Host: Gigguk | Guest: Kaho Shibuya, CDawgVA, The Anime Man
- What was Kaho Shibuya's career path before entering the Japanese Adult Video (JAV) industry?
- Kaho Shibuya initially worked as a newspaper reporter covering baseball, a field she knew little about, after graduating college and also taught English, achieving a perfect TOEIC score. Her motivation to learn English came from watching WWF wrestling.
- How did Kaho Shibuya find her way into the JAV industry?
- Kaho sought an "interesting part-time job" after her reporting career, applying for an "adult goods monitor" role, which was a common lure by JAV management companies to scout new talent. She received decent offers and was curious, deciding to see how many she would get.
- What role do "ugly bastards" or creepy male actors play in the JAV industry, and what are they like in real life?
- Kaho explains that these actors are deliberately cast and are needed because producers believe viewers can relate to or identify with them, fulfilling a specific demand. In real life, she found that male actors who lack confidence in their bodies often treat their female co-stars with more appreciation and kindness.
- What is the reality of acting in JAV productions, including scripts and faking scenes?
- While some productions have minimal scripts focusing on positions, actors mostly ad-lib, with new actresses often playing shy roles. Fake cum, typically made from Asa-banana jelly, milk, or egg whites, is frequently used to preserve actors' energy and allow for multiple takes.
- How does Kaho Shibuya view her past in the JAV industry and its impact on her current career?
- Kaho appreciates that the JAV industry made her known and allowed her to develop speaking skills and have interesting conversations, choosing to keep her stage name as it's how people recognize her. Although she is not necessarily proud of the job itself, she embraces her past as a stepping stone and is proud of growing beyond it to pursue a second career.
- How does Kaho manage public perception and online interactions as a former JAV actress?
- Kaho is actively building a second career to show that one doesn't have to keep performing nudity just because they did it once, refusing to create OnlyFans or similar accounts. She closes her DMs on social media to avoid unsolicited content and constant assumptions about her personal life.
- What is the unique process and challenge of voice acting for hentai?
- Unlike regular anime, hentai productions often have completed visuals, requiring voice actors to precisely match their moans and dialogue to the characters' lip movements and on-screen actions. This demands intense vocal performance and the ability to maintain a consistent character while delivering explicit lines.
- What are Kaho Shibuya's current career goals and aspirations after retiring from JAV?
- Kaho is focused on streaming on Twitch, cosplaying, and writing a book that offers an inside report on the JAV industry, including financial details. She aims to challenge herself with new experiences and embrace her identity as a cosplayer and English speaker.
- How does Kaho Shibuya perceive the difference between Japanese and Western anime fandoms?
- Kaho is impressed by the open-mindedness and passion of Western anime fans, noting they often engage with a wider variety of genres compared to some Japanese otaku who tend to stick to a single genre. She particularly enjoys the lively atmosphere of Western conventions.
Mentioned Resources
- Her upcoming book about the JAV industry
- Twitch: shibuya_kaho
- Twitter: @Shibukaho
- Instagram: @shibukaho
- ExpressVPN