Pigeon Blood, a controversial hentai for its sadistic scenes, celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Origin
The hentai is based on Pigeon Blood eroge created by Attorney Powers on August 30, 2002.
The production companies Discovery and AT-2 released its first animated episode on November 28, 2003. The controversial hentai concluded with three episodes on March 26, 2004.
Story
Hidden in a forest lies an extravagant residence. It is owned by our protagonist, known only as Chris. Chris is the latest in a family line of sex-slave trainers. His latest acquisition, a girl named Rita, is to be completely trained within six months. Our hero is also a bit of an enigma, for he has actually lost most of his memories. However, as the training of Rita continues, he begins to slowly piece together the fragmented events of his life. Chris will occasionally get help from his two assistants; conveniently each of them embodying either sadism or masochism.
Reception
The precise commercial performance of Pigeon Blood in Japan remains elusive, but there is a presumption that it enjoyed favorable sales. Overseas, the series found a warm reception within a segment of the enthusiast community dedicated to the hentai genre, owing to its exploration of hardcore themes. However, another faction of the anime-loving audience, as well as those beyond the realm of Japanese animation, vehemently criticized it due to the controversy it stirred during those years. The divided reception reflects the complex landscape the series navigated, finding support within a niche while simultaneously drawing sharp rebuke from a broader audience.
Due to the controversy and criticism directed towards Pigeon Blood for its sadistic sexual scenes, sexual slavery and perverse fetishes, the animated series is considered one of the most hardcore in the history of hentai.
