AV fans surely know that some actresses are actually very close friends in private, right?
For example, Ayami Shunka and Tenshi Moe have an extraordinary friendship. Although they're not from the same agency, their personalities are very compatible, and they often travel together. Even recently, Tenshi Moe's move was rumored to be to be closer to Ayami Shunka, showing just how good they are!
But did you know...? In fact, agencies don't like actresses befriending each other. Kanade Yuuki even revealed on Twitter that her company seems to disapprove of her associating with other actresses. Those who follow our articles will know that we previously invited Anri Okita and Saki Kanzaki to an event in Kaohsiung. One is a top-tier adult film actress, and the other a race queen/entertainer, but even after more than a year in the industry, it was their first time meeting…
Why is this? Why don't agencies allow actresses to befriend each other?
The answer is simple: because they're afraid the actresses will share information and know about the agency's discriminatory treatment!
This is perfectly normal. There's a difference in the caliber of actresses, so their treatment will also differ. For example, when Tenshi Moe goes out for events, the agency president will drive her around, but another top-tier actress like Shiraishi Mama Marina might not receive the same treatment. Of course, the most important thing is money. Different agencies take different cuts. If actresses chat and find out that one gets half the commission while another gets 60%, it can lead to endless disputes…
Therefore, actresses from the same agency rarely meet unless they are scheduled to co-star in a film or participate in an adult expo. They also often need their agents' permission or avoid contact with their agents to add actresses on Line for private chats. Although agencies don't want actresses to befriend each other unnecessarily, it's not something that can be easily prevented. Let me give you two examples:
Take Kanade Jiyu (かなで自由), for instance. A while ago, she complained on Twitter that her agency had accepted her for events without prior notice, making her feel disrespected. This prompted Izumi Akane, also from the same agency, to comment and complain that she had also been ignored for a long time because social media is so convenient. Also, remember the recent wave of actresses switching agencies and the ensuing war between agencies? That was because actresses added each other on Line and chatted privately to find out the agencies' commission rates. To get higher salaries, some were willing to break their contracts or retire to switch agencies…
So, it's unavoidable!
