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Pokémon Anime Was Rejected for U.S. Release Before 4Kids Production: 'It'll Never Work in America'

In 1998, Japanese anime sensation Pokémon made its debut on U.S. airwaves thanks to North American anime distributor 4Kids Entertainment. However, according to Tokyopop founder and CEO Stu Levy, ...
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Japan finally hits back against US Pokémon anime censorship: 'The changes are terrible'

In November 1999, the Pokémonfranchise's first feature-length anime, Mewtwo Strikes Back, was brought to North America as Pokémon: The First Movie. Although generally well-received by Western fans, ...