Mary Aoi was the legendary Queen of the "Blue Chateau" BDSM nightclub (1980-87). After Nikkatsu turned her former sub Nami Matsukawa into a star (1982), Mary would help pioneer early "Roman X" in 1985. She expanded into pink film and AV, laying the groundwork for V&R Planning.We cover:"The Sekkan 2" aka "The Punishment 2: Pleasure Edition" (1985) for Nikkatsu"The Abuse: Female Body Ikari Edition" (1987) for Nikkatsu"SM Madonna: Love/Abuse" (1987) for Million (her retirement film)"24 Hours of Training: Shock Edition" for V&R Planning (Adult Video)Links:Mary Aoi's articles on SMPedia (Japanese) & Nawapedia (English)The DVD for "The Punishment: Extra Edition" (Tower Records).Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"
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Bonus: reading the "Groper Train" titles
For our first bonus episode, we read a list of "Groper Train" titles. Many stops. Many fingers. Many ethical dilemmas. Link:"Groper Train" series (Letterboxd list)Our "Groper Train" episode.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"
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Groper Train
We watch (or ride) the "Groper Train" (or Chikan densha) series in a triple bill. Two are directed by Sachi Hamano. All three star the legendary Ryuji Yamamoto. "Groper Train: I Like the Inside" (1989)"Groper Train: Beware of Miniskirts" (1988)"Groper Train: Full of Sex" (1988)Links:Groper Train series (List)The extensive Japanese Wikipedia article on "Chikan."We cover "Sexy Timetrip Ninjas" ("Groper Train: Top Secret Production" in this episode.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"
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"Beautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count" & "Wrestle Mania"
We cover 2 wrestling-themed pinku:Nikkatsu's "Beautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count" (1984)Gay Pinku: "Wrestle Mania" (1999)Links:Chino Sato (佐藤ちの) acted in and choreographed "Beautiful Wrestler." Watch her 1980 match against teammate Mimi Hagiwara.Music by Beauty Pair, the tag team and music duo.Kuninori Yamazaki's 18 Gay Pinku (List)Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"
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SOV Nikkatsu: Competing with Adult Video and horror
For this episode, we cover 4 of Nikkatsu's "Live Shooting" titles for home video:"Izumi Shima's Swapping (Secret) Reipu Lesson" (1982)"Devil's Body" (1987) and HIV/AIDS metaphors"Kaori Aso: The Orgasm" (1987): mermaid?"Dream's Labyrinth" (1988), which riffs on "Nightmare on Elm Street."Links:Nikkatsu "Live Shooting series" (Letterboxd list)Nikkatsu's upcoming DVD of "Devil's Body" (Tower Records)Show Me Something Wrong's episode on "Red Account: My Bloody Angel" (1988). Made by the same crew as "Dream's Labyrinth," this film is the most-watched Live Shooting title and was exported.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"
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