Tokyo Mew Mew (dub) -

: To keep it "E for Everyone," 4Kids painted over everything they deemed risqué, including boob shadows and even some character lines they found too suggestive. They even toned down Mint’s obvious crush on Zakuro, though fans noted it ironically made her seem less interested in boys altogether. Why Only 26 Episodes?

If you grew up in the mid-2000s, you likely didn’t know Tokyo Mew Mew by its original name. Instead, you knew it as , the high-energy, candy-colored magical girl anime that took over the 4Kids Entertainment block . While it only lasted for 26 episodes before being famously cut short, it remains a fascinating (and often hilarious) piece of anime history. The "4Kids Treatment" Tokyo Mew Mew (Dub)

: The original J-pop tracks were replaced with early-2000s Western pop-rock. While purists missed the original themes, many fans on Reddit still unironically call the dub's music a "bop". : To keep it "E for Everyone," 4Kids

The Nostalgia and Chaos of Mew Mew Power : A Look Back at the 4Kids Dub If you grew up in the mid-2000s, you