Anyone who has researched Japanese adult productions has certainly noticed curious acronyms in the titles — something like IPX-896, MIAA-568 or MEYD-830. These codes are not random: they are part of a standardized cataloging system used for decades by the Japanese industry to uniquely identify each work.
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What is the JAV code?
The acronym JAV comes from Japanese Adult Video.
Since Japan produces thousands of titles per month, companies created a simple method to organize everything:
each video receives a code composed of letters and numbers, for example:
IPX-896
↑ ↑
│ └── Production number
└────── Studio or series code
This pattern facilitates searches, cataloging on websites, collections, and even archiving at major distributors like FANZA (DMM).
Why is this system used?
The initial letters represent the studio, producer, or label responsible for the work. The number indicates the production sequence — “IPX-001” would be the first of that line, “IPX-896” the 896th, and so on.
The Japanese industry is known for its meticulous organization and cataloging. While in the West the title often changes for marketing, in Japan the code is the main reference.
With it, any fan, store, or distributor knows exactly what the title, actress, and studio are — even if the commercial name varies.
Additionally, the code helps:
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In the search for a specific actress;
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To identify the sequence of releases;
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To avoid confusion between similar titles;
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And to maintain the historical record of the production.
A large part of the studios belongs to the conglomerate DMM / FANZA, which acts as a digital, physical distributor, and even in export. Other smaller studios sell licenses to this group, which explains why many different videos appear together on the same site.
List of JAV Codes
Below is a list of the main codes and their meanings:
| Code | Studio / Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IPX | IdeaPocket |
High-standard productions with popular actresses. |
| MIAA / MIDE / MIAB / MIAD | Moodyz |
Varied lines (newcomers, romance, light fetishes). |
| SSIS / SNIS / SIVR | S1 No.1 Style |
One of the most well-known brands, focusing on superstars. |
| ABP / ABS / ADN | Prestige |
Independent studio, modern focus and creative plots. |
| FSDSS / FSD / FALENO | Faleno Group |
Recent studio, cinematic quality. |
| MEYD / MADV / JUQ / JUX / JUL | Madonna |
Specialized in mature actresses and family dramas. |
| EBOD / EYAN / EIKI | E-Body |
Highlight on athletic actresses and sculptural bodies. |
| PRED / PPPD | Premium / OPPAI |
Productions with physical and visual highlights. |
| RCT / RCTD | Rocket |
Famous for comedies, fantasy, and parodies. |
| WAAA / WAAA / WAAA | Waap Entertainment |
School themes and light stories. |
| HND / HUNTA / HUNTB | Hunter |
Everyday situations and humor. |
| CJOD / CJSS | Crystal Japan |
Mix of glamour and humor. |
| VEC / VEMA / VENX | Venus |
Relationships and infidelity in a light tone. |
| NSPS / NGOD | Nagae Style |
More realistic and intimate dramas. |
| SDDE / SDAB / SDDM | SOD Create |
Experiments, reality shows, and creative scripts. |
| STARS / STAR / SOD | SOD Star |
Superproductions with exclusive actresses. |
| DASS / DASD / DAS! | Das! |
Fetishes and unconventional situations. |
| OKSN / OKAX | Okasan Series |
Family dramas and mature relationships. |
| HOMA / HODV | Hokuto Corporation |
Traditional studios with a long history. |
| HBAD / HNDV | Hibino |
Mix of drama and psychology. |
| MIFD | MOODYZ Fresh |
Specialized in debuts. |
| ROE / RKI / ROOKIE | Rookie |
Launches new actresses in the industry. |
| BF | B-Factory |
Niche content and specific themes. |
| REAL | Real Works |
Classic studio, known for realism. |
| SDMU | Soft On Demand |
Historic brand that originated several lines. |
| ATID / ADN / ADZ | Attackers |
Intense stories, dramas, and emotional tension. |
| HODV / HONE / HOMA | Hokuto Group |
Diverse labels under the same distributor. |
| STAR | SOD Star |
High-budget productions. |
| NATR / NKKD | Natural High |
Humor and “extreme situations”. |
| CJOB | Crystal Job |
Focus on unusual themes and fantasy. |
| VEMA / VENU | Venus Group |
Sentimental plots and couples. |
| NHDT / NHDTB | Natural High |
Mix of comedy and light erotica. |
| SHKD | Attackers |
Works with a dark and dramatic tone. |
| BDSR | B-Box |
Specific fetishes. |
| KAWD / KIDM | Kawaii |
Studio focused on young actresses and romantic atmosphere. |
| GANA / GVG / GVGQ | Global Media |
Varied productions with a modern touch. |
| SCPX / SCOP | SCOOP |
Documentary-style content and realistic simulations. |
| MCSR | Madonna Sister Label |
Stories of infidelity and emotion. |
| VANDR / VAND | V&R Planning |
One of the pioneers of the 90s. |
| GOPJ / GODR | Glory Quest |
Independent productions with humor and exaggeration. |
| BEB / BBI / BBAN | BeFree / Banana |
Mix of entertainment and pop style. |
| IPZ | IdeaPocket (old line) |
Predecessor of IPX, used until 2016 before the number migration. |
| ABW | Prestige |
Modern line focused on very high image quality (4K/60fps). |
| ABF | Prestige |
Themed content with emotional and artistic focus. |
| SSNI | S1 No.1 Style |
Series prior to SSIS, active between 2016–2021. |
| ADN | Attackers |
Specialized in dramatic plots and relationships. |
| ATID | Attackers |
Line focused on more intense stories and complex scripts. |
| SHKD | Attackers |
One of the oldest and most well-known lines of the brand. |
| NGOD | Nagae Style |
Adult and realistic themes, usually involving marital drama. |
| SDMU | Soft On Demand |
One of the oldest labels of SOD, mixing humor and “reality” format. |
| SDAB | SOD Create |
Line of experimental productions and documentary format. |
| SIVR | IdeaPocket VR |
Virtual reality version of the IdeaPocket brand. |
| IPVR | IdeaPocket VR |
Another VR label, used in exclusive digital releases. |
| ABVR | Prestige VR |
Immersive version of Prestige productions. |
| FSDVR | Faleno VR |
Faleno productions in 3D/VR. |
| NHDT / NHDTB / NHDTM | Natural High |
Mix of humor, challenge, and light fantasy. |
| NKKD / NATR / NTRD | Natural High / Attackers |
Plots of infidelity or complex relationships. |
| REAL | Real Works |
Traditional line with documentary style. |
| RED / REDV | Red Hot Collection |
Focus on energetic productions and high-rotation shorts. |
| KAWD / KIDM | Kawaii |
Young, school, and romantic atmosphere. |
| KTRA / KRMV | K-Tribe / Karma |
Niche studios with modern aesthetics. |
| GANA / GVG / GVGQ / GVGK | Global Media |
Mix of humor and everyday drama. |
| SCPX / SCOP | Scoop |
Documentary-style content, filming simulating reality. |
| MDB / MDYD / MIDD | Old Moodyz |
Discontinued labels, landmarks of the 2000–2010 era. |
| VANDR / VAND / V&R | V&R Planning |
One of the industry’s pioneers in the 90s. |
| BEB / BBAN / BBI / BCP / BF | BeFree / Banana |
Young and fun productions, pop style. |
| GODR / GVGX / GGH | Glory Quest |
Mix of humor, fetish, and curiosities. |
| SW / SWN / SWE | SOD Women |
Focus on female actresses with a natural and everyday profile. |
| WANZ | Wanz Factory |
Traditional medium-sized studio, aimed at the general public. |
| HUNTB / HUNTI / HUNTN | Hunter |
Thematic variations of comedy and everyday life. |
| MCSR / MDSV / MDS | Madonna Subseries |
Extensions of Madonna with emotional focus and short scripts. |
| URE | URE (Union Real Entertainment) |
Adaptations of manga and adult novels for video. |
| HOKS / HODV / HONE / HOMA | Hokuto |
Older groups, the foundation of the modern industry structure. |
| VEC / VEMA / VENX / VENU | Venus |
Updated and digital versions of the brand. |
| OKSN / OKAX / OKIT | Okasan Series |
Dramatized family relationships and emotional stories. |
| HBAD / HIBP / HIBI | Hibino |
Line of psychological and emotional dramas. |
| JUL / JUQ / JUKF / JUX | Madonna / Attackers |
Productions with a mature and dramatic focus. |
| OAE | Orbit / Other Asia Entertainment |
Independent labels of DMM. |
| SORA / SKY | Sky High Entertainment |
Mix of artistic and cinematic content. |
| CLUB / CLUBS / CLUBD | Club-Style |
Productions with a “luxurious” style and refined aesthetics. |
| WANZ | Wanz Factory |
Veteran producer, known for balancing sensuality and light humor. Many famous actresses started under this label. |
| MDYD / MIDD / MIRD | Moodyz (2000–2010 era) |
Old lines that defined the current standard of Japanese production. |
| REAL / REALS | Real Works |
Pioneer of the docu-style (realism and natural narrative). |
| UMD / URE | Union Real Entertainment |
Famous for adapting manga and novels into video productions. |
| HUNTI / HUNTN / HUNTB | Hunter |
Thematic sublabels with comedic or parodic tones, usually light and humorous. |
| SABA | Saba Entertainment |
Low-budget brand, with amateur and spontaneous aesthetics; known in niche audiences. |
| YMDD / YMDS | Yume Dreams |
Independent producer, intimate style and documentary format. |
| THZ | THZ Network |
Distributor that operates more in the digital market, similar to Faleno. |
| BLK / BLOR / BLSP | Black Package |
Specialized in productions with alternative aesthetics, aimed at Japanese urban culture. |
| MUKD / MUKC / MUKR | Mukai |
One of the oldest labels, focusing on relationship narratives. |
| CND / CNDV / CNDX | CANDY |
Productions with colorful aesthetics and youthful direction; often in partnership with the Kawaii label. |
| GDTM / GDT | GOT |
Known for shorts and independent productions linked to the indie AV circuit. |
| KMI / KMH / KMDS | KM Produce |
Traditional group that worked with various veteran actresses. |
| RED | Red Hot Collection |
Compilations and special series from various studios under the same historic label. |
| HNDS / HNDI | Honnaka |
Focus on naturalness and intimate direction, reminiscent of Japanese documentaries. |
| HOMA / HOKS / HONE / HODV | Hokuto Corporation |
Large physical distribution group (DVD), base of many well-known brands. |
| HBAD / HIBP / HIBI / HBDV | Hibino |
Mix of drama and emotional narrative, with refined technical direction. |
| VANDR / VAND | V&R Planning |
One of the oldest companies (founded in the 80s), responsible for several independent labels. |
| SWN / SWF / SWM | SOD Women |
Focus on actresses from the Soft On Demand group in everyday situations. |
| BEB / BBAN / BBI / BEB- | BeFree / Banana |
Joyful productions with pop aesthetics, aimed at a younger audience. |
| T28 / T45 / T28P | TMA (Total Media Agency) |
Studio known for its parodies of anime and Japanese pop culture. |
| COSQ / COSP / COS | Cosmos / Cosplay Series |
Specialized in fantasy and themed costumes; widely spread in the 2010s. |
| GVG / GVGQ / GVGK | Global Media |
Mix of humor, everyday life, and light fantasy. |
| VEMA / VENU / VENX / VEC | Venus |
Depicts adult relationships and infidelity plots with a sentimental tone. |
| NACR / NACX | NACR Group |
Independent studio focused on short productions and experimental narratives. |
| SABA / SABA- | Saba |
Amateur-style content; popular in Japanese niches and forums. |
| PRED / PPPD / PPPE / PPPR |
Premium / Oppai |
Recognized brands of the Hokuto group; known for high-level visual production. |
| FSDSS / FALENO / FSDVR / FALS | Faleno |
New generation with cinematic direction, exclusive actresses, and digital distribution. |
| CJOD / CJSS / CJVR | Crystal Japan |
Colorful productions with aesthetic emphasis. |
| ATID / ADN / ADZ / SHKD | Attackers |
Mix of drama, psychological tension, and adult fiction themes. |
| SDDE / SDMM / SDMS / SDMU | SOD Create / SOD Star |
Diverse creative lines; often with “reality” or experimental formats. |
| FONE / FOTG | F-One |
Medium-sized producer linked to the Soft On Demand group. |
| SVDVD / SVD | S-Video Group |
Short productions, focus on digital distribution. |
| NTRD / NKKD / NATR | Natural High / Attackers |
Complex plots, usually involving love triangles. |
| HNTR / HUNT | Hunter |
Brand aimed at comedies and unusual simulations. |
| VEO / VEQ | Venus Outlet |
Labels derived from VENUS for digital distribution. |
| GOPJ / GODR / GGH / GGW | Glory Quest |
Mix of humor and creative independent productions. |
| KRMV / KTRA | Karma |
Alternative and artistic style, with youthful direction. |
| KSBJ / KSBVR | KSB Japan |
Specialized in digital videos for online distribution. |
| SORA / SKY / SKYN | Sky High Entertainment |
Productions with cinematic aesthetics and artistic focus. |
| CLUB / CLUS / CLBD | Club-Style |
Urban plots and nightlife settings. |
| SOE / SOD / SODC / SODF | Soft On Demand |
Parent corporation of dozens of sublabels; largest group in the sector. |
Conclusion
Codes like IPX-896 or MIAA-568 are, in fact, the ID of Japanese videos — a practical system that keeps the immense production organized and makes life easier for collectors.
Understanding these acronyms is an interesting way to learn about the professional and detail-oriented structure that drives the Japanese audiovisual industry.


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