Censorship
Advertisement

Tenchi Muyo! is a Japanese anime that was made by AIC, and it ran from December 8, 1993 to June 1, 1994. When it was aired on Cartoon Network it was censored due to network standards. Nudity was removed, sexuality and violence were toned down.

Censorship[]

USA censorship[]

Cartoon Network[]

Season One[]
  • Episode 1
  1. The scene that shows vines peeling away from boulder after Tenchi split the rock was cut.
  2. The scene that shows Tenchi resting against the passageway entrance after resealing was cut.
  3. The scene that shows Amagasaki accusing Tenchi of sleeping with a mummy was cut.
  4. The scene that shows Tenchi cold-cocking Amagasaki was cut.
  5. The scene that shows Tenchi dreaming of Ryouko was cut.
  6. The scene that shows Tenchi bumping into Ryouko's breasts was cut.
  7. The scene that shows the school burning was cut.
  8. The scene that shows of Ryouko rolling over in Tenchi's bed was shortened. As a result you no longer see her opening her dress.
  9. The scene that shows a close up on Ryouko cleavage was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the camera was cropped, and her outfit was digitally extended to cover up her cleavage.
  • Episode 2
  1. The scene where Ryouko says "I want your balls, please." was changed to "I want your sword, please."
  2. The scene that shows Nobuyuki videotaping through Tenchi's window was cut.
  3. The scene that shows Nobuyuki clutching his camcorder was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the scene was replaced with a of the Masaki house.
  4. The scene that shows Aeka and Ryouko talking about sadism and masochism was cut.
  5. The scene that shows wildlife aboard the Ryuuou was cut.
  6. The scene that shows Aeka's quarters was cut.
  7. The scene that shows Aeka combing her hair was cut.
  8. The scene where Sasami calls Ryouko an "older lady" was cut.
  9. The scene that shows Ryouko's reaction to Sasami's comment was cut.
  10. The scene where Ryouko says "And here comes the Princess." was cut.
  11. The scene where Aeka says "You are lying!" was cut.
  12. The scene that shows Aeka pinned under Azaka was cut.
  13. The scene where Tenchi says "She's just a girl!" was cut.
  14. The scene where Ryouko says "So what?" was cut.
  15. The scene that shows Aeka demanding that Ryouko stop their descent was cut.
  • Episode 3
  1. The scene that shows Sasami sighing before following Aeka out of their room was cut.
  2. The scene where Sasami says "Did you lay it?" was cut.
  3. The scene where Ryouko says "...bear a child with the man I love." was changed to "...start a family with the man I love."
  4. The scene where Tenchi says "Child!?" was changed to "Family!?"
  5. The scene that shows Ryouko patting down Tenchi's crotch was cut.
  6. The scene that shows Katsuhi touching Ryouko's breasts was cut.
  7. The scene that shows Katsuhito greeting Ryououki and admonishing Tenchi about fatherhood was cut.
  8. The scene that shows Ryouko demolishing a staircase was cut.
  9. The scene that shows Aeka wearing a kimono was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version she is wearing panties.
  10. The scene that shows Tenchi stepping outside the storage shed was cut.
  11. The scene that shows Aeka getting undressed was cut.
  12. The scene that shows Aeka being frightened by Ryououki, and Tenchi rushing in to comfort her was cut.
  13. The scene where Ryouko says "...pissed we got it back." was changed to "...peeved we got it back."
  • Episode 4
  1. The scene that shows Whiterock getting incinerated during the space battle was cut.
  2. The scene where Ryouko says "I want to talk to you about something, Tenchi." was changed to "But I want to talk about something, Tenchi dear."
  3. The scene where Ryouko says "You're thinking of something kinky right now." was changed to "You're thinking of something silly right now."
  4. The scene that shows Nobuyuki teaching Tenchi how to peep into the women's bath was cut.
  5. The scene that shows Ryouko nude was modified for hte Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version she is wearing a bikini.
  6. The scene where Ryouko says "You saw me naked before." was changed to "You saw me up close before."
  7. The scene that shows Aeka retreating back into the bath house was cut.
  8. The scene that shows Ryouko pulling Aeka back out through the wall cut.
  9. The scene that shows Aeka nude was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version she is wearing a one piece bathing suit.
  10. The scene where Sasami says "You're a naughty boy." was changed to "You're a bad boy"."
  11. The scene where Ryouko says "It's no big deal to show your naked body." was changed to "It's no big deal to show your bathing suit."
  12. The scene where Ryouko says "You were going to show him your naked body anyway." was changed to "You were going to show it to him anyway."
  13. The scene where Ryouko says "It's only natural to take a bath naked." was changed to "So you take a bath with your clothes on, huh?"
  14. The scene that shows Ryouko kicking the Water Demon was cut.
  15. The scene that shows Water Demon hitting Techi was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the blood was digitally removed.
  16. The scene that shows Tenchi's aunt dragging Nobuyuki by the ear was cut.
  • Episode 5
  1. The scene that shows Ryouko with sake, and welcoming Aeka into the onsen cut.
  2. The scene that shows Ryouko nude was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version she is wearing a bikini.
  3. The scene where Ryouko says "...failed to seduce Tenchi." was changed to "...failed to attract Tenchi."
  4. The scene that shows young Tenchi peeing outside Ryouko's cave while spectral Ryouko watches was cut.
  5. The scene where Aeka says "You're over 1000 years old and it's annoying to be seduced by an old lady." was cut.
  6. The scene that shows Mihoshi wearing a towel was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version Mihoshi is wearing a bikini under the towel.
  7. The scene that shows a tub full of empty sake bottles as modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the tub was blacked out.
  8. The scene where Mihoshi says "That's what I thought. He might be my destiny." was cut.
  9. The scene where Sasami says "Smells like sake." was changed to "Smells like bad tea."
  10. The scene that shows Ryouko cuddling Ryououki was cut.
  11. The scene where Tenchi says "Don't kill her, Grandpa." was cut.
  12. The scene that shows Aeka warning Tenchi away from the sword, and being reprimand by Youshou cut.
  13. The scene that shows Mihoshi feeding alcohol to one of Ryououki's crystals was cut.
  14. The scene that shows Kagato commenting on the appearance of the Light Hawk Wings, and preparing his counter-strategy was cut.
  15. The scene that shows Aeka searching the debris for Tenchi was shortened.
  16. The scene that shows Ryouko searching the debris for Tenchi was shortened.
  17. The scene that shows blood on Techi's scarf was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the blood was reduced.
  • Episode 6
  1. The scene that shows a close up on Tenchi's blood soaked scarf in Aeka's hands was cut.
  2. The scene where Ryouko says "I will kill Kagato!" was changed to "I will get Kagato!" Second time changed to "I will destroy him!"
  3. The scene that shows Kagato leaving his throne was cut.
  4. The scen ethat shows Kahato sitting at the organ was cut.
  5. The scene that shows Ryouko examining the stone wall for an entrance was cut.
  6. The scene that shows Ryouko, Aeka and Mihoshi moving towards Kagato's chapel was cut.
  7. The scene that shows Washuu examining and evaluating Ryouko's body was cut.
  8. The scene where Washuu says "On top of that you want to do 'this and that' with Tenchi." was cut.
  9. The scene that shows Aeka's dream sequence was shortened. As a result most of the scene that show her nude were cut. The remaining scenes that show her nude were modified the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version purple paint was used to cover up her nudity.
  10. The scene that shows Youshou attempting to merge with Aeka was cut.
  11. The scene that shows the duel between Ryouko and Kagato was shortened.
  12. The scene that shows Washuu trying to explain the Reverse World to Mihoshi was cut.
  13. The scene that show Kagato slamming Ryouko into a pillar was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. The blood spray was digitally removed. 
  14. The scene that shows Washuu suggesting to Mihoshi and Aeka that they all pray was cut.
  15. The scene that shows Washuu declaring that Tenchi can create Light Hawk Wings and that she'll make Tenchi hers was cut.
  • Episode 7
  1. The scene that shows Techi going to the bathroom was cut.
  2. The scene that shows Ryouko's head phased through the wall was cut.
  3. The scene that shows Nurse Washuu and the Sperm Sample scene was cut.
  4. The scene that shows Ryouko nude was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version she is wearing a bikini.
  5. The scene that shows Aeka nude was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version she is wearing a bathing suit.
  6. The scene that shows a close up on Ryouko was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version Ryouko's top was digitally extended to cover her cleavage.
  7. The scene where Ryouko says "Tonight we're gonna get real wet." was changed to "Tonight we're going to dive into some fun."
  8. The scene where Ryouko says "You can go first, I don't care." was changed to "You can go first, I don't mind at all."
  9. The scene where Ryouko says "You're trying to get him in the sack too..." was changed to "You're trying to get him on a date too..."
  10. The scene that shows Ryouko examining Aeka was cut.
  11. The scene where Ryouko comments on Aeka's make-up, nightie and hormones was cut.
  12. The scene where Ryouko says "...be with him and make love to him..." was changed to "...stay with him all the time..."
  13. The scene that shows Sasmai's dream was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the blood splatter was digitally removed.
  14. The scene that shows a pool of blood surrounding Sasami was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the blood was digitally recolored blue.
  15. The scene that shows blood on Sasami's face was modified for the Cartoon Network broadcast. In the Cartoon Network version the blood was digitally removed.

Where to find it uncensored[]

The DVDs and the Japanese sub are all completely uncensored.

Advertisement