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BREAKING: Sora Aoi Faces BACKLASH For Having Sex With This Famous Japanese Actor!

What was supposed to be a light hearted revelation by Sora Aoi soon turned into a backlash by her fans. We've the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 2 - Alice Nanase and Nao Satsuki

Big titties and plump booties are on the menu in this latest edition of Pan Takes with one film being an early favorite of the year.

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JAV Sales Report - February 2026

Oppaira shares what actresses and videos were popular in February 2026

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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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All Natural Beauty: Hinori Uragami

This underrated cutie has caught Vez’ eye with her classic Japanese looks, gentle face and disposition. Beneath all that classiness, is a subtly seductive slut.

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Pan Takes - March 2026 Vol 1 - Maria Valentine and Miyu Aizawa

Moodyz debuting a new half-brazilian big titty...bimbo? And an enticing collab between Mina Kitano and Yuri Oshikawa. See all that and more in this edition of Pan Takes.

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Pan Takes - March 2026 Vol 4 - Hana Himesaki and Ren Gojo

Looking for a lewd schoolgirl or a busty bartender? Maybe even a spicy prison foursome? Come see all that and more in this last edition of Pan Takes for March.

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BREAKING: Yua Mikami Embroiled In Latest CONTROVERSY, Alice Nanase's Indefinite BREAK

From Alice Nanase cutting her career short to Yua Mikami getting trolled for her handbags, this week's gossip has it all. Take a deep dive!

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - February 2026

Oppaira reviews his selections from February 2026, come find out which were bangers or not

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Remembering Max-A's Peak: The Decline of One of JAV's Top Studios

By jmsorry @ May 7th, 2026

From their height in the 90s and early 2010s, to their recent mediocrity: what happened?

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JAV Battle: Talking During Sex or Staying Quiet? Part 2

By Syndrome @ May 6th, 2026

Let's talk about silence during JAV sex scenes to conclude the topic!

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FANZA’s Actress Rankings Throughout the Years – Part 1

By Fried Chikan @ May 5th, 2026

We look through FANZA’s Rankings over the years, dating all the way back to 2005 and all the way up to 2025. Who has the most number 1 spots, who appears the most in the Top 20, who are the One-Hit Wonders? All these questions answered and more inside.

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BREAKING: Honoka Tsuji Is A Certified BALLER & The TRAGIC Case of Yu Sasamoto

By trapstar @ May 4th, 2026

From Honoka Tsuji's failed basketball career to Yu Sasamoto's explosive confession. We've the exclusive deets. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Rola Takizawa's SURPRISE X Debut, MOODYZ Hyped Bus Tour Is FINALLY Happening!

By trapstar @ May 2nd, 2026

From Rola Takizawa sparking dating rumors to Moodyz finally announcing their much anticipated bus tour. We've the exclusive deets. Take a deep dive!

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BREAKING: Ai Mukai's COMEBACK Dreams, MOODYZ Talent Quits JAV Of Exhaustion

By trapstar @ April 27th, 2026

From Ai Mukai dropping comeback hints to Otoha Ikegami's sudden farewell message. We've the exclusive scoop. Take a deep dive!

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Signature Moves by JAV Actors

By jmsorry @ August 26th, 2020

Some JAV actors have a few tricks up their sleeves

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RamenBoss's Airi Suzumura [鈴村あいり] Top 10 List

By RamenBoss @ May 13th, 2022

RamenBoss's Airi Suzumura [鈴村あいり] Top 10 List - this JAV actress has had a long career and is still active! Read on to see why. I'm sure you won't be surprised. In this entry I choose my top 10 from Airi.

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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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Does Story Really Matter in JAV?

By Syndrome @ April 15th, 2025

Some JAV like to implement a story or plot of some sort - I'm going to discuss whether this enhances or detracts from a JAV experience!

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JAV Plot Structure Spotlight - Cheating With Your Girlfriend's Sister

By Oppaira @ August 15th, 2021

Oppaira breaks down his favourite plot structure. In this I go over what they're about, what makes them so great, various series that have implemented this plot structure, and my favourite series.

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Pan Takes - March 2026 Vol 3 - Ako Kimura and Non Ohana

By Panking @ April 13th, 2026

Tittyfucks, busty weathergirls and a convenience store fling are all on the menu in this edition of Pan Takes.

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The Wild Side of Kaho Imai: A Retrospective

By jmsorry @ March 19th, 2025

One of the hottest gyaru's of her generation was not only hot, but a daring, kinky specimen.

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RamenBoss's Tribute to Aoi Ichigo

By RamenBoss @ July 22nd, 2021

RamenBoss's Tribute to Aoi Ichigo petite anal lesbian bondage debut JAV features Japanese adult video

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(Un)anticipated JAV Anal Debuts That Shocked Fans

By jmsorry @ March 7th, 2024

Not many JAV actresses take the hole less traveled. These goddesses did, much to their fan's surprise (and jubilation).

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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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My Meeting with Miki Sunohara

By Anton Algren @ April 9th, 2024

Anton finally got to meet one of the actresses who got him into JAV, and she was quite lovely. The event itself? Ennnnnnhhhhh.....

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Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 3: Mion Hazuki and the Oshiri Juku Girls

By Anton Algren @ June 8th, 2024

Yes, at long last, we get to the bit where Anton took pictures with real JAV actresses. How did he get on with Mion Hazuki? Read on to find out!

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Himari and o Sakura: A Fan Meet Double Feature

By Anton Algren @ June 2nd, 2024

Seriously, Jake Adelstein, if you read this site, we should meet up, like how I met up with Himari, oplove, and Momo Sakura in this article. Drop us a line. Let's make this a thing.

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