YEAR 1990
Sorry to keep you waiting for so long!
Today, I will show you behind the scenes of adult videos,
-the hidden world behind the censorship. -I'm coming!
I'm coming!
You could say that
the life I have lived is the history of adult videos.
Therefore, please allow me to talk about myself today.
My name is Toru Muranishi.
I have made 1,800 adult videos.
Have you seen any? Of course, you have.
In this era, neither the lips on your face nor the lips in your crotch can deny it.
Adult videos are an inexhaustible spring of love.
This is a major entertainment industry that's worth 50 billion yen.
I pour out my sweat and semen 24 hours every single day
to film fantastic works for everyone's sake.
This black and gold symbol of bravery
Can you fight 24 hours a day?
Businessman
Japanese businessman
Can you keep it up 24 hours a day?
Yes, I can!
Mr. Muranishi, what is it that drives you?
I live my life without pants on.
I dare you to get me! I dare you to kill me!
-That's the determination I've got. -The nipple-lympics begin now!
Any ordinary person of ordinary sanity
would never appear before people in this manner.
However, I have been convicted of six crimes,
been sentenced to 370 years in prison, and eaten 30,000 pussies.
Yet, I never lost heart.
Nothing good comes from despair.
In prison, I was considered an idol by other cons.
"Life is good." Understand?
Life is for pleasing one another.
Could you tell me what kind of person Kaoru Kuroki is?
Ms. Kuroki, who is Mr. Muranishi to you?
To me, he is what you might call my creator.
His magnificent talent makes him a true naked Chaplin.
She is unfathomable.
What I do know is…
she is a goddess of sex who provoked an adult video revolution.
With him…
With her,
I may still make something that humanity has never seen.
…I believe we can create videos…
that make me glad I live in the same era as him.
Yes.
Lastly--
Allow me to ask you a question instead.
If you wanted to die, what would you do?
You mean me--
Yes, you. I am not asking your mouth.
I am asking your heart.
Well…
You certainly are beautiful. You have a lovely voice.
Your features are quite comely as well.
How about it?
Would you like to star in one of my adult videos?
What?
I bet you've been waiting to be asked this.
How about it?
What is this you've been holding?
Were you born to grip such a cold, inhuman object?
Don't you want to grip something
that is warmer, rawer, and more vibrant than this?
And instead of pointing it at others, don't you want it pointed at yourself?
How about it?
What are your true feelings?
Your feelings aren't coming out. Let's remove all that armor item by item.
How's that? Can your true feelings come out?
Not enough yet?
-Let's remove all that armor. -Wait…
-How much do you-- -He's just kidding.
Don't take him seriously.
Oh, gosh…
Would you like some tea?
Yes, thank you.
-Thank you. -Let's stop here, then.
Tani-yan, can you go through it later?
Mr. Muranishi.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
It's time to go, sir. We need to hurry.
Thank you for your time.
Good, today's actresses are here.
Mr. Kawada, the advance, please.
-Just a moment. -Okay.
-Here. -Thank you.
-Wait. -Yes?
If the actress starts crying, show her this.
-Okay. Show her this? -Yes.
But make absolutely sure they finish filming today.
Got it. Sure thing.
Junko, let's get going!
Got it.
-You're all set. -Thank you.
-Matsuki, let's go! -Midori, get the bags.
Let's head in, everyone.
-Okay, everyone, don't forget anything! -Got it. I'm taking this.
Naoko, here!
-Bloomers. -What? Why me?
Hey, don't make me deport you.
The address on this is all wrong.
Come on. Get your act together.
Mr. Kawada, don't send me back to my country.
What's going on?
Mr. Kawada!
Here we go, Mr. Muranishi.
-Are you ready? -Yes.
Let's go everyone, shall we?
It's the start of a monumental year, 1990.
Good luck.
We have no other choice!
-Considering the political situation… -Ms. Takako!
-…what if the Liberal Democratic Party… -Ms. Takako!
…gains a majority in the Diet?
TAKAKO DOI ANGER IS POWER
-They will say the people approve… -It's Ms. Takako!
-…of having a consumption tax. -Times are changing.
We must stand up against this now!
What is it we need to bring honesty back to politics and to save Japan?
It is--
-My adult videos! -What?
MURANISHI
Okay, everyone get off.
We're the Nice Party! Please vote for Toru Muranishi!
What the heck?
Darn it, what's happening?
Hey, what is the meaning of this?
What is all this?
Sorry to keep you waiting for so long.
I am Toru Muranishi, the king of Showa-era porn.
-Who the hell are you? -Please come listen!
Everyone!
What this ludicrous era that we live in now needs is sex!
You're the ludicrous one!
I am quite frustrated.
No matter how many adult videos I make,
the places they can be sold are incredibly few.
Are you insane?
Don't toy with our sacred government!
You're just spouting nonsense!
I'll only toy with the erogenous zone.
Got it?
Listen, pops.
Since I began delivering sex to the citizens of Japan,
the number of sex crimes has declined by 37%.
That's a lie! You're making that up!
A man who has exposed his anus would never lie.
By making sex more accessible, abhorrent sex crimes can be reduced.
-You liar! -Ideally,
adult videos should be shown on television.
If you did that, society would fall to pieces!
-That's right! -That's some voice you have, ma'am.
Listen, ma'am. Times have changed.
The belief that sex is lewd is falling by the wayside.
That's nonsense!
The woman who has spearheaded this change is…
the pearly Venus born from sperm,
Kaoru Kuroki!
Ms. Kuroki!
Hello, everyone. How are you today?
-I am Kaoru Kuroki. Thank you. -Yes, armpit hair!
-With the eyes of all these men on me… -What is happening over there?
…you've made me stand quite erect.
-"Nice Party"? -I will speak while standing erect today.
Ms. Doi! What's the matter?
This armpit hair
is the bridge that connects the hair on my head to my pubic hair.
In other words, it is what connects the everyday with our sexuality.
Now he's running for office?
What?
That Muranishi is quite a character.
-Do you want us to bust him here? -No. I'll go set him straight.
-You came to see Hachiko? -Yes, I came to meet him.
I see…
Granny, are you looking for that filthy dog, Hachiko?
He died long ago.
How dare you call Hachiko a filthy dog!
You come back here!
What do you want me to do for you in the Diet?
I would like your ideas.
Build love hotels!
I have something!
I want you to become the Minister of Education.
As Minister of Education, let us have classes where we watch adult videos.
Magnificent idea.
That is a wonderful idea.
I believe that is a magnificent proposal.
I also think…
I also think it is quite natural to have sex education
as part of compulsory education.
By making sex more and more accessible in this way,
then we can come to a better understanding of the sexual revolution we desire.
You can become more familiar with our sexual revolution.
I believe that families
-should watch them with their children. -As if that's educational!
Thank you very much.
It is my opinion that the ultimate sex education
is to watch your parents having sex.
If you are too ashamed to do so…
Can you put the cuffs on me later?
Sure, that's fine.
I'll act like one of your supporters.
Sex education should be for children.
What's the charge?
From the time a child is a fetus in its mother's womb…
Violation of the Child Welfare Act.
…watch adult videos as a form of education in the womb.
There's a minor in one of your videos.
Cries of passion have a rhythm to them
that I believe will help your baby grow healthy and strong.
Wouldn't you agree?
ALL-JAPAN NICE PARTY
EKI-BEN OVER CONSUMPTION TAX FOR BRIGHTER SEX AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Let us all strive for a free society that is unhindered by injustice.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you very much, everyone.
Cast an honest, risqué vote for Toru Muranishi.
I am Kaoru Kuroki.
-Thank you for listening. -Okay, let's go.
Come on. We're going. Get in.
-Rugby. -Nice job. They're really fired up.
Quit stuffing your face! I don't even have time to eat.
Sorry.
-Rugby, Mr. Takei is here. Hurry up. -What?
Mr. Muranishi and I are going to get a bite to eat.
Come back by train!
Roma, it's the cops! Hurry!
What? It's the cops?
Everyone, hurry and get in. We're leaving.
Ms. Kuroki, your party's views are wrong!
Muranishi.
Don't get the wrong idea about what freedom is.
Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful opinions.
Get in.
See you later.
Please, relax.
Thank you for always taking the time to see me.
I know you're busy.
"Always"? That makes me sound bad.
I'm sorry.
Actually, I have a problem.
I would greatly appreciate your assistance, Prosecutor-General.
There's not a lot I can do, but I'll hear you out.
Mr. Muranishi cast a 17-year-old girl in…
this dirty movie.
I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH I CAME
He was arrested for violating the Child Welfare Act.
Oh, my. What a scoundrel.
He needs to serve his time.
These two are sisters.
Recently, there are lots of minors with fake IDs who want spending money.
We do our best to vet them, but…
when they have such a realistic fake ID, we can't tell the difference.
Right.
So what is it you want me to do?
Please, just put these into your pocket.
I'm not sure they'll fit.
Okay. We're here.
-Where are you taking me? -Let's go.
-Where are we? What is this place? -Come on.
Can I get some food?
Don't press your luck.
Keep up that kind of crap and we'll add even more charges.
Three eel lunches, deluxe size. My treat.
-Quit screwing around. -Can you even afford deluxe on your pay?
I don't want that crap!
I can't stand eel.
Making me stand just makes me hungrier!
You fucking perv!
Muranishi!
Get out. You've been released.
What the hell's going on?
There's no fucking way the prosecutor let this scumbag walk!
It was the prosecutor-general!
Goodbye.
Kikuchi!
I hope you threaten yourselves to death here.
Cancel the eel lunches.
I told you I don't want any, you idiot!
Hey, Muranishi. We're going to arrest you again, you know.
-Get the fuck out of here. -Bye.
You're back here again, Muranishi? Can't get enough, can you?
I figured you would get out fast.
Are you a fan of mine? I'll give you an autograph, so buzz off.
I've got some news for you.
Let's get a bite to eat.
You're on the video regulatory commission?
Yes.
I'll be retiring in just a few years.
I'm already thinking about working with the people in my post-retirement position.
Now I'll be able to rake you over the coals even after I retire.
So let me tell you this as a future member of the commission.
No 17-year-olds.
Nobody's dumb enough to put a real high school girl in a high-school series.
We already explained that she tricked us.
If I knew she was a kid, I wouldn't have used her.
Mr. Muranishi, you really need to be careful.
At any rate, you people are way too conspicuous.
If you make any more trouble, you'll never make another video.
We won't stop.
We'll keep selling them.
It's the commission who decides that.
Now, now, Mr. Takei.
I'll make sure they don't cause any more trouble.
Let him off the hook this time.
Really?
I think you're too lenient with him.
I won't hold back on a major chain like yours either.
We'll promise not to cause waves, all right?
Mr. Kawada, aren't you relying too much on those series?
Maybe so.
We'll consider making some changes.
There's no need for changes. That series is a hit.
Well, that's true.
But who knows what will sell in this world.
Why stop something that's a hit?
I'm ordering you to quit making stuff that will incite obscene behavior.
Because of you, young girls are selling their panties.
Don't make the world any worse than it is.
How is my making of adult videos related to girls selling--
Hello?
Yes, Mr. Honda. What can I do for you?
How about that Minato City land I recommended that you purchase?
The value of land there continues to rise. Buy now and you'll be fixed for life.
I'd still like to think about it.
I see. We'll discuss that later, but in the meantime…
I've found the perfect proposal for you, Mr. Muranishi.
Do you know about satellite broadcasting? It will soon become all the rage.
No.
Do you have some time this week or next week?
Let's meet now.
I don't care what it is. Let's have a look.
But I have a favor to ask you.
Got it. Certainly.
That will be a piece of cake. I'm on my way right over.
Harada!
-Yes, sir? -Do this for me.
Right now?
I've got a big fish on the hook. This could easily net us 500 million.
-Mr. Honda. Looks like Hokkaido will work. -Take care of it.
Thank you.
Oh, Chairman! I'm Mr. Honda from Akasaka.
-Hi, Honda. Thanks for the other day. -No problem. Thank you too.
You must have been hungry.
What is satellite broadcasting?
Put simply,
it is a system of broadcasting that uses space satellites.
Antennas are used to beam signals up into space.
Into space?
That's right. Into space.
Doesn't it sound adventurous?
I never flinch from investing in adventurous businesses.
The man running the project will be there, so let's meet him.
That's it.
Astounding.
This is incredible.
"Gorgeous!" "Marvelous!" Those are the words I expected from you.
The world is entering the space age.
People with any smarts have already turned their eyes to the skies.
The Space Shuttle is a good example of this.
-They're broadcasting from here? -Yes.
The signals beamed by these giant antennas
are captured by satellites in orbit.
Then they shower them back down to the earth.
By receiving those signals, you can watch the broadcast.
Mr. Muranishi?
Mr. Muranishi!
Mr. Muranishi, are you listening?
Yes.
So if you have a single satellite broadcast channel,
you can broadcast whatever you like on it.
-Getting rights to-- -Enough explaining.
What?
Just go for it. With all your might.
Certainly, sir.
That's him.
Who is he?
I'll speak to him first then call you over.
Mr. Umino. Good afternoon.
I'm Mr. Honda from Akasaka.
Mr. Umino, I am Mr. Honda.
Well, if it isn't Honda City.
Are you still pitching lies to loan people money?
Dear me. I never tell lies. Numbers don't lie.
You're full of it.
I've brought someone with me today that I would love for you to meet.
Allow me to introduce him.
No, not today.
Just give me ten seconds.
-Don't make me say it again. Next time. -Certainly.
I'm not meeting him?
Right. He wants to make time to speak with you at leisure.
I get a great feeling about this.
Who is that guy?
That is Koichi Umino.
He's the CEO of Satellite East, the communications company
that holds the satellite broadcasting rights.
Never heard of it.
It's a major company.
It's part of a conglomerate.
-What do you mean by "rights"? -The permission to broadcast.
He's the man who determines who can broadcast and when.
He's an extremely busy man.
Every minute of his schedule is packed with trotting the globe.
Look.
He's a famous man who's even in a beer commercial.
A guy with a keen eye knows what the future holds.
Why not?
The dry beer that goes down smoothly. Dry draft beer.
-Asahi Super Dry. -Commercial ends in five, four, three…
Let's continue what we were talking about.
I'd like to know more about eroticism and shame.
Certainly.
I believe eroticism begins by releasing yourself
from the bonds of shame.
In my line of work, I fuck for real,
so it is essential that I release myself entirely.
That is your style, right, Ms. Kuroki?
Yes, it most certainly is.
Some people feel that my statements are radical.
But a larger problem is the way that broadcast companies conceal
the things they dislike with censorship.
That's a magnificent way to put it.
Oh, not at all.
Oh, wow.
-That was great. -It really was.
-Good night. -Ms. Kuroki, you're great on TV.
-Is that so? -Yes.
The hole on my face is as well-lubricated as my hole down below.
-I might make you a regular. -Thank you.
-Excuse me. -Go ahead.
Excuse me. Thank you.
You can jerk off to that.
-Good evening, Mr. Muranishi. -Hello.
Mr. Muranishi, this woman, Kaoru Kuroki is quite amazing.
She impressed an award-winning writer.
Is that right?
-Did you talk about naughty stuff? -Of course.
My mouth is a jukebox of naughty words.
For the time being, we're big fans of Ms. Kuroki.
-Looking forward to next time. -I appreciate it.
Excuse me. This way.
Open the trunk for them.
-Here you are, ma'am. -Thanks.
Open the trunk.
I look forward to continuing to work with you.
-Allow me to shut the door. -Good work today.
Good night.
-Always. -What do you want to eat?
I'll have meat too.
Meat? Steak?
I saw something astounding today.
What was it? Tell me.
These huge antennas. They blew me away.
What are you talking about?
Satellite broadcast antennas.
The signals are sent into space and broadcast everywhere at once.
-Amazing. -You bet it is.
They just might fulfill the dream I've always had.
-Sex will-- -Fall from the sky?
That's right.
With that, we can broadcast adult videos to the world.
It's real freedom without preposterous regulations.
You mean my next video will shower down from space?
Of course. That's what the satellite is for.
Let's spread your sexuality around the world.
If you want to live,
you give me information.
I'll never tell you,
communist bitch!
Don't!
Get to know the end of the world!
Don't!
Before I take your information,
maybe I'll take your penis too!
Cut!
What the hell is that?
What's that sound?
What is it?
I can't stop it, sir.
Whose is this? Turn it off!
Matsuki, turn your phone off when we're filming.
Damn you, Matsuki!
-Turn this off now! -I'm sorry!
Apologizing doesn't help!
Look what you've done!
What will you do about this?
This is what I will do!
This! Go away! Die!
-Be more careful! -I'm sorry!
Let's go again right away.
-Yes, sir. -You still good, Rugby?
Good.
Ready!
Action!
Damn you!
Don't!
-Are you kidding me? -Yes, Mr. Honda.
-How is it? -Perfect.
I got you an appointment to meet with Mr. Umino.
You did? Thank you.
By the way, it's tonight.
Is that all right?
Of course. I'll be done in a minute.
Then I'll see you soon.
Let's go.
-Okay. -Are you good to go, Rugby?
You can? Good. Let's go.
It's okay. Don't pamper him.
-Get him up. -He's perfectly fine.
You can stay over there. Action!
What?
There. They opened.
We've been expecting you.
It appears they're having a party.
-You got an appointment, right? -Of course.
This is great tea.
Excuse me.
-Darn it, Mr. Honda! -Yes?
Please wait a bit longer.
Please.
Soon! He'll be here soon.
Mr. Umino, Mr. Honda of Akasaka Bank is waiting to see you.
Forget about him. Let him wait.
I almost set a new record.
You were so close, Mr. Umino.
It's your fault for talking to me!
That's so annoying.
I didn't come here for tea, I came for business.
You've got a lot of gall making me wait while you play games!
Hey!
Hello, Mr. Umino. We've come for a visit today.
Oh, it's Honda City. Do we have business today?
-The other day, we talked-- -Everyone, are you in the space business?
Mr. Muranishi, I'm trying--
I would also like to be a satellite broadcaster.
Please allow me to join you.
Sayama, you talk to him. I'm going to take some vitamins.
Yes, sir.
I am Toru Muranishi. Don't you know me?
I am world-famous.
The naïve bourgeoisie class should not be ignorant.
Really? What kind of business are you in?
I am Japan's most famous adult video director.
I haven't seen many of those. Sorry, I'm not well-versed in that.
-My new product, Partner One-- -Mr. Umino.
Mr. Honda here came crying to me
because he wants me to work with you in order to improve your business.
That's why I'd like broadcast rights on one of your satellite TV channels.
I can expand your business exponentially. It will lead to enormous growth.
All my channels are being used. Sayama.
Please go.
Hear me out!
Mr. Muranishi!
It appears you take my industry lightly.
If you don't recognize us, you'll fall behind the times.
Listen. Our market is worth 50 billion yen.
My company makes five billion annually!
Our vitality is far greater than you spoiled, rich people.
You're hilarious.
You make me laugh, so let me tell you something.
-Mr. Umino, it's time-- -It's okay.
Listen, Mr. Porn Director.
All the people here are the people who maintain their countries' economies.
If you only make five billion, that's probably beyond your grasp.
We pay so much in taxes that we power this country's economy.
That gives us the right to inspect the quality of our government's services.
Most of our business is with the government.
So when you talk so proudly of five billion yen, it just makes me laugh.
By the way, at the very least, we each make 300 billion annually, right?
Oh, cut that out, Mr. Umino.
That's so unrefined, Mr. Umino.
I guess 300 billion isn't high enough.
You've been getting awfully heated,
but not a single one of us even knows your name, right?
The only one in porn that I know about is Kaoru Kuroki,
that armpit hair chick.
Get the picture? Then get out.
You'd better remember this face.
My name is Toru Muranishi.
All right, everyone! Let's drink!
-Yes! -Yes!
What were you thinking when you made that stuff up?
How much is that villa you recommended?
Who cares about that now?
-I was trying to get you and Mr. Umino-- -How much for the cruiser?
What I'm trying to say is why did you make unfounded--
How much for that land?
Why ask about that now?
I'll buy all of it.
What?
In exchange, give me your expertise.
Figure out how I can get in on the satellite TV biz.
Mr. Muranishi!
-Mr. Muranishi! -I'll walk!
I live my life without pants on.
I dare you to get me! I dare you to kill me!
That's the determination I've got.
Any ordinary person of ordinary sanity
would never appear before people in this manner.
However, I have been convicted of six crimes,
been sentenced to 370 years in prison, and eaten 30,000 pussies.
-Yet, I never lost heart. -Toshi.
-Nothing good comes from despair. -It's time to get going.
In prison, I was considered an idol by other cons.
"Life is good." Understand?
Life is for pleasing one another.
Subtitle translation by: Brian Athey