Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
| Company type | Anime film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Film |
| Founded | April 15, 1995 |
| Founder | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Products | Animated film |
| Parent | Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK |
, also titled Mr. Smelly's Ambition, is an anime movie released in 1995 and serves as the third film adaptation derived from the well-known Crayon Shin-chan manga and anime franchise. Created by Shin-Ei Animation, the same studio responsible for the TV series, this feature achieved a box office revenue totaling ¥1.42 billion (approximately $11.1 million).
Plot
An officer from the 30th-century time patrol crash-lands beneath the residence of the Nohara family and commandeers their pet dog Shiro’s body to request assistance. He alerts them to a disruption occurring during the Sengoku era, instigated by the antagonist Unkokusai, leading the Nohara family to reluctantly offer their help. Donning suits adaptable to the historical period with a "Save3X" function, they journey to the remains of an ancient castle.
There, they meet Fubukimaru, a swordsman whose family suffered an attack at Unkokusai’s hands. Fubukimaru believes that the Noharas fulfill a prophecy as the "three heroes and one dog" destined to save the fortress. Their alliance is further motivated when one of Unkokusai’s subordinates steals Misae’s handbag.
Throughout their mission, they face assaults from Unkokusai’s henchmen, including Matabi and Tamashiro, with Shinnosuke employing the “Save3X” ability to transform and aid in combat situations. During a stop at a hot spring, it is unveiled that Fubukimaru is actually a woman raised as a boy due to her father having no male heirs.
Inside Unkokusai’s stronghold, Fubukimaru is incapacitated by Ogin’s green smoke after being stabbed and entrusts her sword to Shinnosuke to confront Unkokusai. Shiro reveals Unkokusai’s true identity as Pierre Jakoman, a history enthusiast from the 30th century. In their confrontation, Shinnosuke transforms into a samurai via “Save3X” and ultimately defeats Jakoman by striking his head with his sword, causing him to fall from the castle cliff.
Ring, a time patrol officer who had possessed Shiro’s body, apologizes for involving the Nohara family in these events. Fubukimaru’s sibling Yukino arrives but is disclosed to be male despite a feminine appearance.
The following day, Ring and the Noharas return to their own time only to find everyone dressed unusually and learn that Jakoman has become president and placed a bounty on them. Ring steps in to protect them and explains that they must defeat Jakoman again to restore order.
At Jakoman’s base, he challenges them using a giant robot. Utilizing a helmet that materializes imagination into reality, Shinnosuke summons a robot modeled after his favorite cartoon character, Kuntum Robot. After initial difficulties, he applies a gaming strategy practiced with his mother to defeat Jakoman, thereby reinstating normalcy.
Cast and characters
- Akiko Yajima as Shinnosuke Nohara
- Miki Narahashi as Misae Nohara
- Keiji Fujiwara as Hiroshi Nohara
- Mari Mashiba as Shiro and Toru Kazama
- Rei Sakuma as Snow Storm Ring
- Megumi Urawa as Fubukimaru Kasuga
- Yūko Mizutani as Yukino
- Tesshō Genda as Action Mask
- Kōji Totani as Matabinekonoshi, Quantam Jr.
- Hōchū Ōtsuka as Bearded Ronin, Villain Robot
- Tamao Hayashi as Nene Sakurada
- Teiyū Ichiryūsai as Masao Sato
- Chie Satō as Bo Suzuki
- Rokurō Naya as Principal (Encho)
- Yumi Takada as Midori Yoshinaga
- Michie Tomizawa as Ume Matsuzaka
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Youth John Yamada
- Seizō Katō as Unkokusai
- Kei Tomiyama as Pierre Jakoman
- Chafurin as Razaya Dan
- Hisako Kyōda as Kasukabe Bookstore Manager
- Sakurako Kishiro as Nakamura
- Junko Hagimori as Ginmei Ogin
Fubukimaru Kasuga – A 15-year-old ambidextrous swordsman from the Sengoku era who inherits leadership of the Kasuga family and demonstrates formidable combat skills.
Snow Storm Ring – A 30th-century time patrol agent investigating crimes during the Sengoku period who inhabits Shiro’s body after her time machine malfunctions; she collaborates with the Nohara family to defeat Unkokusai.
Pierre Jakoman (Unkokusai) – A history fanatic from the 30th century who adopts the alias Unkokusai while invading the Sengoku era; defeated by Shinnosuke, he later invades Shinnosuke’s own time but dies uttering "Game over... Time up."
Matabi Nekono Shi – A fierce warrior accompanied by two female attendants responsible for killing Fubukimaru’s mother; ultimately slain by Fubukimaru.
Ginmei (Ogin) – A doll transformed into human form by Unkokusai; known for her aggressive temperament and hostility toward women, including transforming Misae and Hiroshi into balls; destroyed by Fubukimaru.
Tamashiro – A beetle-themed fighter who appears comical but is deadly; killed by cannon fire from Shinnosuke, Shiro, and Enji.
Yukino – The younger sibling of Fubukimaru who appears feminine but is revealed to be male.
Staff
- Original Creator: Yoshito Usui
- Director: Mitsuru Hongo
- Scriptwriter: Keiichi Hara
- Animation Supervisors: Katsunori Hara, Noriyuki Tsutsumi
- Director of Photography: Hideko Takahashi
- Film Editor: Hajime Okayasu
- Composer: Toshiyuki Arakawa
- Production Team: Hitoshi Mogi, Takashi Horiuchi, Kenji Ōta
- Production Studios: Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK
Release
The movie debuted in Japanese cinemas on April 15, 1995. Subsequently, it was released on VCD featuring English subtitles by PMP Entertainment under the name Crayon Shin-chan The Movie: The Ambition Of Dark Cloud Religion. In India, the film was broadcast on Sony YAY! on October 26, 2024, titled Shinchan: Mr. Smelly's Ambition.