Like most productions released under the umbrella, Kuro Gal ni Natta kara Shinyuu to Shite Mita was released in two distinct formats to satisfy television broadcasting rules and adult viewers:

Because the two main characters are best friends who already shared a deep emotional bond as men, the series appeals heavily to fans of BL and "Friends-to-Lovers" tropes. The transformation acts as a catalyst that allows Shion to express hidden desires he could never voice when Rui was a man. 4. The Difference Between Censored and Uncensored Versions

Emerging heavily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Kuro Gal lifestyle was a direct rejection of traditional Japanese beauty standards, which heavily favored pale skin, dark hair, and demure behavior.