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2024 Debut Review - Yui Sayama

A review of 2024 debut actress Yui Sayama

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2024 Debut Review - Hana Kurosaki

A first impression of 2024 debut Hana Kurosaki

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Oppaira's JAV Watchlist Review - June 2025 - START-299 + CJOD-468

Oppaira shares reviews of the videos he was excited to watch in June 2025

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You Should Be Watching: Himeka Iori

Oppaira's been enjoying 2022 debut Himeka Iori and it's time to get everyone else on the same train

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BREAKING: Nanami Kodama LASHES Out At S1 Over Wage Drop!

Perhaps no one in the JAV industry is more disappointed by their wage drop than Nanami Kodama, and it was evident earlier this month as she went on a Twitter rant. We've the exclusive scoop!

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Oppaira's August 2025 JAV Watchlist

A look at what videos has Oppaira excited to watch in August 2025

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Rising Star: Mitsuha Ashitaba

Vez introduces you to Mitsuha Ashitaba, S1’s next leggy JAV star. If you love luscious legs and pretty faces, you’ll love Mitsuha!

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JAV Sales Report - July 2025

A report of which actresses and videos were popular in July 2025

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The King of Gonzo JAV: Company MatsuO

There are many imitators, but there is only one Company MatsuO. Find out why this director is the pioneering master of JAV Gonzo!

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Fallen Angel: Rie Miyagi

By Vez @ August 29th, 2025

Rie started in the industry as a debutante for a top tier studio. Now she seems to have taken a turn…

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Underrated JAV Studio To Look Out For: LUNATICS

By Vez @ August 28th, 2025

Learn more about LUNATICS, the independent JAV studio making a mark for themselves with low budget, high fetish appeal JAV!

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Why Ahegao in JAV is Really Hot

By Syndrome @ August 27th, 2025

I'm going to explain why ridiculous ahegao expressions are actually really hot in JAV!

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FANZA JAV Rankings 2025: First Half

By Fried Chikan @ August 26th, 2025

Once again, the largest site for JAV releases its top rankings for the year so far. Come see if your favorite actresses and videos reigned supreme above the rest.

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BREAKING: Nanami Kodama LASHES Out At S1 Over Wage Drop!

By trapstar @ August 25th, 2025

Perhaps no one in the JAV industry is more disappointed by their wage drop than Nanami Kodama, and it was evident earlier this month as she went on a Twitter rant. We've the exclusive scoop!

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TRE 2025: The Biggest JAV Convention Comes Back

By Fried Chikan @ August 24th, 2025

The Taipei Red Expo or TRE comes back for another year and continues to be the biggest JAV convention today. Let’s dive into the sights and sounds of TRE 2025.

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Oppaira's Prettiest Actresses Part 2

By Oppaira @ June 11th, 2023

Oppaira's Prettiest Actresses Part 2

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The Large and Bouncy History of Hitomi Tanaka

By Syndrome @ May 26th, 2023

There's no male familiar with JAV that doesn't know of the large-breasted Hitomi Tanaka. Now that her AV career has ended, let's check out her past works and see how she has developed over the years.

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The Best JAV from Oppai Festival (OFES 2025)

By Vez @ July 29th, 2025

The end of July marks the release of the inaugural Oppai Festival, a summer time JAV event where multiple studios release their best of the breast! Find out Vez’ picks here!

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Meeting the JAV Stars of AVN 2017

By OPPAI Lover69 @ February 1st, 2023

When R18 announced they would be back at AVN 2017 at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas you can bet I booked a plane ticket and hotel room right away to go back! Like 2016 I bought the VIP package to make sure I'd get in earlier than general admission to spend

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Pan Takes - March 2025 Vol 1 - Alice Nanase, Himeka Iori and Ren Gojo

By Panking @ April 7th, 2025

From busty schoolgirls to slutty cyclists and even one of the worst JAV films I've ever seen. Read on to see which one it is. The answer may surprise you...

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Mizuki Yayoi: 2023 JAV Star of the Year

By Panking @ January 15th, 2024

Earning the honor of my 2023 JAV Star of the Year is none other than bootylicious firecracker that is Mizuki Yayoi. Join me as I take a look at her year in review and divulge my top 10 favorite films of hers for the year.

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The King of Gonzo JAV: Company MatsuO

By Vez @ July 24th, 2025

There are many imitators, but there is only one Company MatsuO. Find out why this director is the pioneering master of JAV Gonzo!

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Yuma Asami - The Crazy Life Of A JAV Royalty - Vol. 1

By trapstar @ April 29th, 2024

A JAV royalty, a gravure model, an equally succesfull J-Pop idol with Ebisu Muscats, Yuma Asami has seen it all in her lifetime but certain aspects of her life remains hidden, until now!

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Yuri Asada Career Highlight

By jmsorry @ July 1st, 2021

Let's take a look at Yuri Asada/ Yuuri Fukada's career so far

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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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ZENRA Exclusive Interview: JAV Extra Kikka Arashiro

By trapstar @ October 3rd, 2024

You've certainly watched her play side quests in JAV but thanks to this interview, you'll now get to unearth a lot about her. Take a deep dive!

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ZENRA Exclusive JAV Interview: Shiori Tsukada

By Oppaira @ August 6th, 2024

Come read ZENRA's exclusive interview with voluptuous legendary actress Shiori Tsukada!

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Meeting Minami Kojima (and getting an art book out of it)

By Anton Algren @ May 7th, 2024

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 Big Tokyo Trip: Part 2 - Crossing the Threshold to SOD Land

By Anton Algren @ March 9th, 2024

In Part 2 of Anton's trip, he goes to Kabukucho, and runs into a famous Japanese icon you all know before entering SOD Land.

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Could YOU Date a JAV Star? Emiri Okazaki Field Report

By Anton Algren @ June 18th, 2024

Anton undertook a test with Studio Apps to see if his dating skills are good enough to impress Emiri Okazaki. He then wrote his experience down in the hopes that folks could learn something from it.

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