Ai Sayama
Questions & answers
Questions about Ai Sayama’s music identity, game appearance and career transition.
What name does Ai Sayama use in music?
She performs as L.V in Black Diamond. She previously sang with Ebisu Muscats and described returning to recording with Black Diamond in 2023.
When did she retire from adult films?
Her retirement took effect with her final release in September 2025, following an announcement in January. She began in April 2007 and said the final production had already been filmed before her January 2025 announcement.
Did retirement mean leaving music too?
No. Her retirement announcement specifically said that her work as L.V would continue. Black Diamond had released its first full album, Shining Diamonds, in May 2024.
Which Like a Dragon game features her?
She appears in the live-action cast of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. The part uses filmed live-action performances. In a 2023 interview she said some players had mistaken the performers for 3D models.
Had she played the series before applying?
She said she had watched someone else play it, rather than playing it herself, before the audition. She remembered the series for its emotional scenes and intense relationships between characters.
Who else passed the game’s casting audition?
The other four selected performers were Ayu, Ai Kaname, kson and Kokoro Nakayama.
Who encouraged L.V to audition for Black Diamond?
Anri Okita has said she invited L.V and Mary to audition.
Where did Black Diamond hold its debut showcase?
The group held its first showcase at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo in May 2023.
Is Sing Your Dream sung in English?
Yes. The song was released with English lyrics in May 2023.
What is Black Diamond’s first full album?
Shining Diamonds, released in May 2024, contains twelve tracks, including two instrumentals.
Where were the Shining Diamonds booklet photographs taken?
They were photographed at Zepp DiverCity. L.V said her own portrait used the stairway.
What was the subject of her 2025 Ryu Sta TV appearance?
Episode 37 centered on Goro Majima and his story ahead of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.