Aida Asuka, previously known as Yuika Takashima, had a turbulent journey in the JAV industry. Before entering the adult entertainment world, she worked for five years as a high-end escort in Ogota, a well-known hot spring resort in Japan. In 2015, she made her debut with the prestigious Soft On Demand studio. Later, in 2018, she rebranded as Aida Asuka and returned under Oppai studio.
The Tragic Story of Aida Asuka in the JAV Industry
On February 23, 2019, Aida Asuka posted a troubling tweet:
“Alone in the vacant room, it is only possible to think of the worst things, not being able to move. I’m too tired. Somebody pull me out of this time, hug me and say everything will be fine. I just wish I could get a real break.”
This outburst was a reflection of her inner struggle and the pressure she faced in the industry. Shortly after this tweet, rumors surfaced that she had taken her own life by jumping off a building in Gatonda.
Controversies and Criticism
The story of her death was shrouded in mystery. Her friend and fellow JAV actress Ichika Kotone took to Twitter to criticize the agency Zeal Group, claiming that Aida still had videos being sold and her profile remained active. In addition, she revealed that the actress had only received 200,000 yen for her last work, despite high sales of her DVDs.
The criticism was later deleted, raising suspicions of pressure from the agency. However, Aida herself had faced previous challenges, including a failed suicide attempt, when her friend was able to intervene in time.
Before this tragic event, Aida had previously attempted suicide but was saved by Ichika. Additionally, she had been battling cervical cancer, which she hinted at in cryptic social media posts saying “Do not call the police” and “Sayonara.”
Industry and Exploitation
Aida’s death raises concerns about the mental toll the JAV industry takes on its actresses. A comment on PlayNo1 suggested:
“Many AV actresses come from broken families, lack education, and have faced bullying. The stress of the industry inevitably pushes some to a breaking point.”
After her death, sales of her DVDs skyrocketed, generating significant profits for her agency. Additionally, a virtual reality film produced by Alice Japan was released posthumously, which reignited debates about the exploitation of actors even after their deaths. The image above is from an Aida Asuka film that was released after the actress’s death!
via Zenra