How much action and violence can there be in a promo'? (Especially on Network TV)

[Cure Dragon 255]

I know this is a question that will probably will never be answered, but its worth asking. How much violence and action is allowed on a promo and of what kind.

Sure on Cable you can do pretty much anything, but in Network TV you have to keep it kid friendly but also advertise the blood pumping action.

https://youtu.be/w928WG4pEEI

I love this promo, it does a great job of being epic and kid friendly.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

Hard to say, I'd imagine much like the editing of the episodes themselves different broadcasters will have their own preferences for what is and isn't acceptable.

For promos you could also say networks need to be careful how much they show as some might consider explicit violence to be a spoiler, which would ruin the surprise of what comes next and affect the show's ratings.

For example this shot shows that Dragon Ball Z can be a violent show at times, but it also heavily implies both Goku and Raditz die, so it wouldn't be ideal for a promo. Interestingly the Saban dub cut it out entirely, whereas the Nicktoons cut of Kai showed it but cut out the blood.

Other shots like Freeza impaling Krillin could show there is violence in the series without revealing any major plot points, although it could still be edited cleverly in a way that still implies what happens but keeps it tame enough and gives viewers an idea what they are in for.

[BootyCheeksJohnson]

For example this shot shows that Dragon Ball Z can be a violent show at times, but it also heavily implies both Goku and Raditz die, so it wouldn't be ideal for a promo. Interestingly the Saban dub cut it out entirely, whereas the Nicktoons cut of Kai showed it but cut out the blood.

Toei actually cut out all of the blood from that scene in "uncut" Kai as well because it conflicted with Sunday morning network restrictions.

[MasenkoHA]

For example this shot shows that Dragon Ball Z can be a violent show at times, but it also heavily implies both Goku and Raditz die, so it wouldn't be ideal for a promo. Interestingly the Saban dub cut it out entirely, whereas the Nicktoons cut of Kai showed it but cut out the blood.

Toei actually cut out all of the blood from that scene in "uncut" Kai as well because it conflicted with Sunday morning network restrictions.

It had nothing to with Sunday morning restrictions. Censorship standards for Japanese kids tv in general just got more strict.

[Adamant]

It had nothing to with Sunday morning restrictions. Censorship standards for Japanese kids tv in general just got more strict.

There are absolutely stricter standards for "childrens' tv" (shows that air on weekend mornings and kids often watch by themselves while their parents sleep) than there is for "family tv" (shows that air in primetime and kids generally watch with at least one parent), which has been clearly demonstrated when long running shows switched from primetime to early morning and instantly got toned down somewhat.

[Cure Dragon 255]

Yeah. Look what Naruto got away with being on Primetime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT6LAQvP3so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktDP5LzcqfM

[BootyCheeksJohnson]

It had nothing to with Sunday morning restrictions. Censorship standards for Japanese kids tv in general just got more strict.

There are absolutely stricter standards for "childrens' tv" (shows that air on weekend mornings and kids often watch by themselves while their parents sleep) than there is for "family tv" (shows that air in primetime and kids generally watch with at least one parent), which has been clearly demonstrated when long running shows switched from primetime to early morning and instantly got toned down somewhat.

Hence why Goku and Raditz could get a hole blasted through them and bleed out when kids watched.