Question

What are some examples of anime that have been heavily censored or altered for international release?

Answer 1

Some examples of anime that have been heavily censored or altered for international release include:

1. "One Piece" - The 4Kids English dub heavily censored violence, alcohol references, and other content deemed inappropriate for younger audiences.
2. "Tokyo Ghoul" - Some international releases have edited out or toned down the violence and gore present in the original version.
3. "Pokémon" - Several episodes were altered or banned in international releases due to content concerns, such as the episode featuring Jynx's original design being deemed offensive.
4. "Dragon Ball Z" - The original English dub by Funimation made several changes to dialogue and scenes to make the show more suitable for a younger audience.
5. "Cardcaptor Sakura" - The English version, "Cardcaptors," edited out or changed certain scenes with romantic implications between characters.