Swallower is the controversial and infamous 11th episode of Popee the Performer. It is suspected to have never aired, though some sources claim it was shown on June 11th and 12th of 2000.
Popee demonstrates his talent for sword swallowing and becomes over-zealous, resulting in disaster.
This episode provides examples of:
- Banned Episode: This episode was never aired in Japan due to the sheer amount of violence in it.
- Blood from the Mouth: A trail of blood pours from Popee’s mouth as he pursues Kedamono.
- Bloody Smile: Popee does this when he realizes he’s about to catch Kedamono.
- Family-Unfriendly Violence: This episode veers straight into Nightmare Fuel.
- Impaled with Extreme Prejudice: Popee and Kedamono are both impaled by a massive sword.
- Soundtrack Dissonance: The calming, melancholic music that plays when Kedamono is slamming Popee around with his truck and when Popee chases after him and eats him.
- Standard Bleeding Spots: Forehead, nose, and mouth.
- Suicide Attack: Popee kills Kedamono by killing himself as well.
- What a Drag: Popee is dragged from the back of a truck driven by Kedamono.