by It has been revealed that “Crayon Shin-chan: My Dinosaur Diary,” released on August 9, attracted an audience of 510,000 people at 369 theaters nationwide and grossed over 630 million yen in the four days leading up to August 12.
Since its serialization in Manga Action in 1990 and its TV anime debut in 1992, Crayon Shin-chan has been a source of joy for multiple generations. The 31st installment, ‘Crayon Shin-chan: My Dinosaur Diary, ‘takes a unique turn as it brings back dinosaurs in the modern era, causing chaos in Kasukabe and Tokyo. The story blends laughter and tears, focusing on the friendship that transcends life’s boundaries between Shiro, the Kasukabe Defense Force, and a small dinosaur.
The box office revenue in the first four days of release was 130% higher than the No. 1 hit of all time, “Crayon Shin-chan: The Movie: Supernatural Battle – Tobe Tobe Temaki Sushi” (Friday, August 4, 2023 / Box Office Revenue: 2.47 billion yen).
The movie has received overwhelming praise from a diverse audience, including families, elementary school children, and adult fans of ‘Shin-chan. ‘ Viewers have expressed their delight with comments like, ‘It made me laugh and cry so hard!’, ‘Even as an adult, I found courage in Shin-chan’s story!’, and ‘The cuteness of Shin-chan, Shiro, and Nana was a sight to behold on the big screen!’
