Why JAV Feels More Intimate Than Western Porn

One aspect of JAV that I believe makes it more intimate is the use of the whole "girl-next-door" archetype. Women in a standard, plot-less JAV will often be very sweet and approachable, even after knowing that they're about to get involved in lewd activities. They tend to act almost as if an actual woman would. Compare this to western porn, where a lot of the time the woman doesn't even have a chance to really express any sort of personality or charm. The actual non-sex moments in a video are often very short or just serve as a bridge to get to the sex.

Though, during the times where western women do get to "act", it's often very deliberate - and doesn't prove to be very convincing. Sure, acting skills aren't really considered a vital component of porn, but they can help make an actress likable in ways that aren't purely sexual. A lot of the time in western porn, you'll find actresses acting very "over-the-top", and not in a good way. "Oh yeah fuck my ass daddy you like that", cringe-worthy dialogue like that and said in a very stupid way - this type of thing is what I hear often in western porn, and it really takes me out of it. Sure, it can sometimes be sexy, but sometimes you don't need to be that raw to get a sexual reaction out of someone. Western actresses also often exude confidence to the point of it being annoying. They act like they're an absolute professional at sex and that the male actor should feel lucky they're even in the same room as her. The subtlety offered by certain JAV, which has women more delicate and vulnerable, is much different in comparison, and I believe this adds more layers to the intimacy of a film.

Actresses: Ran Kikuno:

Women in these sorts of JAV are often relatable, and the scenarios they're a part of also have the man be relatable too - if the watcher can feel like they can realistically insert themselves into the situation, then I feel like that can add an extra layer of allure to the video. The aforementioned cringe-worthy dialogue I mentioned before about western actors, that sort of talking typically isn't expressed by Japanese actresses. Yes, they talk dirty, but they don't usually say it in a way that's annoying - again, they try to mirror reality.

Certain JAV allow the female actresses to have a chance to show their charm and personality, making them have more depth, and making the sexual scenes in the movie more passionate. They might smile shyly, hesitate before undressing, or even act embarrassed and turn away at times - this is just a whole new level of intimacy that is just so unlike western porn.

When it comes to western porn, the story is usually non-existent, or just enough to excuse the main central fetish. JAV on the other hand sometimes tries to have a plot - while this isn't always the case, the attempt allows for greater depth in a variety of ways. The female actresses have a chance to demonstrate a personality, or possibly go through a range of emotions over the movie depending on what happens. She starts off in a happy marriage, but her joy begins to wane and she starts feeling empty inside. Eventually she happens upon another man, and he's much better at sex than her husband. First she might feel guilty for cheating on her lover, but then she starts to slowly succumb to this new man.

Just this basic plot allows for a slew of different moments and a chance for watchers to better understand the character of the female actress - by connecting with her on an emotional level and seeing what she goes through, her sexual moments seem that much more powerful. If the JAV does it right, we can truly feel how unhappy she is with her husband, and how much more passionate she is with this new man. Details like this really do add to the sexual intimacy of a JAV.

Actresses: Ai Sayama:

There's also the whole "building relationship" concept that some JAV use. The actress might be in a relationship with the male actor, and we slowly witness them become more and more romantically entwined. It might start with a love confession, then an awkward first kiss, embarrassing sex, and eventually culminating into a fruitful and adorable romance. This also touches on the subject of relatability again - a watcher could feel as if they could fall in love in the same way, and it makes the observed relationship that much more atmospheric.

Western porn on the other hand, I rarely ever see one that tries to have a plot or character development of any sort. Most especially, I almost never see one like a JAV where a relationship between characters builds up and has a satisfying pay-off. Humorously enough, I imagine many non-porn movies probably handle this better than actual western porn.

I've touched on this slightly already, but intimate JAV often tend to have better pacing. Western porn usually tries to get into the sex right away, and while there are many JAV out there that do the same, there are some that try to establish a build-up, or try to set the mood better before jumping in. There might be a plot between the actress and male actor as they get to know each other and slowly fall in love. Then they awkwardly kiss, have sex, etc. A JAV typically has better flow and a means of giving watchers a more whole experience by approaching a movie in this fashion. By contrast, western porn seems to be more about the sexual gratification - giving the watcher something to satisfy their sexual needs posthaste. I find this to be too expected and overdone. JAV, with its appreciation for romance and intimacy, might be slower and less in your face with its sex, but it allows for other things to flourish, complimenting the sex and adding a greater romantic element to the movie.

JAV actresses, at least from how I see things, seem to be more in line with idols or celebrities. You'll sometimes see JAV actresses appear on variety shows or release things like photo books or attend fan events. It's almost like they're a celebrity that the fans follow, unlike western porn actresses who are often just seen as objects of gratification. I mean, have you ever thought to yourself, "man, after I'm done masturbating to this western porn, I'm going to check out the actresses' Twitter account"? I highly doubt it. Western porn actresses are mostly seen as just a means of satisfying your urges. Rarely do they do anything outside their little part of the porn industry, and if they do, most don't really care (sadly enough). Western porn stars almost never cultivate that kind of presence outside their "main field".

JAV actresses, once again, feel like actual people. Heck, a lot of Japanese idols eventually BECOME JAV actresses, which is a well-known phenomenon. So it's likely the idol in question already had a huge following and did a lot of things for fans to enjoy, demonstrating her charm and personality - which caused her fans to follow her into her JAV career. This parasocial attachment helps build a greater bond for watchers, making the actresses' endeavors in JAV a lot more personal, and thus more intimate. The parasocial aspect with western porn actresses is nowhere near as effective, as fans may follow their other work, but they’re less likely to invest emotionally in who the actress is as a person.