Crayon Shin-chan Movie 16: The Storm Called: The Hero of Kinpoko English Sub & Dub

About Crayon Shin-chan Movie 16: The Storm Called: The Hero of Kinpoko

Looking for background on Crayon Shin-chan Movie 16: The Storm Called: The Hero of Kinpoko (Crayon Shin-chan Movie 16: Chou Arashi wo Yobu Kinpoko no Yuusha)? This comedy, school and slice of life series by Shin-Ei Animation (2008) starts out like this. In short: A comical fantasy adventure on a confront against invaders from another world. The ruler of dark realm "Don Kurai," Dark, plots to dominate the human world.

Along the way, there is a legend about three treasures and a hero in Don Kurai, and Dark takes over one of the three treasures, a bell of copper, but a man sent other two treasures (a spear of gold and a shield of silver) to the human world. Shinnosuke falls into Dark's trap and opens the door between the human world and Don Kurai, but he becomes the hero selected by the spear of gold. With the ability of a girl from Don Kurai, Mata Tami, the Nohara Family transform into various things and struggle against Dark.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shin-Ei Animation, which means the visual identity of Crayon Shin-chan Movie 16: The Storm Called: The Hero of Kinpoko follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.