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Performing Styles in JAV

Oppaira's here to discuss about various performing styles in JAV and break it down the way he sees it. Come find out what's going on in his head.

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Thick Trend in JAV: Tina Nanami’s Phat Ass, Yui Hatano’s Meaty Tits, and Momona Koibuchi’s Jiggles

Whether they admit to it or not, people love skinny people, especially in JAV. However, a few actresses are bucking the skinny trend and getting off their diets. Check out the curves, the rolls, and...

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The Slut Next Door: Karin Kitaoka

While not as stunning as other JAV starlets, Karin leverages her unique and homely looks into a personal brand that’s shaking up the world of JAV freelance!

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Panking's 2025 JAV Retrospective: Top 10 Disappointing Videos of 2025 Part 1

From a potential banger to a certified dud. Join me as I count down my top 10 biggest disappointments of 2025.

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JAV Battle: Fully Naked or Partially Dressed?

The nude female body is naturally quite the thrill, but so are states of partial undress - which is superior?

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JAV Sales Report - December 2025 ft. Riho Shishido, Rui Shido, and more!

A report of which videos and actresses were popular in December 2025

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Pan Takes - February 2026 Vol 4 - Himari and Kurea Hasumi

A Kurea mega collab, Himari as a busty hostess and all the juicy thick Yui goodness you could ever want. Join me I take a look at another sample of new JAV releases.

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Panking's 2025 JAV Retrospective: Top 20 Best Videos of 2025 Part 2

My top 10 best videos of the year is finally here. Who will take the top spot? Read on to find out!

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BREAKING: Rei Kamiki & Mio Ishikawa Had A BLAST With Foreign JAV Fans, Moeka Marui Pulls Down Her X Account But Not Her JAVs

Find out why a merch drop event in Taiwan featuring two of JAV's most coveted stars, Rei Kamiki & Mio Ishikawa was such a massive hit in this week's column. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Rena Kodama RESURRECTED, Thanks To Tameike Goro! Mai Nanashima Goes Through MAJOR Surgery

By trapstar @ March 29th, 2026

From Tameike Goro reviving former S1 diva to a JAV actress' sad ordeal of dealing with sweaty palms. This week's column has all the juicy scoops. Take a deep dive!

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Through the Years: Minami Aizawa

By Fried Chikan @ March 28th, 2026

Look into Minami Aizawa throughout her time in JAV and beyond. From her early days, cuter days, to her sexier days in her prime.

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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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BREAKING: Rena Kodama RESURRECTED, Thanks To Tameike Goro! Mai Nanashima Goes Through MAJOR Surgery

By trapstar @ March 29th, 2026

From Tameike Goro reviving former S1 diva to a JAV actress' sad ordeal of dealing with sweaty palms. This week's column has all the juicy scoops. Take a deep dive!

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EXCLUSIVE: Maria Nagai Made 100 Million Yen In 2025 Selling Fetish Content Online!

By trapstar @ March 27th, 2026

In a recent interview with Shueisa Japan, Maria Nagai stunned fans by claiming that she reportedly earned 100 million yen in 2025 selling pregnancy content. This column presents excerpts from the interview.

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BREAKING: Rina Kago LASHES Out At Taiwanese Fans

By trapstar @ March 22nd, 2026

From Rina Kago lashing out at fans to famous TV show starring JAV actresses coming to an end, we've all the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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Fried Chikan's Intimate JAV Sex Titles

By Fried Chikan @ January 12th, 2022

Get nice and cozy with these passionate, personal, and loving JAV videos. This is Fried Chikan's Intimate Sex Titles.

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Oppaira's Top 25 JAV Videos of 2024 - Part 1 (Videos 25-11)

By Oppaira @ January 26th, 2025

Oppaira counts down his top 25 videos of 2024, starting with videos 25-11

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Oppaira's December 2023 JAV Watchlist

By Oppaira @ December 2nd, 2023

Oppaira lists his top 10 videos to look forward to in December 2023

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2021 Debut Review - Uta Hayano

By Oppaira @ December 2nd, 2021

A first impression of 2021 debut actress Uta Hayano

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An Opinion on Leather Subculture in JAVs

By vienna @ August 25th, 2021

Some people would wear a full-body leather outfit even in this hot summer. Crazy, right? Check out vienna's opinion on the leather subculure in JAVs!

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Pan Takes May 2023 Vol 2

By Panking @ June 19th, 2023

It's time for another dose of Pan Takes as I take a look at eight more new JAV releases from the month of May and see how they fare.

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Hidden Gem: Azusa Ichinose

By Vez @ April 2nd, 2025

An innocent, fresh faced girl with a short but sexy career. Learn more about this cutie with grade A natural looks in this article

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Fried Chikan's Actress Spotlight: Yura Kano - Intro

By Fried Chikan @ May 18th, 2022

Actress Spotlight into the short haired, pale cutie Yura Kano.

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Actress Spotlight: Saeko Matsushita

By Fried Chikan @ April 18th, 2024

We take a look at a busty actress whose popularity stayed strong long after retring. This Actress Spotlight is for the well endowed Saeko Matsushita.

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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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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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Hanami with Female JAV Director Rizu Suzuki

By Anton Algren @ April 25th, 2024

Anton went to enjoy a cherry blossom picnic event with Rizu Suzuki. But not without some trouble. There's always something, isn't there?

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Ako Kimura, fastest ONE shot with the new BIG OPPAI AV Star

By OPPAI Lover69 @ July 1st, 2025

Ako Kimura is the new big oppai star of the JAV world and I got the chance to meet her at her debut event! What ended up happening at the event though left me bitter.

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