So, are there any penniless individuals in the AV industry?
The answer is definitely yes, and many.
Japanese media have already noticed this phenomenon. Not long ago, a media outlet reported that a certain AV actress lived in a cheap apartment near Tokyo costing 40,000 yen a month (approximately NT$10,800). The apartment was dilapidated and didn't even have a bathroom. She only had loose change left in her account, and her mailbox was overflowing with unpaid bills.
[e4cb1f746b0cd31eba31f4.jpg]But this actress isn't an isolated case. Many actresses who enter the adult film industry don't earn much money. If you remember the case of Hosho Riri, you'll know she revealed her filming salary, which was quite shocking. She only received 6000 yen (less than NT$1650) for a compilation of adult films, making it very difficult to survive in Tokyo.
Many people might find it unbelievable when Hosho Riri said this, but she's not the first actress to complain about low pay. Previously, at a photoshoot in Japan, a retired actress complained to me about low wages. I casually asked about her salary, and it wasn't far off from the figure Hosho Riri revealed…
The most outrageous thing is that she, like Hosho, is an actress from a large agency. Do you think larger agencies are more generous with their pay? No, I don't think so. My personal opinion is that all agencies are the same. They can let Ayami Shunka do the work she wants and give her the money she deserves. There are even rumors that RION's (a famous actress known for her large breasts) earnings don't go to the agency, but that's because they are the agency's flagship models, the benchmark for attracting more fresh faces to the industry. Being stingy wouldn't work. But other actresses are different. Let's not even talk about the lower-tier project actresses I just mentioned. One actress who debuted exclusively but hasn't been doing very well recently tweeted that her recent earnings are too low to pay her rent.
I checked, and although her career isn't going well, her situation isn't that bad. She still makes 3-5 films a month. Thinking about it, it's probably because the agency takes a huge cut, leaving her with very little money.
So, can the AV industry really lift girls out of poverty? While there are examples like Mita An, who single-handedly supported her family of eight through the industry, it's still part of the sex industry, and many people retain characteristics of human traffickers. It's not surprising that some actresses are exploited and don't earn enough money.
Photo Actresses:
Mizushiro Ema (Above)
Mita An (Below)
