It's time for another Gravure DVD Review! This time, I'll be reviewing Aoi Hinata's new DVD, "Watashi, Ikenai Sensei Da Ne!". But first, let's get to know this beloved gradol before we proceed to the review.
Gravure Idol Aoi Hinata (日向葵衣) is one of the rising stars in the Japanese gravure world. Cute face, cute voice, fantastic slender body (B90・W56・H90), amazing oppai (G Cup!), short hair, Aoi-san will definitely mesmerize you with her gravure video performance but there's something more about her than being just a gravure idol. She also happens to be a Vtuber since she's really good in voice acting. She is well known as Hinapopo (ひなぽぽ) among her fans. She loves eating yogurt and good at baton twirling in which she demonstrates in some of her videos. She also got a pet hamster named Paru-chan! Those are just some interesting info about Hinapopo. To know more about her, please follow her SNS accounts:
This is the 4th gravure DVD I've bought this year and this time I bought it from Tokyo Lily's website. The DVD comes with a signed cheki (サイン入りチェキ) which surprisingly not random because you can choose the one you like when buying the DVD. There are still few available cheki left so please check it out here:
Hinapopo's 3rd DVD with cheki, Gravure Girls Mook (Hinapopo as Cover Girl)
DVD with the signed cheki (#14)
Not exactly the one I wanted, but this cheki is soooooo good-popo!
As usual, I used Tenso.com as my forwarding service to have my Japanese address registered in Tokyo Lily's website and have the DVD delivered to their warehouse then have it shipped to my place here in the Philippines. To know more info on how to use tenso, please check my previous blog posts.
"Watashi, Ikenai Sensei Da Ne!" (lit. I'm a Bad Teacher!) is Aoi Hinata's 3rd DVD and her first DVD under the gravure image video maker, GUILD. And I have to say that I'm lovin' the works under Guild recently. In my opinion, their works are more eroi, lengthy, alluring and the filming aspect, camera angles are much better than other popular makers. But I hope she will work with other makers in the future as well! With Aoi-san starring in a DVD under GUILD, I couldn't ask for more.
This DVD is pretty long! Two hours of Aoi-Sensei!!! Yes, more than two hours of gravure goodness from Aoi-san. As the title suggests, this work is about Aoi Hinata stimulating our desires and delusions of a teacher seducing her student! But Aoi-sensei have a handful of other various scenes (9 chapters) which will definitely tickle your imagination. From schoolgirl (classmate) to some pretty radical costumes and swimsuits that will really makes you heat up! The scenes are pretty intense, bold, sensual and sexy in a way that you will notice a huge "upgrade" from her previous works!
Now let's take a quick look (tease) at each scenes:
OH MY GAAAAHHH!!!www
Check the sample trailer video below:
Aoi-san's body is to die for! Her plump, soft, yet well-toned body brings out her extreme sexiness! Her curves, very alluring! And the proportions... Ohhh my GOD! Another thing I love about this DVD is how playful she is in every scene. I always see Aoi Hinata having two different sides. She can be very cute, innocent, almost child-like playful but there is also her other side where she looks very mature, sexy... nubile... She has a good balance of cuteness and maturity in her gravure videos to say the least. Outside her gravure work, she's totally a different person with a more gentle and innocent personality. Not to mention her very cute voice, every time I hear it definitely tickles my imagination. Thus, watching this video will really make you "wow" Aoi Hinata's performance.
My favorite chapter? Definitely chapter 6 because of the scene near the end of this chapter... I'll let your imaginations run wild with the screenshots below ( *´艸｀) But seriously, all chapters are great!!! I can't pick just one coz I love every scene a lot. Plus, there's a short bonus clip as well!
Chapter 6~ SAIKOU?！ｗｗｗ
I highly recommend this DVD for all gravure fans! Aoi Hinata's 3rd DVD 『わたし、イケナイ先生だね』gets a 5 out of 5 NOSEBLEEDS🩸 (5/5🩸) rating from me! I'll definitely gonna be looking forward to her next work!
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This will be my first Gravure DVD/Image Video review in my blog. And it will be Shihomi Yoshino's "Sexual Angler"/『セクシャルアングラー』DVD which was released in Japan last month. So, why this DVD? It's because I've been so into her recently!www
I bet you all wanna know more about this awesome babe here so let's check out more info about her:
So what makes Shihomin interesting? Two words--- Gravure and Fishing (Angling). Yes! This babe knows how to fish and she's also popularly known as the "Dried Fish Idol" (干物アイドル) because of her dried fish bikini photos that came out last year.
Got your attention now? She appeared in various Japanese shows in the past 4 years and was also a finalist in the Miss FLASH 2018. Aside from fishing and being a gravure model, her hobbies include rock climbing and cooking! I've also read that she was into wotagei. She also have her own Youtube channel, one for her fishing/angling activities and the other is for her game streaming.
Gotta love her live game streaming! She loves playing horror games but her reactions while playing it is priceless! Here's a sample of her playing the Last of Us in PS4:
Shihomin's "YADA" Moments!
Shihomin's "Yada" is so cute...www
Now let's get on to the review!
Shihomin have released a total of 4 Gravure DVDs since 2016:
It took her 2 years before releasing a new DVD and I'm excited to see this because it's her first work under the Image Video producer Aircontrol under the Melon label. Now you know where the title "Sexual Angler"/『セクシャルアングラー』 came from...www Check out the trailer below:
I bought mine at Amazon JP using a Japanese address provided by forwarding service Tenso (転送コム) to have it shipped to my country, Philippines. I've been using Tenso.com for my gravure DVD and other purchases from Japan for many years now and they are just one of the forwarding services in Japan that I frequently use. It took a while for the DVD to arrive due to the corona virus pandemic.
The one I bought includes one random signed cheki (polaroid photo) from Shihomin and I'm very happy about that. You can buy the same here: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08DG17GPS
But why DVD and not Blu-ray? We all know the DVD resolution is pretty shit at 480p max unless stated that it's a HD-DVD which is 720p. Unfortunately, Shihomin's Sexual Angler is only available in DVD release and no Blu-Ray release for it. However, DMM exclusively released a digital HD Version of the IV here:
Still, why bother buying the DVD if you can just buy the digital version which is in HD? Good question. First, I want the signed cheki. As a collector of gravure DVDs, getting a signed merchandise is always my priority. Yes, it cost around 4000JPY but that's something I find worth getting. If it's just the DVD, I think I'll still get it to be added to my collection because the DVD cover itself is awesome! But how about the content? We'll get into that later.
Got a nice cheki! But I want a dried fish bikini cheki!! XD
The DVD contains 9 scenes starting with an interview and ending with a bonus.
The first interview part is really interesting. One notable part of the interview is when Shihomin was asked about what she usually wear when fishing and she answered that sometimes she wears bikini when she's angling/fishing and that one day she came wearing a bikini and the other anglers started wearing their sunglasses with a feeling of peeking through the sunglasses...www I guess that's also how she was known as the "Bikini Angler".
She also talked about her dried fish bikini which became a hot topic in Twitter when she posted it. She really is something! And before she properly started the first scene wearing her striped bikini, she was asked to say something to the anglers who were watching Shihomin through their sunglasses. "Take off your sunglasses, it's ok to look!" she said in a very erotic way!!! DAMN!!www
Shihomin looks great in her striped string bikini. Very erotic indeed.
Scene 2 is all about the ice cream... You know what I mean...www The red lingerie is certainly HOT!
Scene 3 is shower scene! This scene includes another interview but I still haven't gone through it yet. I gotta say I'm lovin' Shihomin's tube top in this scene.
Scene 4 is another interview that I have yet to transcribe and translate.
Scene 5 is V underwear!! DAMN this one is so EROI coz it involves massages...www You'll definitely witness Shihomin's expression at the prime of her pleasure!
Scene 6: Bed and sport lingerie! Some short interview here so yeah, gotta check it out coz Shihomin is truly an interesting person. I think she's also pretty sporty/athletic as she loves rock climbing. Plus, I'm lovin' Shihomin's sweet face here.
Scene 7 is pink lingerie, transparent, sexy... I'm really in love with Shihomin's body!
Scene 8 might be the best one, saved for last! Dried fish bikini! Since she became more popular because of her dried fish bikini last year, a lot, including myself, must have been waiting for a DVD to feature it! Yes, I gotta admit, I got a thing for exotic looking bikini... and dried fish bikini? EXOTIC AND EROTIC! Is this some kind of fetish?www Only Shihomin can satisfy me with this kind of fetish then...www
Scene 9 is a bonus clip! I'll leave that to your imagination...www
Overall, this DVD is great! Now, when you buy this DVD take note that the promo trailer and images might be different from the actual content and that's something that some people who bought this are very disappointed about. I think Aircontrol did a great job marketing the DVD with the cover and samples. You will definitely get "HIT" by their marketing on this DVD! (Hit means something like taking the bait or biting the bait in Japanese fishing) But yeah, it could have been more satisfying to see some of the actual scene presented in the cover. Maybe a Blu-Ray version of this will come out?www I can only hope.
Can we have a Photo book or E-Book based on this DVD? ><
So that's it for this review. Here's how I rate my reviews: (鼻血/Nosebleed/🩸 = 星/Stars/☆)
I'm giving this one a 4out of 5🩸 (4/5🩸)www It's interesting, it's sexy and you will never get enough of Shihomin! Can Shihomin be more sexier than this? I think so... I'm looking forward to her next DVD and I hope the next one will be more sexy and erotic! Of course I would like to see Shihomin's funny/interesting side again!
If you want to watch Shihomin's works, you can check out DMM and Amazon. For this DVD, you can buy both physical and digital in the following link: DVD with cheki: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08DG17GPS
Time for another cosplay ROM/Photo book review! This time, I'll be reviewing HaneAme 雨波's new cosplay photo book sets, Tifa Lockhart of Final Fantasy VII and Belfast of Azurlane!!
For those who are not familiar with HaneAme, she's a Taiwanese cosplayer who is best known for her sexy cosplays. Like most modern cosplayers, she's been making photo books and cosplay ROM (or what we call the doujin cosplay photo album stored in CD) which are being sold at Doujinshi fairs like Comiket or Taiwan's Fancy Frontier and she even has her own store for pre-orders and mail-orders. She also have a Patreon where she is releasing photo sets on a monthly basis for her fans around the world. If you're into sexy cosplays, I'm sure you'll love HaneAme! All I can say is, HaneAme is one hell of a babe!
Some of HaneAme's notable cosplays, ranging from game, anime and western comic characters.
photo source: HaneAme's Facebook Page
This is not my first time to get HaneAme's merch. Ever since I bought her Scathach and her first 2B photo book on 2017, I've already laid my eyes on her awesome works! So far I already have five of her cosplay PB and ROMs to date.
Photo: My first sets from HaneAme (2017)
So, how did I get these awesome sets? HaneAme opened a preorder for her Tifa and Belfast cosplay photo book set last June via her official shop: https://haneame.myshopify.com/
What I love about her shop is that she accepts order directly from overseas! Unlike my usual purchasing procedure when buying cosplay ROM in Japan, I won't be needing a proxy service or a forwarding service like Tenso or Blackship to be able to have it delivered to my place. Plus, the shop is accepting Paypal so yeah, more reasons for you to buy her merch! Shipping fee is also good especially if you plan to get more of her works.
Here's what I ordered:
Tifa and Belfast sets have arrived!!! Plus a cheki (polaroid photo with autograph)
Acrylic Stand (1 pc - Random; included only in the "Luxury Set)
This luxury set cost $50.00, six dollars more than the regular set but hey, you'll get this wonderful acrylic stand for your phones. It has two designs and will be sent to you randomly. Fortunately, I got what I want the most! Hell yeah! Got the sexy Tifa design...www
A brief look at the Tifa acrylic stand
The photo book is printed in B5 size art paper with 157g thickness. It has this premium feel and very much appealing covers on both sides. Another thing to love about these books is the perfect printed color of each page. It's not dull, it is not over-saturated or too vibrant, simply perfect and pleasing to the eyes. Well, don't mind the photos I shot coz the color is way much better in actual. Some pages/images contains quotes/phrases and some comments by the photographer in three languages (TW/JP/EN) which I really enjoyed reading as I browse each elegant shot.
Tifa Photobook Cover (front and back)
Inside the photo book
Digital files are stored with the QR code inside the DVD case. It has 99 digital photos included. I'm so glad HaneAme did not ditch using the common DVD Case for the digital files because as a long time collector of Cosplay ROM I really appreciate the feel and look of these DVD cases and ROM jackets. There's always something about buying physical goods that you can't feel/appreciate when buying their digital versions.
DVD Case for Tifa Photo Album
Tifa Postcards (Rhombus)
HaneAme's Tifa is amazing, elegant, and sexy! It includes 3 costume variations of Tifa: Original Costume, In-game Gown, and Bunny bartender. Each Tifa is simply stunning! From fierce fighting poses to elegant sexy poses, HaneAme perfectly pulled this cosplay off and gave justice to the definition of SEXY. This is definitely one of my favorite HaneAme cosplays to date. I bet you'll want more when you see it.
Samples of Tifa Lockhart cosplay by HaneAme
(From left to right) Original costume, In-game Gown, Bunny Bartender
I ordered the regular/normal set for Belfast which cost $44.00. WHY?! Well, don't get me wrong as I fckin' love HaneAme's Belfast, I simply don't have enough money to get the luxury set, that's all. Still, you're not missing a lot even if you only get the normal set. You will still get an exquisite looking set of Belfast. Same as mentioned in the Tifa set, this set got a great photo book, ROM, five heart-shaped post cards and three B4-size posters. On the other hand, the Luxury set costs $67.00 and includes an acrylic board of Belfast, wedding ring, and a marriage certificate (for those who wanted to feel loved and committed by HaneAme's Belfast, go get this one...www).
DVD Case for Belfast Photo Album
Heart-shaped postcards (Belfast)
Now, what I love about the set is the number of costume variations she did for this Belfast cosplay. There are five Belfast costumes done by HaneAme: Original Maid, Dating Sweater, Kitty Lingerie, Wedding Dress and Swimsuit. Original Maid and Kitty Lingerie are probably my favorites among them. There is something graceful about this set, it's aesthetically pleasing! Her playful emotions in the Kitty Lingerie album compliment her sexiness very well while her innocence in the Original Maid album will certainly make your heart skip a beat (especially when she started showing that lovely peach ass--- Sorry, I sometimes get carried away by her extreme sexiness!www) HaneAme did a great job cosplaying Belfast especially with those quality costumes she used, I'm very pleased with this set.
Samples of Belfast cosplay by HaneAme
(From left to right) Wedding Dress, Dating Sweater, Original Maid, Kitty Lingerie, Swimsuit
1 random polaroid photo (cheki) with autograph and addressed to my preferred name
Ok, this is a separate purchase and has limited availability. The polaroid photo cost $11.00. While you can choose which character and costume variation you want, it will be sent randomly so you yeah, you can't choose which exact photo you like. Lucky me I got a nice one!w For collectors of cosplay stuffs like me, this is something I would certainly pay for to get.
Buying this lot cost me $125.00 (including regular shipping which is 20USD flat rate) and yeah, it seems a lot for two sets of cosplay photo books. But personally I think it's worth the price I paid and here's my personal opinion:
Quality work! The quality of her photos are top notch sexy! I rarely find cosplayers who can do aesthetically pleasing poses and post-processed photos that brought out the feeling of that 2D character she's cosplaying. Not only her photos but the merch itself as well! The photo books feel very premium. Even the posters and post cards are of quality finish!
Limited Stocks! These sets won't be available forever. Once it is sold out, reprinting these sets might take time or even won't be re-released anymore. So better get your copies now while supplies last. Like I set, the price is justified (at least for me) as you will get a bunch of other goods with the sets.
Signed books!For a Cosplay ROM/PB collector like me, this is a total deal-breaker! Not that I'm hoping to get it sold for a higher price someday, it just makes the merch more special. Well, she signed both books so I'm sold! I also hardly ever get signed ROMs specially if I order via mail-order sites where cosplayers put their works in commission with Doujin shops or mail-order platforms like BOOTH, so yeah, basically you can only get signed merch when you personally attend and meet the cosplayers at conventions.
The books are signed by HaneAme~!
Posters! You'll get 3 sheets of poster in each set. Why I love these posters so much is because of their size. It's B4 size (9.8 x 13.9in) and smaller than the usual A2/B2 size poster. "B-But it's smaller!" Exactly! It means you don't have to pin one huge poster in your wall and eventually get tired of seeing that single image after few months. Plus you'll save a lot of spaces for other posters you want to pin on your wall. I'm liking this size and I hope HaneAme will continue to make posters with this size.
I got too excited that I immediately put the posters up on my wall!!!
Of course, it's not all great for me, and there's still more room for improvement (who am I to say that anyway?) so there are some suggestions I have in mind right now and hopefully that can help HaneAme produce more awesome sets:
More Digital Files/Contents - I do understand that shooting and post-processing these amazing quality photos take a lot of time and hardwork. But I wouldn't mind paying more to get more as well. Well, the overall quality of the photos captured and processed by the photographer is enough to justify the price. Just think about the hard work they put on these. Maybe I'm just really used to cosplay ROMs made by most Japanese cosplayers which usually contain 150 to 350 photos and only cost around $15 to $30 per ROM. But also keep in mind that despite the smaller quantity of digital files, you'll get top notch quality photos of HaneAme's cosplay. Well, I don't really mind the resolution, doesn't need to be 4k or 8k, as long as it is not too low and uniform in sizes, I'll be very satisfied...www Including a short video clip would be nice as well. Anyway, if you want more of her sexy cosplay photos, you can subscribe to her Patreonfor monthly photo set releases!
Individual ROM (CD/DVD) or Photo book - Some people don't like buying sets despite saving a lot, maybe they don't like having the photo book and only like to buy the digital files/ROM. Actually, this strategy is already being done by HaneAme but exclusively on Toranoana, a Japanese Doujin shop. I'm hoping that fans from overseas can also have additional options when it comes to purchasing her works. Well, there's nothing wrong with the set scheme, actually it's the best option so far since you're actually saving a lot and getting lots of bonuses as well.
More HaneAme Goods/Merch and Bonuses - Some of her merch are good dealbreakers, for instance the Tifa acrylic stand and those posters included in Tifa and Belfast sets. I'm hoping she can come up with new goods that fans can truly appreciate. I know she also released dakimakura (hugging pillow) before, but not all of us has the courage or the money to buy a 1:1 size HaneAme pillow, right?w Still, it would have been nice to have a Kitty Lingerie Belfast dakimakura as well...( *´艸｀) If you guys have any idea or suggestion on what merch/goods you want HaneAme to make someday, you can comment down below this post. Of course, it's still up to her and her team which goods they should be making next time, all will be appreciated anyways~!
To sum it all up, the Tifa and Belfast sets are definitely the two of the best releases HaneAme have ever made so far. HaneAme was able to bring out the sexiness and elegance of both characters with her great body, well-made costumes, perfectly executed poses, and the skill of her photographer. You can't go wrong buying these sets.
You can see how much effort both HaneAme, her photographer and her team did here and all of that are very much appreciated! Thank you for these amazing works and I hope they continue to do their best! So please if you're gonna be buying it, DON'T REPRODUCE AND UPLOAD THE FILES ONLINE!!! Appreciate and understand why they work so hard to produce it, ok?
HaneAme's 2nd 2B Photo Book set released earlier this year.
With the current situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping out orders might take a while so kindly understand and be patient as her team and HaneAme are doing their best to deliver these goods to your place. More so if your place has tight restrictions on imports, I advice you check your local post office and delivery services like Fedex, UPS and DHL for updates regarding imports.
I hope this review can help you guys get HaneAme's amazing cosplay photo book sets. I'll leave you with a quick look on the posters pinned to my wall and a personalized wallpaper/screensaver I made from HaneAme's Tifa and Belfast ROM for my personal use.
