Crayon Shin-chan movies are always fun—they consistently deliver laughs while maintaining the charm that makes the series so enduring. The yokai theme sounds perfect for Shin-chan; combining Japanese supernatural folklore with his chaotic personality should create hilarious situations. 33 movies shows how beloved this series is—maintaining that level of success for decades is remarkable. Shin-chan's comedy style works great with yokai; his irreverent humor paired with traditional monsters will be entertaining for all ages.

The Crayon Shin-chan anime film series revealed today the 33rd entry in the long-running movie series based on the comedy manga by Yoshito Usui will play in Japanese theaters in summer 2026. The new film is entitled Eiga Crayon Shin-chan: Kikikaikai! Ora no Yokai Vacation ("Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Very Bizarre! My Yokai Vacation").

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2026 Shin-chan THE MOVIE artwork

Production Details

Director: Masaki Watanabe

Animation Studio: Shin-Ei Animation

Script: Yoshiko Nakamura

Voice Cast

Shin-chan - Yumiko Kobayashi

Misae Nohara - Miki Narahashi

Hiroshi Nohara - Toshiyuki Morikawa

Himawari Nohara - Satomi Korogi

The Story

The film follows Shin-chan and his family as they visit his father's home town of Akita to view the Omagari Fireworks Festival. When a strange incident causes the residents of "Yokai Land" to begin running wild throughout Akita and the rest of Japan, Shin-chan and company are lured to "Yokai Land" for an unusual adventure.

Release Information

Premiere: Summer 2026 Location: Japanese theaters

Are you excited for the 33rd Shin-chan movie? What do you think of the yokai theme? Which Crayon Shin-chan film is your favorite? Will you watch when it releases? Share your thoughts in the comments below!