While uncensored videos from FC2 sellers are a favorite among many, after seeing the situation of Oshima Sena, many people have asked me: with so many actresses leaving FC2 to release uncensored videos, are the agency owners aware of this?
Although each actress has different reasons for leaving, most agencies are aware. For example, the managers of Kinoshita Himari and Shiramomo Hana know that they previously collaborated with FC2 sellers and had uncensored works; do you think they would mind? Of course they don't mind, because every actress is just a tool for them to make money. They only care if the actress can make money. If they can be as good at filming and selling as Kinoshita Himari and Shiramomo Hana, it doesn't matter if they used to poop in uncensored films like Tsukino Luna.
Now for the second question: Does the agency look at FC2's works to find suitable new talent?
Not necessarily. Many agents I know don't watch any videos at all, which is normal. They know the actresses' backgrounds best, and seeing a delinquent girl turn into a young girl would definitely feel a bit off, so they eventually stop watching. However, they do receive a lot of information. If a newcomer to the industry lists experience in doujinshi (adult video) on their resume, they will naturally pay more attention. It's just that not every agency considers it an advantage. Some agencies that don't want to be associated with uncensored content will exclude girls who have worked with FC2 sellers...
Another question is, for actresses who can't get offers from production companies and lose their value, will the agency arrange for them to earn money on FC2, or have them practice and hone their acting skills before their debut?
This is where many people are suspicious, but for the firm, this is something they can only do, not talk about. Go ask them. Everyone will tell you that making uncensored videos is illegal, but frankly, although the talent agency has restrictions on its members from making uncensored videos, the fact that some FC2 sellers find it particularly easy to collaborate with actresses makes it hard not to suspect something.
In short, although their current revenue can't compare to AV production companies, FC2 sellers are no longer an entity that agencies can ignore. However, compared to the golden age of the uncensored industry after Miku Ohashi's retirement, even if FC2 sellers become fans' favorites, agencies can't openly communicate with them under current policies.
