High School Dxd Season 1 Uncensored

Okay, let's talk High School DxD. Specifically, Season 1. And even more specifically... the "uncensored" version. Now, before you clutch your pearls, hear me out. This isn't going where you think.

We all know what DxD is known for, right? Giant plot...lines. Ahem. But honestly, beyond the, uh, fan service, Season 1 had a certain goofy charm that later seasons kinda... lost?

Rias Gremory: The Original Waifu

Come on, admit it. Back in the day, Rias Gremory was the waifu. The kind demon president, fiery red hair, impossibly attractive... she ticked all the boxes. She's the reason most of us even bothered with the rest of the story!

And while I appreciate the, ahem, generosity of the uncensored version, it's Rias's character that really shone. Her protective nature, her genuine care for her servants (especially Issei), that's what made her appealing. Not just… well, you know.

Issei: The Pervert We Rooted For (Sometimes)

Let's be real. Issei is a pervert. A legendary one. But he's our pervert! And in Season 1, his evolution from clueless high schooler to reluctant demon was actually kinda fun to watch. He was more than just a pair of hands; he was trying, however awkwardly, to become a decent person.

The uncensored bits? Sure, they're there. They’re hard to miss. But beneath all that, Issei's dedication to protecting those he cared about, even if his methods were...questionable...made him strangely endearing.

The Story (Yes, There Was One!)

I know, I know. It's easy to get distracted. But Season 1 actually had a plot! Something about devils, fallen angels, sacred gears... you know, the usual high school stuff. And surprisingly, it was engaging! There was genuine tension, some decent action sequences, and a world being built that, for all its silliness, was kinda cool.

Maybe it's nostalgia talking, but Season 1 had a certain spark that later seasons struggled to recapture. The humor felt fresher, the stakes felt higher, and the characters felt more… grounded? Relatively speaking, of course. We're still talking about demons and dragons here.

Unpopular Opinion Time: Less Is Sometimes More

Here's where I might lose some of you. But hear me out! Sometimes, the implication of something is more impactful than the actual showing of something. Okay, I'm dancing around the issue. I get it. The uncensored version is, well, explicit. But did it really enhance the story? Or did it sometimes just feel like... overkill?

I'm not saying the ahem assets aren't appreciated. I mean, come on. But focusing solely on that misses the point. Season 1, at its core, was a fun, silly, surprisingly heartfelt adventure. It was about friendship, loyalty, and overcoming your weaknesses (even if those weaknesses involve a powerful dragon living in your hand).

Maybe, just maybe, we should appreciate High School DxD Season 1 for more than just its... plot. The characters, the story, the humor... it all added up to something special. Even if that something special also included an absurd amount of bouncing.

So, the next time you revisit High School DxD, try to see past the obvious. There's a surprisingly decent show underneath all that...fan service. Just don't tell anyone I said that.

Final Thought: Was Season 1 High School DxD secretly… good? Okay, maybe not good good. But entertainingly, unapologetically, gloriously DxD good. And that's good enough for me.