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BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!
BREAKING: New AV Guidelines Leaves JAV Performers Frustrated!

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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The Hottie With The Muscles: Chanyota
The Hottie With The Muscles: Chanyota

Ever fancied doing it with a Japanese woman who is built like a professional wrestler? Chanyota’s got the face, the muscles and the sensuality for electrifying JAV.

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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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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 6 - Haru Minato and Momona Koibuchi
Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 6 - Haru Minato and Momona Koibuchi

NEETS, NTR and naughty clothing salesladies are on the menu for this final edition of Pan Takes for the month of April.

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JAV Actresses with Wild Career Turns (Part 2)
JAV Actresses with Wild Career Turns (Part 2)

A JAV career is not usually marked by twists, except for these actresses. Second part of the series.

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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: Yua Mikami's Surprise NETFLIX Debut!
BREAKING: Yua Mikami's Surprise NETFLIX Debut!

Find out why every JAV fan is talking about Yua's exclusive cameo on Netflix that has set X on fire. We've the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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Best Schoolgirl JAVs You Should Check Out 1: Blazers, Plaid Skirts, Knee-High Socks and more
Best Schoolgirl JAVs You Should Check Out 1: Blazers, Plaid Skirts, Knee-High Socks and more

Time to head back to school and check out the best Schoolgirl videos in JAV. We’ve got wet uniforms, Gals in knee-high socks, dutiful sports team managers, and more students ready to learn inside.

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Four Flavors of Flat Petite JAV Stars Part 2
Four Flavors of Flat Petite JAV Stars Part 2

Vez returns with Part 2 with an exploration of the flavors of the flat petites! Here we focus on the minty and wild flavor profiles of our slender cuties!

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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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Aya Mamiya's Top Ten Videos

By Fried Chikan @ August 28th, 2024

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Aya Mamiya called it quits in 2022 after an underrated and unknown career. See why this hidden gem deserves recognition.
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JULIA: 2023 Films Ranked Part 1 (Videos 25-11)

By Oppaira @ February 18th, 2024

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Oppaira reviewed and ranked all of JULIA's videos from 2023. Come find out how they were ranked in part 1.
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Hot and Mean Japanese Lesbians

By Fried Chikan @ May 3rd, 2023

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Love lesbians? Love rough sex? Then you'll love this list dedicated to the Mean, Hot Lesbian action in JAV.
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Are JAV Obsessed with "First Time" Themes? Part 2

By Syndrome @ June 17th, 2026

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Let's conclude by talking about the negative aspects of "first time" type JAV.
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New to Me Recommendation Edition - Mio Ishikawa

By Oppaira @ July 6th, 2023

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Oppaira takes a look at JAV actress Mio Ishikawa after she was recommended to him.
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JAV Comeback Wishlist

By Fried Chikan @ March 17th, 2023

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Ever wish a retired actress would make a surprise comeback? This my wishlist for returning actresses.
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Femdom Fetish JAV Studio: M O Produce

By Vez @ December 16th, 2025

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Are you a submissive or a masochist? Do you have fantasies of being dominated by sexy Japanese women? Want to take it to the next level? M O Produce’s makes some of the more hardcore femdom vids in the biz!
Spotlights
Fried Chikan's Spotlight: Kana onogi Part Two

By Fried Chikan @ January 8th, 2021

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Fried Chikan with the final part of my spotlight into Kana Momonogi with her 5 best titles.
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When Nanami Nanase Only Ate Cum for a Week

By jmsorry @ December 16th, 2022

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Sometimes, we must endure a harsh diet in order to achieve our goals.
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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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Meeting Minami Kojima (and getting an art book out of it)

By Anton Algren @ May 7th, 2024

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Anton leapt at the chance to meet a favorite actress of his. And not only did he get to do that, he got a neat book in the bargain as well (with very long chapter titles).
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Anton's Last Field Report - Mao Hamasaki

By Anton Algren @ July 27th, 2024

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For Anton's final fan meet event, he decided to end things as he began, with Mao Hamasaki.
Field Reports
Ako Kimura, fastest ONE shot with the new BIG OPPAI AV Star

By OPPAI Lover69 @ July 1st, 2025

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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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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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