Nao Saejima
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is a Japanese AV idol
and model of the 1980s and 1990s who also starred in photobooks, V-Cinema
, and feature films, including Nikkatsu
's Roman Porno series.
on March 23, 1968. She began appearing as a gravure idol in 1985 and appeared on the nighttime TV variety show, 11 P.M. in 1987. She made her AV debut with VIP
in February of the same year with No.1 F-Cup, Nao Saejima - Saejima's Awakening (冴島奈緒／FカップNo.1 奈緒の目覚め - Saejima Nao/F Kappu No. 1 Saejima no Mezame). With her slim figure and large breasts she quickly became a popular AV performer, appearing in at least 40 adult videos within two years of her debut including a 1987 entry in the Alice Japan
"FlashBack" series directed by Rokurō Mochizuki
. She ceased AV appearances beginning in 1990 but resumed her AV career again for a short time in 2002 after an absence of 12 years. During this time she worked as a nude model while traveling between the United States and Japan.
in 1989. Critical reaction to Saejima's performance was surprisingly positive, since AV performers were not thought capable of any genuine acting necessary for performing roles in theatrical films. This film has Saejima as a woman with the ability to communicate with the spirit world. She and her husband use this ability to swindle money out of grieving families of recently deceased. When the king of the spirit world learns of these shady practises, he kidnaps Saejima. Saejima's husband and a Chinese monk travel to the underworld to rescue her, encountering various bizarre sexual escapades on the way.
Among several other starring pink film and V-cinema
roles in the 1990s, Saejima starred in Okura studio's (1995
). In this supernatural sex-thriller she plays the role of the wife of a doctor who is haunted by a sex-hungry female spirit. The film was directed by Satoru Kobayashi
, the director of the first pink film, Flesh Market (1962
). As a result of Saejima's proven acting ability in these theatrical pink films, cult director Hisayasu Sato
chose her for a major role in his second mainstream film, Meet Me In The Dream: Wonderland (1996
). The prolific Sato's last film for over a year, it was based on Naoki Yamamoto's manga
about a woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder
.
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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...
and model of the 1980s and 1990s who also starred in photobooks, V-Cinema
V-Cinema
Japanese is the direct-to-video industry that appeared in Japan in the 1980s. The term is a trademark of Toei Company but is widely used in the West to describe any Japanese direct-to-video release. In Japan the term used is...
, and feature films, including Nikkatsu
Nikkatsu
is a Japanese entertainment company well known for its film and television productions. It is Japan's oldest major movie studio. The name Nikkatsu is an abbreviation of Nippon Katsudō Shashin, literally "Japan Cinematograph Company".-History:...
's Roman Porno series.
AV career
Nao Saejima was born in TokyoTokyo
, ; 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 March 23, 1968. She began appearing as a gravure idol in 1985 and appeared on the nighttime TV variety show, 11 P.M. in 1987. She made her AV debut with 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...
in February of the same year with No.1 F-Cup, Nao Saejima - Saejima's Awakening (冴島奈緒／FカップNo.1 奈緒の目覚め - Saejima Nao/F Kappu No. 1 Saejima no Mezame). With her slim figure and large breasts she quickly became a popular AV performer, appearing in at least 40 adult videos within two years of her debut including a 1987 entry in the 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...
"FlashBack" series directed by Rokurō Mochizuki
Rokuro Mochizuki
is a Japanese film director who has worked in pink film, adult videos and mainstream cinema. He won the award for Best Director at the 19th Yokohama Film Festival for Onibi and A Yakuza in Love.-Early career - Pink film:...
. She ceased AV appearances beginning in 1990 but resumed her AV career again for a short time in 2002 after an absence of 12 years. During this time she worked as a nude model while traveling between the United States and Japan.
Theatrical career
Saejima appeared in one of Nikkatsu's last Roman Porno films in 1988. The studio ceased production of this long-running series of theatrical softcore porn films in 1988, and declared bankruptcy soon afterwards. Through its Excess Films line, the studio continued to release theatrical pornography for several more years. Nao Saejima was hired by Excess Films to star in her own theatrical release, Abnormal Excitement: Nao SaejimaAbnormal Excitement: Nao Saejima
is a 1989 Japanese pink film in the supernatural thriller genre directed by Masahiro Kasai. It was chosen as Best Film of the year at the Pink Grand Prix ceremony.-Synopsis:...
in 1989. Critical reaction to Saejima's performance was surprisingly positive, since AV performers were not thought capable of any genuine acting necessary for performing roles in theatrical films. This film has Saejima as a woman with the ability to communicate with the spirit world. She and her husband use this ability to swindle money out of grieving families of recently deceased. When the king of the spirit world learns of these shady practises, he kidnaps Saejima. Saejima's husband and a Chinese monk travel to the underworld to rescue her, encountering various bizarre sexual escapades on the way.
Among several other starring pink film and V-cinema
V-Cinema
Japanese is the direct-to-video industry that appeared in Japan in the 1980s. The term is a trademark of Toei Company but is widely used in the West to describe any Japanese direct-to-video release. In Japan the term used is...
roles in the 1990s, Saejima starred in Okura studio's (1995
1995 in film
-Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation....
). In this supernatural sex-thriller she plays the role of the wife of a doctor who is haunted by a sex-hungry female spirit. The film was directed by Satoru Kobayashi
Satoru Kobayashi (director)
was a Japanese film director most famous for directing the first pink film, the type of softcore pornographic films that became the most prolific film genre in Japan during the 1960s and 1970s...
, the director of the first pink film, Flesh Market (1962
1962 in film
The year 1962 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May - The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards are officially founded by the Taiwanese government....
). As a result of Saejima's proven acting ability in these theatrical pink films, cult director Hisayasu Sato
Hisayasu Sato
is a Japanese exploitation film director. He has worked prolifically in the pinku eiga genre. His best known works are the pink film The Bedroom , and the V-Cinema splatter film Splatter: Naked Blood . He is known for his "sledgehammer" filmmaking style, and using his exploitation career to tackle...
chose her for a major role in his second mainstream film, Meet Me In The Dream: Wonderland (1996
1996 in film
Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:...
). The prolific Sato's last film for over a year, it was based on Naoki Yamamoto's manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
about a woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions...
.
Retirement
During her AV and acting career Saejima also worked as a writer, a rock group vocalist, and a beauty counselor. After her retirement from public appearances in 2002 it was reported that she was working as an artist. In a sign of Saejima's international popularity, the Taiwan rock band, Goodbye!Nao! was named in tribute to her.Adult videos
| Video title | Release date | Company | Director | Notes |
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| No.1 F-Cup, Nao Saejima - Saejima's Awakening |
February, 1987 | 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... |
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| FlashBack 1 |
October 5, 1987 | 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... KA-1128 |
Rokurō Mochizuki Rokuro Mochizuki is a Japanese film director who has worked in pink film, adult videos and mainstream cinema. He won the award for Best Director at the 19th Yokohama Film Festival for Onibi and A Yakuza in Love.-Early career - Pink film:... |
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| New Zoom Up |
April 15, 1988 | Alice Japan KA-1166 |
Kazuhito Kuramoto | |
| Zoom Up All Star Cast |
September 25, 1988 | Alice Japan KA-1196 |
Kazuhito Kuramoto | Compilation with 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... , Yuka Tachihara, Yuuko Maehara & others |
| Crazy Family |
October 15, 1988 | Alice Japan KA-1206 |
Kazuhito Kuramoto | |
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December 15, 1988 | Alice Japan KA-1218 |
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| Dangerous After School, Female Teacher Special |
1989 | V&R Planning V&R Planning is a Japanese film production and distribution company based in Tokyo which specializes in adult videos .-Company information:V&R Planning was founded in April 1986 by Kaoru Adachi who had previously worked in TV, mostly as an import agent. The V&R stands for "Visual and Retail"... VR-137 |
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| Blue Film |
January 24, 1990 | V&R Planning VR-154 |
Tohjiro Tohjiro Tohjiro or TOHJIRO is an adult video director and the founder of the AV studio Dogma who has been described as a "charismatic director" and has been called the "greatest porn director in the world.-Life and career:... |
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| FlashBack Ultra Mix Vol. 1 |
July 20, 1990 | Alice Japan KA-1335 |
Rokurō Mochizuki Rokuro Mochizuki is a Japanese film director who has worked in pink film, adult videos and mainstream cinema. He won the award for Best Director at the 19th Yokohama Film Festival for Onibi and A Yakuza in Love.-Early career - Pink film:... |
Compilation with several other actresses |
| Alice Memories Vol. 1 |
March 7, 1997 | Alice Japan DC-003 |
Compilation VCD with 29 other actresses | |
| Welcome Back Goddess ... |
VHS:March 1, 2002 DVD:April 15, 2002 |
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:... Imperial MDI-114 (VHS) MDID-114 (DVD) |
Mr. Watakano | With Mariko Kawana Mariko Kawana is a Japanese model and actress who has appeared in both softcore pink film and V-Cinema and has also been a hardcore adult video performer and director. She is now retired as an actress and has a second career as a writer.-Life and career:... |
| Female Doctor |
April 27, 2002 | V&R Planning Vogue VO-221 |
Eitaro Haga Eitaro Haga is a Japanese adult video director who has supervised more than 450 videos during his career, primarily for Madonna, an AV studio which specializes in the genre of Japanese pornography.-Life and career:... |
With Mariko Kawana Mariko Kawana is a Japanese model and actress who has appeared in both softcore pink film and V-Cinema and has also been a hardcore adult video performer and director. She is now retired as an actress and has a second career as a writer.-Life and career:... |
| BEST 4 Hours / Nao Saejima |
December 28, 2005 | 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-285 |
Taro Matsumoto | Compilation containing 5 earlier works |
Sources
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, formerly known as Mr. President, is one of Japan's largest adult video producers, featuring an extensive catalog of video titles.-Company information:...
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