When it comes to judging an actress as a performer there are many factors to take into consideration. For one there’s her facial expressions and body language. Nobody wants to see an actress with the same facial expressions in every video and just look completely out of it. Another thing to consider is how flexible can she be? As in does she perform the same in every video or does she change it up according to what the plot dictates. Finally, there’s her energy and enthusiasm. As in is she lethargic lying there like a dead fish or does she get involved and engage with the actor. For this post, I will be listing my personal picks for the 10 best performers overall complete with a few recommendations for each actress. This is of course a very subjective list so if you disagree or have a favorite that didn't make my list feel free to make your voice heard in the comments down below. Now let's begin with my number 10 choice...

10. Ai Sayama

Kicking off my list with the natural beauty Ai Sayama. As a performer, she's a bit of a rare case in the fact that she took very little time to blossom into a top-notch talent. No doubt her enthusiasm is amazing of course but even more impressive is her facial expressions. She's incredibly sultry and seductive. Often times just oozing confidence in every scene. It all feels very natural. Whether she’s playing a nympho boss, lewd sister-in-law, or a workout instructor she truly gives it her all.  Plus with a career spanning over a decade, she must be doing something right.

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9. Yuma Asami

If there was ever a hall of fame for JAV actresses, Yuma Asami would be a first-ballot entry without a doubt. Her charming, bubbly personality creates a warm, positive aura that’s completely unrivaled. Her facial expressions are always on point and she’s undeniably adorable radiating with an irresistible charm. There’s also an element of goofiness to her performances which makes her super lovable. It's a damn shame what happened to her and how it ended her career prematurely. However, she's recovered since then and has made some of her dreams come true regarding her singing career. Overall Yuma is always a joy to watch and she’s easily got one of the best and most memorable personalities the JAV world has ever seen.

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8. Akari Mitani

The newest edition to make my list and a well-deserved one at that. Akari is by far one of the best and most enthusiastic performers around in JAV at the moment. She's actually trained with the great Kurea Hasumi and it definitely shows. She boasts incredible energy and her facial expressions are second to none. Much like Kurea Hasumi she commits to every video 100% as she never just phones it in. I'd even argue she's a bit more of a dynamic performer than Kurea as she's quite versatile in being able to play a wider variety of roles in convincing fashion such as a naughty schoolgirl or a devilish bathhouse worker. All in all, definitely one of the most exciting and engaging actresses to watch right now.

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7. Anri Okita

Anri can admittedly sometimes be a bit hit or miss. But when she’s on, she’s ON. She can definitely hang with the best of them thanks to her terrific seduction skills and passionate lively energy on set. When it comes to delivering a sultry performance in particular few can come close to matching Anri. Plus she works well with almost any actress as some of her best works have been starring alongside the likes of Kurea Hasumi, Kaho Shibuya, or of course Hitomi Tanaka. If anyone has any doubts about her talent all you have to do is watch MIRD-150, enough said. But even if you don't like Hitomi there are plenty of fantastic films that showcase her abilities.

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6. Hitomi Tanaka

You can call me bias all you want but I truly believe Hitomi is one of the better performers in JAV right now. But believe me, it didn't start out this way. For the first several years of her career, she was pretty mediocre with lackluster energy, engagement, and was quite whiny However, she eventually improved and blossomed into one of the best performers around today. Along with being energetic and engaging she seems to really enjoy herself and loves to play dominant roles that put her in control. And her paizuri technique is easily the best in the business no question. She's only getting better too as I'd say 2019 was her best year ever in terms of her acting. Hitomi is definitely aging like fine wine and proves she's more than just a pair of big breasts.

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5. Kaho Kasumi

She’s everything you want out of a performer. She’s extremely active and very engaging. She can be submissive or dominant depending on what the plot dictates. Also, she boasts some incredible enthusiasm and never phones it in. Kaho Kasumi is a seasoned veteran who knows what she’s doing and does it extremely well. While she often shines the most in situations putting her in the driver's seat she's still quite good in submissive roles as well. A testament to that is how sweaty she'll often get during her videos from how active she is. Sometimes it's to the point where it's dripping off of her body. Kaho Kasumi was a true talent from top to bottom and deserves the utmost respect.

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4. Sakura Kirishima

What can I say about Sakura? To put it simply she’s one of the most charming, bubbly, and energetic performers JAV has seen in recent memory. She often reminds me of Yuma Asami and another upcoming actress on my list. She's so full of energy, very expressive, and boasts a wonderful bubbly personality. She's just so absolutely charming with a lovable smile to boot. Plus she can often excel at nearly any role. You can always count on her for a solid and reliable performance. It's a shame that she retired as I feel like she still had a lot to give but at least during her time she gave us some fantastic performances to enjoy.

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3. Marina Shiraishi

She came onto the scene with a slow start but easily turned into one of the best and most unique performers around. Like many actresses, she was rather shy and reserved at the dawn of her career. But eventually, she opened up and let personality shine. Now one of her key strengths is her facial expressions. You can always count on her being super-expressive. Her bubbly and inviting personality are reflected in nearly every performance of hers. She also gives off this "matronly" vibe in her acting which is quite unique. This could be attributed to the fact that she's supposedly a MILF in real life. All around she is a lot of fun to watch and remarkably talented.

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2. Ai Uehara

If Ai Uehara isn't at least in your top 5 performers then you're doing it wrong quite frankly. Boasting insane energy as well as being one of the most intense performers ever including her here was a no brainer. Ai Uehara wasn't a dynamo of a performer at the start of her career. She was actually a bit timid honestly. But after some time she loosened up and let loose her inner semen demon. One of the best aspects of her acting is just how committed she is. No matter what type of role she's given she gives it her all and the result is usually positive.

Sometimes she doesn't even need a role as some of her best performances come from videos without any real plot. A prime example of this is PLA-045 where she is simply given the task of going around a house and locating the actors who are hiding. After finding them she fucks their brains out and drains several loads from them. Easily one of the best examples of her intense and enthusiastic performances. My only critique against her is the fact that she's prone to some really awful frowny faces occasionally. But aside from that, she's one of the GOATS easily.

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1. Kurea Hasumi

I had a difficult time deciding between Ai Uehara and Kurea Hasumi but I ultimately gave the edge to Kurea. The major reason for this is consistency. Anytime you load up a film from her you know you're gonna get a solid performance. She never just phones it in. Even if the plot or action is shit, Kurea is gonna give it her all regardless. But it's still very, very close between them so either way, you can't go wrong. Kurea is a bit of a rare case in that pretty much right off the bat she was a terrific performer. Within just her first year she was already showing off her trademark dominant self and top-notch enthusiasm. Most of the performers on my list took a bit of time to improve. Some even took years. But Kurea hit the ground running.

I don't think it's an overstatement to say that she's one of, in not, the most dominant and energetic performers in JAV right now. While she can play a more submissive role and do an adequate job she really shines when she’s free to take control and let loose. She just radiates sexual energy. One of the prime positions to show off her strengths is cowgirl as it puts her in control and displays her stunning figure. When she’s riding on top she just owns the scene, as well as the guy. Kurea Hasumi is by far one of the most talented performers around and if you need any proof of that just watch any of these releases from 2020 down below. You won't be disappointed.

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