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| The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #1: Re-Wind / Lustmord / Love Letter In the Sand | 12 Nov 2025 | 02:05:17 | |
We cover Pink Line Vol. 1 (out now from Vinegar Syndrome & Melusine):
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| "A Woman Called Sada Abe" & "In the Realm of the Senses" | 06 Oct 2025 | 01:33:27 | |
We cover two takes on Sada Abe: "A Woman Called Sada Abe" (1975) by Noboru Tanaka for Nikkatsu and "In the Realm of the Senses" (1976) by Nagisa Ōshima. Find us on:
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| Groper Train / Chikan densha | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:28:25 | |
We watch (or ride) the "Groper Train" (痴漢電車) series in a triple bill. Two are directed by Sachi Hamano. All three star the legendary Ryuji Yamamoto.
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| "Beautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count" & "Wrestle Mania" | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:20:09 | |
We cover 2 wrestling-themed pinku:
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| SOV Nikkatsu: Competing with Adult Video and horror | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:35:51 | |
For this episode, we cover 4 of Nikkatsu's "Live Shooting" titles for home video:
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| Silencer Made of Glass (and other Lesbian Pinku) | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:42:56 | |
We cover three unhinged lesbian / yuri films:
The first two films also feature trans characters. The third (and most offensive) features cross-dressing. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||
| Gay Pinku: Kuninori Yamazaki | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:50:54 | |
We cover two gay pinku by Kuninori Yamazaki: "The Ultimate Masturbation" (2016) and "Monochrome" (1996). Called the "David Lynch of pink film," Yamazaki is a writer-turned-director, who considers his gay pinku ("barazoku" or "rose tribe") films to be his greatest work. Links:
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| The miracle of life: "Abortion," "The Birth," and "The Pregnant Woman" | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:42:11 | |
We cover three birth/pregnancy-themed pinku: "Abortion" (1966) by Masao Adachi, the Roman X title, "The Birth" (1986), and Shintoho's "The Pregnant Woman" (1992). Is anyone truly ready to become a parent? Links:
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| "Sexy Timetrip Ninjas" & "Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til Climax" | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:47:16 | |
We cover three "time-travel" pinku:
The first two films were directed by the Oscar-winning Yōjirō Takita and the third by his "successor" Mototsugu Watanabe. Links:
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| Naomi Tani: "Rope Cosmetology" and "Wet Vase" | 23 Feb 2025 | 02:03:59 | |
We cover Naomi Tani's films, "Rope Cosmetology" (1978) and "Wet Vase" (1976). We give context to the directors (Shōgorō Nishimura, Masaru Konuma) and Nikkatsu's BDSM line (by writer Oniroku Dan). Links:
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| Hisayasu Satô: Gay Pinku; including "Muscle" (1989) | 17 Feb 2025 | 02:04:40 | |
We cover the 5 Gay Pinku of Hisayasu Satô:
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| Kōji Wakamatsu: "Violated Angels" & "Go, Go Second Time Virgin" | 10 Feb 2025 | 01:33:32 | |
We get classier-than-Criterion by covering 2 of Wakamatsu's black and white pinku. The kids are truly not alright. Specifically, "Violated Angels" (1967) is based on Richard Speck. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||
| "Distorted Sense of Touch" & "Deep Throat in Tokyo" (Toei) | 21 Sep 2025 | 01:42:13 | |
We finally cheat on Nikkatsu...with Toei:
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| Gaira's Guts Trilogy | 31 Jan 2025 | 01:47:13 | |
Angel rain! We cover Gaira's Guts Trilogy: "Entrails of a Virgin" (Guts of a Virgin), "Entrails of a Beautiful Woman" (Guts of a Beauty), and the unofficial third, "Rusted Body" (Guts of a Virgin III). We also mention 2 other "slasher" films by Nikkatsu. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||
| "Zoom In: Sex Apartments" & "Sex Hunter" (1980) | 24 Jan 2025 | 01:38:16 | |
We highlight two of the most unhinged films of Nikkatsu - that both feature Erina Miyai. "Zoom In: Sex Apartments" is a Giallo from Toshiharu Ikeda - whereas "Sex Hunter" (1980) is a loose riff on "Suspiria" by Naosuke Kurosawa.
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| Sachi Hamano's Gay Pinku: "Blazing Men" & "Ritual to Call Summer" | 18 Jan 2025 | 01:34:17 | |
We cover Sachi's Hamano's "Blazing Men" and "Ritual to Call Summer." Experience a doctor who should lose his license (played by "Mr. Pink" Yutaka Ikejima); followed by a villain with a conscience (Ryuji Yamamoto).
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| Nikkatsu Sweden Porno / Swedish Porno | 14 Jan 2025 | 01:27:06 | |
Inspired by the 88 Films release of "Sweden Porno: Blonde Animal" (1972), we cover all 6 films of the series. This includes our favorite, "The House of Beasts" but also "Forest of Beastly Desire," "Desire First Sex Experience," "The Writhing Beast," and "Dripping of Honey." What will we learn on this Swedish vacation?
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| Nikkatsu "Roman X" | 06 Jan 2025 | 01:36:35 | |
We discuss Nikkatsu's launch of "Roman X" with the double bill of "Woman in a Box: Virgin Sacrifice" and "Taboo X: Perversion" in 1985. Both films are true crime stories, based on the Colleen Stan kidnapping and Issei Sagawa respectively. We also cover Masaru Konuma and brief highlights of "Roman X."
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| Nikkatsu Apartment Wife series | 27 Dec 2024 | 01:39:59 | |
Starting with "Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon" (1971), we cover the 29 films of Nikkatsu's iconic series and actresses such as Kazuko Shirakawa and Junko Miyashita. We also go over "Apartment Wife" Adult Video, Roman X, TV dramas, and independent pink films.
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| "Lolita: Vibrator Torture" & "Wife Collector" (Hisayasu Satô for Nikkatsu) | 18 Aug 2025 | 02:23:45 | |
We cover Hisayasu Satô's 3 films for Nikkatsu:
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| There's Something About Mary Aoi ("The Sekkan 3" and JAV) | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:54:33 | |
We finally tracked down the VHS for "The Sekkan 3" aka "The Punishment 3: Euphoria" (1985), directed the "Goddess of Dominatrixes" Mary Aoi. This "Roman X" title for Nikkatsu is the final entry in the BDSM trilogy. To celebrate her career, we also cover 2 Japanese Adult Videos (JAV) by her:
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| School's Out: Gay and Lesbian Teachers of Pinku | 20 Jun 2025 | 01:22:55 | |
We celebrate the summer and Pride with 4 queer teachers from pink film:
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| S&M Hunter, Masked Crusader, and Aliens: Pinku Superheroes | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:40:40 | |
For this episode, we cover 4 pink films with superheroes:
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| Nurse Nikkatsu: Doctor's Orders | 21 May 2025 | 01:35:53 | |
We cover 3 fun (and wildly unethical) portrayals of nurses by Nikkatsu. These include:
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See you at the clinic! Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||
| Mary Aoi: The BDSM Queen | 28 Apr 2025 | 01:41:14 | |
Mary Aoi was the legendary Queen of the "Blue Chateau" BDSM nightclub (1980-87). After Nikkatsu turned her former sub Nami Matsukawa into a star (1982), Mary would help pioneer early "Roman X" in 1985. She expanded into pink film and AV, laying the groundwork for V&R Planning. We cover:
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| Bonus: reading the "Groper Train" titles | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:48:56 | |
For our first bonus episode, we read a list of "Groper Train" titles. Many stops. Many fingers. Many ethical dilemmas. Link:
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| Pink Cut & Top Stripper | 30 Nov 2025 | 01:50:49 | |
We gush about Kani Releasing's "Pink Cut" & "Top Stripper" blu-ray. Yoshimitsu Morita directed these two Nikkatsu Roman Porno; and it was vital for the careers of both of its ADs (Hiroyuki Nasu & Shusuke Kaneko). Recommendations:
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| Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman (1972) | 20 Oct 2025 | 01:40:31 | |
We screened a rare Nikkatsu Roman Porno and want to thank:
Also shoutout to our friends:
If a film with 25 Letterboxd logs, no blu-ray, and no subtitles can play Los Angeles; anything should be possible! Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||
| Lesbians in Uniforms (Sailor Suit Lily Lovers) | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:42:58 | |
We wander through men, garden gnomes, and "sailor suits" by covering all 3 of the "Lesbians in Uniforms" trilogy (1983-84).
We recommend:
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| Merry Pinku Christmas | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:30:44 | |
In a special Christmas episode, we gather around and celebrate:
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Pinku mystery: Hisayasu Satō is credited as both an Assistant Director and actor on "Matchless Girl." Who does he play? Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||
| Sachi Hamano: "The Real Big Tits" & "Groper Train: Push It Deep!" | 01 Jan 2026 | 01:39:27 | |
Happy New Year! As a year-end wrap-up, we cover 2 Sachi Hamano films. These were released by early Xces to Nikkatsu theaters and survived on VHS:
We recommend:
Also, thank you to Ryan & Jared for the shoutouts on the recent "Wild Side" episode! Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota | |||