the second sex is quite limited with its position variety. The last sex scene is far better and is easily the best of the bunch even if it does feel a tad too brief. While the theme isn't to my liking and I have a few nitpicks with the execution and action, SONE-385 still managed to provide some stellar eyecandy if nothing else. Hopefully, her next release will be something more upbeat.

Overall Rating - 7.8/10

Need to lose some stress? Nene Tanaka has you covered! The setup for this one is extremely simple: Nene plays a busty masseuse who gives a lucky customer something more than just a regular happy ending. It's nothing innovative but that's fine. You don't need to reinvent the wheel every time. That simplicity also extends to the production values, for better or worse. Two out of three scenes use the same setting and virtually the same lighting except for a very minor difference. In the last scene, they face the light from the lamps towards the action instead of facing against the wall which actually ends up as a minor annoyance. I will say Nene's appearance here is outstanding.

I really loved her hairstyle/color here and her wardrobe, at least in the first scene, does a nice job of highlighting her thickness. The camerawork too does a fine job of capturing some nice wide-angle and close-up shots of Nene. Next up is the action which consists of two sex scenes and a blowjob/paizuri scene. Unfortunately, the middle of the film is mostly skippable as that latter scene is pretty forgettable and slow paced. The first scene is also rather slow to start. Both sex scenes are nice though if not a little repetitive. But at least her outfits are different for each one. She also delivers a rather solid performance with nice facial expressions and appropriate enthusiasm. NACR-863 doesn't break new ground but will definitely please Nene Tanaka fans.

Overall Rating - 8/10

That's one hell of a cover am I right? It certainly grabs your attention that's for sure. There really isn't much of a plot to go on here. It's a mostly vanilla setup with the only focus centering around close-up shots with some fisheye lens and casting Nina to play a more submissive role. Not a fan of the submissive angle but if the action and execution are good then I can deal with it. Speaking of which, let's start with the action. It consists of two sex scenes, a tittyplay/masturbation scene, and an assjob/paizuri scene. That tittyplay scene honestly is a complete waste and is entirely skippable. There are a few decent shots but it just drags on and on. The assjob/paizuri scene is solid though although some of the cumshots are questionable.

The sex scenes are both great as well featuring a nice intensity and positions that always show off her larger-than-life assets. Not to mention she gets completely glazed with cum by multiple guys in the last scene although I can't verify its authenticity. The cumshots appear to look real but given the state of JAV, I'll remain suspicious. Now as I mentioned earlier, there's some fisheye lens use here which may turn some folks off. It's not too obnoxious at least. I liked the lighting here as it goes for a more lowkey and subdued look that compliments her better. Finally, I can't say much about her performance sadly. She's entirely submissive and doesn't really get involved too much. That aside, I still enjoyed this film mainly for the juicy eyecandy and sex scenes. It all makes for a decent watch.

Overall Rating - 8.2/10

I've been clamoring for something more plot driven from Ren Gojo but that sadly still hasn't really happened all that much. It at least has a theme to it which is more than you can say about nearly every single one of her previous gonzo-style releases. It's very straightforward with her a lewd masseuse specializing in paizuri and using her tits. It's just as you'd expect and doesn't really do anything different. But it's not always a negative if the execution is at least on point which it is here for the most part. One of the best aspects without a doubt is her appearance and wardrobe. All her outfits do a stellar job of showcasing her amazing cleavage without being too restrictive. The lighting has a nice softness to it as well without being overly harsh.

The camerawork is solid too and even features full-on POV during one of the sex scenes. Speaking of which, let's talk about the action next. It consists of three sex scenes and two paizuri scenes. If you're a titty lover then the action overall will definitely please you. There's a lot of nice titty focus here and all the positions do a great job of highlighting her top-notch chest. It's all standard fare across the board but it's done well and all the cumshots appear real which is always a plus. My one real drawback here is her performance. She's sadly pretty disappointing. Her enthusiasm and facial expressions are incredibly dull, especially notable during paizuri. It's still a good watch and one of her best films yet but some better acting and diverse plots would go a long way.

Overall Rating - 8.3/10