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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 3 - Alice Otsu and Nao Jinguji

What do you get when you combine Nao Jinguji and Nao Masaki? You get a certified video of the year contender. Learn why by reading on.

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JAV Battle: Bath or Love Hotel?

Time for another JAV battle! Which makes for the better setting: the bath or a love hotel?

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What is Good Performing in JAV?

What do we mean when we say an actress performs well? From acting, sex, and charisma; we look into all the things that make an actress great.

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine

From a Brazilian bimbo bombshell to a mini cosplay cutie. One of these is a banger and the answer may surprise. Join me as I take a look at a handful of new JAV releases...

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Great Forms of Foreplay in JAV Part 2

Continuing where we left off, let's talk about other forms of great "foreplay" in JAV, such as clothing, scenarios, dirty talk, and more!

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Bottom Feeders: Every Time Umi Yatsugake Ate Ass (Part 2)

We watched every video. Here's the second half of the list.

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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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Panking's Top 10 Favorite JAV Bodies 2026 Edition Part 2

It's part two of my top 10 favorite JAV bodies list. Who will come out on top? You may be surprised...

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The Levels of JAV Stardom (feat: Ichika Matsumoto) Part 2

In Part 2 of Levels of Fame, Vez discusses Ichika’s rise from Up and Comer to Starlet, and to now, a JAV Superstar!

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JAV Battle: Talking During Sex or Staying Quiet? Part 2

By Syndrome @ May 6th, 2026

Let's talk about silence during JAV sex scenes to conclude the topic!

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FANZA’s Actress Rankings Throughout the Years – Part 1

By Fried Chikan @ May 5th, 2026

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 Top 20, who are the One-Hit Wonders? All these questions answered and more inside.

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 3 - Alice Otsu and Nao Jinguji

By Panking @ May 4th, 2026

What do you get when you combine Nao Jinguji and Nao Masaki? You get a certified video of the year contender. Learn why by reading on.

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BREAKING: Honoka Tsuji Is A Certified BALLER & The TRAGIC Case of Yu Sasamoto

By trapstar @ May 4th, 2026

From Honoka Tsuji's failed basketball career to Yu Sasamoto's explosive confession. We've the exclusive deets. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Rola Takizawa's SURPRISE X Debut, MOODYZ Hyped Bus Tour Is FINALLY Happening!

By trapstar @ May 2nd, 2026

From Rola Takizawa sparking dating rumors to Moodyz finally announcing their much anticipated bus tour. We've the exclusive deets. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Ai Mukai's COMEBACK Dreams, MOODYZ Talent Quits JAV Of Exhaustion

By trapstar @ April 27th, 2026

From Ai Mukai dropping comeback hints to Otoha Ikegami's sudden farewell message. We've the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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FC’s Top 20 JAV Titles of 2022

By Fried Chikan @ January 17th, 2023

We pick up back where we last left off with my best videos from last year. This time we look at numbers 20 to 11. These are my top JAV titles of 2022.

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vienna's Top 5 October 2021 JAVs

By vienna @ November 2nd, 2021

Tons of great JAVs came out during October 2021 - Check out the best 5 in this toplist on ZENRA!

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Oppaira's Watchlist Review - August 2024 - Part 2 ft. Akari Mitani, Mayuki Ito, Ruka Inaba, and More!

By Oppaira @ September 28th, 2024

Oppaira reviews the second half of the Watchlist from August. Come found out which were bangers!

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In Defense of Nipple Play in JAV

By Anton Algren @ September 22nd, 2023

Just what it says on the tin. Anton defends nipple play.

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Pan Takes March 2023 Vol 1

By Panking @ April 3rd, 2023

Spring is upon is with many new JAV releases in bloom. Some are sweet while others will leave you feeling sour. Read on to find out which films are worth your time.

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What is Good Performing in JAV?

By Fried Chikan @ March 10th, 2026

What do we mean when we say an actress performs well? From acting, sex, and charisma; we look into all the things that make an actress great.

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Retro Review: Riko Tachibana

By Fried Chikan @ July 17th, 2024

We dive into the 2000's with a tall drink of woman by the name of Riko Tachibana. See why how her supermodel looks and body made her a star.

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Shelby Wakatsuki 若槻シェルビー UNCENCORED Tribute

By RamenBoss @ August 7th, 2021

Shelby Wakatsuki 若槻シェルビー UNCENCORED Tribute

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Actress Spotlight: Karen Kaede

By vienna @ December 29th, 2021

Standing ~162cm (5'4") tall, equipped with a size D cup, and active since 2018, Karen Kaede has proven herself over the years to be a true adult entertainment machine. Meet her on this fresh new actress spotlight on ZENRA!

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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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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 at Alibaba meeting Hazuki Wakamiya

By Anton Algren @ April 28th, 2024

Anton finally got to meet a JAV actress at the Akihabara Alibaba store. And it was Hazuki Wakamiya! She was really awesome.

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Could YOU Date a JAV Star? Emiri Okazaki Field Report

By Anton Algren @ June 18th, 2024

Anton undertook a test with Studio Apps to see if his dating skills are good enough to impress Emiri Okazaki. He then wrote his experience down in the hopes that folks could learn something from it.

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