Nov 21, 2023
Shinchan is a hugely popular, ongoing, kid-friendly comedy. The series is one of the longest-running series, gaining itself a significant fanbase. But is it a cartoon or an anime? Let's find out.
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Shinchan made its first appearance in 1990 in a Japanese weekly magazine called 'Weekly Manga Action' which was published by Futabasha.
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The story revolves around Shinnosuke Nohara, otherwise known as Shin-chan, a 5-year-old kindergartener and his family and friends. Most of the plot is about his daily life and his mischievous behaviour.
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An animated television adaptation began airing on TV Asahi in 1992 and is still ongoing on several television networks worldwide. The show has been dubbed into 30 languages and aired in 45 countries, making it a cult favourite.
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Crayon Shinchan is a Japanese manga series. Manga is a broad term that includes Japanese graphic novels and comics, whereas anime is a term for Japanese animation (movies and TV shows).
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Following the death of author Yoshito Usui, the show in its original form ended on September 11, 2009. A new series began in the summer of 2010 by the members of Usui's team, titled 'New Crayon Shinchan.'
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The series of Shinchan relies heavily on humour based in the Japanese language and culture.
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Considering its huge fanbase, Shinchan is also one of the most-watched series in India. However, the show was once banned in the country because of its inappropriate content. Following a year ban, the show re-started in 2009.
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Given the wide range of genres in Japanese manga and anime series, Shinchan still stands as a favourite among fans.
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