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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/39492062

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[–] Carl@hexbear.net 64 points 4 months ago (1 children)

i wonder why? it's kind of a major plot point that ranma was in China when he fell into the lake of drowned girl, and that him and genma are returning from there in the first episode

[–] Confidant6198@lemmy.ml 57 points 4 months ago

Gotta erase China from everything

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 59 points 4 months ago

Just want to add here that this is 100% not a change the author decided on. The author drew communist Ranma with the star quite recently:

The erasure of China from the new series has definitely originated within the animation studio.

[–] machinya@hexbear.net 46 points 4 months ago (1 children)

there is a fair share of censorship in this new adaptation

just compare the old one

with the new one

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 44 points 4 months ago
[–] GeckoChamber@hexbear.net 44 points 4 months ago

Honestly, them removing the heart is a lot funnier than the new design. I love going out in my I😐NY shirt.

[–] skeletorsass@hexbear.net 37 points 4 months ago (2 children)
[–] Beaver@hexbear.net 18 points 4 months ago

My only question is: where can I get the Ch❤️na overalls??

[–] grandepequeno@hexbear.net 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Wait, why are the originals in chinese clothes? Does it take place in China?

[–] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 29 points 4 months ago

Parts of Ranma 1/2 take place in China and several of the characters are Chinese. It's a martial arts story with a gender-bending plot.

I should note that even with the red stars gone and the name "China" removed from the one outfit that the Ranma reboot does still have a lot of Chinese "aesthetics", the opening theme for the second season is called "Wo Ai Ni" for instance, Shampoo still has a Chinese accent and still uses gratuitous Chinese phrases, etc.

[–] Alisu@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

I want to look like this in my overall, but no boobs yet

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago

This post reminded me I got ranma on my backlog I'll pick it up today