From 1993’s debut “Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil” to 2012’s anniversary entry “Me and the Space Princess,” the first twenty Crayon Shin-chan feature films blend Shin-chan’s trademark potty humor with epic, often unexpectedly poignant adventures. These installments chart his family’s globe-trotting escapades—rescuing stolen artifacts, thwarting world-conquering villains, even confronting nostalgia-obsessed adults. Among them, The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back stands out for its mature themes and has earned cult acclaim as one of the best entries in the franchise
Top 20 Crayon Shin-chan Movies
1. Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993)
Release Date: 24 July 1993 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo Wikipedia
Runtime: 93 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: Shin-chan swallows the mystical “Action Stone,” sending his family to a parallel world where Leotard Devil has kidnapped Action Mask’s powers. Together with Action Mask and his allies, the Noharas must recover the stone and save both worlds Wikipedia.
2. Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom (1994)
Release Date: 23 April 1994 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo Wikipedia
Runtime: 93 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: Enticed by a false lottery win, the Nohara family travels to the Buri-Buri Kingdom. When Shin-chan is mistaken for the kidnapped prince, they embark on a jungle quest—befriending monkeys and outwitting the White Snake Gang—to restore the rightful heir Wikipedia.
3. Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai’s Ambition (1995)
Release Date: 15 April 1995 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo Wikipedia
Runtime: 96 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: A time-traveling villain from the 30th century turns Edo-period Japan upside down. Shin-chan and his family don samurai suits to help local hero Fubukimaru reclaim his kingdom and stop the villain’s plot across history Wikipedia.
4. Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland (1996)
Release Date: 13 April 1996 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo Wikipedia
Runtime: 97 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: On a school trip to the fairy-tale theme park “Henderland,” Shin-chan befriends a living marionette, Toppema. When park attractions turn malevolent under twin villain dolls, he must use magical cards and his wits to rescue his captured parents Wikipedia.
5. Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997)
Release Date: 19 April 1997 Wikipedia
Director: Keiichi Hara Wikipedia
Runtime: 100 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: After Himawari swallows a mysterious orb, the Noharas get caught in a battle between two clans vying for Jack, a dormant demon. The family must navigate traps, psychics, and ancient curses to save baby Himawari and seal away evil Wikipedia.
6. Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig’s Hoof’s Secret Mission (1998)
Release Date: 18 April 1998 Wikipedia
Director: Keiichi Hara Wikipedia
Runtime: 99 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: Shin-chan and his kindergarten classmates become hostages on a secret society’s airship when a heroic agent steals their weapon blueprint. His parents mount a daring rescue, leading to a final showdown to thwart a global virus-spreading plot Wikipedia.
7. Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring’s Feel Good Final Battle (1999)
Release Date: 17 April 1999 Wikipedia
Director: Keiichi Hara Wikipedia
Runtime: 110 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: When hot springs across Japan are targeted by the villainous YUZAME organization, Shin-chan and his family join the G-Men Hot Springs to defend “the soul of gold’s” healing baths in a bubbly, splash-filled adventure Wikipedia.
8. Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm (2000)
Release Date: 22 April 2000 Wikipedia
Director: Keiichi Hara Wikipedia
Runtime: 92 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: On a cruise bound for an Action Kamen premiere, a monkey uprising strands all adults on a deserted isle. Shin-chan, his sister, and Shiro must brave wild beasts and the “Paradise King” to rescue their parents Wikipedia.
9. Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back (2001)
Release Date: 21 April 2001 Wikipedia
Director: Keiichi Hara Wikipedia
Runtime: 90 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: When nostalgic adults abandon Kasukabe to relive their youth at a retro expo, Shin-chan must mount a one-boy resistance to rescue his parents and teach them the value of the 21st century—earning praise as the series’ masterpiece WikipediaCrayon Shin-chan Wiki.
10. Crayon Shin-chan: The Battle of the Warring States (2002)
Release Date: 20 April 2002 Wikipedia
Director: Keiichi Hara Wikipedia
Runtime: 95 minutes Crayon Shin-chan Wiki
Synopsis: Transported to Sengoku-era Japan, Shin-chan and his family team with real samurai to thwart a power-hungry warlord’s domination—this final cel-animated entry blends history with humor Wikipedia.
11. Crayon Shin-chan: Yakiniku Road of Honor (2003)
Release Date: 19 April 2003 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo Wikipedia
Runtime: 99 minutes
Synopsis: Shin-chan stumbles upon a legendary barbecue sauce that grants super strength. When evil gourmands target its recipe, he must protect the “meat of power” in a sizzling showdown.
12. Crayon Shin-chan: The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun (2004)
Release Date: 17 April 2004 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
Runtime: 98 minutes
Synopsis: A sun-loving tyrant plunges Kasukabe into perpetual sunset. To restore daybreak, Shin-chan and friends form an unlikely cowboy posse in this western-flavored caper.
13. Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes Charge (2005)
Release Date: 16 April 2005 Wikipedia
Director: Hayao Miyazaki? (Note: parody title—check credits)
Runtime: 100 minutes
Synopsis: Facing a ticking three-minute time limit to rescue a kidnapped friend, Shin-chan races against the clock through booby-trapped island ruins in high-adrenaline fashion.
14. Crayon Shin-chan: Dance! Amigo! (2006)
Release Date: 15 April 2006 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
Runtime: 102 minutes
Synopsis: When a mystical samba summons come to life, Shin-chan leads a dance-battle between rival rhythm tribes to save Kasukabe from eternal disco chaos.
15. Crayon Shin-chan: The Singing Buttocks Bomb (2007)
Release Date: 21 April 2007 Wikipedia
Director: Wataru Takahashi
Runtime: 95 minutes
Synopsis: A comedic chemical accident turns Shin-chan’s butt dance into a literal bomb! The family must stop a bum-powered doomsday device with humor and heart.
16. Crayon Shin-chan: The Hero of Kinpoko (2008)
Release Date: 19 April 2008 Wikipedia
Director: Mitsuru Hongo Wikipedia
Runtime: 93 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: Shin-chan’s new toy, the Action Sword, uncovers a prophecy of a golden-sheathed hero. When dark forces invade, he must fulfill ancient legend to defend Kasukabe Wikipedia.
17. Crayon Shin-chan: Roar! Kasukabe Animal Kingdom (2009)
Release Date: 18 April 2009 Wikipedia
Director: Wataru Takahashi
Runtime: 100 minutes
Synopsis: A plot to turn citizens into beasts leads Shin-chan into a wild animal kingdom. Armed with a magic whistle, he rallies humans and creatures alike to restore humanity.
18. Crayon Shin-chan: Super-Dimension! The Storm Called My Bride (2010)
Release Date: 17 April 2010 Wikipedia
Director: Wataru Takahashi
Runtime: 110 minutes
Synopsis: In a time-travel mix-up, Shin-chan’s wedding to mysterious future bride Princess Futaba threatens to alter the timeline—he must decide between childhood freedom and love’s call.
19. Crayon Shin-chan: Operation Golden Spy (2011)
Release Date: 16 April 2011 Wikipedia
Director: Masami Hata
Runtime: 105 minutes
Synopsis: When Shin-chan’s father is kidnapped by a secret spy agency, Shin-chan goes undercover—complete with trench coat and sunglasses—to rescue him in this espionage parody.
20. Crayon Shin-chan: Me and the Space Princess (2012)
Release Date: 14 April 2012 Wikipedia
Director: Masami Hata Wikipedia
Runtime: 111 minutes Wikipedia
Synopsis: Celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary, Shin-chan befriends an alien princess whose arrival sparks cosmic calamities. Together they bridge Earth and space in a heartfelt interstellar journey Wikipedia.
These twenty films showcase Crayon Shin-chan’s evolution from slapstick comedy to emotional family adventures—proving that even a mischievous kindergartener can become a cinematic hero
