Bleach is well known for its long and action-packed fight scenes, so it makes sense that this anime in particular would see a lot of heavy censorship. Without these particular changes, Bleach would have been a much different anime, and more in line with the world the manga presented.
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Bleach is generally considered a violent show, though never overtly so. However, the censorship mostly covered more mature aspects of the manga, such as Harribel's design.
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Censoring is because of simulcasts which come from public channels as opposed to paid channels. Some censoring (even on the paid channels) is also because they want you to buy the blu-rays and DVDs. Much in the same way the US censors a lot of sexual imagery, Japan tends to censor violence and (particularly) blood.
The content of Japanese animation (anime) is frequently edited by distributors, both for its release in Japan or during subsequent localizations. This happens for a variety for reasons, including translation, censorship, and remastering.
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The first title he came up with was Black, but as he explained in an interview, he felt that it was too simple a title, as was the inversion,"White." So, Kubo changed "White" to Bleach, referring to how he "bleached" the black clothes of the Reapers to give his new shonen manga an unexpected name. .
Top 10 Most Censored Anime Of All Time#1: “One Piece” (1999-)#2: “Pokémon” (1997-) ... #3: “Yu-Gi-Oh! ... #4: “Dragon Ball Z” (1989-96) ... #5: “Sailor Moon” (1992-97) ... #6: “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” (1984) ... #7: “Digimon” Franchise (1999-) ... #8: “Naruto” (2002-07) ... More items...
Anime. Anime censorship affects, even if in a minor extent compared to other countries, Japan, the country where these are produced. Compliant to the Article 175 of the Japanese Penal Code enacted in 1907, materials containing images considered as indecent are forbidden.
The second season of Demon Slayer started with retelling the story of the Mugen Train, but came to a close with the story of the Entertainment District Arc, as Tanjiro and his friends fought against the demonic siblings known as Gyutaro and Daki.
Meanwhile, apparently even free viewers at Funimation have access to the uncensored version. Going there in a browser where I'm not logged in shows the "uncut" version as the only one available, and viewing the final episode there confirms it is still the same uncensored version I remember viewing there before.
However, the anime returned this week with some censorship in tow. As noted by fans, Fire Force kept censorship to a minimum, and many felt the anime would have to trim some content in the wake of Kyoto Animation's fire. After all, Fire Force touches upon the damage fires wreak and the lives they snuff out.
Editing of anime in American distribution describes the process of altering anime to prepare it to be distributed in the United States (and sometimes also Canada) and forms part of the process of localization.
Who wants to be helpful? I don't own all of the printings or releases, but if everyone pools together what we do have, we can make a complete list. I'll update and extend the list as new information is received. Being descriptive is helpful, and pictures are even better. I can scan anything I have if necessary. Also, PLEASE MENTION WHICH PRINTING.
Well, it was that parent's own damn fault for reading a 13+ years Manga.
http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtop ... =7&t=18184 There actually was something like this before, but most ignored it. I guess it would good to use the one you made.
Hopefully because I already have a good deal of information, people will be more willing to help out.
matt0044 wrote: Well, it was that parent's own damn fault for reading a 13+ years Manga.
Well, in the early censored releases, they removed Gokuh's penis and put sound effect text over Bulma's breasts to cover them up. Later censored releases like the Viz Bigs put more effort into removing nudity so it looks less noticeably like censorship, but I don't have the VizBigs.
The VizBigs actually have Goku's penis intact, but Bulma's breasts are covered up with bubbles.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure never shied away from violence and disturbing imagery, which is why the strict censorship that was imposed on it can take fans by surprise. Case in point, the third season, Stardust Crusaders. They didn't just black out close-ups of grave wounds or fights' bloodier shots, but Jotaro Kujo's cigarettes as well.
Terra Formars follows the brutal war between humans and the monstrous humanoid cockroaches that live on Mars, so some cuts on broadcast television were expected. However, the way Japanese television stations achieved this was simultaneously lazy and hilariously bad. Basically, they just awkwardly blacked out the gore.
Blood-C is an incredibly violent anime about Saya Kisaragi's war against the monstrous Elder Bairns, which are feared for brutalizing their victims. Broadcasting something this bloody would be challenging for any network, but the way this horror anime was televised during its initial run was incredibly detrimental to its viewing experience.
Momo Yaoyorozu's revealing costume has always been a subject of debate among My Hero Academia fans. While some felt it was justified given her Quirk, others thought it was improper for a high schooler to wear such an outfit. The debate was so heated that Momo's restrained outfit in the mobile game's ads even caused a furor.
In brief, World's End Harem is an ecchi/harem post-apocalypse where the scant surviving men must repopulate the world. Unsurprisingly, the anime was loaded with fanservice as its selling point. Given such a premise, it only made sense for the anime to be so heavily censored that it bordered on unwatchable.
EX-ARM is already known as one of the worst anime ever made, and the controversial way it depicted its kissing scenes only worsened its case. Whenever Alma and Minami Uezeno kissed, a white light would appear onscreen just before their lips made contact. The scene would then transition to the next one through a jarring whiteout.
When it comes to egregious anime censorship, no one comes close to 4Kids Entertainment in infamy. Operating as a licensing group from 1995 to 2012, 4Kids was notorious not just for its awkwardly Americanized One Piece, Naruto, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, but for censoring things in the most hilariously bad ways possible.