They did it with Sailor Moon (yes, Zoicite was a man) and countless other anime that became bastardized by the American censors whenever there was even a HINT of homosexual relations, and I wouldn't be surprised if the same happened to Naruto. Heavens FORBID if our children see two ANIMATED boys kissing, even as homosexuality's becoming more and more accepted in today's society, AND THEY SHOW IT ON REGULAR TELEVISION!

If you can't tell, I loathe the way American television censors work. Goddamn politicians... :shifty:

watch more adult swim.

Though I must admit seeing them kiss is kinda like Bobobo in a dress. Only reasons you want to see it is morbid curiosity and so you can say you have seen it.

The Sailor moon part has been repeated over and over by phil_. What I want to know is what these "countless" other anime are. Really, the only example I've ever heard of a character being censored into a girl is Sailor moon.

As far as the translated Naruto anime goes, I think it's about as good as we can hope for in its current timeslot. Most of the violence is there, but some blood has been cut. Can we at least be thankful that 4kids didn't get the rights? At least the characters are still intact and the plot still makes sense (as much sense as a ninja in a yellow jumpsuit can make).

Well _Mike, it did happen once in Yu Yu Hakosho in the saga where the gang was saving Hiei's sister. Funimation said the guy with the whip was a girl. O course, Yusuke only found this out by trying to get some action downstairs :gonk: .

Man, I wish Naruto would stop saying believe it.

O yes, rant rant rant 4kids rant rant rant.

Seriously. He's like: "My names Naruto! Beleive it! I need to go to the bathroom! Beleive it! Shadow Clone Jutsu! Beleive it!"

By the end you're like, "NARUTO STFU ALREADY WE BELEIVE IT!!!"

well both examples of changing gender were at a different time slot and quite awhile ago. They have gotten away with alot since then. Besides there is one major difference, Haku wasn't cross-dressing, he was just very affemanite looking and wore unisex clothing. Especially at that age, there isn't much to tell the difference between a boy and a girl. Atleast thats what I gathered from it. Even if I am wrong and he was cross-dressing they could alter it slightly and make it like that.

Oh alittle tack on
Its a catch phase, believe it.

I am without television at the moment - at least for another 2-3 weeks. Even then, I stay away from network-shown anime, unless a) it's being shown on the Sci-Fi Channel, or b) it's being shown on the International Channel, in its original format, with or without subtitles.

I'm the type that'll either wait for it on DVD to watch in subtitles, or download the fansub, unless the quality's shitty.

well FLCL was basically uncut and it was on a network channel. They are also showing DBZ uncut. I think Escaflowne was also uncut.

Hmm...why did they cut the part where Sasuke and Naruto accidently kiss. It was just an accident, 'cause that one jerk bumped into Naruto while he was trying to kill Sasuke with his mind.

Also: I thought that the Haku-Zabuza relationship was more of an older to younger brother thing.

I saw them kissing.... I have never saw this anime before...

HOW THE HELL DID I SEE THIS?