Two in the Pinku

Get your sunglasses ready for "The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #2 - An Aria on Gazes / Love - Zero = Infinity", out now from Vinegar Syndrome & Melusine. Catch us on:Our video essay "Queer Nikkatsu" on the Klubb Super 8 Blu-ray for "Desire: First Sex Experience."Or, get the box set with all the series.Dakota's Essay for "Kyrie Eleison" on Vol. 3Non-pinku recs:"Bye Bye Love" from Kani, featuring pink actors in an underseen queer classicPre-order "The Sexploiters" & "Raw Love" from Kinocult, with commentaries by The Sin SyndicateFollow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

Happy New Year! As a year-end wrap-up, we cover 2 Sachi Hamano films. These were released by early Xces to Nikkatsu theaters and survived on VHS:"The Real Big Tits" [ザ・本番 巨乳いかす！]"Groper Train: Push It Deep!" [痴漢電車 奥まで押し込め！] (Internet Archive).We recommend:Los Angeles: "Re-Wind" screening at American Cinematheque (Jan. 11)The Sweden Poruno box-set from Klubb Super 8"Sex and Fury" still has standard copies (with our commentary!)Or individual titles "House of the Beast" and "Drops of Honey" on DiabolikDVDRare films from a Japanese collector on the Internet Archive (updated daily!).Dakota's essay on "Tokyo Emmanuelle" (88 Films or Orbit DVD).Also, thank you to Ryan & Jared for the shoutouts on the recent "Wild Side" episode! Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

In a special Christmas episode, we gather around and celebrate:"Erotic Ghost Story: Female Ghost in Heat" (1995): A ghost haunts a hospital and reveals her holiday backstory. Dir. Satoru Kobayashi [色欲怪談 発情女ゆうれい]. Okura Eiga."The Sacrifice" (1986): A masochist learns the proper way to decorate a Christmas tree. Dir. Gô Ijuuin. [ザ・生贄]. Nikkatsu Roman X."Matchless Girl: Fully Willing" (1985): Will nuns save their church in time for Christmas? Dir. Yojiro Takita. [絶倫ギャル やる気ムンムン]. Nikkatsu Roman Porno. We recommend:The Sweden Poruno box-set from Klubb Super 8.Individual titles "House of the Beast" & "Drops of Honey" are on DiabolikDVD.Non-pinku: the amazing "WILDHEART: The Leslie Winston Collection" Blu-ray from Ultra Flesh Archives. Pinku mystery: Hisayasu Satō is credited as both an Assistant Director and actor on "Matchless Girl." Who does he play?In the spirit of giving :)Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We wander through men, garden gnomes, and "sailor suits" by covering all 3 of the "Lesbians in Uniforms" trilogy (1983-84).Lesbians in Uniforms [セーラー服 百合族], dir. Hiroyuki NasuLesbians in Uniforms 2 [セーラー服 百合族2]Office Ladies: Lesbians in Uniforms 3 [ＯＬ百合族 19歳], dir. Shusuke KanekoWe recommend:Pre-order Klubb Super 8's "Sweden Poruno" box-set.Or, pre-order "House of the Beast" & "Drops of Honey" on DiabolikDVDNon-pinku: the amazing "WILDHEART: The Leslie Winston Collection" Blu-ray from Ultra Flesh Archives. Third Window's "The Angel Guts Collection" on DiabolikDVD.Links:Natsuko Yamamoto's song (YouTube) and album (Discogs).Kaoru Oda's 3 "Live Shooting" titles for Nikkatsu as an undercover reporter (DVDs on her Tower Records page).Queering Nikkatsu Roman Porno (Letterboxd list)Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We gush about Kani Releasing's "Pink Cut" & "Top Stripper" blu-ray. Yoshimitsu Morita directed these two Nikkatsu Roman Porno; and it was vital for the careers of both of its ADs (Hiroyuki Nasu & Shusuke Kaneko).Recommendations:Our audio commentary on "Sex and Fury" for Klubb Super 8 (Limited edition running low).Us on the live show "Re-Connected" (Disc-Connected)! Watch the cast of "Top Stripper" go dark for "White Rose Campus" (Impulse DVD) - just months before.Links:The Red Suntory Whiskey ad (YouTube), whose slogan inspired Pink Cut's title.AD Shusuke Kaneko's memories of "Pink Cut" (Livedoor blog).Music by Pink Cut lead Mayumi Terashima (YouTube).Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We cover Pink Line Vol. 1 (out now from Vinegar Syndrome & Melusine):"Re-Wind" aka "Celluloid Nightmares""Lustmord" aka "Pleasure Kill""Love Letter in the Sand" aka "Pervert Ward: Torturing the White Uniform"We also recommend:Our commentary track for the "Sex and Fury" Blu-ray (now available on Terracotta).Our new episode on the Sin Syndicate about "The Bite"Kani's release of "Pink Cut" & "Top Stripper"Other notes:Shigetoshi Ishikawa (Eiji in Lustmord) is now a kimono designer (see @iroca.jp)Maya Shiraki (Love Letter) stars in Nikkatsu's "Dirty Pilgrimage to the West" (see DVD on Tower Records)Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We screened a rare Nikkatsu Roman Porno and want to thank:Circa: Queer Histories Festival for accepting this (One Institute)WHAMMY! Analog Media for hosting thisJingiMinami for the beautiful subtitlesAlso shoutout to our friends:"What's My Thesis" podcast (and episodes with Dakota & Chris)LEVANA & Bjork for championing this filmIf a film with 25 Letterboxd logs, no blu-ray, and no subtitles can play Los Angeles; anything should be possible!Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We cover two takes on Sada Abe: "A Woman Called Sada Abe" (1975) by Noboru Tanaka for Nikkatsu and "In the Realm of the Senses" (1976) by Nagisa Ōshima. Find us on:Our "Sex & Fury" audio commentary for Klubb Super 8.The screening of "Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman" (Oct. 19)Other links:The Film Movement trailer for "A Woman Called Sada Abe"A 1968 clip of Sada Abe (YouTube)"Love and Crime" (Blu-ray), which includes Sada Abe and her story.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We finally cheat on Nikkatsu...with Toei:"Deep Throat in Tokyo" (1975), directed by Kan Mukai"Distorted Sense of Touch" (1985), directed by Hisayasu Satô"The Sex Pervert" (1977), directed by Ikuo SekimotoFind us on:The screening of "Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman" (Oct. 19)Our "Sex & Fury" audio commentary for Klubb Super 8."Groper Sucking Train" episode of Dead FormatsSplit Your Head - Ep. 46 - Discussion on Pink FilmsRecommendations:The "Distorted Sense of Touch" T-shirt by Terror Factory.Show Me Something Wrong covering the "Distorted..." screening.The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #1 Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We cover Hisayasu Satô's 3 films for Nikkatsu:"Wife Collector" (1985) aka "Decaying Town" (his 3rd pinku)."Uniform Virgin: The Prey" (1986) aka "Explosion..." (his "Roman X" title)"Lolita: Vibrator Torture" (1987) aka "Secret Garden"Links:"Wife Collector" restored for 2023 DVD (Tower Records)"Lolita: Vibrator Torture" on Impulse DVD.The Letterboxd list of "Roman X" titles.Support our friends:Pink Cat Podcast (follow on Instagram)Perverse Permission PodcastFollow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We finally tracked down the VHS for "The Sekkan 3" aka "The Punishment 3: Euphoria" (1985), directed the "Goddess of Dominatrixes" Mary Aoi. This "Roman X" title for Nikkatsu is the final entry in the BDSM trilogy.To celebrate her career, we also cover 2 Japanese Adult Videos (JAV) by her: "24 Hours of Training: Cruel Edition" (1985) for V&R Planning"Mary Aoi's SM Diary: Yoko's Case" (1982) for Boxland (NSFW TMDB listing).Links:Our previous episode on Mary AoiLetterboxd list of "Roman X" (we have now seen 60)The Nawapedia article on Mary AoiFollow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We celebrate the summer and Pride with 4 queer teachers from pink film:"Our School Abstinence" (1991): A gay pinku by by Satoru Kobayashi"Cold Gaze Friendship" (1994): Another gay pinku by Kobayashi."Amazon Garden: Uniform Lesbians" (1992), directed by Takahisa Zeze"Lesbian School" (1987) from NikkatsuLinks:Madoka Sawa, the gay lead and collaborator for Kobayashi, was also a signer. See Madoka's single from 1985, which was the theme song from "Twilight Narcy."Satoru Kobayashi's Gay Pinku (List of 46 films).Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

For this episode, we cover 4 pink films with superheroes:"S&M Hunter" (1986) [緊縛・SM・18才]"S&M Hunter: Begins" (1985) [逆さ吊し縛り縄]"The Assault: Lower Body Torture" (1989) [ザ・暴行 下半身責め], featuring Chewbacca and aliens"Masked Crusader, Mr. Jirenman" (1979) [Ｍｒ．ジレンマン 色情狂い], directed by Masaru Konuma for NikkatsuLinks:"S&M Hunter" to rent on Redemption TV."S&M Hunter: Begins" to rent on Redemption TV or buy on DVD.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We cover 3 fun (and wildly unethical) portrayals of nurses by Nikkatsu. These include:"Koichiro Uno's Nurse's Dormitory" (1978), a comedy by Shōgorō Nishimura"Masochist" (1985), a Roman X title"Welcome to the Ogenki Clinic: Feel Good All Over Again" (1988), a manga adaptation by Mototsugu Watanabe.Links:Order the 88 films blu-ray of "Tokyo Emmaneulle," for which Dakota wrote a booklet essay. Available through 88 films and Orbit DVD.For more manga adaptations by Nikkatsu, see this Letterboxd list.See this list of "Roman X" titles.See you at the clinic! Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

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"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

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"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We watch (or ride) the "Groper Train" (痴漢電車) series in a triple bill. Two are directed by Sachi Hamano. All three star the legendary Ryuji Yamamoto. "Groper Train: I Like the Inside" (1989) [痴漢電車　中がいいわ]"Groper Train: Beware of Miniskirts" (1988) [痴漢電車 ミニスカートに御用心]"Groper Train: Full of Sex" (1988) [痴漢電車 エッチがいっぱい]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"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

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"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

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"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris

We cover three unhinged lesbian / yuri films: "Sayaka VS Chiyo-kun: Abnormal Lesbian (1989) by Sachi Hamano"Man and Woman" (1972) by Kōyū Ohara [新宿真夜中物語 男と女]"Lesbian ... Sweet Honey Juice" aka "Silencer Made of Glass" (1991) by Hisayasu Satô [レズビアンレイプ 甘い蜜汁]The first two films also feature trans characters. The third (and most offensive) features cross-dressing. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and Chris