OK, this year's list was harder to make than the previous year. I ended up shortlisting about 20 titles or so, narrowed it down to about 14. And than really had to think about it before I picked my 10. This is going to be a long post with lots of pics, so I'm gonna resize most of them to max 640p in height so as to reduce space and loading time.
Anyway, here goes.
10: KAVR-402
Director: Zampa
Cast: Itsuha, Hinata Natsu

Quite a few titles survived from my list earlier this year and this is the first of them. This one was just too fun for me to not include it. You, Itsuha, and Natsu are childhood friends who went drinking together and end up checking into a hotel room to sleep it off. However, both girls also have a crush on you with Natsu being the first to confess. She than proceeds to seduce you by slowly stripping off (quite a thing to watch) only to have Itsuha pull her back and cuckold her by jumping on you first. By rights, this should have turned into an ugly catfight but they're best friends (IRL too, apparently) so they end up sharing you even if Natsu sulks sometimes when its not her turn
There isn't nearly enough as much lesbian action going on as the synopsis and screenshots suggests, but these 2 girls are clearly very comfortable with each other, and supposedly were also busy fooling around on set off-camera too. One gets the feeling that they would be exchanging saliva more often on camera except the director told them to knock it off and focus on the guy more. Gagh, what a waste...
It has its flaws. Its directed by Zampa after all else this would probably be higher ranked. Nevertheless, being competed over by these 2 cuties is still a very enjoyable experience. Not to mention I always enjoy watching 2 lovely young ladies soaping each other. There needs to be more of such scenes! Why are there so few young ladies soaping each other in VR? Whyyyy???
9: IPVR-296
Director: ---- (Yeah, its really just 4 dashes over in Fanza)
Cast: Sasaki Saki

Another from my earlier list. Sasaki Saki has been very active this year with 4 titles but her first from January is still the best, IMHO. Saki is at her most playful best here. Or maybe I just have a thing for tsundere personalities. Anyway, Saki is your younger sister who teases you with her panties while hanging out in the living room together. She notices you watching, calls you a pervert but continues to tease you some more. Of course some wincest is going to happen.
Fav moment was when she said she came after some intense F2F cowgirl but you don't even let her catch her breath and proceed to keep pumping her anyway while she protests with "waitwaitwaitwait" until she comes again. Than she bops you on the head and calls you a stupid brother. Hah! Tease me earlier? Call me a pervert, eh? This is what you get!
Cute and horny girl, shorts skirts, knee high socks. What's not to like?
8: MDVR-355
Director: Nureta Koinu (Wet Puppy)
Cast: Mita Marin

Marin has always been one of my favorites for her doll-like features that makes her prettier than many Japanese idols. She has improved quite a bit since her debut with more of her personality showing through instead of being somewhat detached. She's had 3 enjoyable VRs this year but I'm going with this one cos I liked it the best overall. In this title, you and Marin decide to skip out on a school festival to have you own little private celebration at a love hotel. How the heck can 2 school-going teenagers afford a love hotel room or even book one, you ask? Shaddap!
The 3rd video opens with a very naked Marin waking up while lying on top of you than she proceeds to tease you by poking your nipples. Its a cute and fun little intimate moment which pushed this title ahead of the other 2 for me. I also like that she keeps the skirt on during the previous sex scenes. The young lovers scenario is always better with the ribbon and the skirt. Feels incomplete without them.
SIVR-434 was great too and I had it shortlisted. But end of day, young lovers > wincest simply for the intimacy. I have no qualms about enjoying incest titles (see #9) but I still prefer it when the girl doesn't call me 'nii-san' most of the time. Not to mention I got a little squicked by Marin claiming to have a 'M' personality and asking to be choked in the other one. It just doesn't suit her look.
7: IPVR-334
Director: ---- (I'm starting to think this might be the actual pseudonym of a director)
Cast: Aise Ria

Been waiting for this beauty to show up on VR since her 2D debut with IdeaPocket and she certainly didn't disappoint with her first entry. I don't think there's any real plot here. Just your standard live-in lover scenario. Sure, there's a bit of director hi-jinks with water sprays but that's a minor matter. Ria gave us what is, IMHO, essentially the best and most intense cowgirl scene in VR of 2025.
Those perfect breasts jiggling up and down are pretty much seared into my memory at this point. And this goes on for quite a long while too, unlike so many titles which just rush through every position. The rest of the sex scenes are great as well but the cowgirl scene haunts my daydreams and theatens to give me a boner in public whenever I drift off.
6: SIVR-427
Director: Zampa
Cast: Kawakita Saika

Before Genius Hiza came along and showed us how it was done, Zampa actually surprised us very good GFE VR with Kawakita Saika. You get to take a stroll outdoors with Saika while holdings (not a common thing in VR) and than she confesses that she has feelings for you and wants to spend the night together. And so the two of you go on to make love all night. Yes, make love. Its not just casual sex for fun anymore. That's what these GFE VRs are about. It ups the immersion to a whole new level.
In hindsight, Genius still does this genre better but Saika's incredible beauty just makes up for any shortcomings. She's actually quite a good actress despite her superstar status at least when it comes to one-on-one intimate scenes. This is by far her best 8k title and even her best VR title overall, and we can only hope that Genius decides to work his magic with her some day. That will likely be my VR of the year, if and when it happens.
5. MDVR-380
Director: Genius Hiza (Knee)
Cast: Yagi Nana

Yagi Nana is criminally underutilized in VR by Moodyz so when she got a GFE title with Genius, it would be normally be cause for cheers and celebration. Unfortunately, she is also well into her anorexic phase at this point. Why couldn't this have happened sooner in her career? Which idiot put the silly idea in her head that she needed to slim down? That is a freaking crime against humanity.
Regardless, Nana has always been a great performer (just ignore her earlier titles, gotta give a girl a chance to learn) and her beauty also more than compensates for any shortcomings. Just keep your gaze above breast level if the sight of ribs bothers you. She's gorgeous enough anyway that there's little reason to look anywhere else but her face. And her breasts are still very nice, haven't shrunk from the diet.
Doesn't she look adorable sleeping in that hammock? This would actually be ranked at #2 if she had her body from a year ago. Sigh...
4. KAVR-434
Director: Genius Hiza
Cast: Akana Ito

Yet another wincest title but perhaps not as scandalous. Akana Ito is just your cousin and not your sister. Difference? Jamie Lannister bonked his sister. Tywin Lannister bonked his cousin. See the difference? Yes? No? Doesn't matter. Either way, your kids end up all fucked up. Use protection when you're related, capiche?
Back to topic. Both you and Ito have been casually fooling around with each other somewhat since childhood. As in she's touched your peepee and you've touched her punani. But that was just childhood curiousity. You're both grown up now and should know better, so what do you two of you get up to when you meet up after not having seen each other for so long? You fuck like rabbits, of course. Stupid question. This is JAV after all. That also means she asks you to cum in her. So much for the protection...
Regardless, this is actually a very intimate title. Genius is the director after all. You don't get to go on a date cos...well...cousin. But there's a lot of fun non-sex scenes included. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed watching her during the dinner with family scene. But my absolute favorite would be when she crawls under the sheets to cuddle. Having a girl as cute as Ito on your lying on top of you is reason enough to go buy a VR headset by itself.
3: HNVR-152
Director: Genius Hiza
Cast: Kasui Jun

This title was an early frontrunner for VR of the year for me and its still high on up the list if no longer in the lead. You just rented an apartment that comes with an incredibly horny ghost as a bonus. And while you resist initially (idiot!), she keeps pestering and teasing you relentlessly until you eventually give in. Seriously, why are you masturbating to porn on your phone when someone...err...some ghost as beautiful as Kasui Jun is literally begging you for it? Are you stupid or what?
She upped her game significantly since joining Honnaka from S1 so its a real shame she went and ruined her breasts somewhat with plastic surgery. Regardless, she's still hot enough for me to be somewhat interested in her so I guess I'll still be watching her VR content. Just don't make any silly bunny vid... never mind...
2. KAVR-461
Director: Genius Hiza
Cast: Itou Mayuki

This has been a very productive year for Mayuki in VR with 7 releases, one of which she is a duo with Yamagishi Aika. Of course, some of you are likely disappointed that they never played tongue-fu in it. I had thought Mayuki isn't intereted in lesbian scenes cos Aika certainly is willing, except Mayuki also recently did a 2D video with Jinguuji Nao and they most definitely exchanged saliva in that one. Guess she's just picky who she does it with but what's wrong with Aika?
Getting distracted here, back on topic. Believe it or not, Mayuki has actually done
two VR titles with Genius this year. Yes, two. Than again so has Kasui Jun actually. Coincidentally enough, both the VRs involve your brother in some form. The other one has Mayuki being married to yet neglected by your brother, so you step up to take his place as the main man in her life. Well, main dick at any rate. He pays the bills, you enjoy the benefits. Win-win situation.
But I prefer the storyline for this one instead. Mayuki is the hot new nurse in your school. Seems her school crush was your older brother who is now married and you very much resemble him. The sight of you makes her nostalgic so she asks if you are willing to relive her youth with her. She asks if you have a girlfriend to which you reply yes but she seduces you anyway and you let her cos you ain't stupid, unlike some of the previous VR guys. Deed done, she arranges for you to hook up with her regularly after school in the infirmary when no one else is around to which you agree of course. Smart fella, this VR chap.
This VR is truly very immersive cos of the plot and the attention to detail. As your sexy time is after school hours, they shot the scene in the evening with the dimmer sunlight streaming in from the window. Your girlfriend even calls at one point to complain about your absence and asks why you never seem to walk back home with her anymore. Meanwhile Mayuki shoots you a cheeky glance while she continues to service you.
And cos you're both just incredibly horny, she also invites you over at night where she puts on a sexy nightie and you both than go at it in so many different positions that even I started to get disoriented in the headset. And at the end of it all, after you spent the entire day pumping her full of your seed, Mayuki looks up at you in the eyes and declares that she's totally over your brother and is now totally in love with you instead.
Goddamn. This would be VR of the year, except...
1. MDVR-369
Director: Genius Hiza
Cast: Ishikawa Mio

C'mon, like anyone is even a surprise at this point. You regulars here saw this coming a mile away and likely have it as #1 on your list too. There's no need for me to talk about this title. Those of you who have watched it and are familiar with my tastes know exactly why it is #1 on my list. Those of you who haven't need to go and watch it right now instead of reading some silly list. What are you waiting for? Go. This will change your life. Not to mention your underpants when you're done.
Notable others that made the shortlist and almost got in:
MDVR-371 - Mitani Akane
That was an intense performance from Akane in her last VR. I'm a fan and it almost made #10. Almost.
MDVR-368 - Miyashita Rena
Rena in maid outfits? Fuck yes, but putting her in #10 clearly would be a personal bias. I so nearly gave in though.
HNVR-156 - Tojo Natsu
Always liked Natsu. This was great but it just kinda got edged out.
URVRSP-509 - Yura Kana, Minami Hinano, Tsukino Aya
You've all watched the infamous first scene by now but I actually like the rest of this title as well. Its just really funny to be called seishi-sama (sperm master) the entire time. Those girls look innocent yet say the naughtiest things (please use my manko however you wish). The bonus card game segment at the end of this title is also just really cute and fun to watch.
Best Actress: Aizawa Miyu

Surprised? Thought I was almost going to hand it to Ishikawa Mio? Or even Itou Mayuki? Well, I'd rather give it to a girl who could use the recognition. Actually she has plenty enough of it already. There's a reason why she shot to the top of the Fanza charts mid-year ahead even of Seto Kanna. This girl is dynamite. That bod is solid! Thicc yet its all tight. No flab on this girl, no sir. She has shapely natural breasts and one of the best butts in the business (actually THE best, but that's just my opinion). And her face is beautiful to boot. The complete package! She used to be on S1's roster but word is she walked away from them instead (not they let her go) so that she can shoot JAV on her own terms. Pick her own projects and do whatever she likes. Unfortunately, being indie also means she doesn't get to do any big budget or fancy titles that will get her on my top #10 but her enthusiastic performances in all her titles this year did not fail to get my attention.
I mean look at that butt. Just look at it. That's prize-winning material right there. People will write songs about it. Well, Sir Mix-A-Lot will at any rate...
Best New Actress: Hanamori Kaho

Lots of strong candidates this year. Akana Ito, Haruno Ruru, and Aise Ria all came to mind. But in the end, I have to hand it to Kaho. This girl is the hottest young thing to hit JAV this year. Just look at her. She's pretty, has a charming smile, a sweet paipan pussy, and a fun personality to boot. I have no idea why the hell Idea Pocket let her go. Or it could be she turned indie like Aizawa Miyu, who knows? What I do know is she really got done dirty in VR this year. From shitty camera work to crap quality titles.
For me, her best title so far would be SAVR-839 which isn't great but is at least normal-ish. But even in her debut title of IPVR-322 which has a balloon head issue, I can't seem to stop watching this particular scene. I haven't been a fan of sitting missionary before but now I'm totally crazy for it. All because of Kaho. I mean look at that. How can you resist a girl like that? That's why she's the best new girl - regardless of the crappy titles she's been in. Now we just need some competent director to step up. Genius? C'mon? Do us all a favor.
Best Director: Genius Hiza
If not him, than who else? 5 of his titles made it into my list and in the top positions too. Quite a few of this other titles were in my shortlist too. He's not perfect, but he's the best we got this year.
Best Studio: Moodyz
Simply for getting Genius to work with Ishikawa Mio and Yagi Nana. Miyashita Rena next, please. Or Kira Kira. Where the hell is Kira Kira anyway?
Disappointments of 2025
You know what? This mostly just all boils down to one word - ZAMPA. Seriously, this guy was responsible for some of the biggest let downs of this year for me. Amatsuka Moe shoots her first and only VR this year, and who ruined it? Hanamori Kaho made her debut this year and who ruined it? Miyashita Rena shot a maid VR this year and it was kinda blah, and the director is? Ishikawa Mio's maid VR is also kind blah, and the director is? Aise Ria's 2nd VR is blah, and the director is?
Just go away already, Zampa. Stick to 2D or something. The handful of times you did something decent does not justify the amount of stuff you have ruined with your nonsense. Not even that Saika VR makes me think you're worth having around. Literally anyone could have done something decent with Saika, and Genius would have done better.
Oh, and Kasui Jun got plastic boobs.
Also, fuck you SOD. All those stars in your roster and you can't do anything decent with them this year.
Wishes from 2024 that came through:
Aise Ria made her VR debut.
I don't remember what I wanted that didn't come true...
Wishlist for 2026:
This is gonna be loooong...
- Inoue Momo from Moodyz and Hayashi Mei from IdeaPocket to make their VR debut
- Kira Kira to come back to VR.
- SOD to not be so lame
- Fix your goddamn video quality, Unfinished. You call that 8k? Other studio's 4k looks better than your 8k.
- Zampa to go play in traffic or something
- Better VR direction for Hanamori Kaho
- VR 3P with Aise Ria and Sasaki Saki, with both of them going at each other like they did in IPZZ-623
- Jinguuji Nao to return to VR, do a 3P with Itou Mayuki and also play tongue fu with her.
- Here's a shortlist for you, Genius. Do the GFE routine on them: Hanamori Kaho, Kira Kira, Miyashita Rena, Shirakami Emika, Inoue Momo, Kuraki Hana. They could use the boost. Would like to see Kawagoe Niko too but she'll be fine without your help.
Finito.