Crayon Shin-chan: Roar! Kasukabe Animal Kingdom
| Company type | Animated film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Film |
| Founded | 2009-04-18 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Animated movie |
| Parent | Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK, Futabasha |
, also titled Crayon Shin-chan: Roar! Kasukabe Wild Kingdom is a 2009 animated movie and marks the 17th entry in the well-known Crayon Shin-chan franchise. It was first released in Japan on April 18, 2009.
Plot
Mamoru Shizime, newly appointed mayor of Kasukabe city, introduces environmental protection programs. Near the riverbank, Shinnosuke discovers a bottle containing a pale green liquid and brings it home. His parents, Hiroshi and Misae, unknowingly ingest the substance and begin transforming—Hiroshi into a rooster and Misae into a leopardess. When Shinnosuke’s friends arrive, they face an attack led by Bunbetsu but manage to escape with assistance from Victoria. Unfortunately, Hiroshi is captured through a deceptive tactic.
They are presented before Mamoru Shizime, who is unveiled as head of "Save Keeping Beautiful Earth" (SKBE). He is implementing the "Human Animalization Plan" aimed at stopping environmental degradation by converting humans into animals via the mysterious drink. Those affected permanently lose their human memories.
Shinnosuke, along with his friends—the Kasukabe Defence Force—Himawari, and Victoria evade capture while his parents are taken away aboard an airship. Victoria sets off for SKBE’s main base; meanwhile, Shinnosuke readies to depart with Himawari and Shiro just as his friends return partially transformed due to an incomplete version of the serum.
Tracking Bunbetsu leads them to an underground forest headquarters. They utilize their newfound animal abilities to defeat henchmen but are ultimately caught because of an error by Shinnosuke. Facing his fully transformed parents, Shinnosuke is hurt by Misae but she soon regains her memory and liberates the defense team to recover their human strength.
The Nohara family overcomes SKBE executive Maihashi; the defense squad capitalizes on their animal powers to gain upper hand. Victoria, initially detained, awakens and destroys the facility. Hiroshi recovers his memories when drainage systems are sabotaged and returns to Kasukabe station.
However, all Kasukabe inhabitants have been turned as Mamoru pushes forward with his scheme. A monument appears signaling an ultimate confrontation between Mamoru and the Noharas. Mamoru mutates into a Chimera using a special DX version of the drink and chases them. Shinnosuke transforms into an elephant but struggles due to his size; Himawari intervenes as a polar bear, shifting the battle’s momentum.
Victoria reveals her true identity as Yoshiko Shizime, Mamoru’s wife. Mamoru’s drastic plan arises from his despair over humanity’s neglect of nature and Yoshiko’s apathy. As Yoshiko tries to consume the animalization serum herself, Mamoru stops her out of love. He abandons his mission and offers an apology.
The couple reconciles; all those transformed revert back to their human forms. Hiroshi emerges with heightened environmental awareness, restoring normal life in Kasukabe.
Cast
- Akiko Yajima as Shinnosuke Nohara
- Miki Narahashi as Misae Nohara
- Keiji Fujiwara as Hiroshi Nohara
- Satomi Kōrogi as Himawari Nohara
- Mari Mashiba as Toru Kazama and Shiro
- Tamao Hayashi as Nene Sakurada
- Teiyū Ichiryūsai as Masao Sato
- Chie Satō as Bo Suzuki
- Yūko Gotō as Yoshiko Shizime aka Victoria
- Takahiro Yamamoto as Bunbetsu
- Ai Orikasa as Maihashi
- Kōichi Yamadera as Mamoru Shizime
- Jero as himself
Soundtrack
The main theme of the movie is Yanchamichi (やんちゃ道, meaning "Naughty Way"), performed by Jero.
Staff
- Original Creator: Yoshito Usui
- Director: Akira Shigino
- Screenplay Writer: Isao Shizuya
- Storyboard Artists: Akira Shigino and Noriyuki Nakamura
- Animation Directors: Katsunori Hara and Hideo Hariganeya
- Character Designers: Katsunori Hara and Yuichiro Sueyoshi
- Director of Photography: Toshiyuki Umeda
- Film Editor: Toshihiko Kojima
- Sound Director: Akira Okuma
- Composers: Kei Wakakusa, Toshiyuki Arakawa, Minoru Maruo
- Chief Producers: Taisuke Wada, Noboru Sugiyama, Yoko Matsushita, Kazuki Nakashima
- Producers: Yuki Yoshida, Atsushi Kaji, Rika Tsuruzaki, Kensuke Suzuki
- Production Companies: Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK, Futabasha
Box office
Launching in 323 theaters throughout Japan, the film secured the position of the ninth top-earning anime feature domestically in 2009.
| # | Ranking | Weekend Dates | Weekend Revenue | Cumulative Revenue to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | April 18–19 | Template:US$ | Template:US$ |
| 2 | 4 | April 25–26 | Template:US$ | Template:US$ |
| 3 | 6 | May 2–3 | Template:US$ | Template:US$ |
| 4 | 8 | May 9–10 | Template:US$ | Template:US$ |
| 5 | 10 | May 16–17 | Template:US$ | Template:US$ |