Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
| Industry | Animation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Animated films, TV series |
| Parent | TV Asahi, ADK |
, also titled Burst! Hot Spring Battle!, represents the seventh installment in the Crayon Shin-chan animated movie series. It debuted in Japan on April 17, 1999, alongside the short feature Kureshin Paradise! Made in Saitama.
Plot
Shinnosuke and his family find themselves caught in a rivalry between two factions, Yazuko and HotSpringG, each striving to dominate Japan's hot spring industry. With help from the spirit Sukunabikona and the mythical Golden Shower Spring, they manage to overcome Yazuko's forces.
Cast
- Akiko Yajima – Shinnosuke Nohara
- Keiji Fujiwara – Hiroshi Nohara
- Miki Narahashi – Misae Nohara
- Satomi Kōrogi – Himawari Nohara
- Kaneto Shiozawa – Buriburizaemon
- Yukari Tamura – Ibusuki
- Kotono Mitsuishi – Masumi Ageo
- Shinji Ogawa – Kusatsu
- Iemasa Kayumi – Akamamire
- Tetsurō Tamba – Sukunabikona
Key Characters
- Kusatsu: Leader of G-Men Hot Springs, proficient in martial arts and capable of producing intense heat from hot spring waters. His codename is inspired by the Kusatsu hot springs.
- Goshogake: A passionate G-Men Hot Springs operative noted for her enthusiasm toward hot springs and unique costume.
- Ibusuki: A youthful female member of G-Men with a deep love for hot springs.
- Dr. Akamamire: Head of Yazuko, intent on destroying the legendary "hot water of the soul of gold" to fulfill his objectives. He eventually reforms by embracing the power of the hot springs.
- Kaoru Furoiran: Akamamire’s companion, gifted with heightened sensory perception.
- Killer Joe Finger: Yazuko executive and skilled masseur with deadly capabilities; harbors a dislike for bathing.
- Sukunabikona: The spirit inhabiting the Golden Shower Spring who supports Shinnosuke and his family throughout their struggle.
- Prime Minister: Modeled after then-Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, he admires Kusatsu and Shinnosuke.
- Yoshito Usui: The original creator of Crayon Shin-chan, makes a brief appearance fleeing from Yazuko’s robot attack.
This motion picture earned around 940 million yen (approximately $7.3 million), underscoring the franchise’s significant influence within Japanese animation. The joint efforts of Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, and ADK exemplify strategic collaborations that facilitated distribution via Toho.