Hideto Aki
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is a Japanese adult video (AV) director who has directed more than 300 movies since 1998.
, Japan in 1970. He tells how AV Idol
Hitomi Kobayashi
came to his neighborhood video rental shop when he was 17 and he shook hands with her and more than 10 years later he still remembered how small and cute her hand was. He said about the event (in his 1999 "Diary"): "At the time I didn't even imagine that I would do this kind of work. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else."
Although he says he always enjoyed pink films, especially the "Four Devils" (or "Four Heavenly Kings of Pink"), he is doubtful about trying to use dramatic stories in AV. He prefers to work in the documentary style much used in Japanese porn, feeling that fiction and sex don't mix well ("If so, it is better [to] watch pink cinema"). He says he has to do it sometimes when the production side wants it or if they are using a famous actress but he describes dramatic AV as "director's masturbation".
Aki received his early training in the AV industry from Hot Entertainment
and that company's founder Shungo Kaji
. By late 1998, Aki was working for the Kuki
studio and in a series of "Behind-the-scenes Diaries" from March to December 1999, he described his techniques and methods of working with actresses while making videos for Kuki. He also directed for the adult channel Cherry Bomb on the Japanese satellite TV network SKY Perfect. Aki continued with Kuki through 2002 when he began directing regularly for KMP
. By the end of 2004 he began working with S1 No. 1 Style
and since that time he has directed more than 200 videos for S1, although he has continued to work for KMP and also occasionally for Moodyz
and other studios.
As part of the celebration of Shelly Fujii
's three year anniversary with KMP in November 2011, Aki directed one of the 4 sections of her video, Shelly Fujii 3rd Anniversary - 4 Performances With 4 Different Directors, along with K*WEST, Takuan & Company Matsuo
.
At S1, he has directed the debut videos for that company of such AV superstars as Yua Aida
, Sora Aoi
, Rin Aoki
, Yuma Asami
, Honoka
, Mihiro
, Maria Ozawa
, Akiho Yoshizawa
and Tina Yuzuki (Rio)
.
AV Grand Prix Awards
Life and career
Hideto Aki was born in Shizuoka PrefectureShizuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Shizuoka.- History :Shizuoka prefecture was formed from the former Tōtōmi, Suruga and Izu provinces.The area was the home of the first Tokugawa Shogun...
, Japan in 1970. He tells how 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...
Hitomi Kobayashi
Hitomi Kobayashi
is an important early Japanese AV idol. One of the founding figures of the Japanese adult video, she has been called indispensable to any discussion of the AV...
came to his neighborhood video rental shop when he was 17 and he shook hands with her and more than 10 years later he still remembered how small and cute her hand was. He said about the event (in his 1999 "Diary"): "At the time I didn't even imagine that I would do this kind of work. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else."
Although he says he always enjoyed pink films, especially the "Four Devils" (or "Four Heavenly Kings of Pink"), he is doubtful about trying to use dramatic stories in AV. He prefers to work in the documentary style much used in Japanese porn, feeling that fiction and sex don't mix well ("If so, it is better [to] watch pink cinema"). He says he has to do it sometimes when the production side wants it or if they are using a famous actress but he describes dramatic AV as "director's masturbation".
Aki received his early training in the AV industry from Hot Entertainment
Hot Entertainment
is a Japanese adult video production company which has its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and specializes in works featuring amateur actresses in "reality" videos.-Company information:...
and that company's founder Shungo Kaji
Shungo Kaji
is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, producer and company executive active primarily in the adult video field.-Nikkatsu & Hot Entertainment:...
. By late 1998, Aki was working for the Kuki
Kuki Inc.
is a Japanese adult video company which has its headquarters in Ebisu Minami in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo. The company is involved in the production and distribution of videos, satellite and cable TV, and a large internet site, X CITY.-Company history:...
studio and in a series of "Behind-the-scenes Diaries" from March to December 1999, he described his techniques and methods of working with actresses while making videos for Kuki. He also directed for the adult channel Cherry Bomb on the Japanese satellite TV network SKY Perfect. Aki continued with Kuki through 2002 when he began directing regularly for KMP
KM Produce
is a Japanese adult video company located in Shibuya, Tokyo.-Company information:KM Produce became an independent AV production company under that name using the "Million" label for its videos in April 2002 in competition with other major AV companies such as Soft On Demand and Moodyz...
. By the end of 2004 he began working with S1 No. 1 Style
S1 No. 1 Style
or just S1 is a major Japanese producer of adult videos which has its offices in Tokyo's Meguro Ward.-Company Information:S1 is one of the many affiliated companies in the giant Hokuto Corporation group. Hokuto distributes the studio's videos via retail sales and online through its DMM website...
and since that time he has directed more than 200 videos for S1, although he has continued to work for KMP and also occasionally for 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 other studios.
As part of the celebration of Shelly Fujii
Shelly Fujii
-Life and career:Fujii was born on February 18, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan, daughter of a Japanese mother and an American father. The stage name "Fujii" was chosen for her resemblance to singer Lena Fujii...
's three year anniversary with KMP in November 2011, Aki directed one of the 4 sections of her video, Shelly Fujii 3rd Anniversary - 4 Performances With 4 Different Directors, along with K*WEST, Takuan & Company Matsuo
Company Matsuo
is an innovative Japanese adult video director, producer and entrepreneur. He is credited with popularizing the Japanese porn genre of "hamedori" where the director/actor performs sexually with the actress and also films the action. He has been called "a master of shooting pornography with...
.
At S1, he has directed the debut videos for that company of such AV superstars as Yua Aida
Yua Aida
is an award-winning former Japanese model and AV idol.-Early life:Yua Aida was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on 12 August 1984. Aida was an active girl and involved in many sporting activities during primary and middle school. Tennis was her strongest sport throughout middle school. In high...
, 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 :...
, Rin Aoki
Rin Aoki
is a Japanese model and adult video actress. She began as a Gravure idol and later moved to hardcore video work where she became an award-winning AV Idol.-Gravure Idol:...
, Yuma Asami
Yuma Asami
is a Japanese adult video actress. Beginning in 2005 Asami appeared in AVs for Alice Japan and S1 No. 1 Style. Her adult videos have won first prize in Japanese Adult Video Awards, and she has won awards as an adult actress...
, Honoka
Honoka
is an award-winning Japanese adult video actress and popular TV personality and actress. She retired from the AV industry in 2008.-Life and career:...
, Mihiro
Mihiro
, also known as , is a Japanese model, singer, TV personality and award-winning adult video actress.-Life and career:Mihiro was born in Niigata prefecture on May 19, 1982. She began a career as a softcore nude model as early as May 2001 when her video Dream was released followed by the...
, Maria Ozawa
Maria Ozawa
, who used the name early in her career, is a former Japanese adult video actress known in Japan as an AV idol.-Early life:Ozawa was born in Hokkaidō, Japan. Her mother is Japanese and her father is Canadian. Since she always attended an international school, she claims that her English reading...
, 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...
and Tina Yuzuki (Rio)
Tina Yuzuki
, also known as Rio, is a Japanese AV idol who debuted in 2005, while appearing in videos produced by the Max-A and S1 studios. After starring in AVs in various genres during her first year in the industry, she won an industry award as Best New Actress for 2006. Since late 2007, she has used the...
.
Awards
Moodyz Awards- 2004 Director Award
- 2006 Best Director Award
- 2006 2nd Place Best Title Award: New Face Risky Mosaic (新人 ギリギリモザイク 麻美ゆま)
- 2006 3rd Place Best Title Award: Sell Debut x Risky Mosaic (セル初 ギリギリモザイク 穂花)
- 2007 Best Director Award
- 2007 Best Title Award: Hyper-Risky Mosaic Mihiro (ハイパーギリギリモザイク みひろ)
- 2007 2nd Place Best Title Award: Hyper-Risky Mosaic Akiho Yoshizawa (ハイパーギリギリモザイク 吉沢明歩)
- 2008 2nd Place Best Director Award
- 2008 3rd Place Best Title Award: Special Bath House Tsubaki 8 Hours (ハイパー×ギリギリモザイク 特殊浴場TSUBAKI8時間)
AV Grand Prix Awards
- 2009 Grand Prix Highest Award: Double Risky Mosaic, Rio & Yuma (Wギリモザ Rioとゆま)