HM here… Zen Pictures has just updated its web site with a brand new design, which is doubly convenient because Sidekick has written an in-depth site review in which he examines everything from the costumes to shooting locations to peril to “bang for your Yen.” Check out Sidekick’s site review (and my additional comments) and then head over to Zen Pictures to check out the new redesign. [Read more…]
Zen Pictures’ Adventure of Amazones (Last Part) is unique in its casting of some of the sexiest starlets in the company’s history, and in its costumes, which are among the skimpiest I’ve seen in the Zen catalog. The film itself is pretty good too, featuring great performances, good fight scenes, and a long AOH torture session involving the extremely cute Saki Yamaguchi. I recommend it even if you haven’t seen the prequel, Adventure of Amazones (First Part). [Read more…]

After the disappointment of the first Smart 109 film from Zen Pictures, I looked forward to the sequel, Smart 109 Code: 2. While I love Sayoko Ohashi, and really admired her awesome, absurd outfit in the first film, I found it disappointing for all of the missed opportunities. The sequel makes similar mistakes, but is ultimately a better movie than its predecessor, in my opinion. And best of all, there are no Twinkies or light bulbs to be found in this installment. [Read more…]

What a disappointment. Zen Pictures / Akiba Heroine’s Smart 109 features the stunning Sayoko Ohashi wearing one of the sexiest costumes in the history of the heroine peril genre (possibly inspired by the old animated series Aeon Flux). As a result, it promises to be one of the best heroine adventures ever offered by Zen Pictures. It has all the ingredients necessary, but unfortunately, isn’t even very enjoyable. [Read more…]