The Chinese government has made the decision to censor some scenes from Dandadan
The third episode of the Dandadan anime was full of interesting moments, since It featured creepy scenes, like when Turbo Grandma appeared to threaten Momo, but also other lighter and more hilarious ones like the entire training scene to face this evil spirit. However, among everything mentioned, this episode also stood out for introducing the coolest grandmother in anime.
Seiko Ayase is Momo's grandmother and He was also the one who saved the girl from being consumed by Turbo Abuela when he had taken over Okarun's body, in a great display of power and impressive techniques. Seiko is one of the most beloved characters for his personality and also for his design, which is quite attractive and, in some cases, suggestive. And it is precisely the latter that made the Chinese government apply some censorship to the episode. Next, we will tell you the details.
China censors Seiko Ayase's scenes in Dandadan's third episode
The Chinese government has censored some scenes from the third episode of Dandadan
The third episode of this anime that is being a success picked up where the second episode left off, as Turbo Grandma was going to consume Momo. However, his grandmother showed up to save the day and confront this evil spirit and protect his granddaughter.
After all this combat between Seiko Ayase and Turbo Abuela, there was a scene change in which we saw Momo wake up, since she had fallen unconscious from all the damage he received when fighting the Flatwood monster. The first thing the girl does is look for Okarun, since she fears that her grandmother has eliminated him.
This is when we get the chance to see more of Seiko Ayase, while she is watching TV at home. but this left us with several scenes that have been considered suggestive by the Chinese government, which has made the decision to censor this woman's clothing for being too revealing.
china censorship is wild pic.twitter.com/ArD8b6B7Ku
— Dandadan Daily Shots (@DandanShots) October 18, 2024
Through X, the account @DandanShots has shared a thread that contains some of the scenes that have been censored by the Chinese government and Seiko Ayase appears in all of them. Mostly, censorship is applied directly to their clothingas it can be very revealing, combined with its quite suggestive poses.
This is something that has surprised users and many have commented on the photo thread, highlighting several aspects. Some comment that China has received the 4Kids anime versionreferring to the massive censorship that 4Kids applied in Japanese animated series from the late 90s and early 2000s, such as One Piece, Naruto and others, eliminating all traces of blood, adult elements such as cigarettes and much more.
On the other hand, we have users who claim that they do not understand the reason for censoring these scenes, since they are not close to being obscene in the least, so it's a bit of a strange decision. But most of the comments emphasize and point out that all this censorship reminds them of what 4Kids did many years ago.
This is what is (probably) referred to as “4kids Censorship”.
— JadenBlaydes🐺 (@JadenBlaydes) October 18, 2024
Regarding Seiko's censorship, it not only applies to their clothing, but also to their cigarette, which has been removed and, in its place, has a lollipop in its mouthlooking more helpless and not as adult. On many occasions, the censorship of this element is done with the intention of not promoting smoking, but sometimes it is exaggerated.
Censorship is a very controversial and divisive topic. However, when it comes to Dandadan it is important to note that it is not an anime for children. And it not only handles paranormal themes that can scare little ones, but also has foul and vulgar language on many occasions and referring to sexual themes. Not to mention that part of Seiko's personality is to be flirtatious and suggestive. This is part of it, so it shouldn't be censored.
