Anyone who has researched Japanese adult productions has certainly noticed curious acronyms in the titles — something like IPX-896MIAA-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.

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:

  • In the search for a specific actress;

  • To identify the sequence of releases;

  • To avoid confusion between similar titles;

  • 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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