After reviewing the lineup and those who missed the grand ensemble, you probably remember why S1 decided to create this star-studded production, right?
That’s correct—it’s because they’re celebrating their 20th anniversary. Remember how Madonna previously had a grand celebration for its 20th anniversary? They brought in a huge lineup of actresses and made plenty of commemorative works. When it comes to scale and lineup, S1 is second to none. So, this grand collaboration is just the start; more projects are on the way.
Let’s talk about the works: To celebrate their 20th-anniversary milestone, S1 prepared seven productions in one go. This first one, featuring 24 actresses in a major collaboration, was just the beginning. Upcoming releases are scheduled for December 24th, January 28th, February 25th, March 25th, April 22nd, and May 27th. This means the 20th-anniversary celebration will last for half a year. As for the special anniversary plans, the content hasn’t been disclosed yet, but I believe this well-resourced company will keep bringing fresh faces into the industry. It’s unlikely they’ll need to borrow talent from other production houses like Madonna did.
Aside from the productions and actresses, is there more?
Of course! There are also special deals on their works and original merchandise for sale (currently limited to signed photos). Additionally, there are auctions for personal items from the actresses and a first-prize lottery. Naturally, online chat events with the actresses discussing “spicy” topics are a must, followed by photo book sales.
I quickly purchased the photo book myself; at 1,000 yen, it’s an absolute steal. However, a note for everyone—this photo book is just the first volume and only includes nine actresses. Surprisingly, both Mei Washio and Hikaru Nagi, who didn’t participate in the grand collaboration, still had stunning photos taken for this book. So, it’s clear that 8man (Eightman) wasn’t entirely absent from S1’s 20th-anniversary activities.
Finally, to mark 20 years, S1 released a special image outlining their journey, showing that building a company is tough and full of challenges. Events prior to 2010 were skipped, but the notable mentions start with Kira Asuka’s transfer, showcasing their pride in having the current fashion icon on board. This is followed by Yua Mikami’s transfer, Ayaka Kawakita’s debut, Ayaka’s comeback, Yua Mikami’s retirement, Kihou Matsumoto’s transfer, and Yu Tano’s debut. With her L-cup size, unbalanced yet perfect figure, and slender legs, Yu Tano is regarded as significant as Asuka, Mikami, Kawakita, and Matsumoto. Truly impressive…
On the production side, S1 highlighted titles like “Junction of Bodily Fluids, Intense Sex”, “Eros Awakening: First Large-Scale Spasm Special”, and their first VR release. Critics often accused S1 of being repetitive, and these highlighted works seem to prove them right in some aspects.
That wraps up the key marketing and major events from S1’s 20th-anniversary celebration. Please take note.