Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland
| Company type | Motion picture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Film |
| Founded | April 13, 1996 |
| Founder | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Anime film |
| Parent | Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK |
is a 1996 Japanese anime motion picture created by Shin-Ei Animation. This installment marks the fourth entry in the Crayon Shin-chan movie collection.
Plot
The narrative centers on Prince Gorman, who falls victim to sinister sorcery wielded by the twin dolls Joma and Makao while attempting to rescue Princess Mimori of Henderland. Ms. Yoshinaga shares this story with her pupils, who subsequently visit Henderland—a theme park modeled after the fairy tale. During the visit, Shinnosuke becomes separated from his companions and awakens Toppema Mappet, a dancing doll professing to be the true princess imprisoned by dark magic.
They encounter magical foes including Cre.G.Mad, a werewolf doll, and Chokirin, a seductive doll. Although Toppema seems defeated after a magical confrontation, she later discloses to Shinnosuke that both the story and park are genuine, inhabited by enchanted beings. She entrusts him with magical cards designed to counteract Joma and Makao’s dark powers; however, Shinnosuke initially declines to assist.
Joma and Makao dispatch Snowman, disguised as an educational official, to seize the cards. Snowman gains their confidence but fails to steal the cards from Shinnosuke’s residence. He leaves tickets to Henderland behind, leading Shinnosuke’s parents to visit despite his objections. Their odd behavior and demands for the cards reveal them as bewitched puppets—ultimately unveiled as his captured parents.
Guided by Toppema, Shinnosuke readies himself for a nighttime showdown when her magic is effective. At Henderland, he summons allies such as Action Kamen and Kantam Robot using the cards and confronts Cre.G.Mad, revealed to be his father under mind control. Following magical duels and traditional dance battles that defeat Cre.G.Mad and Chokirin, they advance toward Joma and Makao’s fortress.
Shinnosuke learns the method to vanquish the twins through the magical cards. After their destruction causes the castle’s collapse, the family escapes unharmed. Snowman challenges them but is dissolved by Princess Mimori, who reveals her true identity as Toppema. The souls of Mimori and Gorman had been trapped within dolls by Joma and Makao. The film concludes with their wedding celebration and harmony restored throughout Henderland.
Cast
- Akiko Yajima as Shinnosuke Nohara
- Miki Narahashi as Misae Nohara
- Keiji Fujiwara as Hiroshi Nohara
- Mari Mashiba as Toru Kazama
- Teiyū Ichiryūsai as Masao Sato
- Tamao Hayashi as Nene Sakurada
- Chie Satō as Bo Suzuki
- Yuriko Fuchizaki as Toppema Mappet (Doll)
- Toshio Furukawa as Snowman
- Hideyuki Tanaka as Joma
- Hōchū Ōtsuka as Makao
- Shinpachi Tsuji as Cre G. Mad
- Sanae Miyuki as Chokirin Basta
- Yumi Takada as Midori Yoshinaga
- Michie Tomizawa as Ume Matsuzaka
- Rokurō Naya as Bunta Takakura (principal)
- Sōichirō Hoshi as Prince Gorman
- Kaneto Shiozawa as Buriburizaemon
- Shinya Ōtaki as Kantam Robo
- Tesshō Genda as Action Mask
- Akiko Hinagata as herself
Soundtrack
The movie’s theme track, SIX COLORS BOY, is delivered by Akiko Hinagata, a well-known Japanese singer and model.
Staff
Key personnel involved:
- Original Creator: Yoshito Usui
- Director: Mitsuru Hongo
- Scriptwriters: Mitsuru Hongo, Keiichi Hara
- Storyboard Artists: Mitsuru Hongo, Keiichi Hara, Masaaki Yuasa
- Animation Supervisors: Katsunori Hara, Noriyuki Tsutsumi
- Director of Photography: Hideko Takahashi
- Composers: Toshiyuki Arakawa, Shinji Miyazaki
- Film Editor: Hajime Okayasu
- Production Executives: Hitoshi Mogi, Kenji Ōta, Takashi Horiuchi
- Production Studios: Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK
Release
The movie premiered in Japan on April 13, 1996. Subsequently, it was broadcast in India on Hungama TV with the title Shinchan the Movie: Adventures in Henderland.