Bo-chan
Slow but a healing-type boy
A member of the Kasukabe Defense Force, a large boy who always has a runny nose. Laid-back and at his own pace, but occasionally makes sharp remarks; a healing-type character.
Quotes
- Please call me Bo-chan!
- I space out, but sometimes I'm sharp.
- I can control my runny nose at will!
- Stones are unique, just like humans.
- My movements are slow, but I have non-negotiables.
Trivia
- Full name has not been officially revealed.
- Runny nose is a special ability used as a weapon or parlor trick.
- Meticulous; properly straightens bent remote controls.
- Good athleticism; sometimes beats fast kids in relay races.
- Knows how to start motorboats.
- Runny nose returns immediately even if wiped.
Alternate names
Bo-chan
Bo-chan
Defense Force's Bo-chan
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Kindergartener with a large build who always has a runny nose. Hair is somewhat messy, simple black hair. Usually quiet with an inconspicuous, calm expression.
- Height
- 116.9cm
- Weight
- 25.0kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Constantly dangling runny nose
- Chubby build
- Somewhat messy hair
- Iconic items
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- Runny nose
- Stone collection
- Tissue
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Laid-back
- Detailed personality
- Usually quiet with a somewhat slow impression, but occasionally shows sharp observation skills or a logical side unusual for a kindergartener. Mild-tempered healing presence. Has a unique talent for freely controlling runny nose.
- Keywords
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- Taciturn
- Laid-back
- Healing type
- Sharp remarks
- Slow
- Large build
- Mild-tempered
- Own pace
- Talents
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- Erasing presence
- Freely controlling runny nose
- Stone collecting knowledge
- High knowledge skills
- Masterful calligraphy
- Skills
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- Starting motorboats
- Reading complex kanji
- Instantly counting baseball stitches
- Meticulous organizing
- Motivation
- Has diverse dreams for the future: pilot, visual kei rock band vocalist, inventor, etc.
- Habits
- Always has runny nose dangling; even if wiped once, it returns right away. Runny nose has become like an essential item.
- Hobbies
- Stone collecting, Clay crafting, Rhinoceros beetles, Baseball
- Favorite foods
- Tamagoyaki (specialty dish), French bread sandwich, Doesn't have many disliked foods
- Disliked foods
- Kusaya
History
- Backstory
- As a member of the Kasukabe Defense Force, lives a typical kindergartener life while showing laid-back personality and occasional sharp insights in the secret base or during play. Family structure is mostly shrouded in mystery, but mother and older sister are suggested to exist.
- Debut date
- May 1, 1995
- Work title
- Crayon Shin-chan
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Kasukabe Defense Force zo
Kasukabe Defense Force formation
- Significant event
- Kasukabe Defense Force formation
- Description
- Becomes a member of the Kasukabe Defense Force, the organization formed by Nohara Shinnosuke inviting kindergarten friends to protect love and peace in Kasukabe.
First movie appearance
- Significant event
- First movie appearance
- Description
- First appears in the theatrical film as a member of the Kasukabe Defense Force in 'Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen'.
Various exploits
- Significant event
- Various exploits
- Description
- Early anime depicted slow movements, but as episodes progress, scenes displaying hidden talents and adult-level skills increase.
Relationships
Shinnosuke Nohara
Teammate
Founding member of the Kasukabe Defense Force and closest friend. Strong bond as fellow playmates.
Masao Sato
Teammate
Friend and playmate in the Defense Force.
Nene Sakurada
Teammate
Forms the team together with the Defense Force's sole girl.
Tooru Kazama
Teammate
Logical member of the Defense Force and a team member.
Kasukabe Defense Force
Kasukabe Defense Force: unknown
Media appearances
Crayon Shin-chan
Anime / Supporting
1995 TV series
Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen
Movie / Supporting
2007 theatrical version
Voice cast and creators
Chie Satō
- Voice actor
- Chie Satō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- current
Chie Satō
- Voice actor
- Chie Satō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Yoshito Usui
- Creator name
- Yoshito Usui
- Role
- Original author
Shin-Ei Animation
- Creator name
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Futabasha
- Creator name
- Futabasha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Bo-chan figure
- Item name
- Bo-chan figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kasukabe Defense Force plush set
- Item name
- Kasukabe Defense Force plush set
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited