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JAV Battle: Talking During Sex or Staying Quiet?

What's better: women that talk during the sex in JAV, or women that stay quiet?

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JAV Fetish Review: Armpits

Let's check out a fetish and find out what's so great - and not so great - about it. This time we'll tackle armpits!

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An Ethereal Face: Nene Yoshitaka

For a very long time, Nene’s has been in Vez’ pantheon of the best face cards in JAV. Now she seems to be shaking it up with her career and having a resurgent moment!

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

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

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You Should Be Watching - Haru Minami

Oppaira thinks more people should be watching Haru Minami, so come find out why you should be watching her

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BREAKING: Azusa Hikari DROPS Major Hint, Niko Kawagoe SHOCKS Fans With Impressive Skills

From Azusa Hikari dropping a surprise for her fans to Niko Kawagoe going viral, we've all the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Twitch Just Appointed This JAV Actress As Its BRAND AMBASSADOR, Big Update On Maria Nagai!

From TWITCH appointing a JAV actress as the platform's brand ambassador to Maria Nagai delivering the best news for her fans, this week's gossip has it all. Take a deep dive!

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All Natural Beauty: Hinori Uragami

This underrated cutie has caught Vez’ eye with her classic Japanese looks, gentle face and disposition. Beneath all that classiness, is a subtly seductive slut.

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Panking's Top 10 Favorite JAV Bodies 2026 Edition Part 1

Figures in JAV come in all shapes and sizes but which ones reign supreme? See how they all stack up as I count down my top 10.

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Remembering Max-A's Peak: The Decline of One of JAV's Top Studios

By jmsorry @ May 7th, 2026

From their height in the 90s and early 2010s, to their recent mediocrity: what happened?

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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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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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“A Good Company” — 5 Great JAVs To End Your Summer

By vienna @ September 7th, 2021

It's all fun and games 'till it's time to take out your wallet and pay for you dear company. Was it worth it? If you were with one of these amazing girls, then absolutely yes.

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Panking's Top 5 Disappointing JAV Career Changes

By Panking @ December 14th, 2020

Change can be a good thing. But not in these cases. Join me as a I countdown the top 5 most disappointing career moves in JAV.

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JAV Stars That are Enthusiastic Cum Lovers

By OtaOnii @ October 27th, 2021

Who's your favorite Japanese AV Star that is an enthusiastic cum lover? Maybe she doesn't love semen as much as the girls in the list! Come see!

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JAV Battle: Talking During Sex or Staying Quiet?

By Syndrome @ April 29th, 2026

What's better: women that talk during the sex in JAV, or women that stay quiet?

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2021 Debut Review - Ria Yamate

By Oppaira @ April 4th, 2022

A first impression of 2021 debut actress Ria Yamate

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JAV Studio President says ‘The Industry is Dying’

By Fried Chikan @ September 19th, 2025

The president of Celeb no Tomo shares his thoughts on the future of AV. We look into what’s wrong with the industry and how it can move forward.

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Lovey Dovey Moe to Dark Masochistic Doll: Yura Kudo

By Vez @ July 3rd, 2025

In this Article, Vez introduces you to lighthearted moe girlie Yura Kudou’s ongoing descent into the dark side of JAV.

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Fried Chikan's mini Actress Spotlight: Kana Yume

By Fried Chikan @ May 14th, 2021

Lover of deep throating goodness? Then check out Fried Chikan's next Actress Spotlight featuring the throating queen Kana Yume.

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Presumed Innocent: Kokoro Asano

By Vez @ December 23rd, 2025

Behind her sweet vibe and innocent looks, lies a cock hungry submissive slut. Kokoro hits all the right spots to capture Vez’ attention.

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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’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 3: Mion Hazuki and the Oshiri Juku Girls

By Anton Algren @ June 8th, 2024

Yes, at long last, we get to the bit where Anton took pictures with real JAV actresses. How did he get on with Mion Hazuki? 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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Himari and o Sakura: A Fan Meet Double Feature

By Anton Algren @ June 2nd, 2024

Seriously, Jake Adelstein, if you read this site, we should meet up, like how I met up with Himari, oplove, and Momo Sakura in this article. Drop us a line. Let's make this a thing.

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