Dekajav Acquires R18.com — Reigniting the Legacy of JAV for Global Fans

We are proud to announce that Dekajav has acquired the domain R18.com, one of the most iconic names in the world of Japanese adult video. This marks a new beginning as we strive to continue the spirit and legacy of R18 while building a modern, secure, and transparent platform for fans around the world.

For years, R18.com was the trusted place for international fans to legally access high-quality JAV content. Its shutdown left a huge gap in the community, not just in access but in trust. That's why Dekajav exists. We believe the world needs a reliable and ethical way to support the Japanese AV industry.

Why We're Doing This

Piracy has caused deep damage to the JAV industry. For fans outside Japan, there are very few legal options to purchase or stream authentic content. Studios lose revenue, creativity suffers, and the entire industry is held back.

Dekajav is here to change that.

We are creating a platform where every purchase you make helps support the people who make the films. A large share of each sale goes directly to the studios, whether it's a big-name label or a smaller independent one. We're committed to rebuilding the connection between fans and creators.

We're also incredibly grateful to the first few studios that chose to believe in us. Your trust means everything. We're working day and night to bring more partners on board and expand our licensed library.

What About DRM?

We know this is a major concern. When R18.com shut down, many users lost access to the content they paid for because the DRM licensing server was taken offline.

We understand the frustration.

Most Japanese studios still require DRM as part of their licensing agreements, and while it's not ideal, it's currently the only way many will allow legal distribution of their content.

Here's what we're doing to address that:

• We are improving our DRM playback experience to feel as smooth and seamless as native video playback.
• If Dekajav ever faces a shutdown risk in the future, we will arrange for a trusted and neutral third party to maintain the DRM license server so your downloads stay accessible.
• Our aim is to be transparent and responsible while working within the current realities of the licensing world.

Why R18 Shut Down and How We're Doing Things Differently

R18.com shut down in large part due to pressure from global payment providers. Some JAV movie plots, while legal in Japan, conflicted with Visa and Mastercard's content policies.

This issue affects the entire adult industry, not just JAV.

At Dekajav, we're taking a proactive approach:

• We use AI and human moderation to review every movie before it goes live.
• If a title may trigger a risk with payment processors, we will either avoid publishing it or remove it after review.
• We are also adding multiple payment options including crypto and local methods, giving users more flexibility and reducing dependence on any single system.

Important Clarifications

• We are not affiliated with DMM in any way. We are a completely separate company that only acquired the R18.com domain name.
• We cannot help with past customer accounts, purchases, or issues related to the old R18.com. This is a clean slate.

Help Us Build a Better Future for JAV

Dekajav is still new. We are working hard to improve every day and we're listening closely to your feedback.

Your support matters. Every time you buy a movie, you help the creators and the industry grow stronger.

Together, we can build a better future for JAV fans everywhere.