

Crayon Shin-chan Collection
The regular series follows the adventures of the five-year-old Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his parents, baby sister, dog, neighbours, and friends and is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Crayon Shin-chan Collection has evolved significantly over a span of NaN years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 34 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.8/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.8. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Crayon Shin-chan Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Crayon Shin-chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Crayon Shin-chan Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Crayon Shin-chan Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Everyone's favorite TV superhero Action Mask shows up in Kasukabe, and he's trying to get something from Shin-chan -- but what could it be?...

Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom
The Noharas win a vacation to the Kingdom of Buri Buri -- but the whole thing was just a clever ploy by an evil organization to kidnap Shin-chan!...

Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
A time traveler claims that bad guys are trying to change the past! Shin-chan is on the case, going back in time to defeat the evil Lord Unkokusai....

Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
The Futaba Kindergarten kids are so excited for their trip to the Henderland amusement park, but Shin-chan soon learns there are evil forces at play!...

Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
The Noharas get caught between two rival clans when Himawari swallows a pretty bead that turns out to be a mysterious ball with hidden powers....

Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen
It all begins when a secret agent hiding in the ship where dinner Futaba school students. The Pig Hoof follow and take the boat with her, Shin Chan and his frie...

Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
There's only one way to stop a filthy evil scientist from destroying the world, and it's with a powerful hot spring located under Shin-chan's house!...

Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-Invoking Jungle
The Noharas go on an Action Mask-themed cruise, where all the grown-ups get kidnapped by a gang of monkeys. It's up to the kids to rescue them!...

Crayon Shin-chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back
Shin-chan must rescue the adults of Kasukabe when they mysteriously abandon their responsibilities to relive their youth at the new 20th-century expo....

Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-invoking Splendor! The Battle of the Warring States
Shin-chan somehow travels back in time, where he promptly involves himself in samurai wars and political intrigue, changing history left and right!...

Crayon Shin-chan: The Glorious Storm-invoking Yakiniku Road
It's yakiniku night for the Noharas! But before they can dig in, they get wrapped up in a sizzling conspiracy and are forced to go on the run....

Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun
At a strange movie theater, everyone gets sucked into the film they're watching. The longer they stay, the less they remember about the real world!...

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes Charge
After a noodle-loving time traveler shows up, Shin-chan and his parents transform into superheroes, fighting monsters three minutes in the future!...

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo!
Something sinister's afoot in Kasukabe. Shin-chan doesn't know what it is, but he's pretty sure it involves samba-dancing doppelgängers....

Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! The Singing Buttocks Bomb
When an alien bomb powerful enough to destroy the entire planet sticks to the buttocks of Shin-chan's pet dog Shiro, a race to save the world begins....

Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Super Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko
A sinister force is invading the neighborhood, and Shinnosuke is the only one who notices -- until a kid named Mata appears to help him save the day....

Crayon Shin-chan: Roar! Kasukabe Animal Kingdom
Shin-chan's parents have turned into animals, and environmental extremists are to blame! Shin-chan's going to have to put things right....

Crayon Shin-chan: Super-Dimension! The Storm Called My Bride
Shin-chan is approached by his time-traveling future bride-to-be Tamiko, who asks him to help save his adult self from the ruler of Neo Tokio....

Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Operation Golden Spy
A girl named Lemon arrives with a message for Shinnosuke, and he starts training as an action spy. But can he foil double agents and secret plots?...

Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! Me and the Space Princess
The Noharas get abducted by aliens who claim that Shin-chan's baby sister is their princess! Will she stay on this planet or return to Kasukabe?...

Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!
Shin-chan and his friends must overcome hunger and other obstacles when they're tasked with delivering a barrel of legendary sauce to a food festival....

Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
A diabolical plot to empower pushover dads causes Shin-chan's father to return home as a robot. The Nohara family bond is about to be put to the test!...

Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!
The Noharas must survive a hoard of man-eating killer cacti after Shin-chan's father relocates the family to Mexico for work....

Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! Dreaming World Big Assault!
One night, the Nohara family were enjoying a pleasant dream, when suddenly a big fish appeared in their dreams and ate them. The next morning, Hiroshi read in t...

Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri
When the mysterious Shiriri turns his parents into children, Shin-chan must trek across Japan to help return them to adult form....

Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~
Shin-chan is all set to challenge Kung Fu in the Chinatown of Kasukabe city, known as Aiyā Town. He and the Kasukabe Defence Force are going to put up a totall...

Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~
Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Aust...

Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Scribble Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes
The kingdom that floats above in the sky, that uses free doodles as an energy source, “Rakuga Kingdom.” However, now in the face of a lack in energy, they are o...

Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy
When the five visit a private academy, Kazama is attacked, and left with reduced intelligence and strange bite marks....

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke
One day, a woman named Chiyome Hesogakure with a child named Chinzō visits the Nohara family and claims that she is the real mother of Shinnosuke and takes him ...

New Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Flying Sushi~
40-years ago, there was a prophecy claiming that in the year of “20” and “23”, two emitting lights would come to the Earth from outer space. And the dark light ...

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary
Follow the friendship between the Nobara family's pet dog Shiro and a "small dinosaur". Their connection helps the growth of Shinnosuke and the Kusakabe Defense...

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers
Shin-chan and his friends travel to India for a dance festival, but Bo-chan accidentally becomes possessed by an evil force from a mysterious backpack and turns...

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Very Bizarre! My Yokai Vacation
Shin-chan and his family visit his father's home town of Akita in order to view the Omagari Fireworks Festival. When a strange incident to causes the residents ...
Common Questions about Crayon Shin-chan Collection
How many movies are in the Crayon Shin-chan Collection?
There are currently 34 movies in the Crayon Shin-chan Collection, starting from Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo! to the latest release, Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Very Bizarre! My Yokai Vacation.
What is the best order to watch the Crayon Shin-chan Collection?
The best way to watch the Crayon Shin-chan Collection is usually in release order: starting with Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo! and ending with Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Very Bizarre! My Yokai Vacation. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Crayon Shin-chan Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Crayon Shin-chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back in this franchise.