2020 is almost here.
I've never felt so uncertain since I started blogging: Not only is the TRE still undecided, but just looking at Japan, the Tokyo Olympics are approaching, but there's still no answer to what the AV industry can and cannot do…
If things continue like this, I can assure you, given the Japanese tendency towards "self-restraint," they'll eventually do nothing at all. In fact, vetting for fan meetings in Japan is already much stricter than before. Starting with the SOD Group, it's now spreading to the WILL Group (Hokuto). To attend an actress's event, you must show photo ID and proof of residence (passport for non-Japanese citizens). If you don't have ID or don't want to show it, don't come.
So what will next year be like?
JAE (Japan Adult Expo) is probably out of the question. Will AV OPEN even be able to continue? Given the event's extended postponement last year and the fact that the awards ceremony wasn't open to fans, I'm not optimistic. Also, I really hope the FANZA Adult Awards can continue; I wonder who will take the title of Best Actress from Minami Aizawa…
But everything is uncertain. The only certainty is that the "Skip! Adult Broadcasting Awards" ceremony will be held in 2020!
Let's review the "Skip! Adult Broadcasting Awards" again: This is an event organized by Japanese cable television companies. Based on the works broadcast on their adult channels, the organizers select nominees for "Best Actress Award," "Best Newcomer Award," "Best Mature Woman Award," and "Best Work Award," which are then voted on by fans to determine the final winner. Although the limited film supply might delay the recognition of their Best Newcomer Award, this event, held for many years, was the most prestigious event in the AV industry before the emergence of the FANZA Adult Awards. Therefore, actresses and their agencies consider being nominated the greatest honor, and everyone works hard to garner votes and dresses up in hopes of giving an acceptance speech on stage.
Let's take a look at the actresses who won awards in previous years:
2019 Best Actress: Makoto Toda Best Newcomer: Mahiro Yuii Best Mature Woman: Kato Ayano
2018 Best Actress: Tenshi Moe Best Newcomer: Eikawa Noa Best Mature Woman: Hanasaki Ian
2017 Best Actress: AIKA Best Newcomer: Momono Kana Best Mature Actress: Hazuki Nozomi
2016 Best Actress: Hatsumi Misaki Best Newcomer: Matsuoka China Best Mature Actress: Narumiya Iroha
It's clear that those who went on stage to receive the awards were all strong performers. I also hope this signifies that everything will go smoothly in 2020. Next, let's wait for the organizers to announce the nominated actresses on December 4th.
