I am a 15 year old boy from Asia. I have been brought up as a Muslim since I was a child and I try to stay halal and follow Allah's path. I was wondering if watching censored hentai is haram. Since it is censored I cannot see the genitals of either the male or the female. At best I can see the female's chest but that is as far as I can see. So, if I cannot see the genitals of either the characters, is it haram to watch?
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Aslamu Walykum
It is not permissible to watch these kind of shows, since they have nudity in them. And even if it is censored it is still haram, since it is a step to watching nudity. According to this verse
Say to the believing men that they restrain their looks and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. And say to the believing women that they restrain their looks and guard their private parts. (24:31)