Crayon Shin-chan
A Japanese manga and anime series following the misadventures of Shinnosuke "Shin-chan" Nohara, a mischievous 5-year-old boy who lives with his family in Kasukabe. Known for its crude humor, social satire, and surprisingly heartwarming family moments.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
1990
Origin
Japan
Tags
ComedySlice of LifeFamilySatireChildrenCrude HumorDaily Life
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Crayon Shin-chan
Aliases
クレヨンしんちゃん, Shin-chan
Type
Manga/Anime
Release Year
1990
Status
Ongoing (anime)
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Yoshito Usui
Publisher
Futabasha / TV Asahi / Shin-Ei Animation
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Comedy, Slice of Life, Family, Satire
Content Information
Synopsis
Daily life comedy of Shin-chan in Kasukabe, blending crude humor with heartwarming family moments and social satire.
Main Characters
Shin-chan and family, Kasukabe friends
Setting
Modern Japan, Kasukabe city
Themes
Family bonds; childhood innocence; social satire; daily life comedy
Target Audience
Family audiences (adult humor elements)
Media Forms
Animated Series
TV series (1992–present)
Comics
Manga series (1990–2010)
Films
Annual theatrical films (1993–present)
Merchandise
Figures, apparel, stationery, toys
Commercial Information
Awards
Animation Kobe, Tokyo Anime Award
Market Value
High in Japanese family entertainment
Licensing
Official licensing via TV Asahi / Shin-Ei
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Large multi-generational fanbase across Japan and Asia
Communities
TV Asahi site, YouTube clips, Twitter, Reddit
Memes
Shin-chan dances and comedic expressions
Cosplay
Shin-chan and supporting cast
Historical Development
1990
Manga debut in Weekly Manga Action
1992
TV anime premiere on TV Asahi
1993
First theatrical film released
2009
Creator Yoshito Usui passes; series continues
2010
Posthumous continuation with new staff
Related Links
www.tv-asahi.co.jp
www.reddit.com
www.enjoyip.com