Make the Banned Episodes Watchable.

Megapet88888888

In the Pokémon Anime there are several banned episodes. They are banned for one reason or another. And, I get it. However, some of drastically vital connections to the canon of the story. (When did Ash catch all of those Tauros? I don't remember that.) Some features Pokémon that seemed to have been banned from the anime, due to said episodes. (I wanna see Porygon in the anime. It wasn't even Porygon's fault. Justice for Porygon!) And, some just give us more to look forward to, in terms of story.

Okay. Let me be a little more clear. I feel it isn't fair that we don't get to enjoy the story of a banned episode. I understand censoring inappropriate or sensitive content. But that's why there's editing. Don't want to shorten the story? Then modify the plot. You can modify a story without damaging it, altogether. Don't want to change the plot? That's where minor tweaks, come in.

For example: With Porygon's banned episode, all it really takes is to slow down the flashing, so it's not too much. It might even help to change the color of the flashing, as to lessen the effects, even further. (Besides. From what I hear, it was Pikachu's attack that caused it. So, it's not really fair that we Porygon hasn't had a proper appearance, since this initial issue.)

I haven't seen any of the banned episodes, yet. But, I have heard enough about them, to know that they can be edited safely, fairly, and without damaging the proper story of the episodes. (Also, for the episode Ash gets the Tauros in? All I'm gonna say is… If other franchises can do it, in shows aimed at even younger viewers, then I don't get why Pokémon can't. But, it can still be edited, if it's still an issue. Because, yeah... It does still feel kinda out of place, in the series.)

Overall, I'm just asking as a fan of the series. Can we please have the banned episodes edited, and made watchable? I despise plot holes and don't like my precious Pokémon barred.

JuliusVercelli

I would actually love to see an uncensored re-dub of the 4Kids era of the anime.

fineasmatei

the toruas one was banned cause it had guns 🔫

Megapet88888888

https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/comment/159515#Comment_159515

Yes, I'm aware. It can easily be edited to remove that. They've edited and censored stuff for lesser reasons. So, these should've just been edited to replace it.

And, besides. That's what I was referring to in my initial post. I'm just not trying to be blatant about it.

Megapet88888888

I dunno about "uncensored", but it would be nice to actually have the episodes brought back so we can enjoy the stories.

(Also, I've found a way to watch the Porygon episode, and the story was actually fairly good. Though, it should be edited, as I did feel a tad nauseous while watching it, due to the flashing red and blue. Which is why it was banned. But we got to explore a corner of the Pokémon universe, which isn't really touched on much.)