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One of our writers compiled a really good list (with lots of images and clips of course for comparison and research purposes). https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-actresses-who-look-alike

How far can you go when you’re laser-focused on male nipple stimulation, weird lighting, and awkward angles? “No other director in the business can beat me when it comes to the slut genre.” Oh, really? Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/samoari-the-worst-modern-jav-director

*Incredible career *Super adorable PV (click and see!) *Very outgoing and fun interview. *Oh, and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. What more could one want? Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/zenra-exclusive-interview-saryu-usui

JAV News Recap for December 2021 *The return of an awards show (sadly, NOT AV-OPEN). *Momozono Rena outed at school with happy ending. *Sakura Miura returns! (Rui Hizuki too!) *So long Honoka Mihara! + and a lot more! Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-news-recap-for-december-2021

The face, the body, the performance. Upward potential on all fronts! Does our opinion match yours? Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/hana-himesaki-2021-jav-star-of-the-year

A perfect example of a JAV agency thinking outside of the box. Pushing hard for international exposure while also featuring a VERY impressive roster. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/zenra-exclusive-interview-allpro

One of the greatest JAV stars of all time. What’s she been up to since retirement? How does she view her career? Read and find out –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/zenra-exclusive-interview-ruri-saijo

I’m happy to see Julia not only hanging in there, but jumping up in ranks to newfound heights. A super feature-rich article for your weekend. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-september-2021

Barely a year under her belt and already pushing A-rank status. 200K followers going hand-in-hand with a burgeoning career. Next step? International recognition. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/zenra-exclusive-interview-rikka-ono

Beginning with this very outgoing gyaru actress, we will be featuring regular interviews with various JAV stars. Let us know your thoughts here or on the blog. Read --> https://www.zenra.net/blog/zenra-exclusive-interview-kurumi-shiiki

The first of regular interviews with JAV stars who are eager to make their names known far and wide. Read --> https://www.zenra.net/blog/zenra-exclusive-interview-kanami-miura

Yea, yea RARA ANZAI is near the top but what gets my attention is Yume Nikaido hot on her trail in spite of Faleno's way of releasing content (other studios take note!). Detailed rankings, commentary, and more –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-june-2021

With the Naked Director returning, we’re putting up a retrospective of JAV’s first huge name. Kaoru Kuroki was known for being beautiful, unshaven, and a master wordsmith of aural erotica. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/kaoru-kuroki-javs-unconventional-first-superstar

My first piece for the ZENRA blog. Less a face-off and more a learning experience for both industries. There’s no real winners as both have unique things going for them. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/what-jav-and-western-adult-video-can-learn-from-each-other

Slightly late with this one due to our incredible yearly roundup from the other week, but interesting data definitely worth your time such as the HUGE gains for Tsubasa Hachino & Ruka Inaba. Have a look --> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-may-2021

Clocking in at 6K words and featuring infographics galore, this writer's magnum opus. From biggest winners (obvious) to biggest losers (Sora Shiina?! Yumi Kazama…), this will fill up your Sunday. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-dmm-2020-yearly-edition

We connected with Mistress Youko via our friend Rusher Miyoshi of femdom studio Rash. She’s an independent dominatrix in Tokyo and frequently shoots her own content. The quality given she’s pretty much a one-woman show is outstanding (not to mention the mosaic being minuscule). This may not be...

As I noted before, AIKA is far from overrated. Almost a decade in and we’re seeing the Aikanaissance happening w/ a 20pt jump! This is a major deep dive article. Keep your schedule open & dig in –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-april-2021

With another new release, does Rara dominate, drop, or just remain as she is? And what the heck is going on with Asahi Mizuno? Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-march-2021

If you ever wanted to know about how a foreigner can break into JAV and dominate, look no further. This is the first in a series of interviews we will be doing with various JAV stars from new faces to very big names. Please tell us what you think! Read –>...

An English explainer of what's going on and what may have led to this: https://www.zenra.net/blog/eimi-fukada-android-sexual-relation-makes-apology-not To be honest, it's pretty funny (her video), but sad YT and other platforms go extra hard on adult performers for minor rule violations.

One of our writers came up with a solid list of JAV stars who should be more popular, but for various reasons, are floundering. This is not a empty hate piece; rather, he gives lots of constructive criticism that perhaps some here can agree with. Shiori Tsukada is an obvious choice, but others...

Before even delving into the surprise monthly ranking changes, we begin BIG NEWS from Prestige to Asuna Kawai’s return. Attached image is DMM's physical sales for last month. We've more ranking charts in the article. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-february-2021

This goes way beyond professing love for one of the greatest musical duos of all time and linking to random movies. A beautiful deep dive into their influence on JAV movies. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/harder-better-faster-stronger-the-farewell-of-a-jav-fan-to-daft-punk

As our writer puts it, this is surprising, but not shocking. More info –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/breaking-anri-okita-delists-nearly-her-entire-catalogue-surprising-but-not-shocking

Full of surprises for data freaks. Biggest surprise: Asahi Mizuno's rank barely changing in spite of her X-mas re-debut. ;-( Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-january-2021

Our second poll piece. Which do you think is better? Check out our site, read our thoughts, and vote! https://www.zenra.net/blog/japanese-porn-versus-western-porn-the-debate

Our chat with former JAV star and current popular OnlyFans creator Yuu Sakura As she’s a total free agent, we got to ask her things that normally wouldn’t past agency muster. OnlyFans → https://onlyfans.com/yuusakura_official Interview →...

Today we begin our new “JAV Youtubers” section of ZENRA Blog. We’ll be selecting various videos to write English explainers on. https://t.co/YCAtUe6YtX?amp=1 Our write-up --> https://www.zenra.net/blog/a-shimmy-with-shimiken-tenchims-poolside-gleanings-from-a-10000-jav-veteran-male-actor

The years haven’t been kind but on the bright side there’s now many ‘free info’ shops that’ll help you find fun new places. ;-/ More about its reverse gentrification –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/is-the-anime-otaku-center-of-the-world-akihabara-changing-to-a-red-light-district

See below for R18 rankings for last month. The long read includes DMM digital and physical sales. For those addicted to data, lovers of JAV stars, and anyone who wants to see some sweet trailers and pics. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-december-2020

Everything you wanted to know about amateur uncensored JAV filming and more. Our interview with “Director X” is now online. https://www.zenra.net/blog/exclusive-interview-with-uncensored-jav-director-x

Without a doubt, Kurea (or Claire as she’s sometimes called) is a veteran. She undoubtedly crossed that Rubicon in 2020. A banner year for her in spite of everything else going on. Read –> https://www.zenra.net/blog/kurea-hasumi-jav-star-of-the-year

One of our writers crafted a trilogy of posts about his favorite actresses and movies of the year. This is a work of love complete with detailed write-ups, lots of pictures, clips, and more. https://www.zenra.net/blog/2020-fried-chikan-jav-awards-opening...

The survey to end all surveys though honestly, the answer is really obvious. Detailed reading (with lots of pics and clips!) for the holidays → https://www.zenra.net/blog/ass-versus-tits-which-team-are-you

Let’s look back at all the bizarre tweets by popular JAV stars throughout the year. Some are goofy, some entertaining, some hopeful, and some are just plain gross! https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-stars-best-of-twitter-2020

Moe Amatsuka explains and reveals her favorite actor. Also: his personal harem Yea, we’re gonna need to know a lot more about that last part. Part interview, part gossip, and definitely worth a read →...

Our interview with JAV director Usuba Shisui. What goes on behind the scenes? How is casting done? Who comes up with the plot? Read on → https://www.zenra.net/blog/exclusive-interview-with-jav-director-usuba-shisui

Are Yui Hatano and Sora Aoi really household names in Beijing? Just because porn may be banned there doesn’t mean people don’t watch it! A deep dive into where the industry goes next → https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-industry-uncertain-of-future-looks-to-china-part-one

Seems like Julia's surprise cross-over helped bring her back up to the top. More info --> https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-november-2020

It seems that when it comes to the talent pool, COVID has seen more women who normally stick with ‘water trade’ work switching to JAV due to a lack of clients. Good for fans, but good overall? Time for a long read → https://www.zenra.net/blog/coronavirus-breaths-new-life-into-jav

Ways some of our favorite actresses are thinking out of the box to break free of the industry’s vise-like grip. Some like Maria Nagai are even putting up uncensored content! https://www.zenra.net/blog/onlyfans-youtube-and-twitch-jav-actresses-no-longer-restricted-to-filming-jav-to-earn-money

The comeback to end all comebacks. The best natural body ever is back!!! More info → https://www.zenra.net/blog/breaking-asahi-mizuno-announces-her-return-to-jav

Some big changes (DMM's ranking), others heavily static (R18, surprisingly). #1 though should be no surprise if you've been following recent big JAV events. The question is if she has staying power. A very detailed deep dive into last month's industry sales -->...

With trick-or-treating on the ice due to you-know-what, we’ve assembled a list of the scariest JAV movies out there. Absolutely NSFW!!! Sadly, this year seems devoid of creepy releases. Perhaps we'll see a return to more unusual releases in the future? The list →...

We return to everyone’s favorite JAV studio that seemed to appear out of nowhere, hire up many big names, and in less than a year go from zero to an industry giant. But the big question: how did they do this? And is it sustainable? Let’s find out →...

Where we borrow some AVGN in this delightful list of JAV movies that really...and I mean REALLY miss the mark. Features releases by—well, naming names here may be a little mean. Read and enjoy → https://www.zenra.net/blog/pankings-top-10-what-were-they-thinking-jav-blunders

Big changes RIKA TAKATSUBAKI (+65) REMU SUZUMORI (+61) Legendary YUU KAWAKAMI (+50) + surprising drops including everyone’s favorite Korean import. Read our analysis → https://www.zenra.net/blog/jav-sales-report-september-2020

CHIHARU SAKURAI “debuted” with a major studio exactly a year ago and remains active, but did you know she first did several no mosaic real creampie movies with our friend Covert Japan? Footage, pictures, & more → https://www.zenra.net/blog/chiharu-sakurais-uncensored-secret-uncovered

Our writer definitely erred on the side of bigger breasts so for those who prefer actresses with other body types, you may have to wait for a future list. https://www.zenra.net/blog/pankings-top-10-bukkake-movies