[Blade Raider]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Yes, it does matter.
This isn't editing a scene out because it's too violent. This isn't editing a scene to completely alter the direction of the story. It's changing the name of a Religious character to something that won't cause a major shitstorm.

There is no significance in God Gundam's name. There is no significance in Devil Gundam's name. Changing their names so they can air unabated and without worry of causing complaints of religious symbolism is not what 4Kids did. Comparing that non-existent edit to 4Kids just proves how completely petty you're being.
There was reason, and you're being oblivious by acting like this is a 4Kids or Saban cut dub just by changing names so people don't get pissed off that a character is named God and Devil (Back in 2002, mind you).

I completely agree, though there were bigger reasons for any changes to G Gundam in the dub.

1) As you mentioned, it was 2002. The year after 9/11 attacks. At the time Gundam had not aired in the US since that day. Censorship on kids shows had gotten much heavier as well. G Gundam was used because it was the only Gundam with a chance of meeting the new censorship rules without changing anything important.

2) The mean reason the names of Gundams were changed were to please Walmart. Walmart previous refused to stock Gundam Wing toys because one was called Deathscythe Hell. The old phrase "to sells toys" has never been more true.

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Originally Posted by Locke

I never even thought to look for the dub...

The dub is pure fun just like the show is meant to be. Only the most anal of otaku can't enjoy it.

PS I recently learned that 90's Gundam series starting with G Gundam aired back to back with Super Sentai. The G Gundam and Kakuranger hour is now the most awesome SuperHero Time that never was.