In an interview included with her debut, Tachibana shared controversial details about her past. She claimed that she had a traumatic first sexual experience at the age of 17 while she was still a member of AKB48. She stated that she entered the AV industry as a way to "become more comfortable with sex" after these negative memories. Industry Impact and Retirement
The release of STAR-409 changed the calculus for agencies managing former idols. Prior to Tachibana, there were "talent" who dabbled in gravure. After STAR-409, the barrier was destroyed. STAR-409 Risa Tachibana AV Debut -AKB Member
: In early 2013, she re-emerged in the entertainment industry as an AV actress using the stage name Risa Tachibana . The STAR-409 Debut In an interview included with her debut, Tachibana
Years later, is still referenced whenever a major idol "graduates." Whenever a K-pop star leaves a group or a J-idol deletes their social media, the phrase "pulling a Tachibana" echoes in the darker corners of internet forums. Industry Impact and Retirement The release of STAR-409