ADV-R0135 - Shibari Secret Pictorial: Rope Ecstasy Vol. 5 - Saori Ikuta

This work is incredible! It's the ultimate collaboration between masters Akira Naka and Saori Ikuta. A master of bondage paired with a master actress—the direction by the staff and the director is top-notch.

The opening scene on the veranda is incredibly compelling even without nudity, thanks to Naka-san's tight, skillful rope work. Other highlights include the zazen-style positioning on the low table, the dildo play, and the suspension finger-fucking. Best of all, there were no bizarre props involved.

I'm not into bondage, but I'm drawn to the seductive beauty Saori exudes. Visually, it lacks intensity and didn't really do much for me. Even the anal shots are mosaicked, leaving the viewer feeling unsatisfied.

As a Japanese-style bondage piece, the attention to costume is quite good, but I think they used way too much rope. It's wrapped around way too tightly. It's not like they're packing moving boxes; just wrapping more rope doesn't make it better. There's no sexiness in thighs wrapped up like a boneless ham. The erotic vibe of the kimono hem slightly parting was completely ruined. Shouldn't a professional rope artist be able to achieve maximum effect with minimal rope?

The bondage scenes have a Taisho or early Showa-era mood, and the frequent use of kimonos is excellent. As always, Naka-san's use of a hand towel as a gag is quite stylish and creates a great atmosphere. The initial scene with the soles of the feet bound together, followed by the 'shrimp tie' (ebishibari) on the low table, radiates a very intense aura. In the later suspension scene using the Suruga tie, her thighs are spread wide, leaving her private parts fully exposed. There’s no intercourse or oral sex in this one, and almost no dialogue, but I think there are plenty of fans who enjoy this kind of content. 93 points.