episode 279

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Today we take a look back to the first time Jen and Mary met. Plus, Jimmy Fallon isn't funny.

Naruto Shippuden episode 59

The Legend of Dratini (Miniryu) (Banned Episode) (High quality with updated subtitles)

Air Date: November 25, 1997

Ash, Misty and Brock arrive at the Safari Zone, where they meet the warden Kaiza, and   more...go to catch Pokemon.
The reason this episode was banned outside of Japan was because of the large use of firearms and swearing, and possibly because in the short sequence where James and Meowth do a police-like interogation on Kaiza, Meowth is wearing a mustache that looks like the mustache that Adolf Hitler had. Note that Kaizer points one of his revolvers right at Ash's face. That is probably the main reason why this episode was banned.

The omission of this episode created a huge plot hole, and that confused many fans on how Ash Ketchum caught 30 Tauros.
The shots of Kaiza pointing his revolvers at Ash, Misty and Brock were the major reason why this episode was never aired outside of Japan.

Even though this episode was banned in all countries that aired the show outside of Japan, it was still dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment and aired in Australia. If anyone knows where I can watch the dubbed version of this episode, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

The sub-par subtitles have been re-done to improve clarity, and some of them were re-typed and corrected, but some of the errors that the original subtitles originally had are still present- such as the error of calling a Rhyhorn Rhydon in the middle of the episode. But the subtitles have titling errors that are more related to the dub- the entire subtitled Team Rocket motto is incorrectly subtitled, and when Team Rocket blast off, it says "Team Rocket's blasting off again" they are really saying "Bad Feeling".

Of all the banned episodes, this is my second favorite after "Holiday at Acapulco".

The audio quality has been improved also.

This episode is in Japanese with English subtitles.  less

Naruto episode 94

Electric Soldier Porygon (Also called Computer Soldier Porygon) (Banned Episode)

Ash, Misty and Brock arrive at Matcha City, and visit the Pokemon Center. While there- they discover a problem with the   more...Pokemon transporter.

This single episode is quite possibly the most dangerous cartoon ever made in the history of animation. When it was aired on December 16, 1997, it caused seizures to almost 700 children in Japan due to a flashing strobe effect in the third part of this episode, and was therefore never aired again anywhere in the world. It was the first Pokemon episode to be banned in Japan. Since then, Porygon and its evolutions have never appeared in another episode. Because of this episode, OLM has never used the strobe effects ever again. This was the first completely banned Pokemon episode (the other being Shaking Island Battle! Barboach VS Whishcash!!) but out of those 2 episodes, this one is the only viewable one. This is in Japanese with English subtitles.

According to Maddie Blaustein, 4Kids Entertainment DID in fact dub this episode, reducing the speed and intensity of the flashing explosion to make it safe, but the episode has still never been shown.

List of Characters:

Humans:
Satoshi (Ash)
Kasumi (Misty)
Takeshi (Brock)
Professor Akihabara
Musashi (Jessie)
Kojiro (James)
Joy-san (Nurse Joy)

Pokemon:
Pikachu (Ash's)
Nyarth (Meowth) (Team Rocket)
Fushigidane (Bulbasaur) (Ash's)
Koduck (Psyduck) (Misty's)
Arbok (Jessie's)
Matadogas (Weezing)(James's)
Porygon (Prototype) (Team Rocket)
Porygon (Real) (Professor Akihabara's)

WARNING: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SEZIURES YOU MAY HAVE WHILE WATCHING THIS EPISODE. WATCH IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  less

CLANNAD is easily the most anticipated show of the season for me because of all the great things I’ve heard about the original game coupled with Kyoto’s Animation’s record of beautifully animated and   more...faithful adaptations. Having such a talented cast too - including Nakahara Mai, Kanda Akemi, Kuwashima Houko, Nonaka Ai, Inoue Kikuko, and Noto Mamiko - is just icing on the cake. I’ve been trying my best not to read up on the story before seeing this, so all I’ll say about it here is that it starts with a troubled delinquent whose life changes when he meets the main heroine.  less

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Hoenn Alone!

Air Date: October 25, 2003

This is the last episode of the Johto League story arc and the Master Quest season.

Sparks Fly For Magnemite

Air Date: October 16, 1998

Gone Corphishin'

Air Date: February 21, 2004

Episode 8 "Journey to the Unknown!"

The Tower of Terror

Air Date: October 7, 1998

This episode was temporarily banned after September 11th. The official reason has never been confirmed, but many believe that the episode's title may have had   more...something to do with it. The episode is no longer banned and continues to air.  less

The Flame Pokémon-athon!

Air Date: October 21, 1998

The shot of Pikachu and Squirtle running to Ash's aid after Electrode exploded was not dubbed. Proof of this is Squirtle saying "Zeni Zeni"   more...instead of "Squirtle Squirt".  less

The Punchy Pokemon

Air Date: October 15, 1998

Dig Those Diglett!

Air Date: October 19, 1998

This is the last episode where Nathan Price voices Meowth.

Pokemon Scent-Sation!

Air Date: October 12, 1998

This is one of my favorite episodes.

Hypno's Naptime

Air Date: October 13, 1998

The footage of Ash's flashback of his mother is from BEAUTY AND THE BEACH. This is the only instance of a banned episode appearing in a non-banned episode.

Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

Air Date: October 26, 1998

Primeape Goes Bananas

Air Date: October 9, 1998

The Ninja Poké-Showdown

Air Date: October 20, 1998

Brock's eyes open after being hit by Charmander's Flamethrower.

This is the first episode where Maddie Blaustein voices Meowth.

Volcanic Panic

Air Date: September 18, 1999

This is one of my favorite Pokemon episodes.

The Bridge Bike Gang

Air Date: October 23, 1998