Mid-April in the AV industry is both a bustling promotional season and the highly anticipated release of new VR titles. Let's take a look at the recent industry trends.
FANZA Spring Pan Festival 2026 - Ninth Edition: The Special Offer Wave Returns
FANZA's highly anticipated annual promotional event, "Spring Pan Festival 2026," has entered its ninth edition. This round of the event features a large selection of popular works with discounts, covering classic series from well-known brands as well as recent releases, with prices significantly lower than usual. For users who usually find FANZA's pricing a bit high, each Spring Pan Festival is a worthwhile opportunity to snag a bargain. Combining the recent debuts of active newcomers and high-quality works from popular actresses, the lineup for the ninth edition remains quite substantial.
Cang Muhua × S1 New VR Release: The Last Train for Childhood Friends
S1's exclusive actress, Hana Kuraki, has recently released a VR immersive work themed around "childhood friends staying overnight under the pretense of missing the last train." The premise alone is enough to be alluring—the subtle ambiguity and heart-pounding feeling are amplified infinitely in the VR surround view. Kuraki's consistently fresh and charming temperament is perfectly suited to this girl-next-door theme, and combined with S1's consistently high-quality VR production, it's expected to spark a wave of discussion among VR enthusiasts.
Whether you're taking advantage of the Spring Pan Festival to add to your watchlist or experiencing Kuraki Hana's new VR work as soon as possible, FANZA in mid-April is definitely worth taking the time to browse.
While the news of industry retirements this season is poignant, the continuous release of new works and the lively atmosphere of promotional activities have consistently provided fans with ample topics of conversation and enjoyment.
