Terrestrial viewers in many regions are reeling with the latest onslaught of the censors on hapless oppai anime Queen’s Blade.
The most recent episode, acclaimed for erotic massage of oppai pharoah Menas, has suffered more heavily than ever under their hand, and now it seems even gratuitous panchira, the very lifeblood of the series, are no good.
You can see a detailed comparison of the two versions below:
Puritanical TV stations or DVD sales drive? With the uncensored broadcast available on some stations it seems TV station conservatism may be at fault in this case… Fortunately the DVDs will rectify all of this.
Ah, let's forget this censorship crap, this is just business as usual. I just wonder if anyone in Japan watches it on these channels and even enjoys it. Probably those Kanokon kiddies? lol. Who's going to be tugging at mommy's shirt to get them the blu ray this summer, or (AKA asking for a slap, but then again this is Japan)?
But tonight is EP6! Hopefully I can find a raw before I hit the hay and get a glimpse of cattleya after the credits! :O Or, at least Melpha. I always thought Cattleya was one of the more popular characters before the anime aired, 6 EPs without her is worrisome :(
I don't see what the point of censoring a show that's supposed to be near-hentai is. Sounds more like "Need more views. More kids watching, more views. More censoring, less complaints from parents about their kids watching it."
You might as well start censoring swimsuit catalogs.
Maybe they're picking up on those Kanokon statistics? lol. What's more is that a parent watching this should more than likely be able to figure out immediately that the show is full of naughty bits that have been censored. Maybe they go as far as to put shows like this during typical work hours of a parent. From what I know, a lot of Japanese parents are too busy or too often at work to watch out for what their kids are watching. To top it off, they probably go to school and find out from the few kids who are lucky enough to have AT-X all about what's been censored, lol.
I'm just wondering what the ratings for Queen's Blade is right now.
and remembering Kanokon now... this is all really no big deal. In hindsight, Kanokon is actually a far more ecchi and near-hentai anime than this. Every episode basically had a kouta-raep scene, whither censored or not, and one of the main themes was two girls wanting to have sex with kouta. And that show was a top show for both girls and boys in Primary school. To make comparison, Queen's Blade is an anime about an all woman fighting cast that almost casually shows ass and oppai every little while and has lesbian undertones.
Saying that, I really hope Queen's Blade steps up to face Kanokon head-on in the coming episodes :3 Even if it's a girl on girl scene (one that isn't a total fight like the Leina vs Echidna one). I'm actually hoping that when Cattleya and her kid shows up, he finds himself surrounded by a cast of amazon women who "take a liking to him" :P and.. erm... by that I mean they all think he's just the cutest thing.
Well at least they don't censor the entire characters, like walking shadows or something. I like more about the characters than just their boobs and slip ups.
the raw for 06 is out! Cattleya wasn't after the credits :( in fact, it only shows one new character for EP07 and I don't really recognize her, but she looks nanael related. But at least this EP turned out hotter than I expected, just far from enough. Probably the least ecchi in the series, IMO. Lesbians and fetishists of lesbians would disagree with me though, but yeah those parts were very hot. Gotta love that maid girl, I just wish she stayed around long enough for a better look.
This is an elaborate scheme perpetrated by hentai anime lobbyists. Seeing hentai anime DVD sales plummeted after the airing of this series, they extort TV stations into censoring the show to save their livelihood. It's all freaking conspiracy!
lol, really. I think there's this is the most censored anime on these channels now. I'm sure some other shows at least allow for pantsu! It's even in the least ecchi anime these days.
Yep, if you just want it uncensored, all English fansub groups use the AT-X broadcast. The drawback is that AT-X doesn't air in HD (or at least I believe it doesn't, at the very least I've yet to see a single AT-X HD raw). So if you're referring to video quality, you'll have to wait for the Blu-Rays or at least the DVDs.
Russian-sub has been the best until now, though not perfect, but I've read in a previous comment section that SFW is starting to release better ones. Last I checked (last thursday), SFW had released EP 1 and 2, but maybe they're more caught up now.
Better go with Russian-subs or something if you care about picture quality as well. I don't know about SFW but the others tend to be darker or not as clear. Certain ones even stretch it to the wrong aspect ratio.
yeap, looks like SFW has caught up. Actually, they've beaten Russian-sub to EP5. Here's a frequently updated link that all Queen's Blade fans should probably keep track of:
So wait, there's supposed to be OVAs with the DVD version right? I assume that is what is going to sell the DVDs since it is being broadcast uncensored on some stations.
the big problem is this serrie is already to only about boobs and panties if you are going watch the censored version what is this point for this genre ??
The story already sucks it will only make it worser.
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Ah, let's forget this censorship crap, this is just business as usual. I just wonder if anyone in Japan watches it on these channels and even enjoys it. Probably those Kanokon kiddies? lol. Who's going to be tugging at mommy's shirt to get them the blu ray this summer, or (AKA asking for a slap, but then again this is Japan)?
But tonight is EP6! Hopefully I can find a raw before I hit the hay and get a glimpse of cattleya after the credits! :O Or, at least Melpha. I always thought Cattleya was one of the more popular characters before the anime aired, 6 EPs without her is worrisome :(
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/wp-content/gallery/misc-images-xxi/queens-blade-censorship-frenzy-no-pantsu-05.jpg
Is it just me or is there no difference on the bottom one?
Never mind, I see the lack of nipple poking now
Man that's pointless
I don't see what the point of censoring a show that's supposed to be near-hentai is. Sounds more like "Need more views. More kids watching, more views. More censoring, less complaints from parents about their kids watching it."
You might as well start censoring swimsuit catalogs.
Maybe they're picking up on those Kanokon statistics? lol. What's more is that a parent watching this should more than likely be able to figure out immediately that the show is full of naughty bits that have been censored. Maybe they go as far as to put shows like this during typical work hours of a parent. From what I know, a lot of Japanese parents are too busy or too often at work to watch out for what their kids are watching. To top it off, they probably go to school and find out from the few kids who are lucky enough to have AT-X all about what's been censored, lol.
I'm just wondering what the ratings for Queen's Blade is right now.
and remembering Kanokon now... this is all really no big deal. In hindsight, Kanokon is actually a far more ecchi and near-hentai anime than this. Every episode basically had a kouta-raep scene, whither censored or not, and one of the main themes was two girls wanting to have sex with kouta. And that show was a top show for both girls and boys in Primary school. To make comparison, Queen's Blade is an anime about an all woman fighting cast that almost casually shows ass and oppai every little while and has lesbian undertones.
Saying that, I really hope Queen's Blade steps up to face Kanokon head-on in the coming episodes :3 Even if it's a girl on girl scene (one that isn't a total fight like the Leina vs Echidna one). I'm actually hoping that when Cattleya and her kid shows up, he finds himself surrounded by a cast of amazon women who "take a liking to him" :P and.. erm... by that I mean they all think he's just the cutest thing.
Oppai: The only content QB has. The story, plot, character development....all crap.
When you take away the oppai you have nothing left...
Disregard that, I fap to Menasu. fapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfap
Well at least they don't censor the entire characters, like walking shadows or something. I like more about the characters than just their boobs and slip ups.
the raw for 06 is out! Cattleya wasn't after the credits :( in fact, it only shows one new character for EP07 and I don't really recognize her, but she looks nanael related. But at least this EP turned out hotter than I expected, just far from enough. Probably the least ecchi in the series, IMO. Lesbians and fetishists of lesbians would disagree with me though, but yeah those parts were very hot. Gotta love that maid girl, I just wish she stayed around long enough for a better look.
don't block the da goodies
If you aren't watching the A-TX version, you're a fool.
LOL TV censors
Queen's Blade is such a treat for them...
lol
NOO!
dvd is too long to wait
for what? the uncensored version? lol
This is an elaborate scheme perpetrated by hentai anime lobbyists. Seeing hentai anime DVD sales plummeted after the airing of this series, they extort TV stations into censoring the show to save their livelihood. It's all freaking conspiracy!
I don't really mind Reina's boobs being heavily censored...
..but blocking my view from Nanael'a polka-dot and Menas's striped panties is certainly unforgiveable...~!!
lol, really. I think there's this is the most censored anime on these channels now. I'm sure some other shows at least allow for pantsu! It's even in the least ecchi anime these days.
Nanael needs lesser clothing...preferably like the anime's ED.
Agreed. Blocking those pairs of pantsu from the viewers is blasphemy.
I saw a clear sky and a dark blank...
Bullshit! Give us the uncensored ones NAW~!!!!
that is just evil... Why must they hit below the belt with these censors... T__T
DAMN! Not this shit again?
Anyone know which is the best fansub of this show at the moment? And by best I don't mean by translation accuracy;)
They all use the uncen, if that's what you're wondering.
What would be the point, otherwise?
Yep, if you just want it uncensored, all English fansub groups use the AT-X broadcast. The drawback is that AT-X doesn't air in HD (or at least I believe it doesn't, at the very least I've yet to see a single AT-X HD raw). So if you're referring to video quality, you'll have to wait for the Blu-Rays or at least the DVDs.
So any subber is good, eh? Thanks, y'all:3
Russian-sub has been the best until now, though not perfect, but I've read in a previous comment section that SFW is starting to release better ones. Last I checked (last thursday), SFW had released EP 1 and 2, but maybe they're more caught up now.
Better go with Russian-subs or something if you care about picture quality as well. I don't know about SFW but the others tend to be darker or not as clear. Certain ones even stretch it to the wrong aspect ratio.
yeap, looks like SFW has caught up. Actually, they've beaten Russian-sub to EP5. Here's a frequently updated link that all Queen's Blade fans should probably keep track of:
http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?s=ad3ff41827fc2c068bac068df504526d&t=97939 [http://www.hongfire.com/forum/showthread.php?s=ad3ff41827fc2c068bac068df504526d&t=97939]
Nice work with blacking out entirely the last scene ARMS >->
Bah, my ignorance. Should be censorship board instead.
"What the fuck is this shit?"
is my assumed statement here.
Absolutely pathetic. What a pointless thing to do. >_>
Damn censorship. :(
OH WHAT THE- !
NOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooo................
Could be worse. Imagine what cartoon network would do if it aired in America.
I believe you mean 4Kids.
Nah, this'd likely be something that, say, Funimation picked up.
maybe for video release, but if this ever aired on american TV it'd start some kind of war. a boob war.
Are you gonna have a article on every episode Queens blade lol
SC is secretly sponsored. Subliminal message is "buy the DVD!"
Experience demonstrates we can actually have two articles on every episode, one for the episode, the other for the censorship.
Damn right! Whats the point in creating a series with this kind of genre then flood it with censors?
And nothing of value was lost
This
So wait, there's supposed to be OVAs with the DVD version right? I assume that is what is going to sell the DVDs since it is being broadcast uncensored on some stations.
I don't watch this series, but this is just stupid...
well everybody got a own taste but call this serie stupid will make the fans angry. You can dislike it but no need to crack this so much ??
He was calling the censorship stupid.
the big problem is this serrie is already to only about boobs and panties if you are going watch the censored version what is this point for this genre ??
The story already sucks it will only make it worser.
Yea, Queen's Blade - ecchi = worthless.