The adaptation of the anime Dandadan is generating controversy among fans due to censorship in its screening in China , causing a flood of comments on social media.
The images show that the most affected character is Seiko Ayase , the protagonist's grandmother, with the appearance of a young woman, but drastically modified in the version broadcast on Chinese platforms.
The most obvious change is the removal of Seiko's cigarette, replacing it with a palette knife. Furthermore, the original costume, which showed off part of her cleavage, is altered to cover it completely. This type of censorship is nothing new in China, where there are strict regulations on content displayed on platforms like Bilibili. However, this adaptation drew attention for the way these changes were implemented.
Another altered scene shows protagonist Momo Ayase , who, in the original version, is abducted by aliens while she is wearing only underwear. In the censored version, Momo appears wearing a tracksuit.
Fans of the series reacted in a mixed way, with some comments such as:
“If they wanted to censor it, they could have blurred it out, because it looked terrible.”
“Context: the anime also airs on the Chinese platform Bilibili and has to follow their censorship rules.”
Despite criticism, anime and film censorship in China is a common practice, and Dandadan is just the latest example of how strict local regulations alter the perception of foreign works. Ultimately, even with the negative reactions, censorship remains a reality for productions seeking to reach Chinese audiences.
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Source: X (Official Twitter)
