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As 2024 heads into its final month, announcements from AV actresses often carry less-than-positive news. So when I saw Kanon Amamiya’s name pop up, I was genuinely shocked.
Her career is thriving! She not only popularized the “gloomy girl” trend but has also delivered consistently impressive storyline-driven performances. One of my favorites is “START-170: For My Family’s Future, I Took a Part-Time Job as a Traffic Guide and Ended Up Having an Affair with a Younger Co-Worker”.
In this film, Kanon Amamiya’s unique look in a worker’s uniform was only part of its charm—the plot was top-tier. To help her sick mother, Kanon convinces her husband to let her take a part-time job. But her husband, feeling insulted, begrudgingly agrees after showing her his dissatisfaction. At work, she meets a younger co-worker who confesses his feelings, and she eventually gives in to temptation.
The director cleverly uses cigarettes as a metaphor throughout the story. When Kanon accepts a cigarette from her co-worker, it symbolizes the beginning of their affair. At the film’s climax, when she feels disgusted watching the younger man climax on her marital bed, she discards the cigarette to signify the affair’s end. Fun fact: Kanon doesn’t smoke, making this role particularly challenging for her.
But what’s the big announcement?
Kanon Amamiya is graduating from SOD Star. She debuted in July 2021 and will officially leave the studio on December 31, 2024. Reflecting on her three-and-a-half years with the studio, she shared that the experience was rewarding, filled with growth and challenges.
This isn’t a moment to critique her performance—if she hadn’t done well, she wouldn’t have lasted over three years. Her time at SOD Star not only brought her success but also helped define the “gloomy girl” genre. I honestly thought she’d stay longer.
What’s next for Kanon Amamiya?
Thankfully, Kanon has confirmed she’s not retiring. She’s determined to continue in the industry and promises exciting updates soon. She asks her fans to keep supporting her as she enters this new chapter.
Considering Kanon’s impressive resume—her background as a gravure idol, her petite yet stunning physique, and her experience with storyline-driven films—I believe her talent agency, T-Powers, will find her a new exclusive contract. Personally, I hope she moves to Attackers. They specialize in narrative-driven AV films and often sign actresses transitioning from other studios. With her acting skills, Kanon would thrive there!
As a long-time fan, I hope Kanon Amamiya finds happiness and success beyond SOD Star. She’s an absolute gem in the industry, and I’m counting on studios to give her the platform she deserves. Let’s keep supporting this adorable and talented star as she continues to shine!
Movie Details:
- Title: For My Family’s Future, I Took a Part-Time Job as a Traffic Guide and Ended Up Having an Affair with a Younger Co-Worker
- Catalog Number: START-170
- Release Date: 2024/10/24