We kick off with pure visual goodness with the goddess Ibuki Aoi. A simple Masseuse video, but executed perfectly. We get Ibuki thrilling her clients as she massages and edges them to climax while whispering sweet nothings into their ears. The lighting is top-notch, and when you add in the oil play, her body looks amazing. To top it off, she wears sexy Chinese dress inspired lingerie in all the scenes, gorgeous outfits that Ibuki fills out greatly. I have few complaints or notes to add on. Just a terrific title that’s firing on all cylinders by an actress who’s in her prime.

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I have such mixed feelings about this video. On one hand, I like Nene Yoshitaka, risky public sex, the nurse-like outfits, and the heavy kissing theme. On the other hand, I hate the Dentist. It’s got to be one of the most unerotic settings to use in porn, the sound of a dentist drill should not get people hot and bothered. But your personal mileage may vary; everyone has their kinks, and this includes some kinky teeth play too. It’s actually not a bad video, but I can’t get over the core theme. Maybe if my dentist were as pretty as Nene, I wouldn’t have this mental block.

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Taiwan has been a huge market for JAV, and it’s been even more apparent recently with the massive popularity of the Taiwanese expo TRE. And so, SOD is finally ready to pander to that market by bringing in one of their own into JAV. Taking talent from the nearby regions is something I’ve thought JAV should’ve been doing for ages now. Imagine more Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, or Vietnamese talent; the prospect is salivating.

Which is why Saisai Itsuki’s debut into JAV should be exciting…if she were exciting. Seeing her and her debut and I can’t help but question “why her?”. SOD’s first Taiwanese talent doesn’t seem all that special. Not that very pretty, well-endowed, or a great performer in bed. She’s a cute and petite woman with a fun attitude, but I wasn’t blown away by anything I saw. Maybe I was a victim of hype, but I can’t say you should watch Saisai above the rest of the rookies vying for our attention.

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Speaking of hype, I want to hype up some newer faces a little. First is Ririka Amano, a skinny little petite chick who debuted late last year with Kawaii. Now, a freelancer who caught my eye in this Gym title with over-the-top Ahegao action. These videos are all about women taking part in a Yoga class who are seduced by horny men. It’s a great little series that features scenes that have increasingly hardcore sex, and this might be my favorite of the bunch.

We see little Ririka looking tight as can be in her Yoga tights as she is turned into a horny and slutty mess over the course of the video. Seeing Ririka become reduced to a mewling slut, begging for more from the men, made the whole film so hot. By the end of it all, she has totally transformed and lets her lust take over. The best scene is the late blowjob scene where she blows a strange man with blindfolds on. After revealing himself, she still plows headfirst into his cock because the dick is too good. She had this awkward yet erotic energy that made for a fun mix. My first time watching Ririka, and I want to see more.

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Another late 2024 debut was Ururu Jun, a Milfy plasticy babe who has been really surprising me with her performances. So much so that I thought she was a re-debut, far more experienced than your normal newbie. She’s got big, round eyes and even bigger and rounder tits. Obviously, bolt-ons with some scarring below deck. Definitely, a pair of take it or leave it, depending on your tastes. However, everyone should like her performing.

You can get a taste of it in this Tameike Goro video that has her playing an innkeeper who satisfies the sexual desires of the lodgers. A typical plot that Ururu delivers like an old pro. She does some pretty niceheavy kissing and blowjob work. A prettily shot video, shot like a Drama, but my eyes were more focused on this promising new Milf.

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There's nothing that gets people going than a bad woman for or against. That's how this erotic doujin made waves when it came out. The setup is lengthy, but the story is essentially about a husband who must watch as his wife has sex with another man in front of him. A video that leans hard into femdom and male humiliation with good old-fashioned cheating to boot. A video where the plot and acting make the piece sing.

Kurumi Sakura sings as the wife who becomes a total slut to her government-mandated breeder while a complete bitch to her hapless husband. Best shown in the first scene, which I think is the best and takes the most from the source material. So hot seeing Kurumi getting daggered in the face as a puddle of spit pools around her feet as her husband watches on. Some of the faked hits towards the husband are laughably weak, though. If you want to see a bad woman behaving badly towards her man, then this is for you.

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Cheating ends relationships, but the couple that cheats together is a different case. Like in this terrific title about a pair of Milfs that cozy up to an unsuspecting married couple. And I mean Milfs, real Milfs with greying hair and sagging tits. They might be old, but that hasn’t taken the pep out of their step as the two leads are so energetic and lively. Now the video starts like any other cheating video with the woman fucking the husband literally behind his wife’s back. But the ladies aren’t just interested in the husband, as they fuck his wife afterwards too. The finale brings all four together for a nice, wholesome foursome. I really dug this video, first because mutual NTR is oddly wholesome and secondly because the ladies were so fun. A bit on the campy and over-the-top porn style, but they brought so much fun energy to the scenes. I watched this on a whim, and I suggest you do too; it’s a pleasant mature surprise.

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Suzu Honjo has quietly been on a tear for the last year or so. She’s been dropping quality videos more often than not. Seven years into porn, and people are still excited to see her latest releases. Here she stars in a newer series about two coworkers who absolutely hate each other in a “Will they or won't they” Romance. This is a great series that does such a good job with the plot progression as we see the pair turn from enemies to lovers slowly. The first scene has tons of that energy as Suzu and her coworker play a game of trying not to show that they are enjoying each other’s bodies with lots of teasing talk towards each other. There are also some lovely shots of Suzu getting it. My favorite is a late one where she’s bent over a couch and getting pounded hard from behind as her back arches while that firm tushy pops out. Closer to a decade now, Suzu continues to be a must-watch for many.

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The famous studio Dogma has started a new sublabel called Ore no fechi that caters to specific fetishes. They’ve been doing some fun costume work where you can see women doing Karate, Belly dancing, boxercise, or yoga while getting fucked. Our video stars Kana Yume playing some baseball and wearing some baseball gear or athletic wear while getting fucked. The sports gimmick is nice, it's mostly set dressing. There was quite a bit of deepthroating but that's to be expected from Kana.

Aside from the video is a straightforward title with just sex. Sex that leans into hardcore with rough play, messy squirting, and deepthroating. All things that are par for the course with Kana. Kana has been working with small studios from all over as she races to the finish line for her career. I’m going to be sad when this dynamo releases her last AV. She’s one heck of a player and makes even simple titles watchable with her spirited performances.

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And now to say farewell to a legend. Airi Kijima bows out of JAV after a decade-plus spanning career. She’s been on a quiet farewell tour as she closes out her career, working with other studios. Now she finishes it out with the same studio she started with back in 2013. A standard retirement with teary interviews and reminiscing. The title was made with Airi very much in mind. The styling and outfits all fit the classy lady image she’s been exuding for a while now. There’s also some focus on that thick bush she loves and POV to highlight her pretty face.

Now that all has been said and done, Airi should go down as one of the greats in JAV. A decade-plus career is rare, and doing it as an exclusive for most of her career is doubly impressive. She’s gone, but she won’t be forgotten just yet. Here’s to Airi Kijima as she makes her final and lasting impression.

ANG-010 Minami Kozue x Usui Saryu, Private Photoshoot

I don’t watch too many videos from smaller studios and videos like ANG-010 remind me why they aren’t as popular as the big guys. This Lesbian title starring Saryuu Usui and Kozue Minami is a dirt cheap production that takes place in a dingy little apartment with the barest of costume play. Not only that the action was pretty weak and we’ve seen what Saryu and Kozue has done. Those ladies are not shy with women.

HMN-684 A close-up documentary of a day in the life of Natsu Tojo

Natsu Tojo has been back from her long hiatus for some time but this title made me think “now she’s back”. I’m mainly talking about the final scene where a train of men run a…train on Natsu. Just taking her to task and the petite little Natsu takes it all like a champ.