Review and impressions of the movie "Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane - The Lost Hiroshi"

A comprehensive review and recommendation of the movie "Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane - The Lost Hiroshi"

Movie Overview

Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~Lost Hiroshi~ is a Japanese animated film released on April 19, 2019, and is the 27th film in the Crayon Shin-chan series. It commemorates the 60th anniversary of TV Asahi's launch, and has a special status as the last film released in theaters during the Heisei era. It is directed by Masakazu Hashimoto, written by Kimiko Ueno and Munenori Mizuno, and based on the original story by Yoshito Usui. It is distributed by Toho, and produced by Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK, and Futabasha. The film is copyright ©Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shin-Ei, TV Asahi, ADK2019.

story

The story of the movie begins when Hiroshi is kidnapped by a mysterious masked tribe while the Nohara family is on honeymoon. Hiroshi becomes an important figure as the "key to treasure" in a legendary unexplored area, and the masked tribe and treasure hunters from all over the world compete for Hiroshi. The Nohara family sets out on a great adventure to get Hiroshi back. What will they find on the journey, and how will it end as their family ties are put to the test?

Commentary

This film is an entertaining piece that combines the humor and action that are characteristic of the Crayon Shin-chan series. As the catchphrases "Legendary Unexplored Land, 100 Crises!!", "I Never Heard About This", and "The Nohara Family's Love is Tested" suggest, the film depicts the numerous crises the Nohara family faces and the process of overcoming them. In particular, the setting in which Hiroshi plays an important role as the "key to the treasure" is unique even within the series. As this is the last theatrical release of the Heisei era, it also includes episodes that are symbolic of the era.

cast

The main cast includes:

• Shinnosuke Nohara: Yumiko Kobayashi
• Misae Nohara: Miki Narahashi
• Hiroshi Nohara: Toshiyuki Morikawa
• Sunflower Field: Satomi Koorogi
• White: Mari Mashiba
• Indy Junko: Haruka Kinami

Main Staff

Many people were involved in the production of this film:

• Original author: Yoshito Usui
• Screenplay: Kimiko Ueno, Munenori Mizuno
• Director: Masakazu Hashimoto
• Storyboard: Masakazu Hashimoto, Wataru Takahashi, Michio Mihara, Yoko Kuno, Daiji Suzuki
• Animation directors: Hideo Harigane, Katsunori Hara, Takatoshi Omori, Yuichiro Sueyoshi
• Directed by: Tomoaki Ohta, Daiji Suzuki, Michio Mihara
• Music: Toshiyuki Arakawa, Hayato Matsuo

Main Characters

The main characters in the game are:

• Shinnosuke Nohara: The main character. A 5-year-old kindergartener who attends Action Kindergarten. His special skills are the Butt-only Alien, Elephant, and Half-Butt Hula Dance. He uses "ora" as his first-person pronoun, and ends his sentences with "~zo" or "~da zo."
• Misae Nohara: Hiroshi's wife and mother of Shinnosuke and Himawari. Full-time housewife. 29 years old.
• Hiroshi Nohara: Misae's husband and father of Shinnosuke and Himawari. He is an office worker at Futaba Shoji. He is 35 years old.
• Himawari Nohara: Shinnosuke's younger sister. 0 years old.
• Shiro: The Nohara family's pet dog. He first appeared in the first volume of the manga and in the anime in "I Found a Puppy." He was a stray dog, but Shinnosuke took him home and named him Shiro.
• Indy Junko: A beautiful treasure hunter with high physical abilities and outstanding proportions that even Shinnosuke is fascinated by, but she is always miserable. She is the only person who cooperates with the Nohara family in this work. She joins the Nohara family by chance in order to find the treasure, but her misfortune gets worse because of the unconventional Shinnosuke. She uses a boomerang as a weapon.

Related Titles

This work is part of the Crayon Shin-chan series and is related to other movies and TV series. In particular, it is recommended to refer to other works in order to understand the world view and character settings of Crayon Shin-chan.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for this work are as follows:

• OP1: Muscat (Lyrics and composition: Yuujin Kitagawa, Arrangement: TeddyLoid, Sung by Yuzu)
• ED1: Harunohi (Lyrics and composition: Aimyon, Singer: Aimyon, Arrangement: Yusuke Tachizaki and Yusuke Tanaka)
• IN1: HELLO (Lyrics and composition: Masaharu Fukuyama, Singer: Toshiyuki Morikawa)
• IN2: Everything (Lyrics: MISIA, Music: Toshiaki Matsumoto, Sung by Miki Narahashi)

Evaluation

"Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~" is a work that depicts new adventures and family bonds while inheriting the traditional humor and action of the Crayon Shin-chan series. In particular, the setting in which Hiroshi plays an important role as the "key to the treasure" is a unique development even in the series, and viewers will not get bored. The introduction of new characters, Indy and Junko, also breathes new life into the story. The story begins with the Nohara family being kidnapped while on honeymoon, and depicts their adventures in a legendary unexplored area and their struggle to get Hiroshi back. The highlights of the story are how the Nohara family grows and how they end up as their family ties and friendships are put to the test. In terms of cast and staff, this work is also trying new challenges while maintaining the traditions of the series. In particular, the performances of the voice actors bring out the charm of the characters to the fullest, and the performance of Haruka Kinami as Indy Junko is also noteworthy. In addition, director Masakazu Hashimoto's direction is successful in depicting the story from a new perspective while firmly maintaining the worldview of the series. Musically, the songs that symbolize the theme of the movie, such as Yuzu's "Muscat" and Aimyon's "Harunohi," are memorable. These songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the movie and resonate deeply with the viewers. Overall, "Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~Lost Hiroshi~" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the Crayon Shin-chan series, but also to those who want to enjoy a family-friendly animated movie. The humor, action, and story that depicts family ties will be enjoyed by a wide range of generations.

Recommendation

Here are some reasons why I recommend this game:

• It is a work that inherits the traditional humor and action of the Crayon Shin-chan series while depicting new adventures and family bonds.
• The setting in which Hiroshi plays an important role as the "key to the treasure" is a unique development within the series.
• The introduction of a new character, Indy Junko, breathes new life into the story.
• The voice actors' performances bring out the best in the characters.
• Director Masakazu Hashimoto's direction closely adheres to the worldview of the series while depicting the story from a new perspective.
• The songs that symbolize the theme of the film, such as Yuzu's "Muscat" and Aimyon's "Harunohi," are memorable.