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Toonami and its Affect on the Hit Series [Reticence 2005]
Toonami and its Affect on the Hit Series [Reticence 2005]
Reticence
*Note--> First off let me say that I am well aware that there is a forum for the discussion on the Toonami release of Naruto. Although that is so, I have posted here for the simple fact that this is a much wider subject and I have become hopeful in getting some solid feedback from a post I take quite seriously... (Done On Notepad. Pardon Spelling Errors)
From the Beginning.
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Ever since Naruto debuted on my birthday (September 10th) I have been watching it from time to time, only to turn off the TV in a near disgust as I ponder how I managed to sit through what had been a tormenting 30 minutes of an American attempt at a Japanese masterpiece. I have given the new Dub a chance, really I have, but after being a fan of the Japanese version for such a long time (and viewing every episode at least twice), I just couldnt stand sitting in front of the television only to watch one of my favorite series get torn apart in front of my eyes...
What Were They Thinking?
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Although this is strictly my opinion, and completely worthless to some that might read this, I have found that this is the ultimate reaction to the American edited series that I get from most of my friends online and off. On my birthday we all sat there and watched eagerly upon the first and second episodes (against a few wills) to what turned out to be a full hour of laughing our heads off... Not prepared enough to believe what our ears were being served from the comonly loved Japanese Animation before us. I do love the fact that America has adopted Naruto. Soon to make it easier to get new item releases, figurines, and costume accesories without selling your soul to Ebay or waiting a year for your posessions to arrive from Overseas (not to mention the future release of a long awaited official DVD set loaded with extras and Japanese dubbing included). My other thought was the simple possibility of it becoming the next Pokemon or YuGiOh. DBZ was as big as ever in its time and still ranks today, but I just hope that Naruto's new found popularity isnt condemned to the commonly younger age group watching.
No Gore? Sounds Boring.
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One of the things that hit me hardest, was the fact that they were to remove most of the scenes and attributes to this series that I found most entertaining. Argument 1... The "Kissing Scene" was removed from the American dub, and replaced by a cheesey freeze frame and awkward sound affect. This not only angered the Yaoi fans out there, but it took away one of the bits of humor that Im sure hooked a good percent of viewers everywhere. I can see how someone could be offended by that here in America, but not only did it last nothing short of a few seconds, it was a major hot factor that has only inspired most of the popular Naruto Yaoi today.
Argument 2... Haku. If you are familiar with this character (as most of you should be), you probably already know that there has been some question as to the story of his girlish charm. Some have even gone as far as to ask if he is really not a she, but for the sake of Yaoi I know better (Lol). American dubbers have seen this as an issue and have tried taken steps to correcting this, but only made it worse when the voice of Haku was in fact. A girls voice. I was shocked... I was expecting a manly voice to kill off the building confusion. Even the possibility of making him a girl so the relationship between Zabuza and Haku was a less controversial one. (Feed back on these arguments most welcome...)
And of course. Argument 3... Where did the blood go? If you are a fan of the original anime and manga, you have probably become familiar with the frequently bloody scenes in almost any episode. Anywhere from a battle gone bad, to the occasional nose bleed (A favorite of mine) have all been cut down to a very strict point. If the blood isnt on a piece of clothing or object, or if it is simply too much to be shown (like on every nose bleed scene) then it has most likely been cut and hidden from the viewing public. This was one of Toonami's down-falls in my eyes. I knew that if they put it on a prime time showing block that there would come many restrictions on to which they can allow the public to see... And that has take it's toll for sure.
Dont Get Me Wrong...
- - - - -
My love for Naruto has not dulled one bit, in fact, ever since the American release I have been buying more items and watched the Japanese versions over and over again, probably in hopes of erasing the American voices. Haha. But by taking in the simple fact that I felt I needed to post here once again, and that there was just too much on my mind to keep to myself, I have taken a step to post my opinions and concerns on here in order to obtain feedback from others that have seen it the same way, or even get a few bashers in here that hate an open mind. Never the less... I honor you for taking the time to reading my ramblings and look forward to your replies. In short. Thanks.
From the Beginning.
- - - - -
Ever since Naruto debuted on my birthday (September 10th) I have been watching it from time to time, only to turn off the TV in a near disgust as I ponder how I managed to sit through what had been a tormenting 30 minutes of an American attempt at a Japanese masterpiece. I have given the new Dub a chance, really I have, but after being a fan of the Japanese version for such a long time (and viewing every episode at least twice), I just couldnt stand sitting in front of the television only to watch one of my favorite series get torn apart in front of my eyes...
What Were They Thinking?
- - - - -
Although this is strictly my opinion, and completely worthless to some that might read this, I have found that this is the ultimate reaction to the American edited series that I get from most of my friends online and off. On my birthday we all sat there and watched eagerly upon the first and second episodes (against a few wills) to what turned out to be a full hour of laughing our heads off... Not prepared enough to believe what our ears were being served from the comonly loved Japanese Animation before us. I do love the fact that America has adopted Naruto. Soon to make it easier to get new item releases, figurines, and costume accesories without selling your soul to Ebay or waiting a year for your posessions to arrive from Overseas (not to mention the future release of a long awaited official DVD set loaded with extras and Japanese dubbing included). My other thought was the simple possibility of it becoming the next Pokemon or YuGiOh. DBZ was as big as ever in its time and still ranks today, but I just hope that Naruto's new found popularity isnt condemned to the commonly younger age group watching.
No Gore? Sounds Boring.
- - - - -
One of the things that hit me hardest, was the fact that they were to remove most of the scenes and attributes to this series that I found most entertaining. Argument 1... The "Kissing Scene" was removed from the American dub, and replaced by a cheesey freeze frame and awkward sound affect. This not only angered the Yaoi fans out there, but it took away one of the bits of humor that Im sure hooked a good percent of viewers everywhere. I can see how someone could be offended by that here in America, but not only did it last nothing short of a few seconds, it was a major hot factor that has only inspired most of the popular Naruto Yaoi today.
Argument 2... Haku. If you are familiar with this character (as most of you should be), you probably already know that there has been some question as to the story of his girlish charm. Some have even gone as far as to ask if he is really not a she, but for the sake of Yaoi I know better (Lol). American dubbers have seen this as an issue and have tried taken steps to correcting this, but only made it worse when the voice of Haku was in fact. A girls voice. I was shocked... I was expecting a manly voice to kill off the building confusion. Even the possibility of making him a girl so the relationship between Zabuza and Haku was a less controversial one. (Feed back on these arguments most welcome...)
And of course. Argument 3... Where did the blood go? If you are a fan of the original anime and manga, you have probably become familiar with the frequently bloody scenes in almost any episode. Anywhere from a battle gone bad, to the occasional nose bleed (A favorite of mine) have all been cut down to a very strict point. If the blood isnt on a piece of clothing or object, or if it is simply too much to be shown (like on every nose bleed scene) then it has most likely been cut and hidden from the viewing public. This was one of Toonami's down-falls in my eyes. I knew that if they put it on a prime time showing block that there would come many restrictions on to which they can allow the public to see... And that has take it's toll for sure.
Dont Get Me Wrong...
- - - - -
My love for Naruto has not dulled one bit, in fact, ever since the American release I have been buying more items and watched the Japanese versions over and over again, probably in hopes of erasing the American voices. Haha. But by taking in the simple fact that I felt I needed to post here once again, and that there was just too much on my mind to keep to myself, I have taken a step to post my opinions and concerns on here in order to obtain feedback from others that have seen it the same way, or even get a few bashers in here that hate an open mind. Never the less... I honor you for taking the time to reading my ramblings and look forward to your replies. In short. Thanks.
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