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Two in the Pinku

Someone"s Favorite Productions

The podcast dedicated to pink film (pinku eiga), barazoku (Gay Pinku), and Nikkatsu Roman Porno.

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111:35

The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #2 - An Aria on...

Two in the Pinku ·

2026/01/22

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, featuring pink actors in an underseen queer classicPre-order "The Sexploiters" & "Raw Love" from

99:27

Sachi Hamano: "The Real Big Tits" & "Groper Train:...

Two in the Pinku ·

2026/01/01

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 copies (with our commentary!)Or individual titles "House of the Beast" and "Drops of Honey" on...

90:44

Merry Pinku Christmas

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/12/24

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 nuns save their church in time for Christmas? Dir. Yojiro Takita. [絶倫ギャルやる気ムンムン]. Nikkatsu Roman ...

102:58

Lesbians in Uniforms (Sailor Suit Lily Lovers)

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/12/19

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" on DiabolikDVDNon-pinku: the amazing "WILDHEART: The Leslie Winston Collection" Blu-ray from U...

100:31

Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman (1972)

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/11/30

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 subtitles can play Los Angeles; anything should be possible! Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dak...

110:49

Pink Cut & Top Stripper

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/11/30

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 Stripper" go dark for "White Rose Campus" (Impulse DVD) - just months before.Links: The Red...

125:17

The Films of Hisayasu Satô: Volume #1: Re-Wind /...

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/11/12

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" & "Top Stripper"Other notes: Shigetoshi Ishikawa (Eiji in Lustmord) is now a kimono designer (see...

93:27

"A Woman Called Sada Abe" & "In the Realm of the Senses"

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/10/06

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 Crime" (Blu-ray), which includes Sada Abe and her story.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris &...

102:13

"Distorted Sense of Touch" & "Deep Throat in Tokyo"...

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/09/21

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)"Groper Sucking Train" episode of Dead FormatsSplit Your Head - Ep. 46 - Discussion on Pink FilmsRecommendations: The "Distorted Sense of Touch" T-shirt by Terror Factory.Show Me Something Wrong covering the "Dist...

143:45

Hisayasu Satô for Nikkatsu (includes "Lolita:...

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/08/18

We cover Satô's 3 films for Nikkatsu: "Wife Collector" (1985): his 3rd pinku."Uniform Virgin: The Prey" (1986): his "Roman X" title"Lolita: Vibrator Torture" (1987)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 Cat Podcast (follow on Instagram)Perverse Permission PodcastFollow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"

114:33

There's Something About Mary Aoi ("The Sekkan 3" and...

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/07/21

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) for Boxland (NSFW TMDB listing).Links: Our previous episode on Mary AoiLetterboxd list of "R...

82:55

School's Out: Gay and Lesbian Teachers of Pinku

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/06/20

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 single from 1985, which was the theme song from "Twilight Narcy."Satoru Kobayashi's Gay Pinku (L...

100:40

Holding out for a Hero: Pinku Superheroes

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/06/04

For this episode, we cover 4 pink films with superheroes: "S&M Hunter" (1986) and "S&M Hunter: Begins" (1985)"The Assault: Lower Body Torture" (1989), featuring Chewbacca and aliens"Masked Crusader, Mr. Jirenman" (1979) by Masaru Konuma for NikkatsuLinks: "S&M Hunter" to rent on Redemption TV."S&M Hunter: Begins" to rent on Redemption TV or buy on DVD.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"

95:53

Nurse Nikkatsu: Doctor's Orders

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/05/21

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. Available through 88 films and Orbit DVD.For more manga adaptations by Nikkatsu, see this Letterboxd...

101:14

Mary Aoi: The BDSM Queen

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/04/28

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 Edition" (1987) for Nikkatsu"SM Madonna: Love/Abuse" (1987) for Million (her retirement film)"24 Hou...

48:56

Bonus: reading the "Groper Train" titles

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/04/20

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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"

88:25

Groper Train

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/04/14

We watch (or ride) the "Groper Train" (or Chikan densha) 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)"Groper Train: Beware of Miniskirts" (1988)"Groper Train: Full of Sex" (1988)Links: Groper Train series (List)The extensive Japanese Wikipedia article on "Chikan."We cover "Sexy Timetrip Ninjas" ("Groper Train: Top Secret Production" in this episode.Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dak...

80:09

"Beautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count" & "Wrestle...

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/04/07

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 & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"

95:51

SOV Nikkatsu: Competing with Adult Video and horror

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/03/31

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)Show Me Something Wrong's episode on "Red Account: My Bloody Angel" (1988). Made by the sam...

102:56

Lesbian Pinku: Abnormal Lesbian, Man and Woman,...

Two in the Pinku ·

2025/03/26

We cover three unhinged lesbian / yuri films: "Sayaka VS Chiyo-kun: Abnormal Lesbian (1989) by Sachi Hamano"Man and Woman" (1972) by Kōyū Ohara"Lesbian ... Sweet Honey Juice" aka "Silencer Made of Glass" (1991) by Hisayasu SatôThe first two films also feature trans characters. The third (and most offensive) features cross-dressing. Follow us on Letterboxd: Chris & Dakota Instagram: Chris & Dakota or "Two in the Pinku"

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