What the heck? You're telling me she's 43 years old? In the AV world, you can believe anything, but the basic info on actresses is really just for reference—like there was that one case where an actress's real age was off by 9 years from what's listed, so don't take it too seriously. But for this 43-year-old who's debuting under the "Faleno" group's mature label "DAHLIA" with the name "Mei (Mei)," her selling point isn't that she looks amazingly youthful at 43 and still adorable; it's that she's a former AV actress! So, is this a long-awaited comeback from retirement? Who is she? The answer is "Itoya Mei (Itoya Mei)"—does that bring back childhood memories? She started in the entertainment industry during her high school days and entered the adult scene in 2006, debuting as a "gravure idol" and claiming to be best friends with "Mihiro." That shows just how big "Mihiro" was back then—riding on her fame was enough to make it in the industry. But Itoya Mei had her own chops too; her soft, cute face paired with a petite bust was perfect for older guys' tastes. She quickly became one of the most idol-like beauties in the business, and as part of the group "Itoaki Azumi" with Aisaki Koto and Harusaki Azumi, they wiped out countless fans'... well, you know. She even caused a stir performing at strip shows, and even after retiring from AV, she kept appearing on TV thanks to her close ties with "Mihiro," until she completely vanished in 2014. Now, she's back in the game, folks! So, her age of 43 is based on the one set from before, and she'll turn 44 in September. But why couldn't she use her old stage name and is releasing under "Mei (Mei)"? We're not sure yet—her former agency is still around, so the most logical explanation is that she left and can't use the original name anymore. I'll update everyone if I find out. As for why she's returning to AV after all these years, in her promotional video, "Itoya Mei (Itoya Mei)" says it's because filming AV was just too thrilling, and she couldn't forget the feeling, so she reached out to the studio to relive the old days. Given her age, debuting with "DAHLIA" is a perfect fit, but at 44, she's all grown up—even on social media, she looks more youthful than a lot of 30-year-old actresses. But in the videos, what's she like? Will it make people think it's better in memory than in reality? Personally, I think you can call it "ageless," but she's clearly a mature big sister now, which you can see from the way the production uses makeup and post-production effects to support her. Some angles show her age a bit, so for her first work, it's fine, but going forward, they might need to use storylines to help stimulate fans' downstairs. The good news is her body is in great shape—her petite bust still has that youthful feel, without any sagging or serious cellulite issues. Watching her energetically handle the male actor's manhood, I just want to say—Welcome back!