“Playboy is just one of those brands that have been a part of my brain map for as long as I can remember,” says Adult superstar and Celebrity feature Asa Akira. “I’ve always known that I want to be a part of it.” Asa needs no introduction, and we are thrilled to collaborate. Dressed in blu e, Asa is on set in her hometown of New York City as the photographer, Maddie Cordoba, captures her. “I like to think that I’m funny, empathetic, and reliable,” shares Asa of herself. “Or rather, those are probably the three things I strive to be the most.”