At the 2007 AV Open, Akane's June 2007 video Anal Splash Thick Lesbian United! for Cross with Chihiro Hara and Sakura Sakurada won First Place in the "Challenge Stage" section and also took the Lily Franky Honorary President Prize.
1st Place: Captain Ehara (Cross) for Anal Splash Thick Lesbian United! (肛門潮吹き極太合体レズビアン) with Chihiro Hara, Hotaru Akane & Sakura Sakurada