Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
| Industry | Animation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Animated films, TV series |
, also titled Action Mask vs High-Gure Satan, is a 1993 Japanese animated movie created by Shin-Ei Animation. This film marks the inaugural cinematic adaptation of the Crayon Shin-chan franchise.
Plot
The 'Action Stone' belonging to Action Mask is stolen by Leotard Devil (Higure), which prevents him from returning to his own dimension. To recover it, he enlists Shinnosuke and his family by ensuring that Action Card 99—a rare collectible—is included in Shinnosuke’s Choco Chip pack. While on a beach holiday, the Nohara family is unknowingly transported to an alternate dimension by Action Mask and Mimiko.
Upon arrival, they find that half of Japan's inhabitants have been transformed into Higure beings through a mysterious beam. The Noharas come under attack but are rescued by Ririko, Mimiko’s twin sister, who explains their situation in this parallel world. Dr. North Kasukabe, an ally of Action Mask, conceals the second Action Stone inside a candy wrapper, which Shinnosuke inadvertently swallows.
The principal of Futaba Kindergarten, along with Shinnosuke’s friends and teacher Ms. Yoshinaga, alert the family about Higure’s advancing forces. Accompanied by teacher Ume Matsuzaka, they proceed to Dr. Kasukabe’s hidden laboratory. However, Matsuzaka reveals herself as a spy for the Higures and disables the lab's security systems, enabling Higure’s minions to launch an assault. Ririko, Misae, and Shinnosuke manage to flee; Ririko equips Shinnosuke with a unique tricycle that grants his dog Shiro the ability to speak and assist him.
Shinnosuke battles Higure’s henchmen, defeating several key adversaries before his tricycle is destroyed. Alone, he infiltrates Higure’s stronghold where Higure breaks the stolen Action Stone from inside Shinnosuke’s stomach. The original Action Stone is then revealed, allowing Shinnosuke to summon Action Mask for assistance. Following a series of trials culminating in a sword fight, they unleash a powerful Action Beam that defeats Higure, who retreats back to his solar system. Subsequently, the Nohara family returns safely home.
Later on, Shinnosuke receives an Action Mask costume as a present.
Cast
- Akiko Yajima as Shinnosuke Nohara
- Miki Narahashi as Misae Nohara
- Keiji Fujiwara as Hiroshi Nohara
- Mari Mashiba as Shiro and Toru Kazama
- Tamao Hayashi as Nene Sakurada
- Teiyū Ichiryūsai as Masao Sato
- Chie Satō as Bo Suzuki
- Rokurō Naya as Bunta Takakura (principal)
- Roko Takizawa as vice principal
- Yumi Takada as Midori Yoshinaga
- Michie Tomizawa as Ume Matsuzaka
- Tesshō Genda as Action Mask
- Etsuko Kozakura as Mimiko Sakura and Ririko Sakura
- Hiroshi Masuoka as Dr. North Kasukabe
- Nachi Nozawa as Leotard Devil
- Yō Inoue, Kumiko Watanabe, Sakurako Kishiro as Rope Ladies
- Daisuke Gōri as Baron Tasback
- Kazuhiro Nakata as Duplicate Action Mask
- Ken Yamaguchi as Director
- Naoki Bandō as Staff
- Chafurin as Razaya Dan (news reporter)
- Takeshi Aono as Professor Skeleton
- Tarō Arakawa as Butcher
- Hisako Kyōda as Grandma (disguised Mimiko)
Staff
Principal production members include:
- Original creator: Yoshito Usui
- Director: Mitsuru Hongo
- Screenplay writer: Ryo Motohira
- Character designer: Hiroshi Ogawa
- Animation direction: Noriyuki Tsutsumi, Katsunori Hara
- Cinematographer: Hideko Takahashi
- Editor: Hajime Okayasu
- Sound engineers: Nobuhiro Shibata, Hisashi Yamamoto, Takaaki Uchiyama
- Producers: Hitoshi Mogi, Kenji Ōta, Takashi Horiuchi
- Production studios: Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK
Release
The movie had its initial screening in Japan on 24 July 1993 and later became available on DVD starting 26 November 2010. It was subsequently introduced to global audiences, including a broadcast in India on Hungama TV with the title Shinchan in Action Kamen and Higure Rakshas. An English-subtitled edition was released on VCD by PMP Entertainment under the name Crayon ShinChan The Movie: Action Kamen VS Demon.