Crayon Shin-chan

Crayon Shin-chan

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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
Comedy
Slice of Life
Family
Satire
Children
Crude Humor
Daily 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)

Characters

Shin-chan
protagonistMale5 years old

The mischievous 5-year-old protagonist known for his crude humor and innocent troublemaking

Abilities: Elephant Dance, Action Kamen Imitation, Butt Dance...
Quotes:
"I'm only 5 years old!"
"Butt alien!"
"Action Beam!"
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Misae Nohara
MotherFemale29 years old

Shin-chan's mother, often stressed by her son's antics but deeply caring

Abilities: Household Management, Bargain Hunting, Disciplining...
Quotes:
"Shin-chan, you little brat!"
"We need to save money!"
"Don't embarrass mommy!"
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Hiroshi Nohara
FatherMale35 years old

Shin-chan's father, a salaryman who tries to be a good role model

Abilities: Office Work, Golf, Patience...
Quotes:
"I'm the head of this household!"
"Let daddy rest..."
"Family comes first"
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Himawari Nohara
SisterFemale1 year old

Shin-chan's baby sister who shows early signs of being as mischievous as her brother

Abilities: Crawling, Cute Charm, Early Mischief
Quotes:
""I am Himawari Nohara.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Shiro
PetMaleAdult dog

The family's white dog, often the victim of Shin-chan's "games"

Abilities: Loyalty, Patience, Survival Instincts
Quotes:
""I am Shiro.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Toru Kazama
Friend/ClassmateUnknown

Shin-chan's classmate and the most mature of the Kasukabe Defense Corps

Abilities: Toru Kazama's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Toru Kazama.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Nene Sakurada
Friend/ClassmateUnknown

A girl in Shin-chan's class known for her violent tendencies when angry

Abilities: Nene Sakurada's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Nene Sakurada.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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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
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