Rui Hachimura appears as himself in ‘Crayon Shin-chan’ in his first attempt at dubbing, ‘It’s a story about dunking in space!’

It has been announced that Rui Hachimura, a professional basketball player who plays for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, will appear as himself in the TV Asahi anime ”Crayon Shin-chan” (every Saturday at 4:30 p.m.), which will be broadcast on November 4th.

In his first attempt at dubbing, he commented on the story of destroying an approaching meteorite with a dunk, saying, “It’s a story about dunking in space with Shin-chan!” who took on the challenge of dubbing for ”Crayon Shin-chan,” moved to the United States after graduating from high school and played an active role in American college basketball.

After that, he became the first Japanese player to be selected by the NBA’s Washington Wizards in the first draft round and became a hot topic of conversation. From 2023, he will transfer to the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing to the team’s advancement to the playoffs and showing off his unique talent.

”The Adventure of Buri Buri Zaemon: Space Dunk”, in which Hachimura collaborated, is set in a Los Angeles-style town. When Shinnosuke, who is hungry, shakes his maracas, Burburizaemon appears, but he is also starving… Then, Buri Buri Zaemon called in Rui Hachimura, who was so absorbed in practice that he forgot to eat for eight days. The three of them continue to eat many hamburgers in good company. Still, the television in the store announces that a mysterious meteorite, BEN-KI, is approaching Earth.

‘Me and my family are big fans of Crayon Shin-chan,’ said Hachimura of his co-star with Shinnosuke, ‘In the ‘Crayon Shin-chan’ I appear in, I appear as myself and dunk in space with Shin-chan. It’s a matter of decision! (This was my first time doing dubbing.) It was so much fun. It was the moment when my dream came true. I hope they’ll invite me again!” he said with joy.

‘The Adventures of Buri Buri Zaemon: Awakening’ depicts the struggle of Buri Buri Zaemon, who Shinnosuke summons to defeat the thugs who are trying to get involved with the ramen shop run by a loving newlywed couple. It will be broadcast with ”The Adventures of Buri Buri Zaemon: Flash Edition,” in which Shinnosuke and Buri Buri Zaemon take on the challenge.