Overview
- Original Title: クレヨンしんちゃん 伝説を呼ぶ 踊れ!アミーゴ! (Kureyon Shin-chan: Densetsu o Yobu Odore! Amīgo!)
- Director: Yūji Mutō
- Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
- Distributor: Toho
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Release Date: April 15, 2006 (Japan)
- Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot Summary
In this 14th installment of the Crayon Shin-chan movie series, Kasukabe City is gripped by an eerie phenomenon: residents are being replaced by doppelgängers who compulsively dance the samba. The Nohara family and Shin-chan’s friends notice unsettling changes in their acquaintances’ behaviors, leading them to suspect a larger conspiracy.
The situation escalates when the Noharas encounter their own clones at a shopping mall. They’re rescued by Jackie, an agent from the Science Research Institute (SRI), who reveals that a mad scientist named Amigo Suzuki is behind the chaos. Suzuki’s plan involves replacing humans with “Konjaclones”—artificial beings made from konnyaku jelly—to create a world where everyone dances samba endlessly under his control.
As the real residents are captured and forced to dance, Shin-chan, his family, and friends team up with Jackie to thwart Suzuki’s plan. They infiltrate the clone manufacturing facility, confront their duplicates, and inspire the real citizens to reclaim their identities through the power of dance. The climax features a dance-off between Jackie and Amigo Suzuki, culminating in the revelation of Suzuki’s true identity and the liberation of Kasukabe City.
Main Cast
- Shinnosuke “Shin-chan” Nohara: Akiko Yajima
- Hiroshi Nohara: Keiji Fujiwara
- Misae Nohara: Miki Narahashi
- Himawari Nohara: Satomi Kōrogi
- Toru Kazama: Mari Mashiba
- Nene Sakurada: Tamao Hayashi
- Masao Sato: Mie Suzuki
- Bo-chan: Chie Satō
- Midori Yoshinaga: Yumi Takada
- Ume Matsuzaka: Michie Tomizawa
- Jackie: [Voice actor information not specified]
- Amigo Suzuki: [Voice actor information not specified]
Reception
While specific box office figures are not readily available, the film is noted for its unique blend of comedy, science fiction, and thriller elements. It stands out in the Crayon Shin-chan series for its darker tone and satirical take on conformity and identity.
Availability
Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo! was released on DVD in Japan on November 24, 2006. As of now, there is no official English or Hindi dubbed version available. However, the film may be accessible through international streaming platforms or import DVD retailers.
This film offers a distinctive narrative within the Crayon Shin-chan franchise, combining humor with a thought-provoking storyline about individuality and resistance against forced conformity.
