Three years after leaving the idol world, Takamatsu returned to the spotlight in February 2013, rebranded as for the high-profile studio SOD Star . Her debut film, titled STAR-409 , was marketed heavily on her "ex-AKB48" status.
The Japanese adult video industry has a long history of recruiting women with "idol" backgrounds. The marketing strategy is cynical but effective: by casting a former mainstream idol, studios can sell the fantasy of seeing a "forbidden fruit" that was previously inaccessible to the general public. star409 risa tachibana av debut akb member takamatsu eri
: In interviews included on the disc, Takamatsu shared that she entered the industry to overcome negative memories of her first sexual experience, which she stated was a violent encounter with an older acquaintance during her time in AKB48. Three years after leaving the idol world, Takamatsu
Disclaimer: This article is a factual analysis of online rumors and industry practices surrounding the AV release STAR409. No defamation is intended. The identities of Risa Tachibana and Takamatsu Eri are legally considered separate persons. The marketing strategy is cynical but effective: by
In 2019, Takamatsu Eri announced her departure from AKB48 and subsequently debuted in the AV industry under the stage name Risa Tachibana, also known as Star-409. This career shift raised eyebrows, as AV performers in Japan often face social stigma and are not typically associated with the mainstream idol scene.