She is known as the "Water Magic King" and is the pioneer of the squirting trend in the AV industry. Her immense contributions to the AV world have been continuous both before and after her retirement. If we look at her status in the industry through the lens of the Showa era, there's no doubt she was on the verge of hall-of-fame level, easily comparable to someone like Sora Aoi—in fact, she was every bit as good, if not better, and at the very least, they were on par. For those from the 70s and 80s, you're probably familiar with this original squirting queen; she is Akane Hotaru from Osaka Prefecture, born on October 25, 1983. Akane Hotaru initially debuted on February 20, 2004, as a planned solo actress under the stage name Anna Akiyama. In the early stages of her career, the company positioned her as a cute, pure, and lolita-style performer. Although her works from this period were numerous and varied, her exceptional contrast in nymphomaniac roles and her natural ability to squirt profusely gradually came to the forefront. Then, on January 1 of the following year, embracing a fresh start with a new year's renewal, she changed her stage name to the one we all know—Akane Hotaru—dyed her hair blonde, and adopted heavy makeup with fashionable, avant-garde outfits. It was like a complete transformation, turning her from a good girl into a seductive nympho in an instant. She explained that this was her true self, saying, "I just want to present myself in the most ordinary way, because that's what makes me feel comfortable and natural." This authenticity won over a massive fanbase, and that same year, she received numerous Best Newcomer awards from AV magazines and studios. FSET-051: Akane Hotaru's Super Sensitive Fuck—this film's production focuses on showcasing her raw sensuality and eroticism, emphasizing the intense flow of desire during physical exchanges, which leads to her massive squirting. The visual impact is shocking no matter how many times you watch it. Another highlight is her proactive stance in teasing the male actor, like a tiger pouncing, with such finely detailed beastly and wild instincts—truly befitting a hall-of-fame actress; "addictive" is the only word to describe it! Beyond popularizing her squirting prowess, she also made AV works more engaging, elevating the overall performance level of actresses to a whole new height. And here's a fun little fact to share: according to Akane Hotaru herself, during her career, she managed to break over twenty cameras. However, all good things must come to an end; in 2008, she announced the conclusion of her four-year stint as an actress. After retiring, she remained active as a pole dancer and nightclub DJ, though these weren't her initial career aspirations—they were more about gaining more performance opportunities to establish herself in the underground scene. Despite that, her persistence in pursuing excellence is deeply admirable. She was also tireless in promoting proper sex education, actively participating in AIDS prevention charity work, making time to give lectures in schools to urge young people not to use AV content as a model or learning tool. On weekends, she'd even hit the streets to hand out condoms and advocate for safe sex practices. But tragically, on August 15, 2016, she passed away at home due to an acute asthma attack causing suffocation. This girl, who lived so vibrantly and dedicated herself to charity, ended her life far too soon, drawing a final curtain on her short life before even reaching middle age... You'll live forever in people's hearts. Goodbye, the one and only Water Magic King.