The anime adaptation Dandadan is generating controversy among fans due to censorship during its broadcast 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, who appears as a young woman but is drastically altered in the version broadcast on Chinese platforms.
The most obvious change is the removal of Seiko's cigarette, replaced by a palette. Furthermore, the original costume, which revealed part of her cleavage, is altered to cover it completely. This type of censorship is not new in China, where there is strong regulation of the content displayed on platforms like Bilibili. However, this adaptation drew attention because of the way these modifications were implemented.
Another altered scene shows the protagonist Momo Ayase , who, in the original version, is abducted by aliens while wearing only underwear. In the censored version, Momo appears wearing sportswear.
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, because this turned out awful."
"Context: the anime also airs on the Chinese platform Bilibili and has to follow its censorship rules."
Despite criticism, censorship of anime and films in China is a recurring 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 the Chinese audience.
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Source: X (Official Twitter)