Crayon Shin-chan: Storm Called: Appare! Sengoku Daigassen - The appeal and reviews of the 10th movie

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Overview of the film

Crayon Shin-chan: Storm Called: Appare! Sengoku Daigassen is the tenth film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, released on April 20, 2002. It is based on the manga by Yoshito Usui and directed by Keiichi Hara. The film tells the story of Shinnosuke Nohara and his family who travel back in time to the Sengoku period and change history. Distributed by Toho and produced by Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, and ASATSU-DK, the film is 95 minutes long and has a self-contained episode format.

story

Nohara Shinnosuke, who was living a peaceful life in Kasukabe, suddenly finds himself transported back in time to the Sengoku period. There, he accidentally saves a samurai who was supposed to be killed in history, and ends up changing history. However, Shinnosuke doesn't seem to care about that, and causes mayhem in the Sengoku period, getting caught up in a political marriage and fighting in a war. He manages to reunite with Hiroshi and his friends, who manage to chase after him in a car, but the turbulent times of history will greatly change the family. What will become of Shinnosuke and his family, and what will become of the history that has been changed, will be a highlight of the story.

cast

The film features the same voice actors as the TV series, including Akiko Yajima as Shinnosuke, Miki Narahashi as Misae Nohara, Keiji Fujiwara as Hiroshi Nohara, and Satomi Koorogi as Himawari Nohara. Characters from the Warring States period include Yusaku Yara as Ijiri Matabei Yoshitoshi, Ai Kobayashi as Kasuga Ren, and Kenichi Ogata as Niemon. Additionally, Ameagari Kesshitai's Hiroyuki Miyasako and Toru Hottahara appear as guest voice actors, adding color to the film.

Main Staff

The film was directed and written by Keiichi Hara, with animation directors Katsunori Hara, Takatoshi Omori, and Masuo Mamada. Character design was by Yuichiro Sueyoshi, art direction was by Toru Koga and Toshiyuki Shimizu, and photography was by Toshiyuki Umeda. Music was by Toshiyuki Arakawa and Shiro Hamaguchi, sound direction was by Akira Okuma, and editing was by Hajime Okayasu and Toshihiko Kojima. The chief producers were Hitoshi Mogi, Kenji Ota, and Hidetaka Ikuta, storyboards were by Keiichi Hara and Tsutomu Mizushima, and direction was by Tsutomu Mizushima.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Dame Dame no Uta" (Dame Dame no Uta), with lyrics and music by LADY Q, arrangement by Mori Toshiya, and singing by LADY Q & Nohara Shinnosuke (Yajima Akiko) and Nohara Misae (Narahashi Miki). The ending theme is "Nichu no Fantasy ~Taiiku o Kizuu Onna hen~" (Ninchu no Fantasy ~Taiiku o Kizuu Onna hen~) with lyrics, music and singing by Dance☆Man. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the movie.

Related Titles

This movie is closely related to the Crayon Shin-chan TV series. The TV series depicts the daily life and adventures of Shinnosuke and his family, while the movie builds on that worldview and adds a fantasy element of time travel. For fans of the TV series, the movie is also a source of enjoyment.

Movie reviews and impressions

"Crayon Shin-chan: Storm Called: Appare! Sengoku Daigassen" is a must-see for fans of the Crayon Shin-chan series. The story, which makes use of the time slip setting, is enjoyable for both children and adults. In particular, the scene where Shinnosuke goes on a rampage in the Sengoku period is an exquisite blend of humor and action that never gets boring to watch. In addition, the theme of changing history will also be an opportunity to spark children's interest in history.

The acting of the cast is also excellent, especially Yajima Akiko's performance as Shinnosuke, who delivers a stable performance just like in the TV series. The participation of guest voice actors Miyasako Hiroyuki and Hotohara Toru also breathes fresh air into the film. The staff's technical skills are also high, and the work is of high quality in all aspects, including animation, music, and editing.

The theme songs also add to the atmosphere of the movie, and the opening theme "Dame Dame no Uta" in particular is a song that symbolizes the character of Shinnosuke. The ending theme "Nichu no Fantasy ~Taiiku o Kissing Girls Edition~" also allows you to enjoy Dance☆Man's unique worldview.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this movie:

• Time travel setting : The setting of time travel to the historical background of the Warring States period is an element that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The theme of changing history is also interesting and has educational value.
• A fusion of humor and action : The scenes in which Shinnosuke wreaks havoc in the Sengoku period are a perfect blend of humor and action, making them never boring to watch.
• Cast Performances : The same voice actors as in the TV series have been used to bring out the best in the characters, while guest voice actors have also brought a breath of fresh air.
• Technical skills of the staff : The quality of the work is high in all aspects, including the drawing, music, editing, etc. In particular, the direction of Director Keiichi Hara is superb.
• Theme Songs : The opening theme "Dame Dame no Uta" and the ending theme "Nichuu no Fantasy ~Teijou Kissing Girls Edition~" are important elements in building up the atmosphere of the film.

summary

"Crayon Shin-chan: Storm Called: Appare! Sengoku Daigassen" is a must-see for fans of the Crayon Shin-chan series. The story makes use of the time slip setting, the fusion of humor and action, the acting of the cast, the technical skills of the staff, the theme song, and more - it is a high-quality movie in every aspect. It is enjoyable for both children and adults, and may even spark an interest in history. Please give it a watch.