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Hentai VS JAV: Which Has Sexier Outfits?
Hentai VS JAV: Which Has Sexier Outfits?

Hentai and JAV have some pretty unique outfits, but which medium's outfits are sexier?

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

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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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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The Levels of JAV Stardom (feat: Ichika Matsumoto) Part 2
The Levels of JAV Stardom (feat: Ichika Matsumoto) Part 2

In Part 2 of Levels of Fame, Vez discusses Ichika’s rise from Up and Comer to Starlet, and to now, a JAV Superstar!

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

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

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Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 4 - Miyu Aizawa and Nene Tanaka
Pan Takes - April 2026 Vol 4 - Miyu Aizawa and Nene Tanaka

Horny ghosts and slutty nuns are on the menu in this wacky edition of Pan Takes.

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JAV Actresses that got Boob Jobs Later on
JAV Actresses that got Boob Jobs Later on

Find out which ladies upgraded their assets over the years.

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BREAKING: Taku Yoshimura Is READY To Take The Leap To Doujin AV!
BREAKING: Taku Yoshimura Is READY To Take The Leap To Doujin AV!

From Taku Yoshimura's recent fixation for doujin AV to the S1 logo being duped by a former actress. We've the deets. Take a deep dive!

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

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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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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Top 10 Most Disappointing Films Vol 5

By Panking @ December 19th, 2022

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I'm back at it again highlight ten JAV films that didn't quite stick the landing and ended up as major letdowns. Which one will take the crown as most disappointing? Read on to find out!
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vienna's Top 10 April 2022 JAVs Part II

By vienna @ May 8th, 2022

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April 2022 has been an amazing month for JAVs. Check out my top ten movies of the month and let me know what you think! This is the second part of the toplist -- make sure you've read the first one before this!
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Different Strokes - Ranelar's Top Tits In 2022 JAV

By Ranelar @ May 17th, 2022

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A different perspective. Ranelar explores his favorite JAV breasts in 2022 so far.
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Red JAV Redemption — Far West In The Far East

By vienna @ May 12th, 2021

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Red JAV Redemption — Far West In The Far East. If you enjoy cowboys and horses, then this is your place.
Opinions
2024 Debut Review - Ayu Anzai

By Oppaira @ December 12th, 2024

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A first impression of 2024 debut Ayu Anzai
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JAV Hall of Fame

By Oppaira @ February 23rd, 2025

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Come join us as we vote and build up the JAV Hall of Fame
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Spotlights
Faded Star: Ami Tokita

By Vez @ December 9th, 2025

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A natural cutie that’s just my Type, brimming with potential at the start of her career, only to retire with a fizzle. What gives? Vez investigates.
Spotlights
Career Highlight: Riku Minato

By jmsorry @ November 12th, 2021

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Let's take a look at Riku Minato's brightest and nastiest moments.
Spotlights
Career Spotlight: Nanami Kawakami

By Fried Chikan @ September 11th, 2025

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Our next Career Spotlight looks into the charming Nanami Kawakami. See why the long time actress stayed so popular despite her small and slim figure.
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Interviews
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.
Interviews
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!
Interviews
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

Field Reports
Anton at Alibaba meeting Hazuki Wakamiya

By Anton Algren @ April 28th, 2024

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Anton finally got to meet a JAV actress at the Akihabara Alibaba store. And it was Hazuki Wakamiya! She was really awesome.
Field Reports
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
Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 7: The JAV Jake Adelstein?

By Anton Algren @ July 6th, 2024

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Now I know what you may be thinking. When the fuck is this article series going to end? Well, read on to 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!
News
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!
Top Lists
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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