Big news!
Where is the big news coming from? It’s the October physical DVD sales ranking just announced by Fanza (DMM). This chart has always been dominated by “Sato Ayaka” (Hebei Ayaka). Whether it’s the “Monthly DVD” sales ranking or the “Monthly AV Actress” chart based on total sales, she would always claim at least one of the top spots. But this time, she didn’t win anything…
Who ended her consecutive streak of wins? The answer is “Tanya Yu,” a rising star from Taiwan. We’ve all known that she’s been very popular since her debut, but what pushed her ahead of Sato Ayaka this time? It’s simple: her latest release, ALL NUDE.
Oh, and let’s not forget, it also came with a Cheki photo set (instant photos).
Still, I want to emphasize that Sato Ayaka is still Sato Ayaka. Even though she lost the “Monthly DVD” chart to Tanya Yu, her new release, Ecstasy Extreme: All Efforts to Make Sato Ayaka Orgasm, still landed in second place. Just because she didn’t win doesn’t mean she’s falling behind. Plus, with her photo set and the new Blu-ray version of Nango Men’s Spa: L-Cup Therapist Massaging in a Bikini, which came in fourth place, Tanya Yu “just happened” to take the top spot on the “Monthly AV Actress” chart as well. So yes, you got it, she’s the double champion for October.
This victory came so fast, it feels like a whirlwind!
Although her success has been highly anticipated since her debut, it’s still incredible that Tanya Yu topped both of Fanza’s sales rankings. All I can say is that her L-cup figure, slender waist, and constant smile have made her incredibly attractive. And don’t forget, since her debut with TRE, she’s been frequently traveling overseas, constantly increasing her exposure. It’s hard to ignore her now (and let’s be real, who can forget those L-cups?). So who knows, maybe Tanya Yu will set a record for becoming the fastest Gold Card Actress at the TRE Taipei International Adult Expo?
Next, let’s talk about the appeal of “Blu-ray photo sets + Cheki”: Tanya Yu, who claimed the top spot, wasn’t the only one using this strategy. The third-place finisher, Ishikawa Mio, the seventh-place finisher, Gojo Ren, and the tenth-place finisher, Kanematsu Kiiho, all used this approach to make the rankings. So you can see, Cheki is key—don’t just think it’s popular in Taiwan, Japanese AV actresses love Cheki too.
Now, let’s continue looking at the rankings: Why are collaboration works so popular? Because they sell so well! The new title [MOODYZ! S1! IDEA POCKET!] Beautiful Girl Paradise Dream Big Collaboration Special launched by Moodyz, S1, and IP came in fifth, boosting the careers of actresses Yagi, Miho, and Furukawa. The sixth spot went to Shiroiwa Fuyumo, a newcomer who’s been gaining popularity with her debut and second work, Beautiful Sister’s Reason and Bartholin Gland Rupture: Acme Awakening, Lewd Fluids and Squirt Overflowing – 3 Scenes of Fun. She’s one of the strongest new talents recently, second only to Tanya Yu.
Interestingly, the eighth and ninth spots had notable entries. The eighth-place spot was taken by E-Body exclusive actress Riri Haruka with her new film, I Got Excited by the Full-Grown Breasts of My Quiet Relative’s Daughter During Summer and Ended Up Being Taken Instead. Everyone knows her as the busty film machine Inaba Ruka, who previously dominated the AV scene. Although she switched agencies, adopted a new stage name, and debuted as an exclusive E-Body actress, we always knew she’d return to her insane pace of releases. Seeing her strong sales now makes us wonder how long E-Body can keep her on board. As for the ninth-place spot, Nakajima Miu is still facing the same old issue: when other works are gaining traction, IP (Idea Pocket) appears weak. Nagahama Mitsuri, who had great performances before, only barely made it to 20th, and Sakurazora Momo dropped to 30th place.
Finally, let’s look at the overall sales rankings for AV actresses this month. Miyagi Rie, who just transitioned into the planning actress role, performed very well, landing in eighth place. She, alongside Morisawa Kana and Kashiwagi Konatsu, is now one of the best planning actresses. The challenge now is to maintain this good performance and not let it be a flash in the pan. Meanwhile, the streaming department’s AV actress rankings saw some significant changes. Ootsuki Hibiki and Morisawa Kana, both seasoned actresses, took first and second place, while Matsumoto Ichika dropped to third. Whether this is a short-term shift or if Matsumoto Ichika is on the decline remains to be seen—we’ll keep an eye on it!