Sanrio Video/Warning Screen

1st Warning (1984-2002?)
Warning: On a black or blue-purple background, we see the following text: 1984-1989? おことわり 1989?-1993? おことわり 1993?-1996? おことわり 1996?-2002? おことわり

Translation:
 * 1984-1989?: Disclaimer: It is prohibited by law to produce from this video program, to make various reproductions (copies) without the prior written approval of the author, to use it for broadcasting, rental, commercial screening, etc. I firmly refuse.
 * 1989?-1993?: Disclaimer: It is strictly prohibited by law to produce from this video program, reproduce (copy) in any way, broadcast, or show for commercial purposes without the prior written approval of the author.
 * 1993?-1996?: Disclaimer: Production of this video program, reproduction (copying) of any kind without the prior written approval of the author, broadcasting, or commercial screening is prohibited by law, and is strictly prohibited.
 * 1996?-2002?: Disclaimer: It is strictly prohibited by law to produce from this video program, to make various duplications (copies) without the prior written approval of the author, to use it for broadcasting, rental business screening, etc. increase.

FX/SFX: The fade in and out.

Music/Sounds : None.

Availability: Rare. This was spotted on the 八口ーキティと学ぼう はじめてのかんじ (Let's Learn with Hachiguchi Kitty for the first time) VHS. It might have appeared on other releases from them from the era.

2002?-present
Warning A: On a blue background, we see white Japanese text with the Hello Kitty logo right beside it. Below it is more warning text in Japanese. It looks like this: 鑑賞上の注意 Fade to...

Warning A Translation: Notes on viewing: When watching this DVD, please keep as far away from the TV screen as possible and in a well-lit room. If you continue to view the site for a long time, please take a proper break. Especially in the case of small children, please see her at the place where parents can see it as much as possible.

Warning B: Almost the same as the previous warning, except on the same background as Warning A, and it has less text. It looks like this: おことわり

Warning B Translation: Disclaimer: It is strictly prohibited by law to use this DVD for any kind of duplication (copying), broadcasting, rental business screening, etc. without the prior written approval of the producer/author. .

Variant: Starting in 2012, the warning screens are redrawn.

FX/SFX: The fade between warning screens.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare. Seen on Sanrio VHS's and DVDs in Japan, mostly of Hello Kitty.