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Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

Original title: Kureyon Shin-chan ankoku tamatama daitsuiseki
  • 1997
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
958
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Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997)
AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationActionAdventureAnimationComedyFamily

The Nohara family gets involved in a dispute between two clans who are fighting to possess a sphere claimed to be able to bring back to life a powerful evil spirit.The Nohara family gets involved in a dispute between two clans who are fighting to possess a sphere claimed to be able to bring back to life a powerful evil spirit.The Nohara family gets involved in a dispute between two clans who are fighting to possess a sphere claimed to be able to bring back to life a powerful evil spirit.

  • Director
    • Keiichi Hara
  • Writers
    • Yoshito Usui
    • Keiichi Hara
  • Stars
    • Akiko Yajima
    • Miki Narahashi
    • Keiji Fujiwara
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    958
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Keiichi Hara
    • Writers
      • Yoshito Usui
      • Keiichi Hara
    • Stars
      • Akiko Yajima
      • Miki Narahashi
      • Keiji Fujiwara
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Akiko Yajima
    Akiko Yajima
    • Shinnosuke Nohara
    • (voice)
    Miki Narahashi
    • Misae Nohara
    • (voice)
    Keiji Fujiwara
    Keiji Fujiwara
    • Hiroshi Nohara
    • (voice)
    Satomi Kôrogi
    Satomi Kôrogi
    • Himawari Nohara
    • (voice)
    Shin Aomori
    • Majin Jerk
    • (voice)
    Daisuke Gôri
    • Rose (Takeshi)
    • (voice)
    • (as Daisuke Gouri)
    Tamao Hayashi
    • Nene-chan
    • (voice)
    Jun Hazumi
    • Hekuson
    • (voice)
    Teiyû Ichiryûsai
    • Masao-kun
    • (voice)
    • (as Mie Suzuki)
    Tetsuya Iwanaga
    • Gorôbê
    • (voice)
    Mari Mashiba
    • Shiro
    • (voice)
    • …
    Rin Mizuhara
    • Tamayura's Mother
    • (voice)
    • (as Ako Mayama)
    Toshihiko Nakajima
    • Heihachi
    • (voice)
    Masayuki Nakata
    • Katsushirô
    • (voice)
    Rokurô Naya
    • Principal
    • (voice)
    • …
    Chie Satô
    • Bô-chan
    • (voice)
    • (as Chie Satou)
    Yûko Satô
    • Hostess
    • (voice)
    • (as Yuuko Satou)
    Kaoru Shimamura
    • Hostess
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Keiichi Hara
    • Writers
      • Yoshito Usui
      • Keiichi Hara
    • All cast & crew
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    10mikeluriarte

    A good movie for what It is, with the best creator cameo ever.

    So far, I was able to enjoy this franchaise but I had to admit there weren't great movies. I would say the nostalgia did save those previous movies from rooting in oblivion. But this one took this idea of making a Shin-Chan movie to a whole new level, making it much more cinematographic and distinguishing it. Now, the visuals are better crafted, wich elevates the comedy and the overall experience. And you can tell there is a voice that wants to be heard , and he manages to do so even in a Sin-Chan franchise movie. A good movie for what It is, with the best creator cameo ever.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The fifth film in the Crayon Shin-chan series.
    • Connections
      Followed by Shin Chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Nenjû Mujû 'I Want You'
      (Obsessed All Year Round 'I Want You')

      Lyrics by C's

      Music by Satoru Sugawara

      Arranged by Satoru Sugawara

      Performed by Puppy

      Courtesy of East West Japan

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1997 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 蠟筆小新 黑暗珠珠大追擊
    • Production companies
      • Futabasha
      • Shin Ei Animation
      • TV Asahi
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,305,994
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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