I am not exactly sure about what I am ranting and bitching about today, but here goes my story.
Earlier this evening, when I went down to the local manga store "Comics Connection" looking for the latest issue of Tenge Tenjo, I couldn't find it on the shelves. Upon asking the sales person (who was pretty rude), I realized that the Hong Kong version (import) has been banned in Singapore! Keyword: BANNED!
What the hell? I have been collecting the series for years, and now that the storyline is hitting its climax, it is banned!? You may start asking me why I know the manga should be in stores by now. Other than Comics Connection, there is another local manga store, which sells Tenge Tenjo as well. However, the only version they have is the Taiwanese import.
Now, you may start to question why I am not going for the Taiwanese version. As all my past issues come under the Hong Kong import category, they are red-sleeved. The Taiwanese version is yellow sleeved. If I were to place them all on my bookshelf, the collection wouldn't seem right, with a sudden switch in colour. If you do not understand what I am trying to say, look at your own manga collection. If one issue of a particular series had a different cover as compared to the rest, would you feel comfortable?
Furthermore, there is some difference in the dialogue style.
Why did they have to ban the Hong Kong version!? So what if there is sex and gore? Aren't we aiming to become a more open society?
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