Shin Chan

Shin Chan

On tv asahi

1992–1 season2484 episodes24 min7.8 / 10

A farcical, high-energy comedy about a precocious 5-year-old's anarchic misadventures, built on absurdist humour and relentless optimism.

Shin-chan, the boy next door, is a walking disaster, creating chaos wherever he goes. With the body of a child and the mind of an adult, Shinchan is wreaking more havoc than any child before. Shin-chan is carefree, optimistic and gets excited about everything. This 5 year-old likes to do things his way.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Shin Chan easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is Shin Chan scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Shin Chan sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Does Shin Chan leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Shin Chan one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of series.

  • Is Shin Chan violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity9

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Shin Chan, and what each one shares →

Like Shin Chan

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shin Chan

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shin Chan, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shin Chan, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shin Chan, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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