Two in the Pinku
This podcast explores Japanese pink film (pinku eiga), including the subgenre barazoku (gay pinku) and Nikkatsu Roman Porno productions. It offers discussions and insights into these adult-oriented, low-budget Japanese films. Listeners can expect deep dives into the history, themes, and cultural context of these cinematic works. Episodes likely cover specific titles, directors, and the genre's legacy. The show is presented in English for an international audience.
Episodes
"Nun in Rope Hell" & "Big Tit Monastery" (Nunsploitation)
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, Intern
Genji Nakamura: "Beautiful Mystery" & "Perfect Homosexuality" (Go for Broke, Straight Boys)
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
"Ecstasy of the Black Rose" & "Painful Bliss, Final Twist" (Double the Tani, Double the Podcasts)
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 Sco
Banmei Takahashi: "Strip the Female Teacher" & "Another Female Teacher: Tight Bondage"
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
The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #3 - Kyrie Eleison / Rafureshia / Turtle Vision
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
"Homocula" & "Twilight Dinner" (Vampires in Pink Film)
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: w
Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands & Gushing Prayer
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 Porun
Nikkatsu Roman X: Hitomi Kobayashi Double Petting
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" (Lette
"The Scent of Ice Cream" & "The Man Who Came From the Sea" (Gay Pinku)
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
The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #2 - An Aria on Gazes / Love - Zero = Infinity
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, featu
Sachi Hamano: "The Real Big Tits" & "Groper Train: Push It Deep!"
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 Tits" [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
Merry Pinku Christmas
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 nu
Lesbians in Uniforms (Sailor Suit Lily Lovers)
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"
Pink Cut & Top Stripper
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 S
The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #1: Re-Wind / Lustmord / Love Letter In the Sand
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" &
Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman (1972)
We screened a rare Nikkatsu Roman Porno and want to thank:Circa: Queer Histories Festival for accepting this (One Institute)WHAMMY! Analog Media for hosting thisJingiMinami for the beautiful subtitlesAlso shoutout to our friends:"What's My Thesis" podcast (and episodes with Dakota & Chris)LEVANA & Bjork for championing this filmIf a film with 25 Letterboxd logs, no blu-ray, and no subtitle
"A Woman Called Sada Abe" & "In the Realm of the Senses"
We cover two takes on Sada Abe: "A Woman Called Sada Abe" (1975) by Noboru Tanaka for Nikkatsu and "In the Realm of the Senses" (1976) by Nagisa Ōshima. Find us on:Our "Sex & Fury" audio commentary for Klubb Super 8.The screening of "Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman" (Oct. 19)Other links:The Film Movement trailer for "A Woman Called Sada Abe"A 1968 clip of Sada Abe (YouTube)"Love and Cri
"Distorted Sense of Touch" & "Deep Throat in Tokyo" (Toei)
We finally cheat on Nikkatsu...with Toei:"Deep Throat in Tokyo" (1975), directed by Kan Mukai"Distorted Sense of Touch" (1985), directed by Hisayasu Satô"The Sex Pervert" (1977), directed by Ikuo SekimotoFind us on:The screening of "Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman" (Oct. 19)Our "Sex & Fury" audio commentary for Klubb Super 8."Groper Sucking Train" episode of Dead FormatsSplit Your Head
"Lolita: Vibrator Torture" & "Wife Collector" (Hisayasu Satô for Nikkatsu)
We cover Hisayasu Satô's 3 films for Nikkatsu:"Wife Collector" (1985) aka "Decaying Town" (his 3rd pinku)."Uniform Virgin: The Prey" (1986) aka "Explosion..." (his "Roman X" title)"Lolita: Vibrator Torture" (1987) aka "Secret Garden"Links:"Wife Collector" restored for 2023 DVD (Tower Records)"Lolita: Vibrator Torture" on Impulse DVD.The Letterboxd list of "Roman X" titles.Support our friends:Pink
There's Something About Mary Aoi ("The Sekkan 3" and JAV)
We finally tracked down the VHS for "The Sekkan 3" aka "The Punishment 3: Euphoria" (1985), directed the "Goddess of Dominatrixes" Mary Aoi. This "Roman X" title for Nikkatsu is the final entry in the BDSM trilogy.To celebrate her career, we also cover 2 Japanese Adult Videos (JAV) by her: "24 Hours of Training: Cruel Edition" (1985) for V&R Planning"Mary Aoi's SM Diary: Yoko's Case" (1982) fo
School's Out: Gay and Lesbian Teachers of Pinku
We celebrate the summer and Pride with 4 queer teachers from pink film:"Our School Abstinence" (1991): A gay pinku by by Satoru Kobayashi"Cold Gaze Friendship" (1994): Another gay pinku by Kobayashi."Amazon Garden: Uniform Lesbians" (1992), directed by Takahisa Zeze"Lesbian School" (1987) from NikkatsuLinks:Madoka Sawa, the gay lead and collaborator for Kobayashi, was also a signer. See Madoka's s
"S&M Hunter" / "Masked Crusader, Mr. Jirenman" / Pinku Superheroes
For this episode, we cover 4 pink films with superheroes:"S&M Hunter" (1986) [緊縛・SM・18才]"S&M Hunter: Begins" (1985) [逆さ吊し縛り縄]"The Assault: Lower Body Torture" (1989) [ザ・暴行 下半身責め], featuring Chewbacca and aliens"Masked Crusader, Mr. Jirenman" (1979) [Ｍｒ．ジレンマン 色情狂い], directed by Masaru Konuma for NikkatsuLinks:"S&M Hunter" to rent on Redemption TV."S&M Hunter: Begins" to rent on Rede
"Welcome to the Ogenki Clinic" / Nurse Nikkatsu: Doctor's Orders
We cover 3 fun (and wildly unethical) portrayals of nurses by Nikkatsu. These include:"Koichiro Uno's Nurse's Dormitory" (1978), a comedy by Shōgorō Nishimura"Masochist" (1985), a Roman X title"Welcome to the Ogenki Clinic: Feel Good All Over Again" (1988), a manga adaptation by Mototsugu Watanabe.Links:Order the 88 films blu-ray of "Tokyo Emmaneulle," for which Dakota wrote a booklet essay. Avail
Mary Aoi: The BDSM Queen
Mary Aoi was the legendary Queen of the "Blue Chateau" BDSM nightclub (1980-87). After Nikkatsu turned her former sub Nami Matsukawa into a star (1982), Mary would help pioneer early "Roman X" in 1985. She expanded into pink film and AV, laying the groundwork for V&R Planning.We cover:"The Sekkan 2" aka "The Punishment 2: Pleasure Edition" (1985) for Nikkatsu"The Abuse: Female Body Ikari Editi
Bonus: reading the "Groper Train" titles
For our first bonus episode, we read a list of "Groper Train" titles. Many stops. Many fingers. Many ethical dilemmas. Link:"Groper Train" series (Letterboxd list)Our "Groper Train" episode.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: twointhepin
Groper Train / Chikan densha
We watch (or ride) the "Groper Train" (痴漢電車) series in a triple bill. Two are directed by Sachi Hamano. All three star the legendary Ryuji Yamamoto. "Groper Train: I Like the Inside" (1989) [痴漢電車 中がいいわ]"Groper Train: Beware of Miniskirts" (1988) [痴漢電車 ミニスカートに御用心]"Groper Train: Full of Sex" (1988) [痴漢電車 エッチがいっぱい]Links:Groper Train series (List)The extensive Japanese Wikipedia article on "Chikan."We
"Beautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count" & "Wrestle Mania"
We cover 2 wrestling-themed pinku:Nikkatsu's "Beautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count" (1984)Gay Pinku: "Wrestle Mania" (1999)Links:Chino Sato (佐藤ちの) acted in and choreographed "Beautiful Wrestler." Watch her 1980 match against teammate Mimi Hagiwara.Music by Beauty Pair, the tag team and music duo.Kuninori Yamazaki's 18 Gay Pinku (List)Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris &a
SOV Nikkatsu: Competing with Adult Video and horror
For this episode, we cover 4 of Nikkatsu's "Live Shooting" titles for home video:"Izumi Shima's Swapping (Secret) Reipu Lesson" (1982)"Devil's Body" (1987) and HIV/AIDS metaphors"Kaori Aso: The Orgasm" (1987): mermaid?"Dream's Labyrinth" (1988), which riffs on "Nightmare on Elm Street."Links:Nikkatsu "Live Shooting series" (Letterboxd list)Nikkatsu's upcoming DVD of "Devil's Body" (Tower Records)S
Silencer Made of Glass (and other Lesbian Pinku)
We cover three unhinged lesbian / yuri films: "Sayaka VS Chiyo-kun: Abnormal Lesbian (1989) by Sachi Hamano"Man and Woman" (1972) by Kōyū Ohara [新宿真夜中物語 男と女]"Lesbian ... Sweet Honey Juice" aka "Silencer Made of Glass" (1991) by Hisayasu Satô [レズビアンレイプ 甘い蜜汁]The first two films also feature trans characters. The third (and most offensive) features cross-dressing. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris &
Kuninori Yamazaki: "The Ultimate Masturbation" & "Monochrome"
We cover two gay pinku by Kuninori Yamazaki: "The Ultimate Masturbation" (2016) and "Monochrome" (1996). Called the "David Lynch of pink film," Yamazaki is a writer-turned-director, who considers his gay pinku ("barazoku" or "rose tribe") films to be his greatest work.Links:"The Ultimate Masturbation" is officially licensed & subtitled for the streaming service GagaOOLala.List: "Gay Pinku: Kun
The miracle of life: "Abortion," "The Birth," and "The Pregnant Woman"
We cover three birth/pregnancy-themed pinku: "Abortion" (1966) by Masao Adachi, the Roman X title, "The Birth" (1986), and Shintoho's "The Pregnant Woman" (1992). Is anyone truly ready to become a parent?Links:"They have lost their license" (Chris' list of doctors and nurses)Roman X list Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two
"Sexy Timetrip Ninjas" & "Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til Climax"
We cover three "time-travel" pinku: "Sexy Timetrip Ninjas" (1984) [痴漢電車 極秘本番]"Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til Climax" (1986) [タイム・アバンチュール 絶頂5秒前]"Blow Away AIDS, Pink Crazy Girl" (1987) [エイズをぶっ飛ばせ 桃色プッツン娘], which tackles the AIDS crisis through zombies. The first two films were directed by the Oscar-winning Yōjirō Takita and the third by his "successor" Mototsugu Watanabe.Links:Sexytime Timetrip Ninj
Naomi Tani: "Rope Cosmetology" and "Wet Vase"
We cover Naomi Tani's films, "Rope Cosmetology" (1978) and "Wet Vase" (1976). We give context to the directors (Shōgorō Nishimura, Masaru Konuma) and Nikkatsu's BDSM line (by writer Oniroku Dan). Links:BDSM Nikkatsu (Letterboxd list of 120+ films)Split Your Head - Ep. 26: "Naomi Tani/Pink films""Season of Infidelity" (Oniroku Dan's book with a chapter about Tani)Naomi Tani: To Suffer Beautifully (
Hisayasu Satô: Gay Pinku; including "Muscle" (1989)
We cover the 5 Gay Pinku of Hisayasu Satô: "Temptation of the Mask" (1987) [仮面の誘惑]"Muscle" (1989) [狂った舞踏会]"Bondage Ecstasy" (1989) [陶酔遊戯]"Hunters’ Sense of Touch" (1995) [狩人たちの触覚]"The Fetist" (1998) [THE FETIST 熱い吐息]His underseen Gay Pinku as AD: "Youth Hunting" (1988). Links: Gay Pinku of Hisayasu Satô (Letterboxd list)Kiyoshi Ushida's album (Japanese Amazon) and possible later life (Wordpress)Re
Kōji Wakamatsu: "Violated Angels" & "Go, Go Second Time Virgin"
We get classier-than-Criterion by covering 2 of Wakamatsu's black and white pinku. The kids are truly not alright. Specifically, "Violated Angels" (1967) is based on Richard Speck. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in the Pinku (Instagram)Instagram: Dakota and ChrisLetterboxd: Dakota and ChrisContact: twointhepinku@gmail.
Gaira's Guts Trilogy / Entrails of a Virgin
Angel rain! We cover Gaira's Guts Trilogy: "Entrails of a Virgin" (Guts of a Virgin), "Entrails of a Beautiful Woman" (Guts of a Beauty), and the unofficial third, "Rusted Body" (Guts of a Virgin III). We also mention 2 other "slasher" films by Nikkatsu. Link:88 Films Blu-ray box-setFollow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"Follow us on:Two in th
"Zoom In: Sex Apartments" & "Sex Hunter" (1980)
We highlight two of the most unhinged films of Nikkatsu - that both feature Erina Miyai. "Zoom In: Sex Apartments" is a Giallo from Naosuke Kurosawa - whereas "Sex Hunter" (1980) is a loose riff on "Suspiria" by Toshiharu Ikeda.Links:Zoom In: Sex Apartments (Impulse Pictures DVD)Sex Hunter (Impulse Pictures DVD)Dakota's Ranking of Erina Miyai films (Letterboxd)Dakota's painting of Erina MiyaiFollo
Sachi Hamano's Gay Pinku: "Blazing Men" & "Ritual to Call Summer"
We cover Sachi's Hamano's "Blazing Men" and "Ritual to Call Summer." Experience a doctor who should lose his license (played by "Mr. Pink" Yutaka Ikejima); followed by a villain with a conscience (Ryuji Yamamoto). Links:"Blazing Men" (Letterboxd)"Ritual to Call Summer" (Letterboxd)"Gay Pinku of Sachi Hamano" (List)Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & DakotaInstagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in
Nikkatsu Sweden Porno / Swedish Porno
Inspired by the 88 Films release of "Sweden Porno: Blonde Animal" (1972), we cover all 6 films of the series. This includes our favorite, "The House of Beasts" but also "Forest of Beastly Desire," "Desire First Sex Experience," "The Writhing Beast," and "Dripping of Honey." What will we learn on this Swedish vacation?Links:88 Films Blu-rayDakota's ranking of the series (Letterboxd)Japan-Sweden rel
"Woman in a Box: Virgin Sacrifice" & "Taboo X: Perversion"
We discuss Nikkatsu's launch of "Roman X" with the double bill of "Woman in a Box: Virgin Sacrifice" and "Taboo X: Perversion" in 1985. Both films are true crime stories, based on the Colleen Stan kidnapping and Issei Sagawa respectively. We also cover Masaru Konuma and brief highlights of "Roman X."Links:See Letterboxd for a list of "Roman X" titles."Woman in a Box: Virgin Sacrifice" (Impulse Pic
Nikkatsu Apartment Wife series
Starting with "Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon" (1971), we cover the 29 films of Nikkatsu's iconic series and actresses such as Kazuko Shirakawa and Junko Miyashita. We also go over "Apartment Wife" Adult Video, Roman X, TV dramas, and independent pink films.Links:"Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon" (88 Films Blu-ray)Nikkatsu “Apartment Wife” (and Apocrypha) (Letterboxd List)Follow u
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