Even when a new producer, Cloverway, teamed up with YTV to localize episodes in the US and dub the third and fourth seasons (along with Optimum Productions), the censorship continued. The show was originally dubbed in Canada, which is often forgotten.ĭid this censorship promote negative messages or help make the program more kid-friendly? You decide as we explore censorship in Sailor Moon: 15 Ways It Was Censored In America.
The version of Sailor Moon released in America that was produced by DiC (for the first two seasons) and dubbing studio Optimum Productions had a lot of censorship, which included the removal of near-nudity and violence, plus the infamous addition of kissing cousins. Though a lot of this content was added back in thanks to the re-dubbing being done by Viz Media and the Sailor Moon Crystal series. However, questionable censorship has led to arguments between fans about whether the English dub hurt the show's LGBT representation and other elements, since it heavily edited the show's content. If anyone in North America is going to know anything about anime, they'll know about this show, as it's probably the most recognizable mainstream anime title of them all. The definition of the magical girl genre, Sailor Moon is a beloved manga and television series that has grown in popularity.
