Pan Takes - September 2022
It's hard to believe it's Autumn season already. The year has just flown by. Just like my other entries in this series I have picked out ten new films and reviewed them on a score of 1-10. September surely had some fantastic films(even a contender for video of the year) and some big disappointments. Funny enough Nao Masaki was responsible for both of them. Now without further ado, let's begin!
MIRD-221
Starring Alice Otsu, Hibiki Otsuki, Mao Hamasaki, & Yui Hatano
"A Day I, A New Papa, Was Made To Become A Complete Female"
When the trailer for this one came out I was instantly hyped. This is a solid cast, features pegging, and is directed by Nao Masaki. But sadly the film left me feeling quite disappointed. And it all begins with the bizarre setup. It's about this guy becoming a new papa and meeting with the four actresses here to learn some tips but for some reason, they just fuck his brains out and play with his ass. It makes absolutely no sense and is nonsensical even for JAV. The sex is solid with three scenes in all. One focuses on Alice/Mao and the other on Hibiki/Yui. While the last one features all four equally. As expected each scene utilizes a lot of anal play, toy use, and pegging. However, it's a bit unfortunate that the strap-ons don't get brought out til' the last scene.
The fingering and anal play just aren't that satisfying. And at times it can be a little overwhelming with all four actresses going ham. Unfortunately, the production values don't fare too much better. My main issue is with the lighting as it's very flat and samey across every scene making the film feel extra repetitive. They all deliver great performances at least but there's a severe lack of interaction between them all. It's such a massive waste of this cast. And lastly, I just don't care for Hibiki at all really and Yui is just too boring for me anymore. I wanted to like this one more but with the absurd plot, somewhat messy action, dull lighting, and limited interaction it just wasn't possible sadly. A rare miss from Nao.
Overall Rating - 6.7/10
JUNY-077
"Frustrated Wife's Reverse Pick-Up At A Hot Spring!"
Starring Hana Himesaki & Mion Hatzuki
Hana and Mion together make for one hell of a busty duo. I expected great things from this one but how did it fare? Let's find out. The central premise casts the pair as two sexually frustrated housewives who have taken a trip to the hot springs. During this, they end up flirting with and seducing some random men. It's nothing wildly creative but I did enjoy this plot as it puts the duo in control making for some fun scenes. We got multiple actors too which is nice. Altogether there are four scenes. They include two sex scenes, a handjob scene, and a paizuri scene. It's sad to say but one of the best aspects is that most of the cumshots are real. Very refreshing to see. The sex scenes are terrific too with a nice position variety and equal focus for both actresses.
Now one element that left me disappointed(and something I expected sadly) was the lack of any real interaction between the two. There's no kissing or groping of any kind. It makes the scenes a little dull at times when the other actress is just sitting on the side doing nothing. Despite this, the chemistry between them really isn't bad at least. They make a great pair, in more ways than one. And individually they deliver a decent performance with good energy throughout. Finally, the production values are mostly on point. The camerawork does use some fisheye but I didn't mind it personally. The lighting can be a little stale at times though. Overall, it's an enjoyable film that provides some very juicy eyecandy and satisfying action.
Overall Rating - 8.3/10
DVDMS-870
"National Treasure Tits! Misono Mizuhara Bukkake Fan Thanksgiving"
Starring Misono Mizuhara
Fan thanksgiving films are a favorite genre of mine so I was naturally quite eager to check this one out starring one of my favorite actresses in Misono Mizuhara. And thankfully it delivered for the most part. The plot is pretty typical with Misono giving back to a lucky group of "fans" through some blowjobs and tittyfucks. Some even get to fuck her. What's nice is the variety in the scene setups. One example is when she pulls fans' names from a box and each one gets to perform a different sex act with her. Or in the last scene when she sports a schoolgirl outfit and goes down a line of guys and fucks them. They do a good job overall at keeping things fresh and making it feel authentic. This leads me to the action which is pretty great.
There are four scenes in all. First is an outdoor group bukkake scene that unfortunately mixes in real cumshots with fake ones. It's one of my biggest complaints. Then there's a one-on-one sex scene coupled with the two scenes I mentioned earlier. The action can be a little dry at times but it's to be expected with this genre. Thankfully Misono delivers a relatively solid performance. She's quite bubbly here letting her personality shine on top of boasting great energy. It's such a vital aspect of this genre and she pulls it out. And the production values are fantastic with a stunning wardrobe and a welcoming return to outdoor filming with a nice variety in sets. The fake cumshot usage is frustrating but other than that this is a brilliant fan thanksgiving film.
Overall Rating - 9/10
FLAV-305
Starring "Hana Himesaki"
"HYPER FETISH High Leg Queen"
Good ol' reliable Digital Ark. Sometimes a little light on substance but consistently delivers with the eye-candy. And that's definitely true with this new video. Much like any other release from them, there's no plot here as it instead centers entirely around her body, specifically her legs. It's very vanilla all around which isn't a big surprise. So let me talk about the best aspect first which is easily the aforementioned eye-candy factor. Hana looks absolutely stunning here. I realize her features are partially enhanced due to the fish eye lens but the effect is still fantastic. Her boobs especially look amazing. You're also treated to some fantastic shots showcasing her incredible flexibility.
This is all bolstered by the top-notch lighting as well which greatly compliments her assets in the best way possible. The other technical aspects are fine but nothing too wild. Some solid pacing and decent setting variety that is par for the course with this series. Now as I mentioned earlier the action is a bit light but still pretty great. It consists of two sex scenes with the rest being a mix of paizuri and other outercourse type action. There are some slow moments here such as a scene of her using a vibrator on herself but at least it also features a few guys cumming on her tits in the process. And lastly, her performance is mostly just okay. She's not given much to work with here but does a decent enough job. All in all a great film ripe with some juicy eye-candy.
Overall Rating - 8.6/10
JUNY-075
"Devilish Slow Ejaculation Control - Fleshy Lascivious Woman"
Starring Maria Nagai
After going on a break for several months Maria Nagai is finally back with a new release with the very appropriate Fitch studio. This one features no real plot at all and instead focuses on taking things slow with a heavy dose of teasing and foreplay. Unfortunately, I must say that I wasn't a fan of this theme as bogs down the pacing way too much which is one of my biggest gripes here. The slow teasing is dull and just drags on and on. And it definitely hurts the action as a whole too. The film features two sex scenes, a blowjob scene, and a handjob scene. The latter two scenes are very forgettable due to the painfully slow pace. At least the cumshots are real though which is nice. The sex scenes do fare much better overall.
There is some lovely face sitting and positions that highlight her juicy assets very well. This leads me to another bright spot in the film, her appearance. Not only does Maria wear a couple of nice outfits but physically she looks brilliant. Her ass is comically large for sure but I love it and her tits look amazing as well. Other technical aspects are solid too such as the lighting and camerawork although the settings can be a bit bland. And regarding her performance, Maria does a commendable job. She dictates the pace of the scenes pretty well and takes control as she should. Dominant roles are definitely her stronger suit and hopefully, we'll see more of that in the future. In the end, a satisfying film that should whet the appetite of any Maria fan.
Overall Rating - 8/10
MIAA-717
"Once A Month, A Busty Bartender With Nipple-Baring Reverse Bunnysuit Opens Her Business In A Too Vulgar Creampie Event"
Starring Chitose Saegusa
Here we have the second Nao Masaki directed film and thankfully this one fares much better than the first one. It features an enticing premise that casts Chitose as a voluptuous and flirtatious bartender who seduces and fucks her customers. This puts her squarely into a dominant role and it's obviously something that she excels at. So it should be no surprise when I say that she delivers a brilliant performance. She's always been a very consistent performer in these types of roles and it shows here. The way she takes control in every scene is amazing and her facial expressions are incredible. Her enthusiasm overall is just on another level and Nao definitely gets the most out of her. Another highlight here is the action.
It consists of two sex scenes with two other scenes featuring a mix of blowjobs, handjobs, and paizuri. Now a few scenes do go on for a bit too long and unfortunately I think some of the cumshots may be fake. But besides that, I have no major complaints. One thing I love is how intense each scene mainly thanks to her top-notch performance. And I gotta talk about the excellent production values. Her wardrobe is super sexy with several nice outfits that showcase her juicy figure very well on top of boasting expertly handled lighting. The bar settings are great too although the last scene takes place in a hotel room which is a bit underwhelming. Nao and Chitose knock it out of the park here. Very well executed all around.
Overall Rating - 9/10
CJOD-368
"Seed Press To Ejaculate Until Morning Comes"
Starring Alice Otsu
I had very high expectations for this film going in and I'm happy to report, it more than delivered. The plot casts Alice as a horny nympho schoolgirl who lures in and seduces her teacher whom she has a massive crush on. This leads to her fucking him silly and milking him dry. This is the perfect setup for Alice and it shows. She was built to play this role. Her performance here is absolutely flawless. Her raw enthusiasm is off the charts along with boasting wild facial expressions. The way she rides cowgirl and doggystyle and just grinds the dude into the dirt is stunning. Alice is easily the best performer right now in JAV and she shows why here. And the action is just as brilliant featuring three sex scenes and an assjob scene.
The only issue I have with this film is the usage of fake cumshots and creampies. But it at least helps to bolster the plot and her nympho role. Beyond that, the sex is superb. The position variety is nicely varied with a nice mix of cowgirl, doggystyle, missionary, and amazon. And there's loads of facesitting and squirting too which is always a treat. And lastly, the production values are a homerun too. The lighting is equally varied and highlights her booty extremely well. The camerawork is on point too always capturing the best shots of her ass and body as a whole. The pacing is perfect as well keeping things at a very brisk pace never slowing down too much. This is easily a contender for the best film of the year. Alice continues to dominate in 2022.
Overall Rating - 9.6/10
MIDV-194
"Super Big Tits SEXY BODY STYLE Celebrity Fuck Room VIP"
Starring Ruu Yumemi
If it isn't my good friend Samoari back at it again. I'm trying to avoid his films the best I can but when he works with one of my current favorites, it's unavoidable sadly. The setup is simple as is every film of his. It centers around Ruu having sex with several different guys in a hotel room. Nothing too crazy. It has all the bells and whistles of any typical Samorari film starting with his ever-so-distinct production values. Overall it's a very frustrating mixed bag beginning with the camerawork. Once again there are some abysmal shots here that are either of wonky angles or just too far away. But I will admit sometimes it's not too bad and he'll manage some terrific POV shots. It also doesn't help that he loves to shift to different angles way too often.
The lighting fairs a bit better at least but still suffers from being way too dim at times. And the pacing is a little too slow as well. But she does sport several sexy outfits at least. When it comes to her acting, Ruu delivers a decent performance. She's far from perfect but boasts good enthusiasm and facial expressions for the most part. I'll admit that Samoari usually does get the most out of an actress's performance. Finally, we have the action which is great but the camerawork really does hamper it in a major way. There are three sex scenes and a paizuri scene here. Unfortunately, fake creampies are implemented a lot here. Other than that it's pretty enjoyable. If only the camerawork was more consistent as this would be one of her best films yet.
Overall Rating - 7.6/10
WAAA-203
Starring Misono Mizuhara & Nene Tanaka
"Carnivorous White Bunny Lasciviousness! Double-booking And Reverse Threesome Harem"
Misono Mizuhara and Nene Tanaka together as two bunnygirls? Sign me up! Does the video live up to this promising setup? Let's see. First off there's really not much of an overall plot to the film. It's super vanilla as it just focuses on the pair dressed up as bunnygirls and engaging in a range of different sex acts. It's very straightforward all around. So first off let's talk about the action. It consists of two sex scenes and two paizuri scenes. Honestly, the action is mostly just average at best. The range of positions isn't the best, especially in the first sex scene featuring just cowgirl. And the two paizuri scenes are pretty fine but nothing more. The cumshots are decent at least but for the most part, don't expect anything too noteworthy.
Next up is the production values which are pretty middling overall. The setting variety is lackluster featuring just two rooms resulting in some repetition. The lighting is kinda hit-or-miss too as the first scene is a bit too bright and washed out for my liking. But the last scene is well-lit at least. Best of all is their wardrobe as the bunnygirl outfits do look incredible on them. Now onto their performances which is yet another middling aspect. There's next to no interaction between them sadly and their chemistry is pretty lacking. Not to mention their enthusiasm individually is underwhelming except for a few moments. It's not a complete disappointment as there are some redeeming qualities here but I was certainly expecting much more from this one.
Overall Rating - 7.5/10
SSIS-534
"Her Best Friend's Ass Drove Me Wild... I Fucked Her Backside In Ass-Shaming, And I'm Going To Keep Chasing It Tomorrow And The Day After That Until I Get Tired Of It"
Starring Riko Kasumi
Last but not least I got a new actress here in Riko Kasumi. I never heard of her before but this cover caught my eye(how could it not?). The plot centers around a man who is obsessed with his best friend's big ass to the point where he snaps pictures and videos of her. Eventually he can't help himself anymore and decides to fuck her. Throughout the rest of the film, she slowly loses control and gives in to temptation. Not really my cup of tea but it's fine enough. Now first off regarding her performance, nothing too impressive. She's mostly submissive as you'd expect which doesn't really give her a chance to shine in any way. But you're not watching this for her performance I'll bet you that.
What did impress me was her body and more specifically, her ass. Her booty definitely lived up to the cover and looks amazing. She got a really nice bubble butt. The rest of her is fine as well and she's got a pretty face too, no surprise given its S1. Now the action is a little underwhelming with just two sex scenes, a masturbation-type scene, and an outercourse scene. The problem is that those last two scenes take up an hour of the runtime and are completely forgettable. The sex scenes are good at least and highlight her ass extremely well. And finally, the production values fare pretty well with a fitting wardrobe for her and excellent camerawork. A good watch overall but just make sure to skip the middle of the film and just watch the sex scenes.
Overall Rating - 8/10
Comments
This sounds like an all-star casting of a movie I'd never want to subtitle.
With casting like that, I'd assume the friendly banter would be on another level.
(which is why you never got a good shot of her pegging the guy in Kurea Hasumi's last video - pegging-themed WAAA-113 with AIKA).
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