Hara reportedly went through a nervous breakdown following the March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and decided to retire from show business, subsequently terminating her contract with SOD. As of April 2011, "3D Sex and Zen" co-star Yukiko Suo said that she had not been able to contact Hara after the events. Her last original adult video, "Real Celebrity Saori Hara vs. Amateur Men: Gonzo Initiation", was released on May 19, 2011. She announced her official retirement in August 2011 and a 5-disc compilation set marking her formal retirement that also featured some previously non-released scenes appeared on September 8, 2011.