Crayon Shin-chan

Shin Chan / クレヨンしんちゃん
Crayon Shin-chan
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, School, Seinen
Studios: Shin-Ei Animation
Rating: 7.81 / 10
Rank: #1045
Popularity: #2426
Users Listed: 91,166
Users Scored: 42,760
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/12/2025
Aired: April 13, 1992 (Spring)
Broadcast: Friday at 19:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The series chronicles the vibrant and often chaotic world surrounding Shinnosuke Nohara, a relentlessly mischievous five-year-old. Shin-chan’s days are filled with unconventional pursuits – from disruptive games of hide-and-seek to outlandish attempts at romance and public displays of childish antics. He navigates his surroundings as the leader of the "Kasukabe Defense Force," a self-appointed group of friends whose lives are constantly affected by his impulsive actions.

While Shin-chan's behavior frequently pushes boundaries, he inadvertently offers solutions to the everyday problems of the adults around him. The anime presents a lighthearted, observational look at childhood, exploring themes of friendship, societal expectations, and the humorous disconnect between youthful exuberance and adult pragmatism. It’s a character-driven narrative built on comedic situations arising from an unapologetically unconventional protagonist.