The studio, Passione, used a specific animation trick for the Succubus scene that only works uncensored. The "hallucination" sequence involves the reviewer’s face melting into a euphoric grin. In the TV version, this is blurred into a white blob. In the uncensored version, you see the disturbing, hilarious detail of their pupils turning into hearts.
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Disclaimer: Please check your local laws regarding adult animation before attempting to source these materials. Ishuzoku Reviewers -Uncensored- Episode 3
Episode 3 is historically significant in the timeline of the Winter 2020 anime season.
Following the broadcast of this episode, Tokyo MX, a major Japanese television station, abruptly cancelled the airing of Ishuzoku Reviewers. While the station did not provide a specific reason publicly, the industry consensus was that the content of Episode 3—specifically the combination of religious imagery (the nuns) and explicit sexual situations—crossed a line for Japanese broadcast standards. The studio, Passione, used a specific animation trick
This cancellation caused a ripple effect. It drew massive international attention to the show. The "banned" status of the episode inadvertently marketed the series to a global audience curious about what was deemed too hot for TV. It forced Western licensors, particularly Funimation, to re-evaluate their handling of the series. Funimation eventually pulled the series from their platform entirely, citing it falling outside their standards, leaving the uncensored version available primarily through specific Japanese channels and later home video releases.
The first half focuses on Crimvael, the androgynous angel with a broken halo. Crim is approached by a "Person of the Cloth"—a nun or holy woman—inviting them to a religious establishment known as the "Convent." Disclaimer: Please check your local laws regarding adult
Unlike the previous episodes where Crim was often overwhelmed or confused, this segment explores a different dynamic. The nuns of the Convent are dedicated to "serving" those in need, treating intimacy as a form of prayer and purification. For Crim, who is often the subject of bullying by Stunk and Zel, this experience is depicted as gentle, warm, and overwhelmingly positive. The "Uncensored" version here removes the heavy light beams found in the broadcast version, revealing the detailed character designs of the nuns and emphasizing the 'heavenly' aesthetic of the setting.
After a night of reviewing Harpy and Lizard girls, Stunk and Zel are broke. Crimvael suggests they visit a Succubus shop, but there is a catch: In this world, reviewing a Succubus is illegal. Why? Because their services are considered too "mind-breakingly" effective.
The trio sneaks into the "Dark Elven" district to try the "Demi-Succubus" (half-human, half-succubus). The uncensored version here is vital because the animation relies on visual hallucinations—the room warps, colors invert, and the physical actions become surreal. Without the uncensored art, the psychedelic horror-comedy loses its edge.
Many fans don't realize that the uncensored version has minor audio changes. The sound effects (squelches, slides, and magical "pops") are mixed louder in the uncut version. Episode 3 features a running gag where a shopkeeper counts coins while a specific wet noise plays in the background. Without the visual context (restored in the uncut), the joke fails.