Electra and a female punk enemy have somewhat more sexual and revealing clothing in the Japanese release, but were covered up in the international version.

Ash is a mini boss that can only be encountered in Japanese versions of the game. He is a homosexual who is very stereotypical in both appearance and behavior. He prances around the stage, lets out a feminine laugh when he grabs the player and uses the female voice cry when defeated in battle. He can be unlocked as a playable character by pressing and holding the B button when he is defeated. He is the strongest out of all the characters and attacks fast.

Ash was removed from the North American and European versions of the game likely because of the obvious backlash SEGA would've received. His boss theme can still be heard but only in the BGM test screen.