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Ai Mukai: Best JAV Titles – Part 1
Ai Mukai: Best JAV Titles – Part 1

Looking for the best videos from Ai Mukai? Then look no further. These are my picks for the best Ai Mukai Videos to check out.

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Four Flavors of Flat Petite JAV Stars Part 1
Four Flavors of Flat Petite JAV Stars Part 1

The flavorful flat petites of JAV has always been Vez’ favorite pornographic delicacy. Part 1 is all about the more popular taste types: sweet and sour.

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine
Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine

From a Brazilian bimbo bombshell to a mini cosplay cutie. One of these is a banger and the answer may surprise. Join me as I take a look at a handful of new JAV releases...

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JAV Actresses with Wild Career Turns (Part 1)
JAV Actresses with Wild Career Turns (Part 1)

A JAV career is not usually marked by twists, except for these actresses.

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Oppaira's May 2026 JAV Watchlist
Oppaira's May 2026 JAV Watchlist

Oppaira selects a few releases coming out in May 2026 he's interested in and previews them

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BREAKING: MINAMO Retires!
BREAKING: MINAMO Retires!

Find out why MINAMO cut short her JAV career to focus on her alt career. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 2 - Nao Satsuki and Rui Shido
Pan Takes - May 2026 Vol 2 - Nao Satsuki and Rui Shido

The new era busty starlets are taking over with Nao Satsuki and Rui Shido. Do they deliver the goods or fumble the bag. Find out by reading on!

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Pan Takes - June 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine
Pan Takes - June 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine

The summer season is here with a some scorching hot new releases. Does Maria Valentine's burn the brightest? Let's find out!

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - May 2026
Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - May 2026

Oppaira reviews some releases from May he was excited about. Which videos turned out as good as he hoped? Only one way to find out!

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JAV Director’s Draft 2025 Part 1 – Who picked Kanna Seto? Who is the Koike Eiko of the AV world?

By Fried Chikan @ June 23rd, 2026

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JAV Insiders pick their favorite actresses of 2025 in a game called the AV Draft. See who they pick and hear about their fun and juicy stories.
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Pan Takes - June 2026 Vol 1 - Ichika Matsumoto and Maria Valentine

By Panking @ June 22nd, 2026

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The summer season is here with a some scorching hot new releases. Does Maria Valentine's burn the brightest? Let's find out!
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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - May 2026

By Oppaira @ June 21st, 2026

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Oppaira reviews some releases from May he was excited about. Which videos turned out as good as he hoped? Only one way to find out!
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BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!

By trapstar @ June 21st, 2026

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From veteran actors like Taku Yoshimura to new age stars like Nanami Matsumoto, everyone's venting on Twitter but why? Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: Honoka Ashina's X Got COMPROMISED, Fuu Watari Nears RETIREMENT

By trapstar @ June 20th, 2026

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Honoka wasn't aware until it finally happened & an actress reflects on her final days in JAV. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: MINAMO Retires!

By trapstar @ June 19th, 2026

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Find out why MINAMO cut short her JAV career to focus on her alt career. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!
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Most Frustrating JAV Studios

By Panking @ October 17th, 2022

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Some studios make you want to pull your hair out in frustration. The potential is there but squandered. In this post I'll highlight seven studios that consistently leave you wanting more.
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Panking's Top 10 Most Wanted JAV Stars to Return

By Panking @ May 31st, 2021

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Sometimes it's just too difficult to let go and we want a round two. Join me as I countdown 10 actresse that I would love to see make a comeback.
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Best JAV Videos of 2024: Mahiro Ichiki’s Secret, Aina Aoyama the Ghost, and Karen Yuzuriha the Escapee

By Fried Chikan @ January 23rd, 2025

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Part 3 of my picks for the best videos of last year head into the dramas. From lesbian love stories, to a librarian with a secret fetish, to an Office Lady who snaps.
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Pan Takes - August 2024 Vol 2 - Konan Koyoi, Rin Hachimitsu, Hana Himesaki and More

By Panking @ September 9th, 2024

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Let's check out another batch of new releases featuring everything from maids and teachers to even a NEET mascot.
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Panking's JAV Studio Tierlist

By Panking @ July 24th, 2023

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It's time again for yet another tierlist. This time I'll be ranking JAV studios seeing which ones are the best and which ones rank near the bottom. How will your favorites fare? Read on to find out!
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Why JAV Feels More Intimate Than Western Porn

By Syndrome @ August 1st, 2025

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Let's talk about why I think JAV is more intimate than western porn!
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A Freelancer to Watch Out For: Konatsu Kashiwagi

By Vez @ August 19th, 2025

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Konatsu is one of JAV’s hardest working freelancers, and it may be easy to miss why she’s so in demand. Find out more about one of JAV’s hardest working sluts!
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Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 3: Miki Shibuya

By RamenBoss @ March 16th, 2022

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Ramen Boss's Spotlight on Actresses with Short Careers Part 3: Miki Shibuya. This JAV actress will leave you wanting more and wishing her catalog was larger! With a slender body, tight ass, and adorable face , Miki was built to please.
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Fried Chikan's mini Actress Spotlight: Kana Yume

By Fried Chikan @ May 14th, 2021

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Lover of deep throating goodness? Then check out Fried Chikan's next Actress Spotlight featuring the throating queen Kana Yume.
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FANZA Magazine Interviews the Number 2 Ranked JAV Actress Miyu Aizawa

By Fried Chikan @ February 26th, 2026

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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

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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

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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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Field Reports
Anton’s Big Tokyo Trip: Part 1 - A Meeting Mishap with Mao Hamasaki

By Anton Algren @ March 2nd, 2024

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Anton spent a wild winter weekend in Tokyo. It involves SOD Land, June Lovejoy, and Mao Hamasaki. Read on to find out what roles they all played in Anton's weekend.
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Lovejoy Tour Experience with June Lovejoy

By OPPAI Lover69 @ May 19th, 2025

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Sure, you can go on a tour of Tokyo with a random person but it won't be a June Lovejoy tour experience! June will take you from the normal to the more adult night life Tokyo has to offer.
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June Lovejoy's Fun & Sexy Birthday Party!!

By OPPAI Lover69 @ April 8th, 2025

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Celebrate June Lovejoy's birthday at an event they host in Japan. It's an experience like no other which fans like me got to enjoy. A very fun, memorable, sexy, and lewd party which only June can bring you.
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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - May 2026

By Oppaira @ June 21st, 2026

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Oppaira reviews some releases from May he was excited about. Which videos turned out as good as he hoped? Only one way to find out!
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BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!

By trapstar @ June 21st, 2026

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From veteran actors like Taku Yoshimura to new age stars like Nanami Matsumoto, everyone's venting on Twitter but why? Take a deep dive!
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Ai Mukai: Best JAV Titles – Part 2

By Fried Chikan @ June 20th, 2026

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Looking for the best videos from Ai Mukai? Then look no further. These are the videos that I think are the best. The top-tier smut she’s starred in, plus some extras.

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