Guest Voice Cast Announced for the 33rd Crayon Shin‑chan Film
Release date: July 31, 2026 (Japan)
New Guest Stars
- Sairi Itō – voices Yako, a nine‑tailed fox yōkai.
- Sakamoto (comedy duo Mayurika) – voices Squid Yōkai, the first‑base pitcher of the Edomae Sushies baseball team.
- Nakatani (comedy duo Mayurika) – voices Karei (Flounder) Yōkai, the team’s captain and pitcher.
Film Overview
The 33rd 2‑D animated entry in the Crayon Shin‑chan series, titled Eiga Crayon Shin‑chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake‑shon (English: Crayon Shin‑chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), follows the Nohara family on a summer trip to Hiroshi’s hometown of Akita for a famous fireworks festival. When a mishap releases yōkai from their realm, chaos erupts across Japan. The family ventures into the mysterious “land of yōkai,” embarking on an unpredictable adventure.
Key Staff & Production
- Director: Masaki Watanabe (Battle Spirits: Heroes, Sakamoto Days)
- Screenwriter: Yoshiko Nakamura (Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World, PriPara)
- Production Companies: Shinei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK Emotions, Futabasha
- Distributor: TOHO
Returning Cast
Veteran voice talent returning for this film includes Yumiko Kobayashi, Miki Narahashi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Satomi Koorogi.
Background
The previous film, Eiga Crayon Shin‑chan Chō Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers (2025), earned over ¥630 million in its first four days, demonstrating the franchise’s continued box‑office strength. Crayon Shin‑chan has aired on TV Asahi since 1992 and remains a staple of Saturday morning programming.
Sources
- Official film website: shinchan‑movie.com
- Comic Natalie article (Japanese): Natalie
