Max-a has introduced a new star!
Why is this surprising? Max-a is a very experienced studio in the adult film industry, but lately, it’s become somewhat niche. They still release new films every month, but it seems more like a way to keep their staff busy rather than a serious money-making venture. So it’s safe to say that not many fans follow their monthly releases anymore.
This is exactly why I’m surprised they’ve introduced a new star: While newcomers are usually popular, debuting with a lesser-known studio like Max-a is essentially a career gamble. This is why agencies typically don’t send their top talents to second-tier studios. So when I saw the debut of Tsukino Hanabi (月野はなび) with Max-a, I immediately had three questions:
- Which agency is brave enough to send a newcomer to Max-a?
- What kind of contract does Tsukino Hanabi have? Is she an exclusive actress, or is this just a one-time deal for her first film?
- How does this newcomer look? Could she be lacking in some way if her agency sent her to debut with a smaller studio?
What’s even more intriguing is that there’s almost no information about her available. This only made me more skeptical. The last Max-a newcomer, Kiritani Suzune (桐谷すずね), released only four films before ending her exclusive contract and now struggles to find new work, mainly appearing in short films on streaming platforms. So will Tsukino Hanabi be able to break the negative image of the studio and help raise its profile? Let’s take a look at what she’s like in her debut film.
Actually, she’s fairly standard.
This means she doesn’t have any glaring flaws: Tsukino Hanabi is a typical black-haired beauty in the industry, and her looks are decent, especially when the studio knows how to shoot her in flattering angles. She looks charming in a school uniform. As for her body, her F-cup bust isn’t exactly gigantic, but it’s certainly not small either—definitely bigger than average. The most distinctive feature of her performance is her breathing sounds: In the one-minute promotional video, it’s clear that Tsukino Hanabi is more of a quiet type. While some debut actresses tend to overact with loud reactions, she doesn’t make much noise at all. She’s a bit reserved, and when she does speak, it’s soft and almost whispering: “Don’t… don’t…”
So, is she a standout star? Not really, but she’s not terrible either. She’s about on par with Kiritani Suzune—just another face helping Max-a meet its monthly film quota. Whether Tsukino herself or the studio is aiming for big fame, that’s still unclear.
In my opinion, if Tsukino Hanabi can last longer than Kiritani Suzune did with Max-a, she’ll have succeeded.
Film Title: Newcomer AV DEBUT “Can I Also Become an AV Actress?”
Catalog Number: XVSR-780
Release Date: November 5, 2024
Actress: Tsukino Hanabi (月野花火)
Height / Bust: 161 cm / F-cup