Ami Ayukawa
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is a Japanese AV Idol
AV Idol
An AV idol is a Japanese idol who works in the pornographic business, often both as an actress as well as a model as the video performances have a wide range, from just the idol strolling around their house doing chores in bikinis to hardcore porn...

 who worked for both "pro" studios such as Alice Japan
Alice Japan
was established on April 4, 1986 as the adult video label for Japan Home Video .-Company information:The early AVs produced by JHV went under the Penguin label, the first title being the 30 minute long softcore Asobinasareya, Tadakurue starring Hidemi Nakajima released May 21, 1984 with...

 and h.m.p.
H.m.p. (Japan)
h.m.p. is a Japanese company which is involved in adult entertainment including the production and sales of adult videos and the marketing of adult toys and sex aids.-Company information:...

, and also for independent companies like Moodyz
Moodyz
, formerly known as Mr. President, is one of Japan's largest adult video producers, featuring an extensive catalog of video titles.-Company information:...

 and Wanz Factory
Wanz Factory
is a Japanese adult video production company located in the Toshima ward of Tokyo, Japan.-Company information:The company was founded in March 2000 and presently employs 20 people. Their adult videos are sold in more than 3000 stores nationwide in Japan...

.

Life and career

Ami Ayukawa was born in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

 on February 18, 1981 and made her AV debut in November 1999 at the age of eighteen with the video New Sensual Princess - Chapter 8 for the h.m.p.
H.m.p. (Japan)
h.m.p. is a Japanese company which is involved in adult entertainment including the production and sales of adult videos and the marketing of adult toys and sex aids.-Company information:...

 Tiffany label. In August 200 she made her first appearance for the MAX-A
Max-A
is a Japanese adult video studio which is especially known for videos made under its Samansa and Calen labels which produced a number of innovative and quality AVs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.-Company information:...

 company's Samansa (Samantha) label in Scanties.

MAX-A
Max-A
is a Japanese adult video studio which is especially known for videos made under its Samansa and Calen labels which produced a number of innovative and quality AVs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.-Company information:...

 chose Ayukawa to star in the first entry in their Witch-Hunt series, released in August 2001.

When the February 27, 2001 issue of the Japanese magazine FLASH surveyed the AV industry for the top 30 stars, Ayukawa was ranked number one and dubbed the "Queen of AV".

Interviewed by Asahi Geino, and reprinted in an October 2001 Mainichi Shimbun
Mainichi Shimbun
The is one of the major newspapers in Japan, published by .-History:The history of the Mainichi Shimbun begins with founding of two papers during the Meiji period. The Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun was founded first, in 1872. The Mainichi claims that it is the oldest existing Japanese daily newspaper...

news story on mishaps in the Japanese AV industry, Ayukawa said that her "most horrific experience" in the profession involved a simulated rape scene. The actress explained, "During our pre-shoot meeting, the director told me he'd make sure I was all right, so I wasn't that worried. But then, suddenly, this guy grabbed me by the hair and started dragging me along the floor. Then he began choking me so hard I could barely breathe. I was almost unconscious. I screamed out for help and started crying, but not one person came across to save me. When the scene ended, I was black and blue. The director came over to me and said, 'That was a good scene. It almost looked like the real thing.'"

In a December 2005 article on the subject, Ayukawa was cited as one of the group of AV idols who maintained a blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...

.

Partial filmography

Video title Company Director Release date
New Sensual Princess - Chapter 8
h.m.p.
H.m.p. (Japan)
h.m.p. is a Japanese company which is involved in adult entertainment including the production and sales of adult videos and the marketing of adult toys and sex aids.-Company information:...

 Tiffany
CTF-023
Masahiro Kasai November 26, 1999
Lecherous Amigo!
h.m.p. Tiffany
CTF-024
Midori Moriguchi December 25, 1999
Temptation of Nipples
h.m.p. Tiffany
VTF-002
Masahiro Kasai January 27, 2000
Yurisagi Home Tutor 14
h.m.p. Miss Christine
VMC-003
Koji Matsuda February 25, 2000
The Real
h.m.p. Samm
VSV-011
Ryutaro Kanno May 27, 2000
Play with my Beautiful Tits
h.m.p. Samm
VSV-012
Ryutaro Kanno June 26, 2000
The Document
h.m.p. Samm
VSV-014
Ryutaro Kanno July 31, 2000
Scanties MAX-A Samansa
Max-A
is a Japanese adult video studio which is especially known for videos made under its Samansa and Calen labels which produced a number of innovative and quality AVs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.-Company information:...


XS-2199
Tatsuya Aoki August 14, 2000
Sukesuke Race Queen
h.m.p. Miss Christine
VMC-017
Kin Ishikawa August 25, 2000
Body Sonic MAX-A Samansa
XS-2202
Taira Takano September 29, 2000
The Confined Bodydolls
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2208 (VHS)
XV-076 (DVD)
Yukihiko Shimamura VHS:November 21, 2000
DVD:June 21, 2002
Kozenwaisetsu 32
h.m.p. Samm
VSV-025
Masahiro Kasai December 31, 2000
Ami Ayukawa DX

Compilation DVD containing Scanties and Body Sonic
MAX-A Samansa
XV-020
January 19, 2001
Be Smeared With Semen Lecher Doll
Shy
FE-529
Kunihiro Hasegawa
Kunihiro Hasegawa
is a Japanese adult video director who has helmed more than 200 videos during his long career.-Life and career:Hasegawa began directing adult videos at least as early as June 1987 with , starring actress Keiko Nakazawa, for V&R Planning, a studio which had been founded just the year before by...

January 28, 2001
No More Sex Shy
FE-534
Hitoshi Mochinaga February 22, 2001
Female Teacher Hunt: Ami Ayukawa
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2223
Yukihiko Shimamura March 30, 2001
Reverse Soap Heaven
Alice Japan
Alice Japan
was established on April 4, 1986 as the adult video label for Japan Home Video .-Company information:The early AVs produced by JHV went under the Penguin label, the first title being the 30 minute long softcore Asobinasareya, Tadakurue starring Hidemi Nakajima released May 21, 1984 with...

 Babylon
KR-9147
Shigeo Katsuyama April 20, 2001
COS-PARA Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A01-052
Yukihiko Shimamura May 21, 2001
Sexy Butt (Mejiri)
Alice Japan
KA-2029
Hidekazu Takahara June 29, 2001
Inhumanity/The Give Up Human Being
Alice Japan Babylon
KR-9155
Kunihiro Hasegawa
Kunihiro Hasegawa
is a Japanese adult video director who has helmed more than 200 videos during his long career.-Life and career:Hasegawa began directing adult videos at least as early as June 1987 with , starring actress Keiko Nakazawa, for V&R Planning, a studio which had been founded just the year before by...

July 24, 2001
The Witch-Hunt
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2236 (VHS)
XV-058 (DVD)
Yukihiko Shimamura VHS:August 31, 2001
DVD:January 25, 2002
Sexy Teacher Hunt Special

With Sanae Asou, Ryo Ariga & Ayano Kotobuki
Compilation from "Female Teacher Hunt" series
MAX-A Samansa
XV-044
September 21, 2001
The Bubbly Heaven

Compilation DVD containing The Bubbly Heaven (Reverse Soap Heaven) and Sexy Butt
Alice Japan
DV-084
September 21, 2001
Sexy Widow
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2239
Katsuya Taguchi September 25, 2001
Uncensored VIP
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


VIP-097
Futoshi Sakura October 19, 2001
Taboo MAX-A Samansa
XS-2244
Yukihiko Shimamura November 27, 2001
Splash
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2247
Jin Nomaru December 28, 2001
Stocking Lovers/Pantyhose Lover
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A02-012
Yukihiko Shimamura January 18, 2002
Sexy Butt CLIMAX 7th

Compilation of "Sexy Butt" series with Uruka Kitamura, Manatsu Hirose, Rina Okada & Ayumi Tahara
Alice Japan
KA-2057
February 15, 2002
LEGEND Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A02-023
Kei Morikawa February 22, 2002
Hard Candy
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2255
Yukihiko Shimamura March 29, 2002
MORE MAX III
Compilation with several other actresses
MAX-A Samansa
XV-069
April 19, 2002
Illegal Tits Violation 11
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2257
Taira Takano April 30, 2002
Erotic Beauty
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


AVD-096
May 17, 2002
Nasty Play
MAX-A Samansa
XV-072
May 24, 2002
Missing/The Vanishing
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2261
Yukihiko Shimamura May 31, 2002
Bubbly Heaven Special Charter 6

Compilation of 5 videos in the "Bubbly Heaven" ("Reverse Soap Heaven") series with Maria Yumeno
Maria Yumeno
is a Japanese pink film and adult video actress. In 2003, she was called one of Japan's highest-earning AV performers and "probably its most famous." Many of her movies emphasized her large bust and thin body.-Life and career:...

, Hina Uemura, Yoko Takashima & Uruka Kitamura
Alice Japan Babylon
KR-9169
Usagi Kanda June 14, 2002
Erotic Mouth/Dirty Mouth
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2262
Yukihiko Shimamura June 21, 2002
Atlas GORGEOUS

Compilation with Kurumi Hoshino, Hotaru Aki, Arisa Himeno, Ai Hiyoshi & Sumire Nagisa
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A02071
Tsukasa Hashimoto July 15, 2002
Get Ready! MAX-A Samansa
XS-2265
Yoshiho Fukuoka July 23, 2002
Wild Thing VI Momotaro
WI-26
Masao Tanaka August 7, 2002
Sexy Butt Climax 6

Compilation of 5 videos in the "Sexy Butt" series with Manatsu Hirose, Rina Okada, Uruka Kitamura & Ayumi Tahara
Alice Japan
DV-165
August 9, 2002
COS-PARA Special
Compilation with Manatsu Hirose, Miyu Anzai, Koharu Tohno, Kirari Koizumi, Ai Hiyoshi & Juri Takahara
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A02081
Tsukasa Hashimoto August 9, 2002
VIP Value Pack

Compilation with Mako Takeda & Eri Imai
Eri Imai
is a Japanese actress, model, and AV idol. In April 1994, she won the "Shape Up Girl Audition" Grand Prix, and made appearances with three other models under the "Shape Up Girl" name. She made numerous appearances on television, film, v-cinema, photobooks and on stage during the 1990s. She and her...

Media Bank VIP
VIPD-112
August 23, 2002
The Cold Moon
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2269
Taira Takano August 27, 2002
M.V.P. Vol.3
Compilation with Nana Kawashima, Ai Kurosawa
Ai Kurosawa
is an award-winning Japanese model and AV idol. She made her debut in the adult entertainment field in 2001, and after appearing in dozens of AVs , she retired in 2006 but made a comeback in 2007.-Early life:...

, Eri Imai, Shinobu Rei & Reimi Kanou
VIP
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


VIP-136
Chian Kurisu August 30, 2002
MAX-File Ami Ayukawa

DVD containing Sexy Teacher Hunt, Taboo and The Vanishing
MAX-A Samansa
XV-087
September 20, 2002
Bubbly Heaven Special Erect 5

Compilation of 5 videos with Maria Yumeno
Maria Yumeno
is a Japanese pink film and adult video actress. In 2003, she was called one of Japan's highest-earning AV performers and "probably its most famous." Many of her movies emphasized her large bust and thin body.-Life and career:...

, Hina Uemura, Yoko Takashima & Uruka Kitamura
Alice Japan
DV-180
September 27, 2002
Canary
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2272
Yukihiko Shimamura September 27, 2002
Deep Blue MAX-A Samansa
XS-2275
Yukihiko Shimamura October 25, 2002
Memories
memorys
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2277
Katsuya Taguchi November 26, 2002
MAX-A Anniversary 3
Compilation with 23 other actresses
MAX-A Samansa
XV-098
December 6, 2002
BIG BUST CLUB Vol.2
Compilation with 11 other actresses
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A03011
Tsukasa Hashimoto January 17, 2003
Inhumanity File Vol. 5

Compilation from "Inhumanity File" series with Nao Hirosue, Miyuki Hourai, Nao Oikawa
Nao Oikawa
born April 21, 1981 in Hiroshima, Japan is a Japanese actress, TV Personality and was also a former AV idol who was very popular in early 2000s.- Life and career :...

 & Chiharu Moritaka
Alice Japan Babylon
KR-9176
Usagi Kanda February 14, 2003
Blue File Ami Ayukawa

Compilation DVD of four Ayukawa videos
MAX-A Samansa
XV-108
February 21, 2003
Wild Thing 8 Momotaro
WI-36
April 11, 2003
The Bondage

Compilation with 9 other actresses
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


A03051
Tsukasa Hashimoto May 14, 2003
Costume Play Collection

Compilation with Hikari Kisugi & Azusa Kyono
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2296
Max Nakamoto July 22, 2003
Ami Ayukawa in Hypnotic Fuck
Cosmos Plan
EMD-007
August 22, 2003
Super Beautiful Tits Angel
Wanz Factory
Wanz Factory
is a Japanese adult video production company located in the Toshima ward of Tokyo, Japan.-Company information:The company was founded in March 2000 and presently employs 20 people. Their adult videos are sold in more than 3000 stores nationwide in Japan...


SO-112
December 1, 2003
Actress Restraint Maniac Vol.18
Wanz Factory
MC-118
January 1, 2004
Bad Girl Declaration
Wanz Factory
BG-101
February 1, 2004
Goku Hong
Glayz
GON-084
March 5, 2004
Precious - Ami Ayukawa
MAX-A Samansa
XS-2328
Taira Takano March 30, 2004
For The Best Onanie
Moodyz Killer
Moodyz
, formerly known as Mr. President, is one of Japan's largest adult video producers, featuring an extensive catalog of video titles.-Company information:...


MDED-200
Kanemochi Saionji April 1, 2004
Goku Ran
Glayz
RAN-003
April 9, 2004
Ami Ayukawa Complete

Compilation of previous videos
Wanz Factory
WX-124
May 1, 2004
The Perfect AV! 4 Hours of Big Breasts Idol

Compilation with several other actresses
Media Bank VIP
VIPD-263
July 23, 2004
The Perfect AV! Costume Play Idol 4 Hours

Compilation with several other actresses
VIP
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


VIPD-265
August 13, 2004
Bondage Girls

Compilation with 9 other actresses
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


BVD-052
September 30, 2004
Naughty Girls In the Wild

With Aya Otosaki, Nao Oikawa
Nao Oikawa
born April 21, 1981 in Hiroshima, Japan is a Japanese actress, TV Personality and was also a former AV idol who was very popular in early 2000s.- Life and career :...

 & Yuu Amami
Momotaro
OLED-02
August 20, 2004
TABOO HARD MIX
Compilation with Akiho Yoshizawa
Akiho Yoshizawa
, often known simply as Acky , is a Japanese adult video and pink film actress.-AV debut - Alice Japan & Max-A:Yoshizawa was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 3, 1984 and after working as a gravure idol, made her AV debut in 2003 under contract to two studios, Alice Japan and Max-A...

, Naho Ozawa
Naho Ozawa
is a Japanese model, singer and a former prolific AV idol. She retired from the adult industry in 2007.-AV debut - Try-Heart:...

, Sora Aoi
Sora Aoi
is a Japanese AV idol, nude model, and media personality. In addition to being a multiple award winning actress in the AV field, she has also attained mainstream media recognition.- Early life :...

, Asuka & Erika Hayashi
MAX-A
Max-A
is a Japanese adult video studio which is especially known for videos made under its Samansa and Calen labels which produced a number of innovative and quality AVs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.-Company information:...


XS-2386
Toshio March 29, 2005
Ami Ayukawa HISTORY

Compilation of 3 previous videos for Atlas21
Atlas21
Atlas21
, formerly known as VIP, is a Japanese adult video company with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.-VIP:The AV company was founded in June 1981 and issued its first video, titled , in December of that same year making it one of the first adult video companies to be established in Japan. The studio...


RDA-06082 (VHS)
AVD-327 (DVD)
Taro Matsumoto VHS:August 23, 2006
DVD:August 28, 2006

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