Television censorship

Television censorship is the censorship of television content, either through the excising of certain frames or scenes, or outright banning of televisions in their entirety. Television censorship typically occurs as a result of political or moral objections to a television's content; controversial content subject to censorship include the depiction of graphic violence, sexual situations, or racial themes. Censorship standards vary widely by country, and can vary within an individual country over time.

Rating systems A television content rating system is designated to classify television with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence or other types of obscene content. A particular issued rating can be called a certification, classification, certificate.

By country

China

The Chinese government has repeatedly censored anime shows that the country considers immoral, especially those that include bloody and violent scenes. Blood-C, a Japanese anime television series, has been banned since it includes a "particularly bloody" scene which may cause "extreme discomfort". In 2021, China announced to ban violent, vulgar, and bloody children's TV shows. A statement released by the National Radio and Television Administration said that "the content of broadcasts should be healthy and progressive and should promote truth, good, and beauty in cartoons".

The battle part of first episode of the eighth season of Game of Thrones is cut in China.

Japan

Unlike Naruto: Shippuden on Disney XD censored in the United States, the Disney Channel Japan launched "Disney Channel Japan Anime" as programming block that shows other adult anime compilation differently that aired Made in Abyss, Re:Zero and others. Kids Station and Cartoon Network Japan NiTE programming blocks children's network aired other adult anime with contains inappropriate content unlike other countries.

Russia

South Korea

United Kingdom

United States

List of banned television series For nearly the entire history of television production, certain televisions have been banned by television censorship or review organizations for political or moral reasons or for controversial content, such as racism, copyright violation, and underage immorality. Censorship standards vary widely by country, and can vary within an individual country over time due to political or moral change.

Many countries have government-appointed or private commissions to censor and rate productions for film and television exhibition. While it is common for television (including episodes) to be edited to fall into certain rating classifications, this list includes only television that have been explicitly prohibited from public screening. In some countries, television are banned on a wide scale; these are not listed in this table.

Australia Date Title Notes 2017 Peppa Pig The episode "Mister Skinnylegs" was banned in September 2017 due to a scene which shows the main character, Peppa Pig, holding a spider. 2023 How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω On 4 January 2023, the Australian Classification Board refused classification for How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω but did not provide a reason, thus banning the series from being sold, hired, advertised or imported to Australia, despite being available for streaming. A censored version was later released on Blu-Ray with an MA15+ classification for "strong sexual themes and sexualised imagery."

China

Date Title Notes 2014 The Big Bang Theory Banned due to copyright violations problems of clause 16 of the rules of online broadcasting. 2014 The Good Wife Banned due to copyright violations problems of clause 16 of the rules of online broadcasting. 2014 NCIS Banned due to copyright violations problems of clause 16 of the rules of online broadcasting. 2014 The Practice Banned due to copyright violations problems of clause 16 of the rules of online broadcasting. 2015 Afro Samurai Banned due to extremely violent scenes. 2015 Another Banned due to gore scenes. 2015 Attack on Titan The series was banned by the Chinese Military of Culture due to gore and violent scenes. 2015 Blood-C Banned due to bloody violence. 2015 Corpse Party Banned due to bloody violence. 2015 Date A Live II Banned due to sexually explicit scenes. 2015 Deadman Wonderland Banned due to graphic violence. 2015 Death Note Banned due to violence. 2015 Devilman Lady Banned due to explicit nudity and violence. 2015 Devil May Cry: The Animated Series Banned due to graphic violence. 2015 Elfen Lied Banned due to extreme violence and nudity.2015Ergo Proxy 2015Highschool of the DeadBanned due to bloody violence and sexually explicit scenes.2015Inferno Cop Banned due to strong violence.2015Mnemosyne2015Parasyte: The Maxim Banned due to strong violence.2015Psycho-Pass Banned due to strong violence.2015School Days Banned due to strong violence.2015The Skull Man Banned due to strong violence.2015Strike the Blood Banned due to strong violence and nudity.2015Sword Art Online II Banned due to strong violence.2015Terror in ResonanceBanned due to the portrayal of terrorism based on real life.2015The Testament of Sister New DevilBanned due to graphic sex and nudity scenes.2015Those Who Hunt Elves2015Tokyo ESP2015Tokyo Ravens2015Tokyo Ghoul √A2016Doctor Who?Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?High School DxDBanned due to many nudity scenes. 2018Peppa PigBanned due to characters being used subversively. 2019 South Park After the episode Band in China aired in Hong Kong, the series was completely banned from deleting all Chinese websites that they were apologizing to their series. 2020 My Hero Academia Banned due to characters' names referencing the horrific wartime experimentations of Unit 731. 2023 The Simpsons

Egypt Date Title NotesFamily Guy

France Date Title Notes 1990Kinnikuman

India Date Title Notes 1997 Cow and ChickenFamily Guy 2008 Crayon Shin-chan 2021 Record of Ragnarok

Indonesia Date Title NotesFamily Guy

Iran Date Title NotesModern FamilyFamily Guy2024The Assassins

Japan Date Title Notes 2000 Excel Saga The final episode never aired on TV Tokyo for causing to be banned for explicit violence and nudity scenes.2015 Mr. Osomatsu Banned due to copyright law problems.

Kazakhstan Date Title Notes 2000 Da Ali G Show2021High School DxD2021Why the Hell Are You Here, Teacher!?2021The Qwaser of Stigmata2021Assassination Classroom2021Angels of Death2021Bungo Stray Dogs2021Beyond the Boundary2021Durarara!!2021Tsugumomo

Kuwait Date Title Notes 2000 South Park

New Zealand Date Title Notes 1995 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ? Puni Puni Poemy 2014 High School DxD Banned on the grounds of sexual exploitation of children. The OFLC stated in their report publications were banned if containing what the board felt was "to reinforce the notion that young persons are sexually desirable and available".

Malaysia Date Title Notes 1995 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Monty Python's Flying CircusFamily Guy

Philippines Date Title Notes1979 Voltes V Banned due to "harmful effects on children".

Russia Date Title Notes ? Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Banned due to child pornography laws. 2021 Death Note In 2021, the series was banned by St. Petersburg due to depiction of violence, murder and cruelty scenes. 2021 Inuyashiki Banned, due to depiction of violence, murder and cruelty scenes. 2021 Tokyo Ghoul Banned, due to depiction of violence, murder and cruelty scenes. 2021 Elfen Lied Banned due to nudity and violence scenes. 2021 Interspecies Reviewers Banned due to sexually explicit scenes. 2021 Naruto Banned due to depiction of violence, murder and cruelty scenes. 2021 Aki Sora Banned due to incest sexuality explicit scenes. 2021 Terror in Resonance Banned due to terrorist based on the real life. 2021 Demon King Daimao 2021 The Fruit of Grisaia 2021 Maoyu 2021 Manyu Scroll 2021 Darwin's Game 2021 In/Spectre 2021 Happy Sugar Life 2021 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 2021 KonoSuba 2021 Zombie Land Saga 2021 Princess Lover! 2021 Nekopara 2021 Happy Tree Friends Banned due to depictions of violence. 2021 Attack on Titan Banned due to concern for the welfare of youth. 2022 Hell Girl 2022 No Game No Life Banned due to child pornography scenes. 2023 Family Guy

Saudi Arabia Date Title Notes ? Pokémon ? Sailor Moon

Singapore Date Title Notes 1990 Sex and the City 2018 South Park

South Africa Date Title Notes Knots LandingFamily Guy

South Korea Date Title Notes M*A*S*H Banned due to Korean war.M*A*S*H-ish 7: 70th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War 2001 South Park Banned due to episode Death scene before airing on Tooniverse. 2009 Hetalia: Axis Powers On January 11, 2009, after the series aired Kids Station in Japan, the series was completely banned in South Korea due to appearing Korean characters.Family Guy

Taiwan Date Title NotesFamily Guy

United States Date Title NotesAssassination Classroomhttps://www.cbr.com/assassination-classroom-banned-florida-wisconsin/

Vietnam Date Title NotesFamily Guy

Venezuela Date Title Notes ? The SimpsonsVenezuela axes "The Simpsons" as bad for kids reuters.com, 9 April 2008 6:49 PM EDTFamily Guy

See also

List of books banned by governments List of banned films List of banned video games

References