This is S1, the strongest production company in the industry.
Following another production company, IdeaPocket, S1 launched its own exclusive promotional campaign, "AV Peak S-Class GIRLS GROUP," mobilizing 27 exclusive actresses to participate. The sheer number and star power of these actresses are unmatched by other production companies...
[ke/uploads-cm-c/2025-05-29/f65e57d5035a09d8dac23814c2a2e8e2.jpg]Let me first introduce this event: The purpose of mobilizing so many actresses is simple: to sell their works. So, in addition to a 35% discount on the works, you'll receive bonus videos, photos, and trading cards with every purchase. To collect all the actresses' videos, you'll have to empty your wallet and spend a lot. Also, want to interact with these actresses? S1 has arranged for them to participate in an online chat room (Life Chat), letting you enjoy the thrill of spending money every minute. Furthermore, mobilizing so many actresses isn't just about taking a banner and going home; S1 will also release digital photobooks, and because there are so many excellent actresses, there will be more than one. Finally, this event will also be linked to mobile games. Many actresses have recently made a fortune in this market; I'll explain that in another post.
How about that, scary, right?
Looking at the actresses, although 27 is quite a lot, some actresses didn't show their faces—first and foremost, Anzai Lala. It's worth noting that even if she were still active, she wouldn't participate in this event, especially since she hasn't released any new films in a while and doesn't need this event to boost her popularity. To determine if she's there; the other two actresses who didn't show their faces are Yusa Arisu and Miho Nana. Both of them have revealed their agencies and have Twitter accounts, unlike the mysterious Hirose Ren who has nothing. So the reason they didn't participate in the promotion is simply because they're too inexperienced; they hadn't even joined the group when the promotion started...
But it's okay, S1 hasn't forgotten them, after all, newcomers are the most important. So, as long as you buy the content, you can unlock a bonus video of Miho Nana's ASMR; then, according to the leaks from S1's promotion, a special... Hayano Uta (Hayano Shi) was indeed part of the promotional video. I can also tell you that Hayano Uta did participate in the filming of this promotional event, but she was removed because of her retirement, and ultimately only appeared as a bonus animation.
So, as I've said before, Hayano Uta was always part of S1's strength; it's just that she's no longer involved. Although new talents emerge constantly, and the line of actresses wanting to join S1 stretches from Taipei to Kaohsiung (okay, that's an exaggeration), losing Hayano Uta truly hurts her fans, production companies, and... The loss to the agency, especially Bstar, is immense. Of their 27 actresses, only Aibo Suzu (Aibo Rin) remains; her visibility is incredibly low…
Finally, I'll list a few thoughts on the rankings:
1. Mikami Yua is undoubtedly the top choice.
2. The right-hand side of the center position at Kawakita Ayako Station is well-deserved; she's a sales queen.
3. Unpai had just joined when the campaign started, but her 4 million social media followers are undeniable; she's on the left-hand side of the center position.
4. Yamate Ria truly deserves her title as the strongest newcomer, securing a spot in the first row.
5. As mentioned in previous introductions of the second tier of works, Konan Koyo (小宵虎南) is second to none except for Kawakita and Yamate. Her explosive sales performance has earned her a spot in the first row, which might surprise some.
6. Ogura Nana, who just celebrated her one-year anniversary of filming (meaning she fulfilled her contract for 12 works), boasts both international appeal and popularity. Coupled with her agency's strong capabilities, she's also placed in the first row.
7. The four actresses known for their entertainment—Miharu Hasaki (羽咲美晴), Hinata Marin (日向真凛), Nanatsumori Riri (七森莉莉), and Kaoru Anai (安位カヲル)—are all positioned on the periphery, which gives you an idea of just how strong S1 is right now.
8. Yumeno Aika, the most senior actress at S1, isn't in a particularly special position. Don't criticize S1 for forgetting to respect seniority or for newcomers lacking professionalism; Yumeno is currently indifferent to this and is just cooperating with the promotion, so her agency didn't particularly fight for her. As for another agency that seems more interested, they placed Aoi Tsukasa in the front row…
9. Miru's position surprised me the most; she shouldn't be so peripheral. However, in the extra-agenary photoshoot, she's ranked after Mikami, so her position shouldn't be a concern.
After seeing this event, I believe everyone understands how luxurious S1's lineup is. Forget Moodyz or IdeaPocket; compared to SOD Star, which also boasts 27 exclusive actresses, it's clear who is stronger. As for Faleno... well, to be honest, although poaching Angel Hashimoto Kagaya seemed to severely weaken S1, in the past two years, the gap between the two has only widened. S1 is not only far ahead but has further increased the gap.
This is the strongest studio in the industry, S1.
