Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom
| Company type | Animated film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Film |
| Founded | April 23, 1994 |
| Founder | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Animated movie |
| Parent | Shin-Ei Animation |
Crayon Shin-chan: The Secret of Buri Buri Kingdom is a 1994 Japanese animated movie created by Shin-Ei Animation. It represents the second installment in the Crayon Shin-chan film franchise.
Plot
The story begins with Prince Sunnokeshi of the Middle Eastern Buri-Buri Kingdom being abducted, which leads his loyal bodyguard Ruru to embark on a rescue mission. At the same time, the Nohara family from Kasukabe becomes the target of espionage agents who deceive them into winning a holiday trip to the kingdom.
During their journey by air, members of the White Snake Gang, disguised among passengers, reveal their true identities, forcing Shinnosuke and his family to parachute into a thick forest. Assisted by local monkeys who provide them with an artifact resembling a pig’s snout, they proceed on their path and cross paths with Ruru. Mistaking Shinnosuke for Prince Sunnokeshi due to their similar appearance, Ruru joins their quest.
The White Snake Gang captures both Shinnosuke and Sunnokeshi, imprisoning them together. Their objective is to locate the legendary Buri-Buri treasure hidden inside a heavily booby-trapped palace that can only be accessed by inserting both boys into specific keyholes. The gang leader, Anaconda, acquires what seems to be an old oil lamp and summons a genie capable of granting a single wish.
Before Anaconda can utilize this wish, Shinnosuke frivolously uses it to request an autograph. Subsequently, Mr. Herb, one of Anaconda’s subordinates, betrays him by revealing a second lamp and calling forth another genie. Anaconda then wishes for omnipotence and enslaves Herb.
A fierce battle ensues between Ruru and Herb while Anaconda morphs into a monstrous form. Sunnokeshi discloses that inserting two pig nose artifacts into a spire will destroy the palace and defeat Anaconda. The boys carry out this plan, causing the palace to collapse and trapping Anaconda and Herb inside the genie lamp. The group escapes safely and later attends a celebration hosted by Sunnokeshi and Ruru.
Once back in Kasukabe, Shinnosuke shares the details of their adventure with his pet dog Shiro.
Cast
- Akiko Yajima as Shinnosuke Nohara
- Miki Narahashi as Misae Nohara
- Keiji Fujiwara as Hiroshi Nohara
- Yumi Takada as Midori Yoshinaga
- Mari Mashiba as Toru Kazama and Shiro
- Tamao Hayashi as Nene Sakurada
- Chie Satō as Bo Suzuki
- Reiko Suzuki as Mrs. Kitamoto (Neighbor Aunt)
- Kōsei Tomita as Anaconda
- Koji Nakata as Mister Hub
- Seizō Katō as Buriburi Majin
- Rokurō Naya as Kuro Majin
- Yusaku Yara as Nina
- Kaneto Shiozawa as Sally
- Shigezō Sasaoka as Captain
- Takumi Yamazaki, Hirohiko Kakegawa, Naoki Bandō as Guards
- Hiro Yūki as Director
- Kōhei Miyauchi as King
- Sayuri Yamauchi as Ruru Ru Ruru
- Satomi Kōrogi as Child Colander
- Taeko Kawata as Prince Sunnokeshi
- Etsuko Komiya as Etsuko Komiya
Staff
- Original Creator: Yoshito Usui
- Director: Mitsuru Hongo
- Screenwriters: Mitsuru Hongo, Keiichi Hara
- Character Designer: Katsunori Hara
- Animation Directors: Katsunori Hara, Noriyuki Tsutsumi
- Music Composer: Toshiyuki Arakawa
- Film Editor: Hajime Okayasu
- Producers: Hitoshi Mogi, Takashi Horiuchi, Kenji Ōta
- Production Companies: Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK
Release
The movie premiered in Japan on 23 April 1994 and later broadened its audience with a 2009 premiere in India on Hungama TV, under the title Shinchan and the Treasures of the Buri Buri Kingdom. Additionally, it saw international distribution on VCD featuring English subtitles by PMP Entertainment, marketed as Crayon Shinchan The Movie: The Secret of Buri Buri Kingdom.