BREAKING: Konan Koyoi Hits Back At Her Co-stars After Being Alleged Of FRAUD

Catch up on the most trending gossip that we had our eyes on in December

As the year comes to an end, one might think that there’s no more gossip left until you bump across this gossip involving Mary Tachibana. By now, most of our readers must be aware of the fact that the actress who had a commendable career spanning 12 years, which began in 2014 and made her one of Madonna’s proud dual-exclusive queens by the end of her career, had chosen May 2026 as the date for her exit: That is supposedly when her final JAV will be released.

After her announcement about retiring in May 2026, Mary soon had something new to share with her fans. “I’ve decided to take a new step forward."

It hit differently. Because for her, this isn’t just a retirement. It’s a pivot. A rebirth. And the best thing about it is, she isn’t even waiting until retirement to start that transformation; it’s already begun. Mary went on to reveal that she has launched a crowdfunding project to support her next chapter, and she made her intentions crystal clear: “What I want to challenge next is to create my own music.”

Considering that there will be no more filming JAVs and no more meet-and-greet events after 2026, which instantly left me wondering, where does that leave her fans? And surprisingly, Mary had an answer for that, too. “I want to heal everyone in a slightly different way. I want to continue being someone you can rely on.”

Apparently, Mary wants to trade her JAV filming set for the stage life. Not that she hasn’t been doing it already with BLACK DIAMOND, and playing those late-night gigs at clubs since 2015 as DJ Mary. But for once, Mary hinted at pursuing a solo career. “I want to use my music and my voice to create songs that gently push you back forward.”

DJ Mary performing her set at a Bangkok nightclub

But let’s not forget, no gossip comes without a bit of heat simmering under the surface. Mary had recently severed ties with Anri’s idol group BLACK DIAMOND. After parting ways with BLACK DIAMOND, Mary soon became a dual exclusive actress for Madonna and DAS, continuing until her planned final JAV in 2026.

And, as a matter of fact, she had been planning an escape route for a while. And she cemented my speculations with this particular statement, “After retirement, I won’t have as many chances to meet everyone… and that honestly makes me feel lonely.” There it is!

The real reason she put all this effort into transitioning from JAV to music: she isn’t ready to let her fans go, and she doesn’t want them to let her go either. Although she is crowdfunding, there’s a clear message in there. She wants to form genuine connections, as she mentioned “This crowdfunding project is the culmination of my 12 years and the starting line toward my next dream.”

With this, Mary doesn’t seem to be one of those actresses who leave discreetly without any trace. She seems very inviting, given that she wants to transition to an entirely different domain, and her existing fans are more than welcome to cherish her as a musician.

Just when the dust was about to settle in JAV’s biggest scandal of the year, Konan Koyoi fired back at all the allegations directed at her with a legal notice. Yes, you read that right!

The actress’s team put out a statement via her official X handle this month, and we had a lot to unpack from it. “We have confirmed that certain social media accounts are posting and sending direct messages containing false information, defamatory statements, and harmful content toward Koyoi Konan… We have already initiated the necessary legal procedures regarding multiple cases.”

In most cases, you’d expect an idol to be on a hiatus if she’s tired. When she says she’s hurt, you expect a teary livestream. But in Konan’s case, she is heading straight for civil action, complete with requests for disclosure of sender information and damage claims. And trust me, nobody in the community is laughing anymore.

The post continued: “We ask that you refrain from likes, shares, or quote posts that may contribute to the spread of inaccurate information.” Take this as a warning, but any miscreant trying to fuel the fire will be dealt with. And if you’ve been paying attention to the past few months… It’s not exactly coming out of nowhere.

Let me sharpen the memory of our readers. It wasn’t long ago that Alice Nanase and Saika publicly called out Konan, both alleging that she introduced them to an event management company run by her alleged husband, a company that, according to them, allegedly sold Saika’s worn underwear and Nanase’s merchandise without permission and without paying them a single penny.

Takizawa Gareso's tweet that sparked the controversy

That accusation didn’t come from some anonymous corner of the internet; it was shared by Takizawa Gareso, a JAV insider with nearly 3 million followers on X and a jaw-dropping history of dropping nukes on the industry, and let’s just say, he’s quite a big deal back in Japan.

When that story hit, the reaction was anything but mild. Konan herself went silent after those allegations. And that begs me to ask if she was indeed ignoring it… or building her counterattack? Now we have our answer.

And seems as if Konan isn’t bending to peer pressure; rather, she’s dealing with it quite well. The message wrapped up politely, of course, the way statements always do when lawyers are sitting behind them.

“We sincerely appreciate the warmth and encouragement we receive from all of you on a daily basis… To ensure that Koyoi Konan can continue her activities in a safe and supportive environment, we will handle these matters carefully and responsibly.”

But the strange thing to note beneath the courtesy is how she never mentioned any names, not Alice Nanase, not Saika, not even the whistleblower Takizawa Gareso. I bet underneath all this is a plot cooking to prepare for legal war. Guess Konan will let her subpoenas do the talking now.

The question now isn’t “Is Konan guilty?” or “Is she innocent?” But it largely remains to be seen who will be the first to blink. Will the Saika or even Alice, for that matter, issue a counterstatement? My bet is that this scandal will gradually settle down. Or this might become the biggest legal battle the JAV industry has seen in years?

For now, all I can say is this: The cameras may be off, but the drama is very much on!

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