Censorship
In the Italian dub, Uranus and Neptune were merely close friends who had a sister-like relationship.
In the French dub, the relationship was explained that Uranus poses as a man in civilian form, and Neptune only pretends to be "his" girlfriend, to help protect their identities.
Most European dubs portrayed their relationship to be merely platonic. The Taiwanese dub also toned down the relationship.
In the United States dub, her relationship with Sailor Uranus was redefined as being cousins, and an ex-boyfriend was mentioned, further defining her as heterosexual. There is a possible indication that they are simply closeted lesbian lovers. However taking into account the mention of an ex-boyfriend, it is possible that she is bisexual, currently pursuing a romantic+sexual relationship with Uranus.
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“The censorship method ... is that of handing the job over to some frail and erring mortal man, and making him omnipotent on the assumption that his official status will make him infallible and omniscient.”
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