Pan Takes - December 2025 Vol 1 - Alice Nanase, Rui Shido and Yu Tano

The end of the year is finally here, bringing with it plenty of tantalizing new releases. I've got some familiar faces for this entry with some favorites like Alice Otsu and Yu Tano but also a few new actresses. One is a relatively fresh S1 exclusive and the other is a bimbo with a rocking set of chest cannons. Will any of these films have what it takes to break into my top 20 best of the year? Only one way to find out. Let's get started!

Nurse themes are always a big favorite of mine so I was eager to check this one out. Alice plays a lewd nightshift nurse who gets turned on by the scent of patients' smelly, unwashed dicks. It's definitely a little bizarre but it does suit Alice's slutty persona rather well and I enjoyed the nighttime aesthetic. It's a much different atmosphere than most daytime nurse films. Now, let's first talk about the action. It's good but unfortunately suffers from a massive pet peeve of mine. On the bright side, we're treated to three full sex scenes. Each one bears a unique setting, lighting setup, and outfit. The pacing is very well balanced across the board. The other two scenes here are blowjob scenes and they're nearly a complete waste of time. Both are shot in POV and feature some rather nice lighting, which is good.

However, they each end not only with a fake cumshot but a fake dick too. Near the end, they seem to attach a fake dick sleeve over the guy. It's painfully easy to spot when his dick completely changes color after a sneaky camera cut. I understand faking cumshots but faking dicks too? That's just insulting. It's so frustrating as the rest of the film is executed wonderfully. The lighting is especially superb as it highlights her figure perfectly. It's such a nice change of pace from the overly bright and saturated lighting most of her recent films share. I will say her performance could've been a bit better. She felt a little too tame at times and lacked that nympho spark you'd wanna see from a theme like this. She's far from terrible but just needed more "oomph" overall. This is still one of her better films in recent memory. While her performance is middling and the fakery is complete nonsense, the actual sex is great and the execution is top-notch. Just ignore those few issues and you'll have a great time.

Overall Rating - 8.3/10

Fresh off of taking the number two spot in my best asses post, Aya is back with a bootylicious new release. Here we see Aya playing a bossy OL who loves to tease and "punish" one of her male employees with loads of face-sitting. This of course leads to some sexual shenanigans as you'd expect. I naturally really enjoyed this setup. The combo of Aya Onami and face-sitting all with an OL theme is just too good. Now I must point out that I'm pretty sure this film is handled by a sister studio of Lunatics. I say that because the production values are identical, which can leave a little something to be desired. The camerawork is all handled by the actor himself. This results in some pretty hit-or-miss shots sadly. It's not too bad overall but some angles could've been better with a proper cameraman. The lighting fares a bit worse as it's the exact same throughout the entire video.

I'm not a huge fan of the overly bright fluorescent lights. Especially not when it's present for every single scene. I do like her wardrobe at least. The various OL outfits are sexy and I loved how she keeps her panties on pulled over to the side all throughout. It frames her ass perfectly. This leads me to the action which features two sex scenes, two handjob scenes, and a blowjob scene. Frustration is abundant as the two sex scenes are at the very start and end, resulting in the middle of the film feeling like a drag. Although the facesitting asspect does make it enjoyable to a certain extent. The cumshots appear to be all fake sadly but that's par for the course with this studio. Lastly, Aya does deliver a pretty solid performance. Her devilish and flirtatious demeanor is great on top of taking the lead convincingly. While the execution is a tad lackluster overall, the eyecandy factor is terrific. Any ass lovers or fans of facesitting should add this to their watchlist asap.

Overall Rating - 8.3/10

Yuria and doujin adaptations go hand-in-hand these days. Here we have yet another one with a very odd premise. Here we follow a man who possesses a unique skill called "ejaculation technique" which basically means his cum can be turned into magical potions. Yuria shows up at his door, tasked with milking 10 bottles worth in one week. He's hesitant at first until she whips out her huge tits. It's game on after that as they proceed to fuck over and over. It's an amusing and original setup if nothing else. Unfortunately, the production values hold it back. There are a few issues with the first being the repetitive setting. The entire film takes place in the exact same room. Just a little variety would've been nice. Another misfire is the lighting. It's just so bland and flat across the whole video.

At least it's slightly different in each scene but it doesn't look all that great. At least the film does a solid job of adapting the source material. All the scenes are here with a little extra fleshing out. And the wig and outfits don't look too bad either. This leads me to the action which mainly consists of three sex scenes overall. I will say the action it plentiful with tons of sex and little downtime. However, it all feels quite repetitive. It's not entirely the film's fault given that's how the source material is but it still makes for a slightly tiring watch. All the cumshots are fake too which is to be expected with the plot focusing on creampies so I can't knock it too badly for that. I really wanted to like this one more but the execution is just off the mark.

Overall Rating - 7.3/10

A new face has graced my watchlist. I wasn't familiar with her whatsoever until someone mentioned this film to me and after seeing the cover, I just had to check it out. This actress apparently debuted last year with only a handful of releases before taking a six-month hiatus for some enhancements. It's sorta like Hikaru Nagi's situation, where she already had big tits but decided to upgrade them along with some facial work. If you like bimbo-type actresses (I mean that in a positive way), she's right up your alley. The film's plot isn't anything special. It's centered around a few actors and Nono going to a hot spring together for an intimate encounter. There's nothing else to it. Let's get to the action first which mainly features two sex scenes and two paizuri scenes. Unfortunately, the film gets off to a rather slow start, as it kicks off with a middling tittyfuck before taking nearly fifty minutes for real penetration.

The second tittyfuck scene does include some brief fucking but it's extremely short and a non-factor really. The two sex scenes are both solid at least. I especially liked some of the POV shots in the first one. One issue I must point out is that in the last sex scene, she's got some makeup on to cover a marking on her left tit. However, this ends up being a bit of a distraction. Not a huge deal but definitely noticeable. Performance-wise, she's not half bad. She's not terribly engaging but her facial expressions were good at least. Lastly, we have the production values. The variety of settings is terrific with a few indoor and outdoor sets. The lighting is also quite nice despite its simple setup. The camerawork is handled pretty well too all things considered. FJIN-111 is a great intro for anyone new to Nono, like myself. It's very straightforward and serves as a pleasant showcase of her body and souped-up chest cannons.

Overall Rating - 8.2/10

This film features an unusual setup, focusing on a reporter who travels to a remote nudist village colony to conduct a news story. It's there that he meets a promiscuous schoolgirl in Alice Otsu. We see her flirting with and eventually having sex with several of her classmates before turning her sights on the news reporter himself. It's a unique plot that's for sure and I appreciate the outdoors setting as we don't get enough of that in JAV today. However, this does lead to the lighting being very hit-or-miss. This mostly applies to the two daytime scenes where they're at the mercy of the sun and clouds. It's not that bad overall but some angles and shots could've been better. The lone indoor scene is terrific though. Speaking of scenes, we're treated to three sex scenes and a blowjob/handjob scene.

Unfortunately, that scene is a complete waste of time. It's not satisfying at all and she wears a swim cap the entire time. The first sex scene takes place at night and is just average at best. It's not until we get to the threesome scene that things begin to pick up, especially with some nice squirting. The last sex scene is the highlight here with plenty of fucking and squirting, almost too much honestly. The whole scene is a whopping fifty minutes. It can be a little exhausting. Now her performance throughout is pretty solid. She doesn't quite hit any insane highs but she's got decent enthusiasm and does a fine job of staying engaged. I'll give Million credit for giving us something different here with this film. While it doesn't completely stick the landing, it's entertaining and makes for a fun watch.

Overall Rating - 8.3/10

Yu is back at it again with her latest release. That cover sure is nice but does the video deliver on it? Well...not entirely. The premise is very basic as it casts Yu in a variety of sex worker roles such as a soapland girl, masseuse, and hostess. The range of different scenarios is indeed nice but this premise doesn't really interest me at all and feels very derivative. Just S1 rehashing a simple theme yet again. But how does the execution stack up? Well, the production values are at least mostly on point. Every scene utilizes a unique location, lighting setup, and wardrobe. I can't say every one of them is a winner as I still don't care for the soapland aesthetic. I can't stand how damn bright it is. The rest of the scenes are well-lit, but nothing really stood out, except for the hostess scene. I did love the POV camerawork there.

There are a few annoyances with the camerawork such as in the second sex scene when we don't get any frontal shots of her while in doggystyle. Speaking of scenes, let's talk action. It features three sex scenes, a handjob scene, and a paizuri scene overall. The handjob scene is easily the worst and most frustrating scene of the bunch. We have Yu in a bunnygirl outfit for a dominatrix type scene and it's just a super lame handjob. What a waste. The tittyfuck scene was superb even if the cumshot was nearly non-existent. The sex scenes are all fine but that's it. It's nothing too memorable in the end. She does deliver a good performance though. She falters a bit here and there but I really liked her playfulness and upbeat facial expressions. The end result is an average at best watch. The setup is forgettable but the variety is nice at least and her performance is generally great. But some minor frustrations do hold it back sadly.

Overall Rating - 7.4/10

I'm always down to check out a new actress, especially a busty one. I was gonna save her for a "First Impressions" post but her other videos looked pretty meh so I didn't bother. Anyway, the plot here is a spin on the ol' "late night with my female boss" trope. Instead of Rui playing an office boss, she's a gravure model while the actor plays a crew member. Beyond that, the film plays out exactly the same as the other entries with the pair going at it multiple times in their hotel room. It's super simple but that's not always a bad thing as long as the execution is on point. S1 definitely makes the most out of it with their excellent production values. There is just one setting throughout, besides one brief shower scene, but that's to be expected. What makes this palatable is the range of unique lighting setups.

Each scene is lit differently, making every scene feel fresh. And it all looks amazing too, while highlighting her body stunningly. This gives me a perfect chance to mention her fantastic figure. She's got a nice perky chest, slim waist, and a surprisingly decent booty. I can't say I'm crazy about her face though. Let's get back to the film itself with the terrific action. It features three sex scenes and a paizuri scene. The tittyfuck scene is pretty forgettable and feels like an afterthought. The sex scenes fare much better and are way more satisfying. They're all evenly balanced and even boast real cumshots. Now I can't say too much regarding her performance. She's still pretty new so it's hard to get a good read. But so far, Rui seems pretty decent. Her enthusiasm isn't too bad but her facial expressions can be a little mixed. Overall, I had a great time with SNOS-008. This film is an excellent introduction to Rui if you're unfamiliar with her like myself. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on her after this.

Overall Rating - 8.5/10