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[[File:Gun.png|thumb|[[Kaiser]] pointing his [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world|revolver]] at {{Ash}}]] | [[File:Gun.png|thumb|[[Kaiser]] pointing his [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world|revolver]] at {{Ash}}]] | ||
This controversial episode was [[Banned episodes|banned]] in all countries outside of Asia, largely due the pervasive use of profanity and firearms, which are pointed at {{Ash}} and [[Kaiser]] and fired at [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Even though the scenes where Kaiser threatens Ash, Misty and Brock with his guns were intended for comic effect, the American censors still found this offensive. Although an English dubbed version of this episode has never aired, dub voice actors have confirmed that it was made. Unfortunately for fans, this episode's non-airing created a major plot hole for non-Japanese versions of the show, confusing many viewers on how, when, where, and why Ash captured thirty {{AP|Tauros}}, although {{an|Professor Oak}} mentioned it once in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the | This controversial episode was [[Banned episodes|banned]] in all countries outside of Asia, largely due the pervasive use of profanity and firearms, which are pointed at {{Ash}} and [[Kaiser]] and fired at [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Even though the scenes where Kaiser threatens Ash, Misty and Brock with his guns were intended for comic effect, the American censors still found this offensive. Although an English dubbed version of this episode has never aired, dub voice actors have confirmed that it was made. Unfortunately for fans, this episode's non-airing created a major plot hole for non-Japanese versions of the show, confusing many viewers on how, when, where, and why Ash captured thirty {{AP|Tauros}}, although {{an|Professor Oak}} mentioned it once in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''. | ||
The offensive content of the episode could have likely been removed by normal editing, and aired in a modified format, similar to another banned episode, ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''. EP035 would have required far less editing, but it is unknown why these modifications were not made. | The offensive content of the episode could have likely been removed by normal editing, and aired in a modified format, similar to another banned episode, ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''. EP035 would have required far less editing, but it is unknown why these modifications were not made. | ||