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| Shimiken / Courtesy of Twitter |
By Lee Han-soo
Adult movie actors are in short supply in Japan.
"The number of adult film actors is less than the known population of Bengal tigers," said Shimiken, 35, touted as the king of adult films. "We are at the edge of extinction."
There are more than 10,000 actresses in the Japanese adult film industry but only about 70 actors. There are far fewer so-called "talented" actors.
"I have been with more than 7,500 actresses since I debuted 19 years ago," Shimiken said. "However, I have recently been feeling my limits."
He said about 4,000 adult videos are made monthly in Japan and male actors are always needed.
"If you are looking for a job, look no further," he said. "This job has a lot of perks."
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