"Crayon Shin-chan Series Web Edition #4 "SUPER SHIRO" Review"

"SUPER SHIRO" - A new charm of the Crayon Shin-chan series

"SUPER SHIRO" is a web version of the Crayon Shin-chan series that was distributed from October 14, 2019 to September 7, 2020. It consists of 48 episodes, each six minutes long, but packed with content, providing viewers with new surprises and excitement. The story unfolds based on the premise that the Nohara family's pet dog, Shiro, is actually a superhero who protects world peace, and while inheriting the worldview of the original author, Yoshito Usui, it is a work drawn from a new perspective.

■ Media and first appearance method

"SUPER SHIRO" was distributed online and could be viewed on platforms such as AbemaTV and Video Pass. This enabled a new viewing style that was not dependent on traditional television broadcasting, making it more accessible to a wider audience.

■ Original author and director

The original work was written by Yoshito Usui, the creator of the Crayon Shin-chan series, and the director was Masaaki Yuasa, known for Ping Pong the Animation and Devilman Crybaby. The fusion of Director Yuasa's unique style and Usui's humor resulted in a work that is visually and content-wise very appealing. The animation was produced by Science SARU, and the high quality of the work was also a hot topic.

■ Story

Shiro, the Nohara family's dog, is kept as an ordinary pet, but he has a secret: he's a superhero who protects world peace. Although Shiro usually spends his time as the Nohara family's pet, he becomes a hero when necessary and fights evil. This contrast is a major attraction of the show, and viewers can laugh and be moved at the same time through Shiro's exploits.

■Cast

The role of Shiro was played by Mashi Mari, the role of the hero narrator was played by Otsuka Akio, the role of Bibo was played by Yukana, the role of Dekapoo was played by Katsu Anri, and the role of Can Can was played by Kido Ibuki. In particular, Mashi Mari's performance as Shiro perfectly expressed Shiro's cuteness and heroic bravery, capturing the hearts of viewers. In addition, the narration by Otsuka Akio, the hero narrator, was also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

■ Main staff

The general director was Masaaki Yuasa, the chief director was Tomohisa Shimoyama, the script was written by Kimiko Ueno, the character design was Tomohisa Shimoyama, the color designs were Eriko Murata and Miyuki Kobata, the art director was Akiko Ishida, the cinematographer was Toshikazu Kuno, the editor was Akari Saito, the sound director was Akira Okuma, and the music was composed by Akifumi Tada and Kenta Higashioji. Each staff member is highly specialized, which supports the quality of the entire work.

■ Main Characters

The main characters are Shiro, Hero Story, Bibo, Dekapoo, and Cancan. Shiro is the main character, and although he usually lives as the Nohara family's pet, he fulfills his mission as a hero. Hero Story narrates Shiro's exploits, and Bibo, Dekapoo, and Cancan fight alongside Shiro as his allies.

■ Related works

"SUPER SHIRO" was produced as part of the Crayon Shin-chan series. Crayon Shin-chan is a manga by Yoshito Usui that began serialization in 1990 and has also been adapted into a TV anime, and has been loved by many fans for many years. "SUPER SHIRO" is a spin-off work that inherits the worldview of the series but is drawn from a new perspective.

■ Theme songs and music

The theme song is "SUPER SHIRO", with lyrics by Yoshiyasu Ichikawa, music and arrangement by Daichi Mizobuchi, and vocals by Miyuhan. This energetic song livens up Shiro's exploits, and is an important element in attracting the hearts of viewers.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"SUPER SHIRO" was highly praised by many viewers for its short but dense storyline, unique characters, and high-quality animation. In particular, the contrast between Shiro's everyday life and his heroic exploits was exquisite, drawing viewers in. In addition, the unique style of director Masaaki Yuasa has been added to the series, giving viewers a sense of new possibilities for the Crayon Shin-chan series.

■ Recommendation points

"SUPER SHIRO" is a work that can be recommended not only to Crayon Shin-chan fans, but to everyone who loves anime and comedies. In particular, it is a must-watch for those who want to enjoy both Shiro's cuteness and his heroic bravery at the same time, and for those who are interested in the unique style of director Masaaki Yuasa. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a short but dense story.

■ Detailed information and supplementary information

"SUPER SHIRO" was produced as a spin-off of the Crayon Shin-chan series, but while the content inherits the worldview of the original work, it has its own unique appeal. In particular, the scenes in which Shiro plays an active role as a hero make use of Director Masaaki Yuasa's unique style and are visually very appealing. In addition, the cleverness of the storytelling, which simultaneously depicts laughter and emotion in the short six-minute episodes, has also been praised.

Furthermore, the performances of the cast also add to the appeal of the work. In particular, the performance of Ms. Mari Mashi, who plays Shiro, perfectly expresses Shiro's cuteness and his bravery as a hero, capturing the hearts of viewers. In addition, the narration by Mr. Akio Otsuka, who plays the hero narrator, is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

In terms of music, the theme song "SUPER SHIRO" is an energetic song that livens up Shiro's activities, and is an important element in attracting the hearts of viewers. The lyrics are by Yoshiyasu Ichikawa, the music is composed and arranged by Daichi Mizobuchi, and the song is sung by Miyuhan, supporting the quality of the entire work.

"SUPER SHIRO" is a wonderful work that brings out new charms in the Crayon Shin-chan series and provides viewers with laughter and emotion. I hope that many people will watch it and experience its charm.