Wow, Faleno actually created a dedicated page for an adult film actress!
But seeing it's Ai Hongo, it all makes sense. First, she's a social media phenomenon cultivated by Faleno, now boasting over 480,000 followers on Twitter; second, she changed her stage name from "Nikaido Yume" to "Ai Hongo" after switching agencies, and then she was nominated for the SKY PerfecTV Adult Awards 2022—not everyone knows she changed her name, so it's good to generate some buzz…
Then three questions arise: Since she changed her name, why were her previous films still titled "Nikaido Yume"?
To be honest, the first thing that came to mind when I saw this name was "Hongo Takeshi," and I thought this actress must be a Kamen Rider fan. I was even planning to wear all the belts I'd collected to welcome her when she came to Taiwan. It wasn't until the special page appeared that I learned why she chose the name "Hongo Ai":
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The answer is simple: it's the time difference between switching agencies and the production of her work. Although she's now with BStar, the films she's released so far were made when she was known as Nikaido Yume. Production companies transfer payments to the agency based on her stage name, so she could only release films under the name Nikaido Yume before. But now that she's finished using that name, she's restarting her AV career with the title "Re:start," just like Kawakita Ayaka. The second question, which is probably what everyone is most concerned about, is why she chose the stage name "Hongo Ai"? Is there any special purpose behind it?
To be honest, the first thing that came to mind when I saw this name was "Hongo Takeshi," and I thought this actress must be a Kamen Rider fan. I was even planning to wear all the belts I'd collected to welcome her when she came to Taiwan. It wasn't until the special page appeared that I learned why she chose the name "Hongo Ai":
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"My previous surname felt stronger, so I wanted a surname that was even stronger, something more impactful, and then I used a soft and cute given name to contrast with it..."
So that's how it is. One last question: why BStar? Does she have a future with this agency?
That's right. As the saying goes, people strive for higher positions. Unless you're working for an agent, someone like Ai Hongo, whose social media following is among the top in any production company, would definitely go to a large agency. BStar's advantages compared to other agencies are its large scale (including Bambi), its more structured operations (just the fact that salaries are paid on time is very important), and, as I've emphasized before, BStar isn't just a leading brand in the AV industry; its president is also a leader in the field. Big Brother, at the TRE Adult Expo, every agent who saw him would stand at attention with their testicles tucked in and greet him with respectful language:
So, why is Ai Hongo so highly regarded there, becoming Optimus Prime? Not really. BStar already has three very strong AV actresses: "Tenshi Moe," "Shiraishi Marina," and "Toda Makoto." Ayami Shunka is currently holding a photography exhibition. Hongo Ai is new to the agency, and the two sides are still in the adjustment period. Therefore, not only are there few activities (it's also difficult to schedule events now due to the pandemic), but even in agency-wide events, she can only stand beside her seniors as a supporting actress. But don't worry, Hongo Ai is very good at social media, and BStar knows her strengths. Given time, a project specifically for her will definitely be created.
Title: Re-debut: Honjo no Watashi, who saw my dream before Hongo Ai Re:start
Product Number: FSDSS-395
Release Date: 2022/03/20 (Streaming), 2022/04/21 (DVD Release)
Actress: Hongo Ai
Former Stage Name: Nikaido Yume
Agency: BSTAR
Height/Cup Size: 158cm/F-cup
