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As devout believers of Nikkatsu's BDSM, we cover New Wave Video's Blu-ray release for Nun in Rope Hell (1984). We honor its star, the 3rd "SM Queen" Miki Takakura, and its writer Oniroku Dan. We then jump years later, covering Sachi Hamano gyrating classic, Big Tit Monastery (1995), to ask for forgiveness. Will we heal? Nun in Rope Hell (1984, Letterboxd) Big Tit Monastery (1995, Letterboxd, Internet Archive)Order the Nun in Rope Hell Blu-ray: DiabolikDVDOrbit DVDBrother BelialCatch us on: Dakota's essay for Antiporno (on the Film Movement Blu-ray set, Roman Porno Reboot Collection Vol. 1)Dakota's video essay for Scars of the Sun (Third Window, available on Terracotta & DiabolikDVD)Other links: BDSM Nikkatsu (Letterboxd master list) Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

Before he directed the action film Go for Broke (1985), Genji Nakamura had a long career as one of the "Three Pillars of Pink." We cover his debut, bought for Nikkatsu Roman Porno (Perfect Homosexuality in 1971), and his pioneering Yukio Mishima-riff, a gay pink film (Beautiful Mystery in 1983). Happy Pride.  Watch the films: Beautiful Mystery (Internet Archive, Letterboxd) for ENK PromotionPerfect Homosexuality (Internet Archive, Letterboxd) for NikkatsuWe strongly recommend the BDSM murder-mystery by Nakamura:  The SM: Bondage Game (Internet Archive, Letterboxd)Catch us on: We appeared on Dead Formats to discuss Psycho Hypnosis Ecstasy Part 1 (1985) and Female Criminal Ten-Handed Punishment (1994)Preorder Scars of the Sun (Third Window Films) from DiabolikDVD or OrbitDVD. Dakota's Letterboxd list, Genji Nakamura: Go for Broke, Pink and Rope Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

For this very special episode, we are joined by our friends The Sin Syndicate podcast. Naomi Tani is too much to cover...alone. Enjoy her two Nikkatsu Roman Porno films, directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro. Ecstasy of the Black Rose (1975, Letterboxd) aka Black Rose AscensionPainful Bliss, Final Twist (1977, Letterboxd)Follow The Sin Syndicate: Spreaker, Instagram, or YouTubeAdult film historian Casey Scott (Instagram & Letterboxd)Writer and researcher Gentry Austin (Letterboxd & Annie Belle book)See also: Film Movement, Ecstasy of the Black Rose (and Trailer)Casey and Gentry's work on AGFA's Voices of Desire + Fly Now, Pay LaterCasey's commentary for Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. HolmesBoth The Sin Syndicate and Two in the Pinku are a part of Someone's Favorite Productions podcast network. Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

To coincide with Kani's Blu-ray of A New Love in Tokyo, we cover two films by Banmei Takahashi. Within pink film, he was the master of BDSM and allowed for misused actresses (Naomi Oka and Mayuko Hino) from Nikkatsu to shine. Class is in session: Strip the Female Teacher (1981) for Nikkatsu (Letterboxd)Another Female Teacher: Tight Bondage (1978) for Shintoho (Letterboxd)You can read Dakota's essay on A New Love in Tokyo. Out now! Catch us on: We appeared on Dead Formats to discuss Psycho Hypnosis Ecstasy Part 1 (1985) and Female Criminal Ten-Handed Punishment (1994)Preorder Scars of the Sun (Third Window Films) from DiabolikDVD or OrbitDVD. Dakota's Letterboxd list, "Banmei Takahashi: The Ties that Bind" Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

We cover all 3 films in Pink Line / Hisayasu Satô: Volume #3, out on Vinegar Syndrome & Melusine. Kyrie Eleison (Dakota wrote the booklet essay)Turtle VisionRafureshiaRecently, we introduced "Lustmord" & "Kyrie Eleison" for the screening at WHAMMY! Analogue Media. Support WHAMMY and become a member! Dakota also did a video intro (YouTube) for "Kyrie Eleison" at the Davis Theater. Catch us on: Dakota's essay for "A New Love in Tokyo" (Kani)Dakota's video essay for "Scars of the Sun" (Third Window Films)You can import this Region B Blu-ray on DiabolikDVD, or OrbitDVD.We appeared on VH US podcast to talk about Satô's "Muscle" (1989) Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

Dig into two pink films with vampires. Who knew vampires made us gay? At least we'll live forever. We cover: Homocula Like White Blood, Aim for the Eyes! (1986, Letterboxd), a gay spoof of Dracula for ENK Promotion.Twilight Dinner (1998, Letterboxd), a blood-soaked mood piece directed by "Mr. Pink" Yutaka Ikejima. Available on Tubi (44 minute cut) and Midnight Pulp (in full).Catch us: Los Angeles: we will intro the Lustmord & Kyrie Eleison screening at WHAMMY! Analog Media on May 30.Dakota's booklet essay for MacabreDakota's video essay for Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

Get classy! We cover 2 early pink films: Inflatable Sex Doll of Wastelands (1967) and Gushing Prayer (1971). These Kokuei films embody the artistic ambitions of the genre and are strongly recommended. Broken men and beautiful dolls. Blu-ray releases: Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands (from Deaf Crocodile, standard edition)Gushing Prayer (Terror Vision)Catch us: Brother Belial has the Sweden Poruno box-set, which includes our 2 video essays.Chris' Bunny Yeager Video Essay (Kino Lorber or DiabolikDVD).Dakota's audio commentary for Looking for an Angel (Kani Releasing)Dakota's video intro for Kyrie Eleison on YouTube We recommend: r/pinkueiga (for the Reddit users) Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

We did it! We found the last Nikkatsu Roman X to watch. This marks our final (of 63) films we've seen. Truly no fitting way to end Roman X: as a re-branded AV, starring the Queen herself, Hitomi Kobayashi.  Hitomi Kobayashi vs. Rei Takasugi: Double Petting (Kobayashi Hitomi vs Takasugi Rei: Daburupettingu). Letterboxd, 1987. Nikkatsu “Roman X” (Letterboxd list)Nikkatsu “Live Shooting Series" (Letterboxd list)Catch us: Chris' Video Essay on Bunny Yeager (Kino Lorber / Kino Cult).Dakota's Essay on the Roman X, Mania: House of Cards (Asian Movie Pulse).Our two video essays on the Sweden Poruno box-set, now on DiabolikDVD.Or individual films: Blonde Animal and Desire: First Sex ExperienceChicago: April 23 (Davis Theater) Kyrie Eleison screening. Dakota has a video intro! Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

We cover 2 gay pink films from ENK Promotion. Both 1991 films are stuck on VHS. Ice Cream No Kahori ("The Scent of Ice Cream")Umi kara kita otoko ("The Man Who Came from the Sea")Catch us on: Dakota's audio commentary for Looking for an Angel (Kani)Chris' video essay for Bunny Yeager's Nude Camera (Kino Cult)Our video essay for Blonde Animal (Klubb Super 8)Our appearance on Dead Formats, discussing Red Account 2 (Podbean)Dakota's essay on Banmei Takahashi's Seraphim Night (In Review Online)We recommend: Nun in Rope Hell from New Wave Video (also at DiabolikDVD).VHS: The Scent of Ice Cream (Cinepo)The Man Who Came from the Sea (Cinepo) Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

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 Syndicate Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

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 T**s" [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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku" Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku" Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku" Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku" Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]

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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku" Follow us on: Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: [email protected]