5 ANIME WHICH ARE ❎BANNED❎ IN DIFFERNET COUNTRIES
According to some countries though, the shows on this list are not even adult-friendly. They are not good for society in general! So how bad does it have to be to get banned and for what reason? Here are 10 and why they are banned.
Updated by Madison Lennon on March 10th, 2020: Everyone loves anime. There is a reason that so many anime series have achieved international success, live-action adaptations, and tons of merchandise.
That said, sometimes anime contains inappropriate content that some countries don't want broadcast to audiences, especially if it is aimed at a younger demographic. We've added a couple more anime series to the list that have been banned somewhere in the world, you might be surprised what makes the list.
Parasyte In China
According to a list published by Anime News Network, China banned no less than 38 different anime series back in 2015. Some of them we've mentioned on this list but one that stands out is Parasyte, which is a pretty popular series.
An exact reason for the ban isn't given, just that it couldn't be distributed online or in print after it was banned. However, one of the likely reasons is the amount of body horror on the show, it seems like China often bans series with excessive body horror and gore.
Mr. Osomatsu In Japan
The first episode of Mr. Osomatsu was pulled from the Blu-ray and home video release because of its parody scenes. Japan has very strict laws about parody and it is not protected under copyright law.
That means that they can technically remove certain shows that break the rules and threaten the country's integrity if they deem it offensive. The report from Anime News Network calls the show a "high-tension comedy" that follows multiple mischievous siblings as they go on adventures and try to get out of complicated situations.
Tokyo Ghoul In China
Tokyo Ghoul is one of the best-selling manga series of all time and one of the most popular anime series. However, it was banned in China because some people believed that it encouraged a dangerous trend of teens sewing threads and embroidery into their skin.
According to the International Business Times, it was also banned because it showed several scenes of extensive violence and "crimes against public morality." That said, it seems like it's not hard for people to get their hands on it nowadays.
Midori: Shoujo Tsubaki Was Banned Everywhere
Shoujo Tsubaki has a pretty dark and depressing storyline that will help you understand why it was universally banned. The anime was about a young girl who became part of a freak show and ritually abused and humiliated until she met an ally in the form of a mystical dwarf magician.
It is considered a lost anime film due to its graphic content. Many people destroyed the tapes when it was first released because they were disturbed by it. Years after its initial release, it was re-released and is now easier to find. There was even a live-action version created in 2016.
High School DxD In New Zealand
High School DxD is a very popular anime series but it is known for being very sexual, as it does have elements of traditional harem anime. Due to the young age of its cast of characters, New Zealand decided to ban the series because they considered it sexually exploitative of young people.
The show focused on a "perverted" high school student with dreams of becoming part of a harem but then his date kills him. He is eventually revived as a devil to serve a female devil and her family.
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