The official promotional video for Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi (The Style of Hiroshi Nohara’s Lunch), a highly anticipated anime spinoff of the beloved Crayon Shin-chan franchise, has officially unveiled its opening theme song, “Gohan Tabeyo” (Let’s EAT) by artist Mega Shinnosuke, and confirmed its premiere date for October 3. The series will air on BS Asahi, focusing on the culinary adventures of Shin-chan’s father, Hiroshi Nohara.
Hiroshi Nohara’s Culinary Journey to Premiere This Fall
The anime adaptation of Yōichi Tsukahara’s Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi manga is set to debut on October 3, 2025, broadcasting on BS Asahi every Friday at 11:00 p.m. JST. This spinoff centers on Hiroshi Nohara, the patriarch of the Nohara family, as he navigates his daily lunchtime with a unique philosophy, balancing limited time and budget to savor his meals. The series promises to offer a blend of budget gourmet escapades, cooking trivia, preparation methods, and relatable workplace dilemmas faced by a salaryman.
“Gohan Tabeyo” Kicks Off the Series
The newly released promotional video not only provides a glimpse into the anime’s visual style but also previews the energetic opening theme song, “Gohan Tabeyo” (Let’s EAT). The song is performed by Mega Shinnosuke, a singer-songwriter known for being a dedicated Crayon Shin-chan fan. The music for the series is composed by Akifumi Tada.
Reprising His Role: Toshiyuki Morikawa as Hiroshi Nohara
Veteran voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa will reprise his iconic role as Hiroshi Nohara, bringing the character’s nuanced personality and culinary passion to life in this new series. Morikawa has been the voice of Hiroshi in the main Crayon Shin-chan anime for many years, making his return to this spinoff a welcome one for fans.
Creative Team Behind the Spinoff
The anime production for Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi involves a collaborative effort from notable studios and talents. DLE is handling the animation, with Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the main Crayon Shin-chan series, credited for production.
Director and Scriptwriters
Tsukasa Nishiyama is directing the anime, bringing his vision to this Flash-animated series. The series composition and scripts are being penned by Hayashi Mori and Moral, both of whom have previous experience with the Crayon Shin-chan franchise. Koutarou Yamawaki is responsible for the character designs, ensuring the beloved characters translate effectively into the new animation style.
From Manga Pages to Animated Plates
The Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi anime is based on the popular spinoff manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Yōichi Tsukahara. The manga first began serialization in Futabasha’s Manga Town magazine in December 2015. Following the magazine’s conclusion in December 2023, the manga continued its run on the Manga Crayon Shin-chan.com official website from January 2024. As of March 2025, the manga has been collected into thirteen tankōbon volumes and boasts a cumulative circulation of 800,000 copies, including digital editions.
This new anime is expected to further expand the long-running Crayon Shin-chan franchise, which has enjoyed a highly-rated television anime adaptation since 1992, annual anime films, games, and various merchandise.
