She’s Done!
Debuting in 2021 and renowned for her stunning G-cup figure, actress Kokona Asakura (朝倉ここな) has announced her retirement from the AV industry, with her last works scheduled until the end of December.
We’ve seen a wave of announcements from actresses deciding to leave the industry by the end of this year, but Kokona Asakura stands out. She isn’t stepping away from the spotlight entirely—instead, she’s transitioning to a new role as a gravure idol (グラビアアイドル).
This move might surprise some. Can gravure modeling really pay better than being an AV actress? However, fans familiar with Kokona Asakura know this decision is her way of returning to her roots. Back when she debuted in 2021, her backstory included offers from major talent agencies to shoot swimsuit photo books. However, she boldly chose to expose everything, starring in AVs and performing fully nude with male actors. At the time, many—including myself—dismissed this narrative as just another script. Yet now, three and a half years after her AV debut, she’s decided to rekindle her original dream, and I find that admirable.
She will likely adopt a new stage name to separate her gravure career from her AV past. This means the next 40 days are her final ones as “Kokona Asakura.” With her announcement, fans can both revisit her past works and look forward to her upcoming gravure projects. Honestly, since hearing about her transition, I’ve been viewing her social media posts in a new light—they exude a different kind of charm and sophistication compared to other actresses.
Thank you, goodbye, and best wishes!