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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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Best Schoolgirl JAVs You Should Check Out 1: Blazers, Plaid Skirts, Knee-High Socks and more

Time to head back to school and check out the best Schoolgirl videos in JAV. We’ve got wet uniforms, Gals in knee-high socks, dutiful sports team managers, and more students ready to learn inside.

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Pan Takes - March 2026 Vol 3 - Ako Kimura and Non Ohana

Tittyfucks, busty weathergirls and a convenience store fling are all on the menu in this edition of Pan Takes.

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Peach Princess: Momo Shiraishi

Classy yet quirky but with an undeniably beautiful face and yummy peach bum. Momo Shiraishi is not without flaws, but she has this charm to her that some would find irresistible.

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

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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The Levels of JAV Stardom (feat: Ichika Matsumoto) Part 1

Vez examines Ichika Matsumoto’s career at different points of her career, to expound on the levels of fame in JAV! Part 1 discusses Ichika’s rise from an unknown to a cult icon!

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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 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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Pan Takes - March 2026 Vol 1 - Maria Valentine and Miyu Aizawa

Moodyz debuting a new half-brazilian big titty...bimbo? And an enticing collab between Mina Kitano and Yuri Oshikawa. See all that and more in this edition of Pan Takes.

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JAV Actresses with Wild Career Turns (Part 2)

By jmsorry @ May 26th, 2026

A JAV career is not usually marked by twists, except for these actresses. Second part of the series.

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

By Panking @ May 25th, 2026

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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JAV Sales Report - April 2026

By Oppaira @ May 24th, 2026

Oppaira looks at which videos and actresses did well during April 2026

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BREAKING: Airi Kijima Made This SHOCKING Announcement & Honoka Tsuji Suffers MAJOR Injury!

By trapstar @ May 20th, 2026

From Honka Tsuji suffering a major injury during practice to Airi Kijima parting ways with DUO. We've the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Nanami Matsumoto & Samoari COLLAB For A First-Of-Its-Kind JAV!

By trapstar @ May 16th, 2026

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New Gals in JAV to check out in 2023

By Fried Chikan @ October 13th, 2023

It is time to shine a spotlight into the newest and upcoming Gals to emerge in the past few years. From brand newbies to girls who’ve take the Gal turn recently. These are the New Gals to check out in 2023.

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RamenBoss's Unique Lesbian Bondage JAV Top List

By RamenBoss @ July 15th, 2021

RamenBoss points out some unique lesbian bondage scenes with popular and retired JAV actresses'

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Underrated Funny, Weird and Sexy Studio: SHIGEKI

By Vez @ March 27th, 2026

The best parts of JAV that’s difficult to translate for English audiences is the crossover point of weird, funny and hot. If you’re looking for a consistent source of all three, up-start studio SHIGEKI is ready to squirt it up and show us how it's done!

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Pan Takes - March 2026 Vol 4 - Hana Himesaki and Ren Gojo

By Panking @ April 16th, 2026

Looking for a lewd schoolgirl or a busty bartender? Maybe even a spicy prison foursome? Come see all that and more in this last edition of Pan Takes for March.

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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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Kiss Or Die: A Netflix Series feat. your favorite JAV Stars!

By Vez @ September 9th, 2025

Releasing this Sept. 9 is this steamy comedy improv show with JAV stars, trying to seduce a kiss from seasoned comedy veterans! Find out which JAV stars Vez is rooting for in this article!

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The New Generation of JAV Babes With Hardcore Potential - Part 2

By jmsorry @ August 2nd, 2023

Our hopes are up for these babes to take the road less travelled.

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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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From JPOP to JAV: Miyu Aizawa

By Vez @ October 9th, 2025

Miyu was a former JPOP girl group idol that has become hot as hotcakes in recent times. Let me introduce you to 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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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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Gyaru Fun at Alice Otsu's Fan Event Part 1

By OPPAI Lover69 @ March 7th, 2026

There's always fun to be had with a gyaru and Alice Otsu brings the sexy fun with her at her fan event which I went to.

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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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