Viz Graphic Novels
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Viz Graphic Novels
Are the Dragonball graphic novels by VIZ cencored? and if so how are they cencored? If its just Mr.Satans name I can live with that.
The first 3 or so DB novels were originally censored, but not anymore. If the novel says 13+ on the cover, or is one of the new prints (they're all red) then it should be fine.
I think they still censor things like Mr. Satan's name, but that's about it. Originally they were painting over the artwork, though.
I think they still censor things like Mr. Satan's name, but that's about it. Originally they were painting over the artwork, though.
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When Viz first started publishing the manga, it was uncensored. However, as mentioned before, the first couple graphic novels were censored. They were rereleased later with the 13+ sign uncensored. So...yeah. They stopped making those prints though (correct me if I'm wrong). Now they have the Shonen Jump edition, which is pretty much uncensored.
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Just like Zoro/Zolo.
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So basically it's somewhat censored, but the alterations won't ruin it. It's as uncensored as you can get without risking angry parents complaining about anything "inappropriate."
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So basically it's somewhat censored, but the alterations won't ruin it. It's as uncensored as you can get without risking angry parents complaining about anything "inappropriate."
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Sometimes ignorance really is bliss...Mattias wrote:I don't get it, what's so offensive about Mr. Popo's lips?
The same groups that push to censor these stereotypes really should realize how less important they would become if they loosened up.
But with all due respect, it seems kind of weird that Mr. Popo has the appearance he does...does any Toriyama-head have any detailing on why he might have chosen that particular look?
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No deep answer, it's for the sake of comedy. For obvious reasons. The Japanese just don't take the issue as seriously as many Americans.Mugenmidget wrote:But with all due respect, it seems kind of weird that Mr. Popo has the appearance he does...does any Toriyama-head have any detailing on why he might have chosen that particular look?Mattias wrote:I don't get it, what's so offensive about Mr. Popo's lips?
I thought Zoro was changed to Zolo to avoid a lawsuit? At least, thats what I thought I read at Animerica's Message Board.*PINHEAD* wrote:Just like Zoro/Zolo.
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So basically it's somewhat censored, but the alterations won't ruin it. It's as uncensored as you can get without risking angry parents complaining about anything "inappropriate."
Is there a link to that thread? I'd like to know what that lawsuit was all about...Izlude wrote:I thought Zoro was changed to Zolo to avoid a lawsuit? At least, thats what I thought I read at Animerica's Message Board.*PINHEAD* wrote:Just like Zoro/Zolo.
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So basically it's somewhat censored, but the alterations won't ruin it. It's as uncensored as you can get without risking angry parents complaining about anything "inappropriate."
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Yeah probably, that must be why Viz doesn't answer any of the letters about it. Also probably in hopes that the dub will bring in new readers, then the new readers won't be confused. Too bad it shows no consideration to the ones who were already reading OP.Dai wrote:Bull. Either Viz consists of paranoid idiots, or they're doing it to suck up to 4Kids. I'm guessing the latter.
But yeah, the graphic novels with the red covers are uncensored. The DBZ graphic novels are censored. #16's attack Hell Flash was changed to something else, which I can't remember at the moment. I haven't really noticed anything else that hasn't already been mentioned.