From the global pandemic to the enactment of new AV laws, the Japanese adult industry has weathered wave after wave of intense challenges, yet it keeps pushing out new works to safeguard the gentlemen's nether regions. Finally, it's time for the mid-year reckoning, as the adult site "FANZA" has recently released the sales rankings for the first half of 2024. Among these, the hot-selling titles that matter most to you when picking videos make it crystal clear which female performers are the current sales queens. Let's dive straight into the Top 10 for the physical DVD category. SONE-088 features "S1" exclusive actress Kawagoe Niko, who debuted in January this year with her breakout work "Pleasure That Makes Her Eyes Melt: Innate Charisma SEX Newcomer NO.1 STYLE Kawagoe Niko AV Debut," crashing into the glamorous Top 10. Whether it's her adorable looks that editors boldly claim resemble Ding Wenqi, the wife of Lin Youjia, or her "natural black forest" that had fans wailing when it was shaved, it's packed with buzz. And let's not forget her explosive sexual prowess that you wouldn't guess from her appearance—it's all-natural and a force to be reckoned with, making her absolutely one to watch in the second half of the year. The legendary orgy bus tour series makes a triumphant return after a 10-year hiatus with "MOODYZ Fan Appreciation Festival: Bakobako Bus Tour 2024 – AV Actor Discovery & Training Special!!," where 16 amateurs aiming to become AV actors and 16 popular "MOODYZ" actresses spend two days and one night in a sexual adventure. This super-luxurious fan thank-you event, clocking in at a whopping 7 hours and 50 minutes, is brimming with gentlemen's dreams and hopes. Just seeing that it's the Blu-ray version on the rankings makes it easy to understand its heirloom-level collectible value! Debuting as an idol group member at just 15, and later thriving in the entertainment world for 12 years as the gravure idol "Maeda Misato," Yano Aimo brought her celebrity status and past fame into the AV industry in January this year. "SOD" was more than willing to shell out a 100 million yen signing bonus to snag her. Thankfully, that bet paid off—her debut work "Special Edition Package with Bonus Footage: Celebrity Yano Aimo AV Debut" propelled her into the Top 10 best-sellers of the first half, making "SOD"'s massive investment totally worthwhile! JUQ-511—by now, it's obvious how much gentlemen love these massive orgy-type works. This one from the mature women studio Madonna, "The Unlimited Creampie Bus Tour in the Steamy Bathhouse: The First-Ever All-Exclusive Cast Bus Tour!! – Part 2," is also a monumental 20th-anniversary release, split into two parts with a total runtime exceeding 500 minutes—it's an epic saga of non-stop action. Just seeing the 21 exclusive actresses lined up almost brought tears of emotion to my eyes. "Ideapocket's" supernova Nagahama Mitsuri, who debuted in January and immediately dominated the rankings, boasts super-healthy wheat-toned skin, a flawless sweet smile, and a G-cup bust that's to die for. Her debut instantly brought fresh hope to the IP label after losing their star Asakawa Nana. Her work "FIRST IMPRESSION 166: Terumi SHINE BEAUTY" not only got rave reviews but also squeezed into the Top 10 best-sellers of the first half, making it no surprise she's seen as the new generation's leading lady. See that? That's the power of the new sales queen! In the Top 10, Nagahama Mitsuri snags two spots all by herself, highlighting her skyrocketing popularity. This April release, "Forcibly Awakening Dormant Sexuality: Ultra-Orgasm Awakening Sex," basically means non-stop action no matter how many climaxes hit—it's like trying to awaken a mutant's superpowers until Nagahama Mitsuri's deep-seated sexual abilities are fully unleashed, and they won't stop for anything! Yua Mikami, who retired from the top of the AV pyramid last year on her 30th birthday, released a complete collection in June this year with "Yua Mikami: The Final AV – Full History of 96 Works, Complete 48-Hour BOX." Even though it's all old material, it still sold enough to land in the Top 10 of the first half, proving her undying popularity. Ranking No. 3 in the first half of 2024 sales: MIDV-726. In April, "MOODYZ" unveiled this newcomer Himari, who's basically a biological weapon with what’s claimed to be the largest Q-cup breasts in AV history— she doesn't even need any other gimmick; just unleashing those twins is enough to steal all the spotlight. And sure enough, her debut "King & Queen: Newcomer Terra-Ton Q-Cup BODY Exclusive Himari AV Debut!" shot straight into the Top 3 of the first half. From now on, I won't believe in the rarity of small breasts anymore—FANZA's sales prove that size is justice! The celebrity halo doesn't just bring buzz; it delivers sales too. From AKB48 trainee to gravure idol, Kaneko Tomomi built a solid reputation and high praise for her works, but her sudden exit from the entertainment industry in June 2023 had people guessing it was a sign of an AV debut... and sure enough, she returned in April this year as Kanematsu Kibou. Not only did she revive the celebrity label "MUTEKI" after a three-year hiatus, but her debut "18Gold: Kanematsu Kibou (Blu-ray)" also made it into the Top 10 best-sellers of the first half. But what might really give you chills is scrolling down to the No. 1 spot... Yes! Kanematsu Kibou's AV debut "18Gold: Kanematsu Kibou" straight-up claimed the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in the first-half sales rankings for both physical DVD and Blu-ray. While you can't deny the allure of a famous celebrity diving into AV that makes everyone curious, the facts show she has the potential to be signed by a top studio like "S1." It's got me excited—when the annual rankings drop, will she still be dominating the Top 10?