If you are watching for the plot alone, the censored version will suffice, as the story beats remain identical. However, the uncensored version offers a complete, unapologetic, and visually uncluttered introduction to one of the most infamous anime of the decade.
Production IMS had a mixed reputation, but Episode 1 shines. The character designs (specifically the eyes and hair physics) are high quality. In the uncensored version, the shading on skin tones is more pronounced. You can see muscle definition and blush gradients that are lost in the broadcast’s compression and light-beams. Masou Gakuen HxH -Uncensored- Episode 1
Before diving into Episode 1, a quick primer is necessary. Masou Gakuen HxH is a light novel series written by Masamune Kuji and illustrated by Hisasi (a renowned adult manga artist). The anime adaptation, produced by Production IMS (known for High School DxD BorN and Date A Live II ), aired in the summer of 2016. If you are watching for the plot alone,
We cut to Kizuna Hida, an average high school student on modern-day Earth, lounging in his room. Without warning, a magical circle erupts beneath him. He tumbles through a portal, landing face-to-chest with the stoic Vice-Commander of Ataraxia, Hayuru Himekawa. In the uncensored version , the initial fall is animated with a level of detail that made the broadcast version blur the entire frame. Here, the physics of the landing are comically, unapologetically clear. The character designs (specifically the eyes and hair