Japan's Poverty among Porn Actresses [ENG CC]

[@TheJapanReporter]

What's your personal thoughts on this issue?

[@TheJapanReporter]

1. This video might be too negative side. I'm sure there're some actresses who are totally happy and have no regrets. I should've mentioned about that. I'm sorry. 2. What I talked about is mainly based on the book (AV女優消滅 セックス労働から逃げ出す女たち) whose author interviewed many porn stars and researched on it a lot. The link is in the description for anyone who can read Japanese. 3. "KZbin is an entertainment place! Why do you talk about social issues in Japan? No one cares about it. Your channel is so out of place here." I've been getting this message a lot, so let me say about it: I understand people on KZbin usually seek entertainment, not educational or informative content. But at the same time, many of them are pretty young, inexperienced or uneducated about Japan. In other words, they only know the good side of Japan. There're a countless number of foreign KZbinrs only producing entertaining content as KZbin is an entertainment place. But I believe that it's important to have a balanced view and stop having unrealistic expectations on Japan.

[@AdachiCabbage]

@@TheJapanReporter Whoever says 3 ignore them, they are trolling. I love your channel and it's not out of place here. Social issues NEED to be covered. We need another side of Japan going into depth from a native outside of the three Western guys and the other positive channels. There's a difference in perspective from a British guy covering Japan than a native so it's fresh air.

[@vorynrosethorn903]

Bloody interesting, and I hope the increasing awareness of these problems along with the increasing accountability of the companies involved for dodgy sourcing methods leads to a decline in the industry. Personally despite you're discussion of social issues your videos have given me an overwhelmingly positive view of Japan, my country along with many other western countries has many similar issues however they are in both degree and number a lot worse and there is little awareness of them or room for civil dialog about them and increasingly any discussion of anything is merely part of a larger dogmatic ideological war and not a issue in it's own right. I'm currently training to become a teacher and your videos have made me think about moving to Japan once I've finished as it's become very clear that I don't want to raise children in the political and social culture that currently pervades nor in a state with institutions that fundamentally won't protect them if needed.

[@jewelrybag4557]

It is sad these women have to resort to pornography to make a living and hopefully we will see pressure on the decline of more vices such as gambling and alcohol worldwide.

[@jonnomonodesu]

I think it's good that the actresses now have the right to have their content removed from legitimate sites if they choose; it's unfortunate that illegitimate sites host bootleg versions of their work and are generally the go to for most people. I think it would help if the legitimate internet hosting company for Japanese production houses channeled some of it's revenue into both regulating illegal posting of it's material and imposing a royalty scheme for actresses and actors when their content is accessed on top of their initial performance fee. Once a video is made, Hokuto Corporation essentially has the ability to print unlimited money for all time with it unless the performer redacts it. They would do well to share their profits fairly.

[@Wubulixi]

Good that you bring light into the dark sides, Nobita. You look on issues where others just look away and ignore problems.

[@martiddy]

@@ottam The problem is not only the competition, but as the people said in the video, most of them struggles to find a new job even after retiring from the sex industry. Some of their videos most likely will be forever in the internet. This is why the new law that allows the JAV actress to delete their former videos are very important for them.

[@peterb9038]

IT depends what you mean by "Dark side". I find no shame in the choices of careers / work that these people have made , however I recognise that they may be exploited and left in poverty. Like many careers in which your young career years are the most prime years, these people need to make a lifetimes earnings in those times and that should be accounted for. They should have a prosperous retirement when they decided, that it's time, even if that is early by most peoples standards. I hope they get some recognition and respect for their choices and are not looked down upon.

[@jamesjiao]

I would say it's a stigmatised side of the society rather than 'dark side'.

[@mariaraya6551]

@@peterb9038 What respect and recognition should they get??? As Japanese woman, I don't care less if they make less money than they used to. It's all about money and satisfying men's sexual desire (mostly for men in men's point of view is the fact) like prostitution. I could only understand it as a choice for women when Japan was a poor country and ordinary Japanese had to live in poverty. There used to be parents had to sell their daughters to save the family. In order to win Women's right and dignity, some women in our history have given their lives. They are the ones deserve respect in my opinion. Needless to say, you are entitled to your opinion which I respect. I don't mean to deny your freedom of speech. Thanks for reading.

[@skyfigurefun]

IKE IKEE KIMOCHII

[@saturnargentavis1901]

I used to work in the industry in America 20 years ago. Today women that start in the industry get paid quite a bit when first starting but the more videos you make the less you get paid as ppl are always looking for new women all the time. I would say its a very hard industry and a life decision because it can come back to haunt you very easily. Loss of job, Divorce, your children getting notified about it. List goes on. Be careful and make safe choices

[@joeygonzo]

2 yr career at best

[@rthelionheart]

Countless end up putting an end to their misery by committing suicide also.

[@dominicjherr]

@@framework333 @Jin Lee Wow. That's an extremely sad mentality to have. Because someone makes a personal life choice, that you don't approve of, this makes them deserving of grief and woe? People with your type of mindset need serious self-reflection.

[@milascave2]

@@framework333 But what if they are doing it to try and feed their kids? People don't always have good options.

[@framework333]

@@milascave2 Then they damn sure wouldn't be pornstars. A good mother would become a prostitute before she'd become a pornstar because she knows it's a shameful act that shouldnt be made public, and would genuinely be worried about her child's future. Women who become pornstars are just worried about making cheap, fast money, and whether or not the become famous from it depends on solely superficial things. A good mother doing porn? Please, don't make me laugh, I have roommates

[@detectivehan5717]

Journalists like Nobita are hard to find.

[@cattysplat]

He goes hard and deep.

[@davefuller84]

A dear friend of mine in Kawasaki was thinking about going into JAV to help pay the bills. She knows is a bad idea. This video corroborates what we both feared. It’s low money and high risk, and a trap. I shared this video with her and she decided against it.

[@joeshumo9457]

Cool story bro.

[@aldenu5295]

Plot twist: she’s already doing it without you knowing.

[@davefuller84]

@@aldenu5295 i don’t think so. She’s awful at lying. She was utterly depressed when she tried onlyfans for a few weeks. I don’t think she’ll go down deeper into that rabbit hole. Her friends would also call her out. And she since found a good contractor job and doesn’t need the cash now. She’s eventually moving back to the US, but that grad school and job and visa process is still a few months away. She’s a very sensitive woman, so some of the onlyfans comments would make very upset. She knows there’s too much to lose if she went that way.

[@gueomduduto]

@@davefuller84 If she cant stand haters, any entertainment job isnt for her.. I think the video explain it all, you need to be more creative onmarketing.. and maybe willing take the risk with pastic surgery, compromise with dangerous people, govt people etc.. Definitely not for weak hearted woman..

[@davefuller84]

@@gueomduduto definitely not a good match for her personality. She’s shy and humble at least publicly. I’m glad she didn’t go that way, she would be miserable

[@RayMak]

This is really really sad... Basically it's just like any artist. Some are celebrities and some are living tough lives.

[@-why6039]

You’re here!!!!

[@BeranM]

What's your fav JAV, Ray Mak?

[@blek_sheep]

I do share alot of interest with this guy . I literally see him in every video comments

[@xin0]

Very sad indeed. You get f*ked all day and make less than a carer! Still living in poverty, now a ex porn actress. Everything about Japan seems to be declining

[@domimusic3683]

Porn actresses are hookers, not artists lol. It's a choice they make, So why is it sad?

[@rimurusajo6970]

I agree it's very interesting to know about other countries dark situation. In my younger days, I often think about living in Japan however as time passed by I realized that every country is the same, you only make your life better if you work hard and for me watching this type of videos I saw how Japan is not the typical fantasy land we dreamed about. Now as I grow up and see the reality, I think I need to settle all of my priorities in my life before taking into a serious decision about living in other country.

[@jazzmanny02]

Well yeah of course, each place is different but has difficulties, you just have to go through each goal and you can reach that goal to happen if you want to move there.

[@chinarut]

you'd be surprised at what happens when you take a leap of faith with little preparation!

[@jazzmanny02]

@@chinarut true that can happen like a person i know who got a job to teach in japan

[@Ging_10]

Good on you man. I think what ever choice you will ever take there will he challenges and struggles and from them you will get the greatest lessons. As long we keep moving on instead of staying stuck in one place things will be better.

[@Blueknight1960]

Every country is not the same. Different land scape's, different cultures, different food, different people, different morals and different attitudes.

[@anhvuquang7906]

I read an article about this in an online Vietnamese newspaper a few years ago, about how unforgiving the japanese porn industry is so I wasn't as surprise as i should be, but it's still terrible though as it's still happening

[@huntercoleherr]

This guy is a rare, solid journalist. Very well done.

[@jameswong5535]

Great content, you bring a few social problem which shines a new perspective on modern Japan to the table. For a non-Japanese viewer, I appreciate your work, by the way, you are a pretty good presenter, excellent job my friend. Keep up the good work!

[@hesslerlam]

If this reality could discourage young girls from from admiring and wanting to get into this industry, I'd be happy to see that.

[@arubi012]

Ikr

[@noire9588]

Me too

[@kidgoku2206]

💯

[@coiledsteel8344]

WHY NOT Marry And Bear Children?

[@Dawgiedawgdawg]

YESSS

[@orehamax]

11:40 i've never heard of people becoming interested in japan due to yakuza or porn. i'd say it's a 50/50 split between anime and videogames. maybe a really small minority due to other factors. at least among relatively young people, perhaps it's different for older generations.

[@jensenex9270]

for me personally it is the countryside that I am interested in instead haha.

[@KelvinLKY]

Heh, because you probably did not live through the days when you have to leave your PC turn on for days to download a high quality video die to the slow speed. There were also no camera phones to help flooding the internet with homemade clips. No live streaming too. There are just too many choices now and the easiness of access.

[@TheTaoofEternalWar]

Uh hello, martial arts.

[@joefebri3236]

Anime is the biggest one, other can be treated as a side things, but maybe technology or their goods is the other reason for me, I have always thought Anything made in Japan is a Quality goods. I do interested in their culture but that after I got into anime.

[@caoshehuixian]

the culture minus the porn

[@rimurusajo6970]

We often think Japan is a happy place to live, we see things that are extraordinary and plenipotentiary to imagine. Having this kind of content to watch makes us more open to educate ourselves to think about living into a different place. I personally want to thank Mr. Nobita from Japan that his content opens my mind how life in Japan really are extraordinary and its opposite. I like to watch content to educate myself and widens my understanding in many things.

[@WingofTech]

Very wise words. To understand everyone and the world, is to be compassionate. I hope you will always be curious.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

suicides are high and the birth rate is low. few people think japan is a happy place to live.

[@yessigabi12]

@@1MinuteFlipDoc but it is still way better than other countries, poor third world countries mostly. There is no perfect country in the world.

[@raheemcamal998]

Yep

[@joeygonzo]

@@yessigabi12 actually, on the average, the Japanese are not as happy as people in the third world .

[@Raintiger88]

The "disguised voice" girl you interviewed sums up how I always felt about porn actors/actresses in that they only get into the industry to avoid poverty. I can only speak from an American cultural point of view - both male and female do it due to the lack of an alternative opportunity. If you have no education, you generally have no chance. Things like prostitution and pornography seem easy to do to survive. I don't look down on any of them. We all do what we have to do.

[@picklep9812]

I was an escort for 15 years. After I stopped that’s when the emotional price was paid. If you are fine while working it catches up when you stop

[@strawhatshinigami9190]

I do ,because not all of them are not working for the reasons you've mentioned . Most women are just after the most money for the least amount of work ,and too many testify to this when people judge them . "I'm Paid ,getting more money than any of you lame ass 9-5 workers " is most of their sentiment . Then it's not like they respect or even decent to the men responsible for them being paid . U openly talk down on men ,but you'd be nothing if men didn't wanna fuck or pay you .

[@leob4403]

Why are you grouping all of these thousands of people into this one category? Do you know a single porn actor or actress personally? They are human beings with different personalities and reasons for doing what they do. Some of them just really love having sex and getting paid believe it or not

[@jamegumb7298]

I can look up to and down on whomever I want, free world. You wanna do this job, go right ahead. If you think we can then date after, hell no. My ex turned out to be a former escort. She was out as soon as I got home. If people can do whatever they wanna do, that will include me.

[@TAXie-ck7ed]

@@strawhatshinigami9190"Most amount of money for the least amount of work" is a practical approach, though. If they needed work to quickly pay off that student loan or medical bill, doing porn is gonna be an option. There's definitely a lot of people dabbling in Onlyfans or whatever porn service during this pandemic, because regular work isn't enough to pay the bills.

[@meeks1201]

I love your content, you are not afraid to seek and tell the truth 🙌🏽 It’s so important for people to be aware of the struggles human beings go through instead of glamorizing impossible standards of living (celebrities, wealthy/privileged people)

[@Sandwichr]

I had no idea they made so much in the past anyways. I'd hope that the lower pay discourages people from entering the industry. Why enter an industry which could destroy future job prospects and your social image when it pays as much as a minimum wage job.

[@acmelbourne]

To answer your question - cheap thrills, easy money and short term fame.

[@dl5641]

Unfortunately, a big lack of awareness and knowledge about the industry, assumptions based on false pretense, and old ideas of the industry seem to drive a lot of these decisions. I feel like it's no exaggeration to tell a woman who is considering entering this industry that doing so truly means they will be stuck to that or similar industries for the rest of their life unless they have the determination to develop skills and start a business or work and live in another country after retiring, and even then it will be needlessly harder.

[@Ben7Roethlisberger]

Actually the future is much brighter than the present, because the present and its economy is still being driven by people born in 50's and 60's. The problem is societal judgement and outdated views in Japan, not so much the preference of their choices. Many industries in other parts of the world, especially among the younger generation wouldn't so much care about things like that. As long as you have the skills to make money and grow the business, career paths are wide open. Also I think most people will not have any negative/positive views if a co-worker had such career in many sectors like the tech industry because there is very little judgement and opinion on the issue from both the working environment and the clients. It's just a matter of time, although sadly for them they now have to live through these difficulties but the younger generation simply doesn't care anyway near as much.

[@Ben7Roethlisberger]

One more thing. The more people that enter that industry, the more normal it will become so its actually good to incentivise instead of avoiding and hiding. The problem of course is the low pay.

[@sunfireThu]

@@acmelbourne For some cheap thrills might be a reason. However most of them are under huge amounts of debt (esp. student debt), and join in as a desperate attempt to pay it off.

[@dherokbattleborn]

That’s about what I expected it to be like. People assume it’s the most amazing job ever. Tons of money for doing something fun right? But in reality that’s only the top 1% that you see; the rest are struggling. We’ve turned something that used to be special into an abundant commodity why pick this random one when you can enjoy the best one? Hopefully bringing this stuff to light will dissuade others. In the long run society will be better off for it. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy it too but it’s become a little too normalized.

[@handy333]

In 30 years their enemy will be robot wife

[@Drapiezhnik]

People are largely mistaken about the AV (or just adult movie industry, if we go worldwide) being "fun" thing to do, since they only see the final product, sometimes extracts from backstage, but never the full picture. But when you start thinking about bad takes, reshoots, makeup flaking and actress\actor sweating due to all the lighting around, the need to fake things trying to avoid another "bad take" and so on... let's not even start with all psychological issues and unhealthy addictions such "fun work" usually brings with it.

[@yakuza2123]

Poor girls, patriarchy has the fault

[@acmelbourne]

@@yakuza2123 Thats the usual blame game isn't it, the woman makes a bad choice so it must be mens fault - its called self responsibility, nearly all are willing volunteers.

[@sevenproxies4255]

Uh no, I never assumed it to be an awesome job. I assumed it to be a pretty disgusting and degrading job that eats away at the mental health of it's workers and that the job itself sould be discouraged as harshly as possible. I don't feel sad for anyone in the industry. If they expected glamour and wealth for simply being born with genitals and using them in front of a camera, they thought wrong.

[@cattysplat]

I'd imagine even a few years ago, porn was quite exclusive to few actresses, due to the limited number of websites and DVD publishers of which whom controlled who got to be on their service, so popular actresses could demand bigger pay and become household names, however you were still fundamentally an employee beholden to your employer. The sudden rise of actresses being able to own and monetise their own produced content, build dedicated fanbases to potentially millions of customers on massive centralised websites, without much of any middleman taking the lions share like before. The downside is the competition is now insane, because if you strike it lucky, you become rich and in control of your own business, no longer just an employee. Also everyone is so much more lonely today, some will be willing to just be a fan or have a "girlfriend" experience of chatting and being entertained by them more as people, not just for their bodies.

[@ducodarling]

Economy is nature, and nature does not bend. Women making money from men's lack of women is a self-feeding fire. Normal women see the easy money and become incentivized to make more men miserable. Those same men lose motivation to work, leaving them with less money to spend on porn and the like. Meanwhile, the porn industry will cannibalize itself, leaving only the strongest. Women will continue flocking to the industry even as it capsizes. The lonely men will be hated, seen as the source of women's suffering. At least they'll enjoy endless hours of free porn... A natural monopoly will emerge, government will regulate, then over-regulate, and we'll be right back where we started.

[@blacksuite1]

@@ducodarling Why would you think lonely men would be hated on when they are doing their own thing?

[@michaldante9797]

@blacksuite1 I know you want answer from the author of the comment but I find his comment quite “difficult” to comprehend because it seems so exaggerated from my perspective. But that doesn't mean I think it´s not true at all. In my opinion “hated” is very exagerrated. But I can’t see lonely people (man or woman doesn’t matter so much here) as alright by society. Why it should be alright ? I was alone so many years.. it’s not alright now I can agree. I have friends who are alone and some of them for years and again it´s not alright because they are not alright (but that doesn't mean that not-alone people can’t have some issues) Common people are not lonely monks. Common people are social and they have natural needs to make bonds emotional, physical, and for sure even spiritual. Nature does not bend as Duco Darling wrote. You can see lonely people alright and some of them can be alright, healthy and happy by their own. But majority of lonely people’s is not because again: common people are not like lonely monks. It´s just my opinion and my english is not very good. I will say also this: you can (and should also) love yourself, be happy on just your own, but true happiness is real when it’s shared. I didn’t get it and didn’t believe it when I was alone. But now I get it and now I see how much pain and saddness it was before in my lonely life but I did pretend it´s not so bad for so many years.. now I at least appreciate having someone, love and be loved not just by myself and I say “thanks” everyday for that, for love, for life, for others. So maybe it was good for something (the loneliness) I needed the experience for sure. So listen to your heart whether you are “common”, monk or someone else but never forget how nature works it does not bend (at least mostly :-D)

[@stephenhodges1688]

@@michaldante9797 thanks for pausing two thirds of the way through and letting us know English is not your first language. I had to laugh.

[@ducodarling]

​@@blacksuite1 In my opinion, most women generalize most men. And the women I'm talking about are unhappy women. Unhappy women simply must blame someone for their position. 99% of the time, it's not other women they blame, and not attractive men. Lonely men make the easiest target, and that's on every level - from the work place to politics. This isn't from a text book or anything, just my observation. Check out Taylor The Fiend, if you want videos of unhappy women. Listen long enough and you'll hear the hatred I speak of.

[@StickPeopleAndPuff]

I wonder if those metrics take into account all the "independant" actress who are solely distributing their work on sites like patreon, fantia, or onlyfans?

[@WaffleSSSSSPLUS]

probably not, from what i know they are still pretty profitable coz of low production costs and overheads. its likely only referring to industrial scale productions and loss of income mostly due to competition with independents and piracy, since indies have different distribution patterns and more niche customers they are less affected by piracy.

[@ribertfranhanreagen9821]

Ofc not. Those attractive in onlyfans or getting tons of money.

[@educationalsockpuppet3057]

Dont kid yourself it's like any business. Being your own boss means X2 to X10 the work compaired to working for an outfit, and while a percentage hit it big it's a small percentage in a saturated market. Take into account how many small businesses, cottage or otherwise, fail in a job that can stigmatize you for life.....ya it's a hard knock life.

[@ChairWithScoliosis]

Working only fans isn’t 10x the work. Some people sell feet pics and make more money than the average person

[@WaffleSSSSSPLUS]

@@ChairWithScoliosis i think they're referring to indies who try and do full productions like the bigger labels

[@Ebidelbar]

I got moved with your clip and the facts you shared with us about Japan. We here in distant, can never know and judge correctly without realities that are shared by you and people like you. We always see other countries and their life style from a different view which is not always correct. Therefore , Thank you so much !

[@anduin3410]

they can't compete with hollywood and jewish porn for free.

[@JapaneseEmichannel]

finally this topic again✌️✌️✌️😏 love this topic thank you for sharing nobita san😁❤️

[@alecfoor2665]

Wow... Now I have more of an understanding on why sooo many are self-promoting. Damn, this has really put a lot of what I see into a new light. I won't be so quick to shun anyone who's promoting themselves in such a way. Thanks for bringing covering this! So much misunderstanding on my part.

[@nicholaslu4069]

@@AmoebaInk I am a writer myself. I have written a few completed books but the reality is exactly how you put it--I will have to do my own publicity and might not make a dime. For this reason I no longer intend to publish them through the traditional route and will just keep them on my own shelf. Hell, if I don't make any money on my work I sure as hell don't want the publisher to make any money on it. I might as well spread my work electronically to people who are genuinely interested in my work.

[@nujobztube]

Very informative. Love this documentary. This world needs more things like this.

[@Einhander49]

They chose the easy way out, and now they're paying the price.

[@venkatadri1299]

As a fan of Japanese porn, it makes me feel sad. With that number of female porn stars compared to other countries, it seems inevitable to end up like this. Lack of awareness among Japanese woman who aspires to be pornstar seems like a reason.

[@rexstiger6090]

Thank you for this video. Life is much harder and more demanding than people imagine, and often they find this out too late to change course effectively. Prayers to all those who suffer.

[@yanum5242]

As a bad paid porn actress myself in Europe I have to agree, even the porn industry here is bad and lesser and lesser paid. I feel much regret having chosen this line of work just like the woman said at the end of this video. I relate a lot more to her than I would like to admit even if I entered this job more than half a decade ago with hope for a better future. The internet destroyed the porn industry for actors and actresses.

[@paulgabel8261]

Most rely on social media and Onlyfans for their revenue now

[@salometipsandtricks2786]

You can do other things. Start a art drawing channel or a music one or a dance one or a acting one. Where you make plays and out them out. You already a actress so go clean and create own movies.

[@captrockh2055]

Its seems like it's ALOT of work in the P industry- with time, promotions, and guest appearances- today people can video in their home, and become their own creators like on Only fans, or Chaturbate.

[@tenkuken7168]

The only fans and other websites makes the work better because theres no shady people helping you its just you and a camera you just need to find some people who like porn with money

[@Yandel21ableify]

Porn actreses make good money escorting in America, 2gs an hour.

[@theswedistanihobo4334]

As always, an interesting video on a sensitive topic. Keep up the amazing work!

[@PrayingPanda]

I mean are we going to pretend like this hasn't always been the case. Sex "work" has always had a hierarchy. Even in brothels. The top women earned the most meanwhile the ones who couldn't even get into the brothel fought for scraps. Here you have women who know the stigma, who know the chances of finding an accepting job and husband after the fact and who know the chances of making it big enough to offset the negatives are slim and they still do it. Just because some women are the exception it doesn't mean that being a 304 has never been anything but a poor choice.

[@nunyabidnis3815]

You are right that exploitative hierarchies choke this profession, as it does in practically all professions. Though, sex work *is* work. No less than a comedian or actor is valued for their ability to create an atmosphere or mood, and evoke feelings from the audience. Adult film is by no means an industry beyond reproach, nor is everything caught on camera some elaborate evocative 'performance'.. Yet this is not a fault of performers, workers, or participants, that the market exists, or for the price and pay it offers. Whether people turn to the profession for the art or expression, whether due to economic percarity, false hopes ginned up by the industry, the consistent point is that the workers require the jobs they undertake to provide living wages, safe conditions, and a right to basic human dignity. Furthering the stigma that, "they knew what they signed up for," is part of how these production companies, whether large or independent, can continue to ratchet down on the pay and conditions of workers in this field; everyone will let them, because the workers are, "othered," and considered worthy of whatever fate is offered. Even seeing the harm is causes them, there's a disconnect that they brought it on themselves, so there's nothing that can or should be done.. which I feel is quite wrong. I for instance, do not appreciate or respect people who make country music. Yet, in spite of this, their performances and art should not be exploited by massive production companies at the expense of the performer's value of labor, or their right to dignity. If a major label were raking even bad artists over the coals, ones I could do without or see their art as unsightly, the performers still don't deserve that.

[@3ndeavor]

What's interesting to me is that people say a bunch of self-righteous stuff and then fail to recognize that as consumers of porn they are literally both the reason for a porn star's success and a major reason for their demise.

[@nunyabidnis3815]

@@3ndeavor ...That is also missing that studios and publishers see that potential cashflow, stick themselves in the middle of it, use the actresses, stoke the appetite.. ...and for some reason only the consumers and actresses catch any heat for it. So rather than looking at people as murderers for liking adult film, or actresses for deserving it... how about the fact that there's the whole manipulation of a cashflow and people's lives in it's pursuit? Pornography is f*cking inevitable. The industry regulation or lack there of is not.

[@3ndeavor]

​@@nunyabidnis3815 If the product is inevitable then so are the people will try profit in terrible ways. Both of these things are inevitable. The point is to see both sides and pick the best options. Sorry mate, just because it's hard for people doesn't mean they should be paid silly amounts of money. Girls are out in the streets in many different countries (including Japan) selling their bodies for less, and under worse conditions. What makes you think actresses in an actually regulated industry are that much more special? And what makes you think consumers shouldn't be blamed? On the other side of the same token, you never want to see people being squeezed and pushed to their wit's end when they're just trying to survive. It's just hard to know that people are choosing an industry that will ALWAYS be difficult to regulate as a way to make ends meet, when other means are out there. You don't allow other human beings to manipulate and enter your physically most vulnerable areas for money and expect that you will have a great life of it. Whereas we all know there will always be shitty human beings out there. I just don't see how you can err on the side of the government cracking down on bad people when good people can make better decisions.

[@nunyabidnis3815]

@@3ndeavor "just because it's hard for people doesn't mean they should be paid silly amounts of money." Just because people want to exploit workers/actors/etc. doesn't mean, and in fact should mean they shouldn't earn silly amounts of money. Somehow what they make isn't silly? Could it also be the two are related? Some mass producer drives down the price to make more off of quantity, and pay the actors less in the process, that is a predictable problem. If that makes things harder for people, they're more desperate. So... then what do they do? They have to further compromise on the amount or extent of their performances. That's the opposite of what it sounds like you want. "What makes you think actresses in an actually regulated industry are that much more special?" The dignity of necessities like decent legal, medical, housing, education, and other access. The kind of things that enable people not to be coerced into doing work that would be morally divisive to them. If we know corporate growth is going to cause a race to the bottom for workers, and they're still going to be dependent on that income.. that's a very perverse incentive. That means the company can pay even less, get even more work... The side effect is people you seem to hold some contempt for. If you'd like fewer of those people, the only long term plan involves not creating them.. because grinding them to bits won't stop it.

[@StellaKagami]

Thank you Nobita-San for bringing such good quality content! 👍🏻

[@AC_WILDCARD]

Thanks for bringing these interesting insights and perspectives from the adult film industry in Japan! It is always great seeing your work Nobita.

[@AidanK_ART]

I never thought that working in this industry was interesting, fun or easy. I didn’t even think that actresses could be paid normally. It always seemed to me that women enter this industry out of desperation. Perhaps the fact is that I don’t watch porn (just not interested) and I didn't see any of its "luxury" side. Everything that was said in the video, I expected to hear according to my idea of ​​this job

[@hunterbidensaidslesion1356]

Your personal view of this is more compatible with reality than the vast majority of opinions expressed here, which is a real shame.

[@BioxyTube]

you just assume women cannot do this job other than by desperation...you just assign your point of view of what a woman should or shouldn't...that's the real shame. Yes there are bad situations and practices..like IN ANY OTHER industry..your mind is just so limited. Many porn actress like their jobs but people like you think it's a shame job and one can only do it by desperation... .. ... in the end..I totally agree the industry should solve their problem and pay its workers a good earning!!!

[@kangmeowrin]

its not easy for men actors too.

[@Voidstroyer]

@@BioxyTube The industry itself has taken a massive hit due to the internet. That could not be helped. I think that they should move over to a more self-controlled environment like Only Fans, or even Phub, which allows content creators to monitize their own videos. The conventional P industry is dead. Everything is online now

[@AidanK_ART]

@@BioxyTube nah I didn’t say anything about what a woman should or shouldn’t do. I am a woman btw. I just don’t see anything good in this industry but I DON’T think it is a shame to work there. I’ve never said that and I never will.

[@lizawinslow4773]

Absolutely informative man!!!!

[@Boertje247]

So fascinating, this look at a hidden aspect of Japan. I love Japan and the Japanese people, and hope to return as soon as travel restrictions lift.

[@tanyalowe7150]

NEVER let anyone exploit you girls. Be strong and tough. I would have ten jobs than let these people hurt me. Please take care of yourselves. Be well and strong.

[@pookyac42]

I'm truly astonished what hot topics you are adresseing in Japanese society 😳👍. Nobita, you rock 🤘🦊🤘. Please keep up with your great work! Best regards from 🇩🇪.

[@Nachowz]

That was the perfect ending line. 👏 I feel deeply for the women who get into this industry. Even the women that "make it" are losing something very precious. I'll pray for these ladies.

[@johnc.5600]

He is just simping. These girls are part of a billion dollar industry that makes billions since hundreds of millions of lonely guys put their time and effort in watching these videos to fill their need.

[@DuzzinsSama]

Japan needs Christ. The World needs Christ.

[@danny24042002]

how deep exactly 😉

[@danny24042002]

@@DuzzinsSama we need more women for porn mate

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

@@DuzzinsSama No one needs him, we would be better off without such a degrading sh!1 religion.

[@Daithai96]

That was so incredibly sad to watch. Great documentary though, well done for exposing the reality.

[@chasingthedragon317]

I have no sympathy for women who purposely sign up to the porn industry. You know your beauty will eventually fade and your reputation will permanently be damaged. What kind of future do you expect to have being a worn-out pornstar. There will always be a younger, prettier girl that will take your place. Porn is a career short-lived and damaging.

[@noksyesvs]

I'm actually surprised at the antipathy towards the porn industry in Japan. there is such a thing as traditional japanese erotic art, Shunga. You know that if a sentence that should normally be written long is reduced to a single word, that thing is common in society. There are even sub-arts under Shunga. For example, Shibari. The Japanese view of sexuality is very different. It's ridiculous to compare the Japanese porn industry with the American porn industry. Because basically the dynamics are different. What upsets me the most is the Czech porn industry. Such exploitation and humiliation is unprecedented in world history. Well, anyway

[@6l816]

"if a sentence that should normally be written long is reduced to a single word, that thing is common in society" I like it

[@frillylily8005]

It can possibly be compared when it comes to the main things why people get in the industry and what drives it. Every porn industry is filled with abuse and poverty the whole premise of porn aka cheap sex on film for the audiences lust/gratification. Seeps into everything. You’d be surprised the stuff the industry hides and when it comes to Japan many much more are probably less willing to come out and talk about what happened to them in the industry like ex stars in the US which even then some might not tell the truth. I have collected so much stuff on the topic. The amount of people who have token there own lives even men is crazy. And one of the top female porn hub Ambassadors or something like that name: asa akria admit to being a pedophile who so far as I know has not been been fired. The industry lives off of depravity/trafficking.

[@spiritwildfiregaming1975]

In the balkans, people in the porn industry are...well, not really seen as humans most of the time. And when I say the porn industry I mainly mean prostitutes.

[@MrKrtek00]

"there is such a thing as traditional japanese erotic art, Shunga" Shunga was mostly censored/forbidden. The first public shunga exhibition in Japan was made a couple of years ago. Shibari is also a niche entertainment, similar to eg cabaret or fetish shows, with similar status.

[@goodputin4324]

Lol

[@john6941]

All that glitters is not gold. --William Shakespeare

[@lfeist3279]

hi nobita your doing an excellent job, as for youtube being an entertainment outlet, it is used for alot of subjects and or comunication about issues in the world, it lets humans speak and to teach others whats going on around the world, and i will say this to you, do not ever stop, these women that are in the adult industry eventually burn out and eventually move on and want to have family, yet its hard for em to achieve that is some, men need to be more open and loving to these women, instead of casting them out, as a saying, emptiness, love and compassion,

[@apelsinuke]

importance of this video is also here: warn other young women (who don't realize by themselves) to not even go into this "industry" to begin with, because it's now almost or already obsolete, and will not find a good job afterwards, especially not in Japan. not all people continuously watch p0rn. many people don't do it anymore, either having relationships, families, or other better things to do. gaming is more addictive than p0rn as gaming brings a real sense of accomplishment unlike p0rn, which might bring a sense of disappointment and emptiness instead.

[@deepanshuchoudhary4598]

Don't assume your reasoning as a fact. You're clearly wrong a lot of people still watch it and no significant decline whatsoever, the only difference is people don't just stick to one model for too long and once he/she becomes common they are most likely to be ignored by the sheer reason of boredom.

[@HeShoeTooBig]

a TON of people still watch porn. Sex will always sell. Maybe you don't, but many people do and always will. The money is in doing custom work/commissions. These giant industries are failing because they cannot adapt to how things are. look at every industry out there. The companies that can't evolve all die out. Like Block Buster and now, ironically, Netflix is in the beginning stages of dying because they can't innovate past what they started. Individuals working from home can make custom porn content and make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. A few can make millions a year. But these supposed "professional" can't? They're stuck in their ways and are failing to adapt. A company with cash could easily step in, hire 5-10 women of different varieties and do custom content for higher paying customers who want it. The women could all set their own limits and everything. Just do what peopel at home are doing but on a slightly bigger scale. But nope. They keep operating as if it's still the 90's and expecting it to work? That's not how it works. You have to do niche and more tailored content. That's how you get people to pay for porn. You make stuff that no one else is making. So many women are making bank online and they aren't even showing themselves nude. How are these "professionals" unable to figure it out when thousands of people, possibly millions figured it out nearly 10 years ago?

[@HrRezpatex]

This goes for all artists, actors and musicians all over the world. Whenever you do something that must be very very popular before you earn money on it, most people who try it will be poor. I do not say that i don`t feel sorry for them. But to be honest, i am not a musician because i know i can not make specially good music. (but i can still have it as a hobby) I would never dream of demanding a lot of money if i made music.

[@indoctfool9412]

Freemason has the knowledge

[@TSPH1992]

This poverty could be applied to almost every prostitute in any other country

[@tizi087]

mhhh depends. The legally apply prositudes ing ermany (so those which are registered for the gouvverment) are protected by a number of laws. I think something like that woudl help other countries too

[@TSPH1992]

@@tizi087 probably

[@frillylily8005]

@@tizi087 I think poverty in German sex work is also a problem

[@mattkennedy6115]

I think porn stars worldwide aren’t making the money they used to because anyone with a phone can do porn and post it on the net for free.

[@russellwilliams9437]

with income vs increases in cost of living getting worse, the amount of disposable income people have is dropping across the board. so when a cheaper alternative or a freeway to consume material come along they take it. this is affecting industries across the board.

[@benbunyip]

Porn is soul destroying. Get a regular job, though they too are poorly paid. Get an apartment and share. Live within your means, and study something hard. Life’s hard to do well. Don’t kid yourself otherwise.

[@NikiWonoto26]

Much respect for Nobita for showing the harsh reality of Japan. - from Indonesia -

[@TAXie-ck7ed]

Thank you for producing this video, Nobita.

[@diogosantos8763]

Thank you Nobita from Japan for sharing with us important and interesting matters about Japan. It is sad that such a thing happens in a modern developed country. As an outsider I can only hope that things get better.

[@DadeUnlimitedNinja]

wtf why are the Care workers on the lowest end of the average income in Japan, how can that be? taking care of people who broke literally their backs for their country and disabled people who can't support themself should be paid much better than that in my opinion, there is something rly wrong with that system in JP.

[@nikouxo1477]

It’s the same in the US I think. Usually caretakers make $8.50-$11 an hour which is on the lower scale definitely

[@itsDjjayyArt]

@@nikouxo1477 depends on the State

[@rhesapratama4194]

hate to break it to you, but there's a reason why first of all, you said it yourself, most of them are caring for disabled people who can't support themself. how much money do you think those employers can pay ? they're freaking disabled in the first place. not all disabled people successfully made money without access to regular jobs. second, supposedly the goverment step up and subsidize the caretakers, how much job saturation will it bring? remember caretakers are simple, physical oriented job without any education needed whatsoever. they will FLOCK the system in record time once they realize there's an opening that pay really well without actually doing anything hard skill-wise. i'll admit it's a very, very f-ed way to think, but its thats the reality with caretakers, and with any no-skill job in the firstplace. Actually, look no further than this very video. the promise of easy money just by spreading your legs wide, can make a total devastation of a job within 10 years

[@cattysplat]

@@rhesapratama4194 Elephant in the room is the job is considered uneducated, hence it is flooded with immigrants willing to work like dogs for bad pay. Globalism creates deflating pay, as well as it also being a female dominated (which is it's own massive topic in itself, mostly because women don't negotiate for raises).

[@stellajacobson231]

I just got your channel recommended to me and thank you for doing that you do! It's an amazing job you're doing!

[@kathykaura7219]

the changes are like this in every industry, not just porn. manufacturing jobs, postal jobs, industrial jobs, teaching jobs, you name it. everywhere it's getting harder and harder to earn a living.

[@moirai1161]

thats scary sad :(

[@masulubonak9275]

The demand is high, if evrybody tries to be picky it'll be a long time before the wages go up and you end up being hungry

[@theronshadowstorm]

Regarding the woman struggling with income, shouldn't it in theory be easier to find a job outside of porn? The market is over saturated, the odds of recognition if she is not famous is low. Market oversaturation could also give an excuse with the sheer number of women in the industry there could simply be an actress that somewhat resembles her. While her situation may be terrible, she should still try to improve her situation.

[@fairytaledollpatterns7258]

This is true and not. Opportunities for women are less than man. The idea is that once a woman gets married, as soon as she gets pregnant they will lose her and any training they put into her. And any well paying job would likely look up her name. Making it even harder in her situation. And people who hop jobs in Japan are seen as untrustworthy, so even if her last job wasnt found out, she might still have an issue. Honestly if just have a make over, legally change my name etc. To be honest though. Being poor in Japan is probably easier than america in some respects (and worse in others) Housing is *cheap* in japan because of the birth rate. So you never worry you'll be homeless, and they have public housing if that fails. food is a couple dollars for something at least some what healthy. But housing can discriminate against people legally in japan... So that's an issue. Pretty much all discrimination is legal in Japan. Because of the homogeny, they dont have any laws against it in Japan.

[@ribertfranhanreagen9821]

@@fairytaledollpatterns7258 opportunities for women are less than man. Altough it's true in the past, it's not now. If you try finding opportunities conventional way than yes . But now we have tons in online opportunities, some even provide more opportunities to women, example attractive women have it easier to succeed as influencer compared to man. Well, ll money is pouring to online space anyway, not weird that it's very hard to survive in dated conventional means for everyone. Not to mention this lockdown

[@jip230]

How do you explain the gap in your resume and what you were doing with that time someone was working in porn? I suppose you could get someone to lie for you and state that they employed you, but in Japan it may not be this easy. Also Japanese culture heavily discriminates against women of child-bearing age thinking that they will soon go away and get married 'wasting' all of the education and training. I don't think it's so easy to vanish and re-create oneself in Japan

[@fairytaledollpatterns7258]

@@ribertfranhanreagen9821 I'm speaking of the Japanese market.... Which is a completely different market. Japanese women have to do things like wear heels and are discriminated against.... Openly. Also, you're incredibly ignorant arnt you.

[@fairytaledollpatterns7258]

@@ribertfranhanreagen9821 Let me show you, how women have it. In even the smallest part of our system. Let's say you want to have a kid, for a man, it's a fairly straightforward system. Doesn't interfere with work or education. Women will have to devote 1 year to being pregnant and sick, then afterwards have to likely be dragged down with responsibility (because child care is not shared) Likely at the begining of her career or education life, which compounds into lost cost over the rest of her life. Then let's take something like shaving. What's the reaction to a man not shaving? minimal! "oh, you wanted to grow a beard" while a woman, will be recoiled from in most circles and would be painted as "dirty" Do you know how much longer it takes to shave a woman for a woman and a man? compound that over the length of her life (where, again... not really optional) She likely spends several years worth of "time lost" JUST ON SHAVING. Time that a man doesn't have to deal with. Then lets compound that with makeup and hair. She has to devote years to that shit (not optional, women who don't look good are discriminated against, because men see them mostly as fuck buddies) Now, let's talk about medicine. If a sick man goes into a doctor and complains about pain, he get's pain meds. If a woman goes into the same doctor, with the same complaints and same symptoms.... she is thought to be crazy, and given antidepresants (there are studies on this, it's wide spread) And you're argument to all of that is "at least I want to fuck girls who post pictures on line" Go sit on a screw and SPIN!

[@minchomania]

This just seems typical for any entertainment type job these days. Pornstar, actor, musician, you name it. Unless you are the top 1-5%, you are not gonna be rich. Another % makes enough to live comfortable, and then the majority make next to nothing at all. I dunno what to really say, that is just the way it is. There are just way too many pornstars and movies being released and not enough consumers to buy it all. I purchase some of my porn, but only for a select few of my favorite girls. There is absolutely no way I could afford to buy everything I watch. All the "extra work" like twitter, live streams and promoting seems like it is part of the job. If you want to be successful you are going to have to do that, and livestreams for semi popular girls, like fan club stuff that have subscriptions can probably make them more money than even shooting scenes. I question that statistic of USA only having 200 active porn stars, that seems way off.

[@cattysplat]

The secret is owning your own production, run your own business and you keep all the earnings yourself, however you have to cultivate your own fanbase. It's never been easier with everyone owning a smartphone cam and easy ways to bone people than ever before.

[@ambiguoususername2966]

I think the pattern is becoming more and more obvious. Degredation of morality and values for the sake of individual choice and fame/materialism. Very complex and hard to fix. Obvious solutions will not suffice. Probably not fixable in one lifetime.

[@Ballsexpuncher]

That is something that I've thought of for a while- If we were to think about this in a neutral perspective, conservatives all they want is preserve the values that have kept people in check and have a moral code. But then...that leads to problems...it's too controlling and condescending that you just don't care and want to be you. And then leads to trying to become your individual self. And when that's done...we just repeat the cycle in finding a new societal moral code only for that one to eventually run its course.

[@kish4corheunbl]

This explains why a lot of jav actress are starting their own yt channel and some even went full time on it

[@jaydenwan3434]

Sounds like a bad case of exploding supply vs reducing budget

[@4_4_4..]

Any non ethical job that doesn't serve society is going eventually to decline, I hope those people switch jobs for something that serves their values as human beings not objectified beings. Hope the devilish industry fades from the world, entertainment industry must respect humanity of people.

[@otakubullfrog1665]

I expect that in the near future becoming a porn star will be like starting a band in that most people will do it purely out of passion and with the understanding that it'll probably never be more than a hobby that doesn't pay the bills. I do feel somewhat bad for some of the people already in the industry who didn't expect that things would change as much or as quickly as they did due to technology and that's a problem that people in many industries are facing.

[@1000rogueleader]

The difference is that being a porn star can destroy your long term future. Being in a band does not.

[@milascave2]

@@1000rogueleader I think his point was that in the future, exactly that is what will change.I hope so.

[@zj871023]

@@milascave2 It will never change. Men with a backbone will never plan a future with a prostitue...

[@junn679]

Whats your passion? "Music, its convey your feeling directly to the heart of people" "Paint, picture can convey a thousand words" "Ummmm, video?"

[@Merces69]

porn should be that really. people who find it a hobby, not otherwise.

[@LemifromJapan]

Nobita san, I always appreciate these kind of contents that we can't find elsewhere. I totally have a different perspective and view (and respect) towards women who works in this Industry. I wish all the best to the women who are struggling to earn enough money. 🙏🥺

[@Chebornik]

Well said

[@killertruth186]

Porn had gotten so much more extreme over time. Because of most viewers are trying to get excited over riskier and riskier content.

[@amylost23lbs]

Which is why it should be classified as a drug. It creates a dependency and users chase more extreme “highs”.

[@killertruth186]

@@amylost23lbs That is true.

[@dl5641]

@@amylost23lbs Couldn't agree more. When you realize how many of our everyday actions are motivated by the motivation neurotransmitter itself, dopamine, it's very easy to see where certain actions will lead to. Chasing an ever fleeting high is textbook definition addiction and often speaks to the action/substance's ability to create that feedback loop or the poor self-discipline of the user to moderate that.

[@localknight07]

I wonder if those actresses doing very extreme scenes really do it like what we see, for eg the swallowing scenes by the actresses??

[@robertnomok9750]

rofl what? It became TAME and vanila over last 2 decades. A lot of ACTUAL exreme stuff from 90s is gone.

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

Another Nobita home-run video! Thanks Nobita!

[@wanea3760]

Moral of the story don't involve your self to dark way

[@smartguyjaja]

Doing porn is not just selling your body. Its selling your dignity and reputation.

[@GoodDay2Smoke]

I think it's more than that. I equate it to selling ones soul. Look at older actresses. They all have dead eyes. You can feel the abyss gazing back at you.

[@MrMannyhw]

Sometime its better to be a escort. Cause not many people will know.

[@smartguyjaja]

@@GoodDay2Smoke wanted to say that too tho not everyone believes in a soul

[@Raff766]

To be fair, a select few do end up becoming famous, which would be the opposite of losing your reputation

[@Raff766]

@@GoodDay2Smoke Yeah sure, whatever you say bud

[@Inception1338]

Hey Nobita, one element to add to your channel: People need inspiration. Especially young people. Show them what Japan has achivied in the post war area and also in the first digitalization age the 80 - 90ths. There is a lot of cool stuff I suppose.

[@spiritwildfiregaming1975]

Sooo be blind to reality? Japan has cool stuff, but by addressing the issues people may pay attention to them and even remove them. It's how progress works.

[@Inception1338]

@@spiritwildfiregaming1975 I didn't say be blind. I said add elements of inspiration to move forward. Survive yourself and be part of the solution.

[@spiritwildfiregaming1975]

@@Inception1338 Aaaaaah, sorry then. Usually when people say that they mean "be optimistic, don't just talk about the bad things". And such mentality has always been...a dislike of mine. (hence the blind comment)

[@Inception1338]

@@spiritwildfiregaming1975 and you're right about it. Explore evil. Know where it's coming from. Only who knows fear can be brave.

[@truck6859]

Thank you for this revealing video. I feel sorry for those women, and hope and pray their lives improve. 🙏

[@domimusic3683]

Why sorry? It's their own free choice to want to be hookers and sell theor bdy instead of working for money. They are not forced.

[@thelikebutton2464]

I hope the porn industry stops completely… why would these women belittle themselves like this? It’s repugnant. Sex is only meant for a loving marriage.

[@spinnetti]

It seems like Japanese society is struggling to keep up with the world. My interest was none of those things you mentioned, but I like your videos and I work for a Japanese company and have visited several times. I also have family that has lived in Japan for many years.

[@solaronyou8610]

he did say those three things usually are what Weeabos like about Japan..

[@jimmyclimer594]

If I ever go to Japan I’m hitting up the street food vendors and maybe the toy vending machines for my son.

[@gallaxian]

I often hear that K-pop and J-pop idols earn very little despite achieving wide fame. Fame and adulation are psychic rewards of sorts but they don’t pay the bills. I’ve always assumed that many of the stars hope to marry into wealth. Not sure if that’s an option for porn stars, though.

[@riyank5238]

True indeed. K-pop and J-pop stars have it rough too. There's many restrictions, less money, strict love life etc.

[@aabb-zz9uw]

The best Korean ones bought their $5 million apartments with cash, no loans at all,however.

[@tigertank3024]

@@aabb-zz9uw that’s like what? 5% of the Jpop/Kpop idol? It’s nothing

[@aabb-zz9uw]

@@tigertank3024 In Japan the income is very very low. A Japanese college graduate earns less than a convenience store clerk in Korea.

[@tigertank3024]

@@aabb-zz9uw do you have any source cause that just sound like bullshit

[@keikei8157]

If the pay is so low how about finding a normal job? In Japan by just working in a convenience store or supermarket or McDonald’s you can get pretty good salary and have a comfortable life (normal apartment, food, clothes, traveling). What’s the problem? Like even if they wanna stay in the industry, finding a part time job is not a problem in Japan.

[@BRIAN09157]

We’re humans , we tend to want more than what we can actually have and also most people look down on Convenience store employees, waiters etc , I get your point , I mean your right the problem is this world is competitive, overpopulated and we’re extremely capitalist this is a problem around the world not only in Japan

[@darknessknows1235]

it's literally pointed out in the video that they also have to worry about their past being discovered or it being the reason they're rejected

May they should learn computer programming or other digital skill in order to work as freelancer at internet.

[@BoyG10]

You would’ve realised that when their DVDs were on clearance sales for ¥300 or ¥400.

[@Real_JMIH]

this video deserves a big thumbs up. really had no idea adult performers went through such discrimation.

[@Keno_jm]

The focus of the video wasn't on discrimination. The problem is that the industry hasn't adapted well to the rise of the internet.

[@263kiki]

very insightful video, thanks for sharing. its certainly sad but also not suprising. Hopfully this can deter young girls to stay away from this industry and relief the saturation from the within the industry aswell...

[@gmnotyet]

Hitomi Tanaka must make good money because her little dog Cha Cha is always decked out with the latest fashions.

[@chocolatesquirrel2002]

Bro, everyone knows her, thats why she gets tons of money

[@gutsberserk2718]

She is definitely in the top 10%. That leaves the 90% who get yennies

[@gmnotyet]

@@gutsberserk2718 She is #1 as far as I am concerned. One of thing I love in a woman is clear, smooth skin and Hitomi's skin is flawless.

[@ajax7590]

Wow this is honestly really sad , I lowkey wouldn’t mind having friends in Japan who are AV actors or actresses , hearing about their experiences is really interesting

[@imafraidjumitebeinagang]

I really don't care about someones profession to be friends with them. If you're a cool person to be around, thats all i need.

[@franciscocz8384]

haha I also wouldnt mind.

[@domimusic3683]

I dont know why we call them actresses, porn actresses are in fact only average hookers that are filmed while they sell their own body to make money. And why sad? If they choose to sell their body instead of working it's their choice.

[@armorbearer9702]

(6:45) I find this the most shocking. Why would they portray them positively when being a porn star is considered disgraceful?

[@woosh2055]

I agree. Society shouldn't normalize or glorify porn at all. It's a terrible dehumanizing parasitic industry.

[@jakemuller8626]

@@woosh2055 they have conventions and awards, they doing this because they're doin money, just because Japan got no serious production and distribution doesn't mean around the world, specially in the US, had to be the same way.

[@wienee]

Being a pornstar does not make them a bad person. They are still hard working people that are allowed to be respected lol. Porn is just a job in the end. If some girls want to move on from it then they can. An ex is shibuya kaho who moved on to streaming, is a media personality and appears in Trash Taste guys’ videos while also having decent size fan base

[@lawramono4860]

@@wienee only bad if they have kids

[@bahaazytkafatima7289]

I dont know why but this video for me gives a dark, sad, ironic and disturbing to see the porn actress there talk lightly about their income decreased instead and not about feeling degraded to be a porn actress instead

[@mangafoo]

This is actually very insightful

[@k_alex]

With rare exceptions, poor in Japan still is rich compared to most, and even to various western countries. Japan is very rich.

[@jasonfanclub4267]

No one cares if you can't pay your rent and food in Rich Japan

[@camelway]

@@jasonfanclub4267 True. Always have these dumb fks that think everyone in "rich" countries are bathing in money. You might have more money in "rich" country, but everything also costs more.

[@andyleeatp8188]

At first i thought these “celebrities” are earning USD 600 000 annually .Then i found out they are earning usd 60000 annually .And now nobita is telling me only its even lesser!?!? But i think the popular ones still earning around usd 120000 anually and above?

[@yannick5099]

There is only so much content people can consume. They are competing against tons of free content and actresses japan/world wide. The barrier to entry is smaller than ever (relatively cheap equipment, free websites, cost of distribution next to zero). What are they offering, that people don't already have access to? Nobody is paid by how hard, difficult or degrading their work is, but by how much someone needs or wants the result of your work. I don't think this is different (except the stigma) from any other trade, especially the ones that offer digital or abundant goods (art, news, farmers). Social media is where the people are now, where they can find you and you can offer your services. As porn becomes more and more normalized, porn actresses need to become more like regular actresses, celebrities or KZbinrs. But then again, many of them can't live from that either... There are many problems, but the main ones in my opinion are: 1. industry is changing faster than people/companies can/want adapt, 2. too much supply, 3. thinking it is easy money, 4. lack of alternatives (before and after). A good social system could REALLY help with that. Some support to pay rent and getting additional education can go a long way.

[@StarMercurian]

Also a lot of the women are probably doing the same thing in their videos that other actresses are doing.I would imagine that if some of them did some outlandish or off the wall things they would definently bring in more viewers.

[@yannick5099]

@@StarMercurian Sure, that would get more viewers. (enough) Paying viewers is another story. They need content that is not easily copied to any video portal. Otherwise it isn't more than an advertisement for you, maybe some $ from ads and the few who buy payed content. In the video, Yuri Komuru really says it: things like live streaming, events, interaction with fans is basically required. Just the last part (actresses are not supposed to do such stuff) is exactly what has changed. Now you have to do it. Companies are not doing it because they don't need to, as long as there are dozens others that are willing replace them for even less money.

[@str8busta]

high iq take

[@TheAyko20]

Nobita, you are a true inspiration and I am not talking about this video, but about your whole work you doing. Keep it up and wishing you continuing success from Germany!

[@breesco]

An excellent report - well edited, well written, very informative. Well done!

[@reinhartgregory]

Love this video, social issues is definitely interesting to watch. I will say that however in terms of economy that being an adult entertainer still has more odds of being successful than getting a regular job especially in Japan, sure these days its more competitive but isn't that the case for almost every industry? Not to mention a former porn star can still work as an influencer, sex worker or marry someone who's a fan of them. Now imagine working a minimum wage job like McDonalds or some other blue collar job in Japan? pretty sure the hours are long, pay is low and overall its hard too.

[@madestman101]

Sounds like you hit the nail on the head. The porn star only making 3mill yen a year is probably not doing that many shoots a month. compare that to selling your time to minimum wage at 900yen an hour at a combini or delivery company you have to wonder who is selling their soul more. A lot of Japanese porn stars are working as hostess or call girls and the porn is just supplemental income anyhow as they are making a lot more money doing these jobs. Cock for Cash!

[@sophon238]

@@madestman101 sometimes honour preservation is a schtick to glamorise ungainly exploitation.

[@NotShowingOff]

Well, they did say that changing field is tough.

[@reinhartgregory]

@@madestman101 Exactly, its just we live both in the West and in Asia too these days in a Feminist Gynocentric culture where women have it easier but we all pretend they are victims. Sex workers could get paid 20 dollars per blowjob and thats still 3 hours worth of minimum wage pay for a no skill required job. Hell there are even straight men sleeping with gay men for money or acting out porn for money, I am not shedding tears for women in sex work as I've worked a minimum wage job, 12 hour shifts, 60 hours a week not including commute time which adds up to 70 hours....

[@reinhartgregory]

@@NotShowingOff Thats true for multiple jobs in life, if you work in a specialized field its hard to work a decent job outside of the field too. If you're an accountant or plumber its not easy to switch roles, what about soldiers or coal miners? Miss me with the victimhood.

[@jltplease]

Very sad that they chose to go into the activity for money in the first place. Sex work affects the man and woman psychologically. It's worse because you can't see it all the time.

[@jltplease]

@Tracchofyre lol you're right. In fact, why didn't I also mention the effects of working a drug dealer? Or working as a carpenter? I should have mentioned all these careers unrelated to the the subject of the video! Silly me!

[@tigerbear3038]

@Tracchofyre You sound triggered

[@jltplease]

@Tracchofyre *whoosh

[@jeromelove1284]

@Tracchofyre can you imagine having sex with so many men different men on camera...and at end of it all you back to working a 9-5 job anyway alot of these women need to ask themselves was it worth it in the end?

[@jeromelove1284]

@Tracchofyre it's the sex worker's who are crying all the time about not being treated farely..if a person who works at a normal job is not treated kind guess what they will go find another job...sex worker's will continue to be treated unfairly because of the fast money they make hard for them to quit.

[@chiari4833]

I pity their condition and the lack of alternatives they've got. Everybody has to pay the price for their actions and little thought before acting doesn't grant absolution. I'm amazed so many of them make the choice to get in knowing the toll it could take on their life and career opportunities later on... 😬

[@RsSquier51]

You speak of them as if they were criminals. some mistakes or bad choices don't deserve a price to be paid/punishment.

[@chiari4833]

@@RsSquier51 No all i'm saying is nobody can escape from their choises. The same applies to people who smoke for years and are diagnosed with lung cancer. I don't admonish them for their choises, i pity them for their hard situation. Especially in uniform society like Japan a people who stand out are either admired or looked down upon and hated. It's a fact, not a judgement. The peoppe forming the society are the ones passing judgements i'm merely stating what's the logical outcome of their choices.

[@FinalMythology]

Maybe if they performed better and had libido in those bland and reluctant videos of theirs they'd make more.

[@lyralince6681]

Thank you for bringing light into these areas of our society

[@PatrickBateman191]

Disgusting industry. She calls herself an "actress".

[@areyn3044]

I feel bad for those who joined the industry thinking that they would get rich real fast but only a selected few with backgrounds or luck can make it to the top

[@yevonsama]

Hmm. I think, the most serious trouble why people get piracy instead of buying the legal film. It is simply because it is very difficult to buy something from Japan. Of course, piracy has the responsibility in it, but it exists more many reasons.

[@alexandertheresurrection2810]

Damn. Even porn stars here in the USA get payed more. Although it’s still not anymore better because our porn stars also end up poor a lot of the time when they quit.

[@xemnass]

Great video. Very honest and make many things clear. I suspected that, but now it is totally clear. Always feel some kind of sorrow when see some porn actresses on various videos. Think about how they choose this and how they will be live with that in future

[@Dinyo55]

You are good at this. Keep releasing videos and keep up the good work. Thank you

[@pandurockmusic5513]

My opinion is,every "entertainment" job is risky,because its not a "stable job" and you dont get a pension from that,and ussually to avoid broke many entertainer back to stable job,so entertainment job is good for experience,but not for long term

[@jeromelove1284]

Porn it's a job more like a hobby that you do on the side for extra cash.

[@skyleafgreen7997]

It's a blessing in disguise for a lot of the young women who might be lured into this punishing industry. Although I can only pray for the ones already trapped in it.

[@l.iwakura6553]

nice, it should happen more to the people who work on the adultery industry.

[@migurushii941]

Why?

[@miguelqueme]

Adultery?

[@Noko4dayz]

Based.

[@TrueAfricanHero]

You worded harshly, but I agree. In the VHS days, it was at least high risk high reward, and you’d throw away a normal life for some good money. Now, if you really want to be a porn star, you are either really desperate for cash or very shallow to have sex on camera for such little in return. Being a porn star is nothing to be celebrated.

[@seriouscat2231]

Strange that logically there would become a point in time when all the porn has been made, because whatever you would do after that point would only be a remake of something that someone has already done before. There are limits to what a human body can do, be or endure. Also, all alcohol or tobacco will get you high the same way. Likewise, for a porn addict, the variety is an illusion.

[@theGrandRapidian]

Great video Nobita! Keep up the great work man. Next time I’m in Tokyo I’d love to buy you a beer lol.

[@gabrielesteves7498]

man that is not fair! as a huge consumer of their content, I think they should be more recognized

[@3ndeavor]

Isn't it interesting, as a member of their audience you are literally the reason for their success and the reason for their downfall.

[@crimson35124]

maybe japan needs to adopt the PH business model of free porn and monetization through ads? anyone know how much popular PH creators make? the advantages are more free choice for the creators/actresses (they are able to make vids with only their boyfriend/girlfriend), but the disadvantage is little-to-no production support

[@JamesEvans-ow1wc]

PH is getting obliterated by OF and Fansly. ... PH is oversaturated with desperate failing studios putting out free content to get some brand recognition... And ads for live-cams which nobody watches anymore because they are not personality based like OF is. It got so bad that PH launched model-hub desperately trying to emulate the interact-support business model...

[@domimusic3683]

Maybe that Japan should fnd alternative healthy jobs for pornactresses instead? Being a hooker destroy the mind you know, allmost every hooker pay the toll of this in their life.