How about joining us to learn a little about the worst types of censorship in anime ? Many works end up losing a lot of potential because of these rejections, which are often unnecessary. With that in mind, we decided to bring you this list. Also, consider donating to our blog so we can stay alive and working. Now, without further ado, let's get to the list:
Worst Types of Censorship in Anime – Top 5
5. Cigarettes: First, let's start with this one, which might not be so serious, but greatly influences the story. Characters with this trait often lose a bit of morality and personality when cigarettes are taken away. A good example is Sanji, whose cigarette was replaced with a lollipop when his first dubbed version came out in Brazil!
4. Weapons: Now, another censorship that is certainly unnecessary is that of firearms. Their absence undoubtedly harms the scenes in the works and even makes them seem lighter and more pathetic. As we see in the image above, we can again cite the work of One Piece, where we see Helmeppo holding a contraption whose purpose is unknown!
Worst Types of Censorship in Anime – Top 3
03. Nudity
Starting off our top 3, a true classic of censorship is the more explicit scenes, such as nudity. Often, the intimate parts are covered by hair, objects, or even sunlight! Therefore, they don't directly interfere with the work, and I believe that's the right thing to do. However, it's still worth mentioning here.
02. Blood
Here, we see one that is certainly one of the most annoying and that everyone is already used to. Scenes with a lot of blood are extremely censored in most works, with rare exceptions like Attack on Titan. This certainly limits impactful scenes and weakens the story. Furthermore, waiting for the Blu-ray version is often quite annoying.
01. Culture
And finally, let's talk about the cultural issue. Without a doubt, this is the most unnecessary and annoying of all. Because when we watch a work from another country, a culture shock is perfectly normal. Furthermore, these differences are fundamental to the learning and respect of all people. Therefore, censoring culture for political or religious reasons is completely ridiculous.
So, folks, what are your opinions on censorship? Leave a comment below, and see you next time!