Asa Akira is a Japanese-American adult film actress, director, author, and podcast host who has become one of the most influential figures in the modern adult entertainment industry. Known for her balance of Japanese sensuality and bold American-style performance, she continues to inspire fans around the world with her intelligence, artistry, and confidence.
Basic Profile
Name: Asa Akira（アサ・アキラ）
Real Name: Asa Takigami（高神あさ）
Country: United States (Japanese-American)
Date of Birth: January 3, 1985（Age 40）
Height: 5’1¾” (157 cm)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Measurements: 32-22-33 inches (81-56-84 cm)
Genres: Adult films, Direction, Writing
Appearances: 689+ films (as of June 2023)
Director Credits: Yes (directorial debut in 2013)
Aliases: None
Overview
Born in Manhattan, New York, Asa Akira is a second-generation Japanese-American performer who spent her childhood between Japan and the U.S. Her first name “Asa” means “morning” in Japanese, while “Akira” was inspired by the iconic Japanese anime film AKIRA.
She debuted in 2006 and quickly rose to prominence, winning the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award in 2013 — only the third Asian woman to do so, following Asia Carrera and Stephanie Swift.
Beyond performing, Asa has become a director, author, and podcast host, solidifying her reputation as a powerful voice in the adult industry. She has been inducted into four prestigious Halls of Fame: AVN, XRCO, Urban X, and Brazzers, marking her as one of the most honored performers in the world.
Graceful, confident, and fiercely intelligent, Asa Akira represents both Japanese elegance and American strength in her performances and personal philosophy.
Representative Works
・Asa Akira Is Insatiable Series (Elegant Angel)
・Asa Is Wicked (2013, Wicked Pictures debut title)
・Asa Goes to Hell Series
・Pure (2009, Directed by David Aaron Clark) – Multi-award nominee
Directorial Works
・Gangbanged 6 (2013, Elegant Angel) – Directorial debut
Major Studios
Wicked Pictures ／ Evil Angel ／ Brazzers ／ Bang Bros ／ Elegant Angel ／ Jules Jordan Video
Mainstream Appearances
・Starlet (film cameo)
・Family Guy (2017, Season 16 Episode 1)
・The Eric Andre Show (2014, Season 3 Episode 1)
Awards & Recognition
Major Awards
2013 – AVN Female Performer of the Year
2013 – XRCO Female Performer of the Year
Multiple Years – AVN Best Anal Sex Scene
Multiple Years – AVN Best Double Penetration Sex Scene
Multiple Years – AVN Best Actress
Multiple Years – AVN Best Supporting Actress
Hall of Fame Inductions
AVN Hall of Fame
XRCO Hall of Fame
Urban X Hall of Fame (2017)
Brazzers Hall of Fame
Other Honors
・Over 30 major awards and 120+ total nominations
・Host of the 1st and 2nd Pornhub Awards
・Co-host of the 30th Annual AVN Awards (with Jesse Jane and April Macie)
Writing & Publications
・Insatiable: Porn — A Love Story (2014, Grove Press) – Memoir
・Dirty Thirty: A Memoir (2016, Cleis Press) – Essay collection
・Asarotica (2017, edited anthology, Cleis Press)
Media & Entertainment Activities
・DVDASA Podcast – Co-hosted with David Choe (2013–)
・The Sex Factor – Reality show host (2015)
・Hobbies with Asa Akira (2015, The Hundreds)
・Pornhub Podcast – Regular host
Magazine & Media Features
・Cosmopolitan Magazine (January 2014) – Fitness feature
・Featured in CNBC’s “The Dirty Dozen” – Ranking of top industry stars
Personal Life & Beliefs
Marriage: Toni Ribas (2012–2017, divorced)
Former Fiancé: Rocco Reed
Children: One son (born March 2019)
Sexuality: Describes herself as heteroflexible rather than strictly bisexual
Advocacy: Outspoken feminist and supporter of sexual autonomy
Education & Background
United Nations International School (Manhattan)
Washington Irving High School (Gramercy Park)
Graduated from City-As-School, NYC
Worked part-time at Books of Wonder bookstore during her teens
Social Media
Instagram: @asahole – 2.2 M followers (as of 2025)
Posts: 2,737 ／ Following: 2,489
Engagement Rate: 1.04%
Average Likes per Post: ~23,700
Estimated Post Value: ~$3,700
Twitter/X: @AsaAkira – 821 K followers
Tweets: 9,992 ／ Average engagement: 403 likes, 25 retweets per post
Bio: “I have an award-winning asshole.”
Other Platforms:
Facebook – 1 M+ followers
Website – TalkToMe.com
Podcasts – Distributed across multiple platforms
Estimated Net Worth
Net Worth: ~$4 million (USD)
Status: One of the wealthiest adult film actresses in the U.S.
Income Sources: Acting, directing, writing, podcasting, social media, and brand collaborations
Physical Features
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Type: Slim
Tattoos: Multiple
Bra Size: 32C
Dress Size: 2 (US)
Shoe Size: 5.5 (US)
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