Akari Matsunaga Officially Transitions: From SOD Employee to SODSTAR Trainee
This news is undoubtedly one of the most discussed topics recently.
On March 31, 2026, marking her two-year tenure with SOD and one year since her first AV debut, Akari Matsunaga officially announced that she would be embarking on a new phase as a "SODSTAR trainee." In the announcement, she wrote: "Although I've been thinking about how to make SOD better since joining, with the encouragement of my seniors, I've decided to try my hand at becoming a SODSTAR trainee. I wouldn't have been able to get this far without the support and companionship of every fan."It is understood that while retaining her SOD employee status, Akari Matsunaga will release works under the SODSTAR label. After her training period, her performance will determine whether she will be officially promoted to SODSTAR. Since her debut, she has quickly accumulated a large number of loyal fans thanks to her approachable image and genuine performance. The announcement of this transition has generated much anticipation among netizens.
Eri Sora Announces No Comeback: Physical and Mental Health is the Biggest Reason
On the other hand, FALENO exclusive actress Eri Sora (real name unknown) recently uploaded a video titled "Hajimemashite & Go Report" to her personal YouTube channel, revealing for the first time the reasons behind her six-month hiatus from new releases. She disclosed that since April 2025, she had reintegrated into society as an ordinary office worker; however, after leaving her job, due to persistent instability in her physical and mental state, she often found herself unable to get out of bed, and worried that her condition would not be able to support a normal work rhythm, therefore she decided not to consider a comeback for the time being.
"I don't want to cause trouble for those around me because of my condition, nor do I want to disappoint my fans. The most important thing right now is to rest and recover," she said in the video. After the news was released, many fans left encouraging messages in the comments section, wishing her a speedy recovery.
With her pure appearance and outstanding performance, Eri Sora was once a highly anticipated exclusive actress under FALENO. Her recent hiatus has left many fans disappointed.MOODYZ's new project "Moohame" officially launched, with Aoi Ibuki, Miyashita Reina, and Yagi Nana among the first to join.
Amidst mixed feelings, MOODYZ officially announced its new limited-release series project, "Moohame" (i.e., exclusive POV works featuring MOODYZ exclusive actresses), on April 9th. The first three works star popular exclusive actresses Aoi Ibuki, Miyashita Reina, and Yagi Nana, and are scheduled for exclusive release on FANZA on May 14th.
It is reported that this series focuses on a "natural and realistic intimate interaction" style, which differs from the shooting methods of traditional AV works, emphasizing a sense of realism closer to daily life.
The first three actresses are all top-tier exclusives of MOODYZ, guaranteeing their popularity. Fans have reacted enthusiastically to this project, with discussions in the comments section remaining high.Overall, this wave of industry developments in early April included exciting newcomers, bittersweet farewells, and exciting new projects. The evolution of the Japanese AV industry never stops and deserves continued attention.
