Actress: Aimi Yoshikawa (Yoshikawa Manami)
Release Date: 2014-01-23
Label:SOD Star
Genres:Soapland, Big Tits, Prostitute, Creampie
Reviewer: Mr. White
Reviewer: Mr. White
Introduction
Aimi Yoshikawa is one of my favorite performers, and a big reason behind that is the fact that she's jumped around labels a bit. Debuting in 2013 under the SOD Star label, where she had a run of some solid titles, she subsequently had periods under Team Zero and S No. 1 Style, before moving to her current status of being a little more freelance and doing a bunch of work for Moodyz and Wanz with a few one-offs mixed here and there. The reason why I've found this great as a fan is the fact that I've got to see her feature in some of my favorite series and themes from several top labels. This, in my opinion, has helped her stay interesting instead of growing stale under a single label. In nearly 3 years in the business, she's amassed a very respectable body of work. Her career is almost like that of a rockstar who's spent time in different bands and played with different musical styles. For this review, we take a look at one of my favorite genres in all of JAV: soapland.
Based on a common service in the Japanese sex industry, the soapland genre typically involves a hot girl who will undress you, service you, and bathe you while providing related services such as soapy or slimy nuru body massage. This genre is also famous for its POV camerawork and rimjobs, all a part of the "cleaning process". The idea here is all about how to get their customer squeaky clean and satisfied. Now that's what I call a cultural contribution. Let's take a look at this entry from SOD Star.
Based on a common service in the Japanese sex industry, the soapland genre typically involves a hot girl who will undress you, service you, and bathe you while providing related services such as soapy or slimy nuru body massage. This genre is also famous for its POV camerawork and rimjobs, all a part of the "cleaning process". The idea here is all about how to get their customer squeaky clean and satisfied. Now that's what I call a cultural contribution. Let's take a look at this entry from SOD Star.
The Actress
Not unlike one of my other favorites, Matsuoka China, Aimi Yoshikawa fills that role as the cute, innocent looking girl next door, but with big tits and a pornstar body. While I can and do appreciate the look of a an all around glamour girl like Okita Anri or Julia, there's something innately hot about the contradictions of innocence and sexiness, or a wholesome cute face coupled with a body made for naughtiness. As I explore further into JAV, I more and more find this archetype to be the most compelling. Aimi certainly has a top-notch set of big naturals, but in no way does she just coast on them. I've seen her deliver great consistency in her performances with good use of eye contact, dirty talk with a sultry voice, and overall solid sexual skills. For me I think that's what sets her apart: there's something in her eyes and body language that makes you want to just want to have a field day with her.
Rating: 3.8
The Performance
If I could describe this performance in one word, I'd say: cheerful. What I mean by that is that Aimi-chan is very upbeat and playful throughout the film. There's no notions of her being "forced" to service the POV actor, instead, she plays the role of an eager soapland prostitute. This type of attitude is on of the keys to a good performance in this genre. Much like an actual soapland worker is being paid to provide you with a great experience, a good JAV actresses needs to replicate this. Just like in real life, it's not down to sexual skills alone, but the proper attitude and enthusiasm. It makes for a repeat soapland customer, and likewise, makes me a repeat purchaser of that actress's soapland productions. As far as her sexual prowess is concerned, another thing I've always liked about Aimi is the eagerness she often shows in her films. She sucks a cock like it was her last meal, she puts her tits to great use, and she rides a dick like she is trying to win the Kentucky Derby. I'll break down some specific scenes below, but suffice to say that she puts in a great performance.
Rating: 3.8
Story/Theme/Setting
Films in the soapland genre do not typically have much in the way of a story, but nonetheless, there are critical elements that are essential to a good example of the genre. There will typically be initial sequences involving the actress undressing you and herself, and "warming you up". Then of course there will be soapy massage and sex play, typically in a bathtub. Often times there will be a soapy massage on a "soapland stool", which will have a hole in the bottom, allowing for easy access for the performer to provide blowjob, handjob and rimjob services. There will also be a bodyslide massage using nuru, a slimy seaweed extract. Finally, there will be full on penetrative sex, which can occur at any of these sequences, and also may occur in a separate sequence on a bed. Beyond these scenes, some common tropes in the genre include full body kisses, which sometimes can be quite slurp-tastic if the nuru is invoved. For those of you who enjoy watching a girl completely degrade herself by performing a rimjob, there is often plenty of that in soapland films as well.
This film does a fine job of checking many of the soapland boxes. There is a healthy amount of nuru action and bodyslide massage, rimming, and washing. However there are a few pieces missing here. First, the cover is misleading as there is no soapy massage sequence. Also, the actual "soapland" sequences are only part of the film. In fact, there are only 2 soapland sequences, although they are very long. The first 45 minutes or so does not include any soapland elements, and then a soapland sequence follows that. Then, there is a long non-soapland sex sequence, followed by another soapland sequence to close the film, which involves Aimi-chan being trained by a milf on the finer points of being a soapland girl, with a guy present to "practice on". I found it a little bit odd that the training sequence would come at the end of the film, but I've seen that done before so it's not a huge issue. Additionally, I will say that many soapland films will include non-soapland sequences, usually toward the end, when the action moves to a bedroom. So I don't demand wall-to-wall soapland action for the entire running time. That being said, I felt this film didn't have quite enough soapland elements. The lack of a soapy massage, and a scarce amount time spent in a bathtub forces me to say that they didn't quite hit the mark for what I expect from soapland content. I think the bottom line here is that the soapland content in the film is excellent, my issue is that I wish there was more of it. If they had replaced the beginning part of the film with another soapland sequence, I think I would've rated this much higher.
This film does a fine job of checking many of the soapland boxes. There is a healthy amount of nuru action and bodyslide massage, rimming, and washing. However there are a few pieces missing here. First, the cover is misleading as there is no soapy massage sequence. Also, the actual "soapland" sequences are only part of the film. In fact, there are only 2 soapland sequences, although they are very long. The first 45 minutes or so does not include any soapland elements, and then a soapland sequence follows that. Then, there is a long non-soapland sex sequence, followed by another soapland sequence to close the film, which involves Aimi-chan being trained by a milf on the finer points of being a soapland girl, with a guy present to "practice on". I found it a little bit odd that the training sequence would come at the end of the film, but I've seen that done before so it's not a huge issue. Additionally, I will say that many soapland films will include non-soapland sequences, usually toward the end, when the action moves to a bedroom. So I don't demand wall-to-wall soapland action for the entire running time. That being said, I felt this film didn't have quite enough soapland elements. The lack of a soapy massage, and a scarce amount time spent in a bathtub forces me to say that they didn't quite hit the mark for what I expect from soapland content. I think the bottom line here is that the soapland content in the film is excellent, my issue is that I wish there was more of it. If they had replaced the beginning part of the film with another soapland sequence, I think I would've rated this much higher.
Rating: 3.0
Sexual Content
Given my disappointment with the less than ideal amount of soapland content, I have to say that the other elements in this film are so great that I still rate it highly. The subgenre of this film is creampie, and all of the vaginal sex scenes end with a fantastic one. Aimi-chan's performance also helps sell the scenes and increases their quality. The film opens with plenty of POV licking, sucking, and tittyfucking and transitions into a great sex scene that climaxes into a creampie. Not content to leave it at that, Aimi-chan then gets up to make sure every last drop is sucked out of the dick before rubbing it between her tits. This opening scene is fantastic, and while it may not really be soapland-related, it does not disappoint. We then transition to some nuru play and good usage of the soapland chair, which includes some great camerawork, showing her ass grinding up and down while she gives a blowjob. This turns into some POV pounding with excellent doggystyle work.
The film then moves on to the classic nuru mat play, which culminates in another creampie. Of particular note is Aimi-chan's rimjob work, which is enthusiastic. Some JAV actresses have an aversion to this, but Aimi-chan licks ass like it's the nectar of the gods. The film then moves on to a bed sex scene, the highlights of which include Aimi-chan's sexy lingerie and an excellent simultaneous blowjob and titty fuck combo, which is something I love to see from busty girls. This is a fantastic sequence, objectively perhaps the best scene in the film. After the ensuing creampie, we move on to the final sequence, where an milf I am unable to identify trains Aimi-chan on the finer points of being a soapland girl. This sequence is a bit of a letdown. Editorially, I feel like this does not belong at the end, because the action here is a little less vigorous, a little less hardcore than all the scenes that precede it. I think it would've been fine as a warmup scene in the beginning, and chronologically would have also made sense there. It feels like the hot bed sex scene should've been the climax of the film, as it is in many other soapland works. The final scene is also disappointing because it does not end with a creampie, but with a handjob cumshot. Overall, Aimi-chan does a decent job in this scene, but because she's playing the role of trainee, I find her performance in this part to be weaker and inconsistent with the rest of the film. Again, consistent with the role, but disappointing.
I really think putting the training scene at the end makes the film end with a whimper rather than a bang. However, the quality of sex in all the other scenes is amazing. If I were to give a near perfect score for the sex for 2/3 of the film, but a lackluster score for the final third that consists of this sequence, I think it balances out to:
The film then moves on to the classic nuru mat play, which culminates in another creampie. Of particular note is Aimi-chan's rimjob work, which is enthusiastic. Some JAV actresses have an aversion to this, but Aimi-chan licks ass like it's the nectar of the gods. The film then moves on to a bed sex scene, the highlights of which include Aimi-chan's sexy lingerie and an excellent simultaneous blowjob and titty fuck combo, which is something I love to see from busty girls. This is a fantastic sequence, objectively perhaps the best scene in the film. After the ensuing creampie, we move on to the final sequence, where an milf I am unable to identify trains Aimi-chan on the finer points of being a soapland girl. This sequence is a bit of a letdown. Editorially, I feel like this does not belong at the end, because the action here is a little less vigorous, a little less hardcore than all the scenes that precede it. I think it would've been fine as a warmup scene in the beginning, and chronologically would have also made sense there. It feels like the hot bed sex scene should've been the climax of the film, as it is in many other soapland works. The final scene is also disappointing because it does not end with a creampie, but with a handjob cumshot. Overall, Aimi-chan does a decent job in this scene, but because she's playing the role of trainee, I find her performance in this part to be weaker and inconsistent with the rest of the film. Again, consistent with the role, but disappointing.
I really think putting the training scene at the end makes the film end with a whimper rather than a bang. However, the quality of sex in all the other scenes is amazing. If I were to give a near perfect score for the sex for 2/3 of the film, but a lackluster score for the final third that consists of this sequence, I think it balances out to:
Rating: 3.5
Overall
I have to be honest, of all the JAV reviews I've done so far, this was the hardest and most complicated to write. There is so much that works in this film, there are so many excellent components. Yet, there are a few things missing here. I can forgive some of the nuances that are lacking, like not quite enough actual soapland content and minimal use of a bathtub, but it's harder to forgive the utter lack of soapy massage as seen on the cover, and even more so for the underwhelming final sequence. That being said, what we have here is a film that I thoroughly enjoyed, even with its flaws. I think fans of Aimi-chan will be very pleased, and soapland fans may enjoy it as well, as long as you go into it with proper expectations.
Overall, I would honestly have to say that this is an example of some of Aimi-chan's finest work. Her performance and top-notch sex skills elevate what could've been a forgettable picture. I've seen films that were poorly done by the filmmakers, and unfortunately the actresses did not deliver well enough to make something worthy of your time. I think in the future I will hold this one up as an example of a JAV idol carrying a picture that otherwise would've been poor. Flaws and all, I nonetheless have to consider this highly recommended.
Overall, I would honestly have to say that this is an example of some of Aimi-chan's finest work. Her performance and top-notch sex skills elevate what could've been a forgettable picture. I've seen films that were poorly done by the filmmakers, and unfortunately the actresses did not deliver well enough to make something worthy of your time. I think in the future I will hold this one up as an example of a JAV idol carrying a picture that otherwise would've been poor. Flaws and all, I nonetheless have to consider this highly recommended.
Rating: 3.6 B+
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
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