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* Like its original, [[CUTIE CHASER(MORNING MIX)]]'s background also has bullet holes, red blood, and a pistol, which were censored in this game. Its background was also used when the song made its arcade debut in DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME.
* Like its original, [[CUTIE CHASER(MORNING MIX)]]'s background also has bullet holes, red blood, and a pistol, which were censored in this game. Its background was also used when the song made its arcade debut in DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME.


==[[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]] / [[CS DS Unleashed|Dancing Stage Unleashed]] ==
== [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]] / [[CS DS Unleashed|Dancing Stage Unleashed]] ==
* The background for [[TRIP MACHINE ~luv mix~]] was edited by changing the word "mammy" to "mommy". This was censored likely to avoid negative connotations with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammy_stereotype Mammy stereotype], an American historical stereotype depicting black women working in white families. Despite this censor, its original background was retained in future DanceDanceRevolution series, including its jacket when it was converted in [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]].
* The background for [[TRIP MACHINE ~luv mix~]] was edited by changing the word "mammy" to "mommy". This was censored likely to avoid negative connotations with [[Wikipedia:Mammy stereotype|Mammy stereotype]], an American historical stereotype depicting black women working in white families. Despite this censor, its original background was retained in future DanceDanceRevolution series, including its jacket since [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]].


==[[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]]==
== [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]] ==
* The lyrics for [[Alphabet Aerobics]] and [[Hey Mama]] were modified and censored a part of lyrics.
* The lyrics for [[Alphabet Aerobics]] and [[Hey Mama]] were modified and censored a part their of lyrics.


==[[CS DDR SuperNOVA JP|CS DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA (Japan)]]==
== [[CS DDR SuperNOVA JP|CS DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA (Japan)]] ==
* Scenes from the OVA ''SKY GIRLS'' were heavily edited in the video for [[Baby's Tears (SKY GIRLS opening theme)|Baby's Tears (スカイガールズ オープニングテーマ)]], which features suggestive scenes.
* Scenes from the OVA ''SKY GIRLS'' were heavily edited in the video for [[Baby's Tears (SKY GIRLS opening theme)|Baby's Tears (スカイガールズ オープニングテーマ)]], which features suggestive scenes.


==[[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]]==
== [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 CS (Japan)]] / [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|DanceDanceRevolution X CS (America)]] ==
* The video in [[Trust -DanceDanceRevolution mix-]] was heavily edited in the console releases:
* [[Trust -DanceDanceRevolution mix-]]'s was heavily edited in these console releases:
** In the [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|Japanese console counterpart]], all the shots featuring Yoko’s breasts were replaced by zoom-in shots of her face. This was also done in the American release.
** In SuperNOVA2 CS (Japan), all the shots featuring Yoko's breasts were replaced by zoom-in shots of her face. This was also done in the American release.
**In the [[CS DDR X NA|console release of DanceDanceRevolution X (America)]], an additional scene showing Kamina was replaced as well, from a shot with blood into shades.
** In X CS (America), an additional scene showing Kamina was replaced as well, from a shot with blood into shades.


==[[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]]==
== [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]] ==
* [[New Decade]]'s video was removed to censor references to the Rising Sun Flag. Since [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]], the Replicant D-Action stage was used though the monitor displays become black for the song’s entirety.
* [[New Decade]]'s video was removed from the Korean arcade releases of the series to censor references to the Rising Sun Flag. Since [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]], the Replicant D-Action stage is used, though the monitor displays become black for the song's entirety.


==[[CS DDR 2010|DanceDanceRevolution (2010)]]==
== [[CS DDR 2010|DanceDanceRevolution (2010)]] ==
* The jackets for two songs, [[dreaming can make a wish come true]] and [[Until the End]] were modified in the Wii version due to graphical or suggestive content. However, these jackets seen in the original PlayStation 3 version were later used in the arcade releases when it debuted in [[AC DDR X3|X3 VS 2ndMIX]].
* The jackets for two songs, [[dreaming can make a wish come true]] and [[Until the End]] were modified in the Wii version due to graphical or suggestive content. However, these jackets seen in the original PlayStation 3 version were later used in the arcade releases when they debuted in [[AC DDR X3|X3 VS 2ndMIX]].


==DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition==
== [[CS DDR CE|DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition]] ==
* [[So What]] and [[Walk Like An Egyptian]]'s lyrics were modified in DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition by using a different cut from the original release, as well as censoring the word "drink" during the first part of the song.
* [[So What]] and [[Walk Like An Egyptian]]'s lyrics were modified in DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition by using a different cut from the original release, as well as censoring the word "drink" during the first part of the song.


==[[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]]==
= [[AC DRS|DANCERUSH STARDOM]] =
* [[ALGORITHM]]'s release was delayed for two weeks to August 16th, 2018, due to complications of GRAC.
* [[ATRAX]]'s jacket was edited in the Korean releases of the game, where the [https://twitter.com/Kalt_G/status/1272343907494293504 woman in the background of the jacket was removed], likely because the posture resembling bondage (BDSM) is a suggestive content. Its jacket is however retained in the Korean releases of [[AC jb festo|jubeat festo]].


=[[AC DRS|DANCERUSH STARDOM]]=
= MÚSECA =
* [[ATRAX]]'s jacket was edited in the Korean releases, where the [https://twitter.com/Kalt_G/status/1272343907494293504 woman in the background of the jacket was removed], likely because the posture resembling bondage (BDSM) is a suggestive content. Its jacket is however retained in the Korean releases of [[AC jb festo|jubeat festo]].
== [[AC MSC 1+1/2|MÚSECA 1+1/2]] ==
 
* [[Netoge haijin sprechchor|ネトゲ廃人シュプレヒコール]] uses a different jacket with a portion of the jacket showing Hatsune Miku's showing the middle finger being covered in black.
=MÚSECA=
==[[AC MSC 1+1/2|MÚSECA 1+1/2]]==
* [[Netoge haijin sprechchor|ネトゲ廃人シュプレヒコール]] used a different jacket with a portion of the jacket showing Hatsune Miku's showing the middle finger being covered in black.


= SOUND VOLTEX =
= SOUND VOLTEX =
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* In an update on December 28th, 2017, many of the songs debuted after HEAVENLY HAVEN were censored and replaced by a generic jacket (credited to '''-'''),  in accordance to the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC). Between July 24th and August 9th, 2018, songs added after the November 16th, 2017's update were temporarily unplayable, also due to GRAC; similarly, songs added after the July 24th's update were added on August 23th, 2018. The same applies for other BEMANI games as well, with songs from some jackets being replaced by a generic jacket.  
* In an update on December 28th, 2017, many of the songs debuted after HEAVENLY HAVEN were censored and replaced by a generic jacket (credited to '''-'''),  in accordance to the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC). Between July 24th and August 9th, 2018, songs added after the November 16th, 2017's update were temporarily unplayable, also due to GRAC; similarly, songs added after the July 24th's update were added on August 23th, 2018. The same applies for other BEMANI games as well, with songs from some jackets being replaced by a generic jacket.  


: The list of the songs below are the songs which jackets are affected (including songs released after HEAVENLY HAVEN):
The list of the songs below are the songs which jackets are affected (including songs released after HEAVENLY HAVEN):
* [[Apocrypha]]
* [[Apocrypha]]
* [[Aurora (Latinized Style)]]
* [[Aurora (Latinized Style)]]
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* [[Watashi to anata no MYOURENJI|私とあなたのMYOURENJI☆]]
* [[Watashi to anata no MYOURENJI|私とあなたのMYOURENJI☆]]


: The list of the songs that were also originated from SOUND VOLTEX but its jackets were not censored, instead censored in other BEMANI games:
The following songs are not censored in SOUND VOLTEX, and are instead censored in other BEMANI games:
* [[Lord=Crossight]]
* [[Lord=Crossight]]
* [[Prayer]]
* [[Prayer]]
* [[Preserved Valkyria]]
* [[Preserved Valkyria]]
* [[Xibercannon]]  
* [[Xibercannon]]  
* [[VeRtrageS]]  
* [[VeRtrageS]]
 
: And the list of the songs that were not originated from SOUND VOLTEX, with jackets censored:
* [[Otome ryouran mai sakihokore|乙女繚乱 舞い咲き誇れ]]
* [[Otome ryouran mai sakihokore|乙女繚乱 舞い咲き誇れ]]


==[[AC SDVX EG|SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR]]==
== [[AC SDVX EG|SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR]] ==
The soundbite from the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHuXXaXmStk original video] during the middle of [[777 (RoughSketch (Notebook Records))|777]] was replaced by "Are you ready?".
The soundbite from the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHuXXaXmStk original video] during the middle of [[777 (RoughSketch (Notebook Records))|777]] was replaced by "Are you ready?".


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