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The Curious Case of Yui Thiccano

What's the deal with Yui Hatano? One day she was thiccer than a bowl of oatmeal. Come join me as we dive into the world of Yui Thiccano

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BREAKING: Rei Kamiki & Mio Ishikawa Had A BLAST With Foreign JAV Fans, Moeka Marui Pulls Down Her X Account But Not Her JAVs

Find out why a merch drop event in Taiwan featuring two of JAV's most coveted stars, Rei Kamiki & Mio Ishikawa was such a massive hit in this week's column. Take a deep dive!

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Best JAV Actresses of 2025: A Super Rookie Emerges, A Breakout Freelancer, A Retiring Legend, and more

Our End of Year series looks at the Best JAV Actresses of 2025. One’s a rookie superstar, another is a red-hot freelancer, and a legendary actress who bows out quietly.

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - January 2026

Oppaira reviews his January 2026 selections, come find out which videos are up on top!

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DEEP DIVE: MOODYZ P-Cup Debutante Has A BRAZIL Connection!

MOODYZ recently teased their 'exotic' debutante that had fans talking. In today's column we reveal the interesting backstory behing this mixed race hottie. Take a deep dive!

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Manic Pixie JAV Girl: Rurucha

Rurucha’s transformation from a delicate Japanese doll to a colorful gal girl is an aesthetic metamorphosis that is a feast on the eyes.

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Pan Takes - January 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto, Momoka Kagura, and Non Ohana

The return of Momoka Kagura and a possible early video of the year contender? See all that and more in the first edition of Pan Takes for the new year.

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Rant: The Confusing and Meaningless Labels of Exclusives and Freelancers in JAV

Ever wonder what Tantai or Kikatan means? We dive into the needlessly complex actress labels from Exclusives to true Freelancers.

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Oppaira's Top 25 JAV Videos of 2025 - Part 1 (Videos 25-11)

Oppaira shares his top 25 videos of the year, starting with videos 25-11. Come find out what made the list!

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FANZA Magazine Interviews the Number 2 Ranked JAV Actress Miyu Aizawa

By Fried Chikan @ February 26th, 2026

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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Rurucha VS Noa Nanami - Who is Sexier?

By Syndrome @ February 25th, 2026

Time to pair two actresses against each other once more to determine who is the sexiest!

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JAV Sales Report - January 2026

By Oppaira @ February 25th, 2026

A report of which videos and actresses were popular in January 2026

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FANZA JAV Rankings 2025: Second Half

By Fried Chikan @ February 24th, 2026

It’s that time again, FANZA Magazine has released the second half Actress rankings for 2025. Let’s dive into all the rankings and see where your favorites stack out and who got snubbed.

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BREAKING: Momoka Kagura Makes A COMEBACK, Exhausted Amane Michelle To QUIT JAV In Following Months

By trapstar @ February 23rd, 2026

From a devastated IdeaPocket darling to Momoka Kagura's first sighting in eight months. This week's column has all the juicy gossips. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Ren Gojo SHOCKS Fans With Drastic Weight Loss, Yuka Niizuma Severes Ties With Her Agency

By trapstar @ February 21st, 2026

From Ren Gojo's shocking weight loss to Yuka Niizuma's severed ties with her agency. This week's column has all the juicy gossips. Take a deep dive!

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Fried Chikan's Top Five Busty Petite Videos: JAV Edition

By Fried Chikan @ January 29th, 2021

Titties come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some busty petite JAV actresses. Thin but stacked.

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The 10(ish?) Actresses that got Anton into JAV

By Anton Algren @ November 24th, 2023

Anton reminisces about actresses that our Gen Z readers may have never even heard of (though they should know about these actresses, damn it!)

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Red Hot Report with Umi Yatsugake, Ena Satsuki, and Hikari Sena

By Fried Chikan @ February 4th, 2022

A new year means a new Red Hot Report looking into the best and brightest up and coming JAV stars.

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Pan Takes - February 2026 Vol 1 - Alice Nanase, Kurea Hasumi, and Miyu Aizawa

By Panking @ February 23rd, 2026

The return of the great Kurea Hasumi? It's true! But does she still have it or has time passed her by? See how her redebut fares along with many other hot new releases in this month's edition of Pan Takes.

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Oppaira's JAV Debut Preview - April 2024

By Oppaira @ April 11th, 2024

Oppaira checks out some new April debuts and checks in on some earlier debuts from the year

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Meeting the JAV Stars of AVN 2017

By OPPAI Lover69 @ February 1st, 2023

When R18 announced they would be back at AVN 2017 at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas you can bet I booked a plane ticket and hotel room right away to go back! Like 2016 I bought the VIP package to make sure I'd get in earlier than general admission to spend

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When Nanami Nanase Only Ate Cum for a Week

By jmsorry @ December 16th, 2022

Sometimes, we must endure a harsh diet in order to achieve our goals.

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4’10” and Naughty: Ema Futaba

By Vez @ February 10th, 2026

Beneath her ‘normie’ veneer lies a voracious slut who loves getting dicked down. If you share her appetite for the nasty, you’re in for a treat.

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Fried Chikan's Actress Spotlight: Aki Sasaki: Odds and Ends

By Fried Chikan @ August 20th, 2021

Our Actress Spotlight for Aki Sasaki continues in Part 3. Today we look at some of the interesting, weird, or odd titles in her career.

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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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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

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!

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Nao Masaki Interview: Directing, Squirting ideas, and the Actress Who Doesn't Follow Instructions

By Fried Chikan @ July 11th, 2025

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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Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 4: June Lovejoy and the Romantic Parade

By Anton Algren @ June 15th, 2024

Now we reach the part where Anton meets up with the JAV actress who first invited him to Fetifes. How much fun did they have together? Read on to find out!

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Anton’s Big Tokyo Trip: Part 1 - A Meeting Mishap with Mao Hamasaki

By Anton Algren @ March 2nd, 2024

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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