Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Chō Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers, the latest animated feature in the beloved Crayon Shin-chan franchise, premiered in Japan on August 8, 2025, landing at the fourth spot in its opening weekend at the box office. The 32nd 2D animated film in the series earned 450 million yen (approximately US$3.05 million) from 363,000 admissions over its first three days (August 8-10).
Box Office Performance and Franchise Standing
The film’s opening performance indicates a solid start for the long-running franchise. Over its first four days, including the national holiday on August 11, the movie accumulated approximately 633.27 million yen (around US$4.29 million) on 516,186 admissions. This four-day gross matched the opening performance of the previous film, Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Ora-tachi no Kyoryu Nikki (Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary), which became the highest-grossing film in the franchise with a total domestic gross of 2.69 billion yen (US$18.2 million). The strong debut suggests continued audience engagement with the mischievous Shin-chan and his friends.
Competing Titles in the Opening Weekend
Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Chō Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers faced stiff competition in its opening weekend. It debuted behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which held the top spot for its fourth consecutive week, and Jurassic World: Rebirth, a new entry that secured the second position. The third spot was occupied by TOKYO MER – Hashiru Kinkyu Kyumeishitsu: Nankai Mission.
About the 32nd Crayon Shin-chan Feature
Titled Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Chō Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers, which translates to “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers” or “Super Magnificent! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers,” this installment marks a significant first for the franchise by setting its primary story in India.
Creative Team and Plot Details
The film is directed by Masakazu Hashimoto, who has previously helmed several successful Crayon Shin-chan movies, and the screenplay was penned by Kimiko Ueno. The story centers on Bo-chan, one of the quieter members of the Kasukabe Defense Force, taking an unexpectedly central role. The plot involves a dance competition held in Kasukabe to celebrate its sister city relationship with Mushibai in India. Upon winning, Shin-chan and the Kasukabe Defense Force travel to India, where they encounter a mysterious, nose-shaped backpack with a terrifying secret. The movie’s theme song, “Spice,” is performed by the band Saucy Dog.
The choice of India as a setting highlights the global appeal and evolving narratives of the Crayon Shin-chan series, which continues to engage audiences with its unique blend of humor, adventure, and heartwarming moments.
