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The protagonist is the top "sister-type" actress, and because she mostly plays student roles, she's affectionately known as the actress who "loves going to school" the most. She is Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂).
Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) was born on December 24, 1989, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and she was just shy of being a '90s kid. She chose to debut in AV at the age of 19 in 2009. At the time, since she wasn't an exclusive actress, she used various stage names like Matsuyama Makoto and Yajima Maiko, appearing in many different themed works. Even in those early mixed-bag roles, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) delivered solid performances.
Thanks to her incredibly cute face that perfectly matches Japanese beauty standards, she quickly stood out among the independent project actresses. Not only did she gain immense popularity, but her works also had the best sales in that category.
Finally, a year after her debut in 2010, she signed with "K.M. Produce" under the "CCC Group" as an exclusive actress, forming a new actress group with the other two members, Fujii Sheri (藤井雪莉) and Oishi Nozomi (大石望), and they released the AV version of "K-ON! Light Music Club."
In March 2011, she won the grand prize for "Best Actress" at the "SkyPerfecTV! Adult Broadcasting Awards 2011," and at the time, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) was only 21 years old.
According to Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂)'s own recollection, she was completely shocked when her name was called that night because she couldn't believe she had won. She went up on stage in a daze and could barely string together her acceptance speech. Thanks to this award, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) skyrocketed to become the brightest star of that year.
She was even exceptionally invited as a celebrity to the 2011 Macau International Marathon. Apparently, the line for her meet-and-greet was incredibly long, marking what was truly her peak period.
Surprisingly, in 2013, when Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) was at the height of her popularity and seemed to have a smooth career ahead, she announced her retirement. As a bona fide top-tier actress, her decision caused a huge stir, leaving many fans in deep despair.
Even more surprisingly, just four months later, she released a "farewell" work with a short hair style, and three months after that, she officially made a comeback. For context, her reason for returning was that she heard the heartbroken voices of fans who were devastated by her sudden retirement, making her realize how much she was still needed, so she decided to come back.
Afterward, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) switched between a few exclusive studios intermittently, but due to her long breaks, people mistakenly thought she had retired again in 2016. Finally, in 2018, after releasing four high-priced exclusive works, she completely vanished from the scene until now, which is truly regrettable for her devoted fans.
As for Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂)'s dating rumors, there's not much information, except that her first experience was at 16 with someone two years older. However, we've tried to summarize some of her views on relationships from interviews, so we'll share them here.
First, when it comes to romantic partners, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) prefers older men, even around 50, because she feels she's out of step with younger guys—for example, she has no idea what's trendy these days. She likes men with more mature mindsets, and of course, financial stability probably matters too.
Second, she also favors men who love to eat, since she enjoys food herself and is great at cooking. She often goes alone to ramen shops, but she's always worried about overeating, so she'd like someone who shares her passion for food. From these preferences, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) comes across as just your average Japanese woman.
Ever since her debut in 2009, Asami Mizukawa (麻倉憂) has been hugely popular for her elegant looks and sexy figure, delivering many classic student girl roles and later gaining attention for her mature woman image. Unfortunately, she disappeared after 2018, and while there's some uncertainty, it's still exciting to think she might return like before. Let's all wait for news of her comeback.