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

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.

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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