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Hentai VS JAV: Which Has Sexier Outfits?

Hentai and JAV have some pretty unique outfits, but which medium's outfits are sexier?

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Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 1 - Kurea Hasumi and Maria Valentine

Can you imagine a collab between those two? Let Nao Masaki direct just as she does here with Kurea Hasumi's latest as she once again proves, femdom is back on the menu.

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 2 - Alice Nanase and Nao Satsuki

Big titties and plump booties are on the menu in this latest edition of Pan Takes with one film being an early favorite of the year.

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Simple Woman Turned Pornochic: Ichika Mogami

Follow Ichika Mogami’s humble beginnings from working as a store clerk to being an underrated pornochic doing debaucherous things in the freelance world

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - April 2026

Oppaira reviews his watchlist choices from April 2026

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JAV Battle: Romantic or Heavily Wild? Part 2

Time to talk about wild JAV, then determine whether or not I prefer them over romantic JAV!

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Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 5 - Ako Kimura and Yuria Yoshine

Body oil and big titties are on the menu in this latest edition of Pan Takes.

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JAV Actresses that got Boob Jobs Later on

Find out which ladies upgraded their assets over the years.

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JAV Fetish Review: Armpits Part 2

In this final part, I'll talk about the negative points of armpits in JAV, then decide whether they are a fetish worth looking into!

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BREAKING: MINAMO Retires!

By trapstar @ June 19th, 2026

Find out why MINAMO cut short her JAV career to focus on her alt career. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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In Praise of Subtle Performing in JAV

By Fried Chikan @ June 18th, 2026

We take a moment to sing the praises of the more subtle and understated performers in JAV.

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Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 6 - Kurea Hasumi and Tina Nanami

By Panking @ June 18th, 2026

A bubble butt nurse, a thick milf, and a juicy Faleno collab are on all on deck in this final edition of Pan Takes for the month of May

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BREAKING: MINAMO Retires!

By trapstar @ June 19th, 2026

Find out why MINAMO cut short her JAV career to focus on her alt career. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Alice Nanase MAJOR Retirement Announcement, Ayaka Tomoda's SECRET Married Life

By trapstar @ June 16th, 2026

From Alice dropping major update on her retirement to Ayaka Tomoda bashing marriage rumors, we've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Kana Momonogi LAUNCHES Her Own Fashion Line!

By trapstar @ June 8th, 2026

From Kana Momonogi launching her own fashion line to Nami Togawa announcing something big, we've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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Oppaira's Top JAV Tits - Active Actresses - Part 4

By Oppaira @ February 6th, 2024

Oppaira shares another set of the top tits around, this time all from S1's roster

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Top 5 Romantic VR JAVs

By vienna @ June 2nd, 2022

We all like to swing, right? But what about some small talk, some cuddling--perhaps a cig, or even a pizza? Let's take it easy and slow. Carpe diem, as they say. Romance is key in these virtual reality JAVs. If that's your thing, then this article is for

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Fried Chikan Tries Gal Girls: Dark Skinned Beauties of JAV Part 1

By Fried Chikan @ July 2nd, 2021

If you love dark skinned ladies then this post is just your speed. Come check out some of the hottest gals in JAV.

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2023 Debut Review - Miyu Kiyohara

By Oppaira @ December 18th, 2023

A first impression of 2023 debut actress Miyu Kiyohara

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2021 Debut Review - Mina Kitano

By Oppaira @ November 16th, 2021

A first impression of 2021 debut actress Mina Kitano

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2023 Debut Review - Yuki Nitta

By Oppaira @ December 1st, 2023

A first impression of 2023 debut actress Yuki Nitta

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S-Tier JAV Agency 8manpro Inactive Actresses Update

By yfoo collector @ March 31st, 2023

An overview of 8manpro's actresses that have recently stopped releasing AV. This article will go over their last AV film release, their current activities and their likelihood to return to AV.

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Actress Spotlight: Nenne Ui

By vienna @ October 14th, 2022

20 years old, 155cm tall, active since 2020. Despite having just two years of experience, she has already a relatively thick library of work on her shoulders.

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An Angel in JAV: Mia Nanasawa

By Vez @ June 18th, 2025

In the many beautiful faces in JAV, for every fan, there is one that stands out. For Vez, it’s the angelic Mia Nanasawa. Learn more about her in this article.

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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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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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Anton’s Big Tokyo Trip: Part 4 - The Mystery JAV Actress Revealed!

By Anton Algren @ March 23rd, 2024

Yes, that's right. Those of you who were wondering about that mystery woman from Part 2 will learn her identity in this installment, as Anton explores the third floor of SOD Land.

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I met JULIA! And somehow won big at pachinko...

By Anton Algren @ September 5th, 2023

Part two of three! This time Anton went to see the Daniel Day-Lewis of JAV (That's what ZENRA calls her, anyway) and somehow won big at pachinko. He still doesn't know how.

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