Shinnosuke Nohara
Rambunctious Kindergartener
The protagonist of the series, a mischievous and free-spirited 5-year-old kindergartener.
Quotes
- I didn't do anything, zo!
- ~zo
- Wahaha!
- Don't mention it
- My heart is elite, zo
Trivia
- Name origin is the combination of letters remaining on paper smudged by rain.
- Unique laugh where he turns his back and grins with just his mouth.
- Extraordinary physical abilities at an abnormally high level for a toddler.
- Image of producing long-lasting nosebleeds.
- Commonly uses 'Ora' as first-person pronoun.
- Sings many parody songs and original songs.
Alternate names
Shin-chan
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Features a slightly chubby lower face, thick eyebrows, and a buzz cut. Overall resembles his paternal grandfather. No nose is drawn, with a unique round form.
- Height
- Approximately 105cm (as a kindergartener)
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Buzz cut
- Thick eyebrows
- No nose drawn, face slightly chubby at the bottom
- Iconic items
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- Red T-shirt (anime version)
- Purple shorts (manga original)
- Action Kamen, Kantam Robo patterned underwear
- White pajamas with circle, triangle, and square patterns
- Cow-patterned futon
- Naked with butt-only starman gag
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Laid-back
- Detailed personality
- Extremely carefree and goes at his own pace. Causes trouble for those around him without realizing it. Crude, doesn't read the room, and is a troublemaker. Doesn't hesitate to do embarrassing things, loves gags and pranks. Competitive and sticks to his own pace when challenged. Recovers quickly from setbacks, purely innocent, and has a kind side that helps the weak. Often engages in sexual harassment-like pranks toward female characters.
- Keywords
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- Carefree
- Competitive
- Humorous
- Curious
- Prankster
- Pure
- Honest
- Fearless
- Compassionate toward the weak
- Talents
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- High athletic ability
- Excellent reflexes
- Flexible body
- Quick dynamic vision
- Ability to learn improvisation techniques
- Strange laughter
- Gag sense
- Picking up girls
- Skills
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- Butt-walking
- Clever pranks
- Strategic laid-back contests
- Communication skills
- Parody songs and original singing
- Motivation
- Dreams of becoming a carpenter
- Habits
- When laughing, turns his back and grins with just his mouth. Catchphrases like '~zo' are common. Has long bowel movements. Weak to beautiful girls.
- Favorite foods
- Chocobi (candy), Melon, Curry, Wiener, Natto, Macaroni gratin, White miso, Tuna, Shrimp chili, Shumai, Bamboo shoot rice
- Favorite foods
- Puslight (Sprite parody), Milk
- Hobbies
- Gags and parody songs, Sexual harassment-like pranks, Inventing play (bizarre games)
- Music
- Action Kamen theme songs, Daytime drama music
- Disliked foods
- Bell peppers
History
- Backstory
- Born in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture (sometimes written as Harugabe City). Eldest son of father Hiroshi and mother Misae. Distinctive appearance with buzz cut and thick eyebrows. Name origin: Part of father's name list smudged by rain, leaving only "Shinnosuke." Raised freely at home, has a kindergartener-like curious personality and superhuman athletic ability. Also possesses a kind heart, causing various comedies in daily life with family and friends. Attends Action Kindergarten (Futaba Kindergarten in anime).
- Debut date
- September 4, 1990
- Work title
- Weekly Manga Action
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- First chapter not included in tankobon
TV Anime Broadcast Start
- Significant event
- TV Anime Broadcast Start
- Description
- Anime broadcasting began on April 13, 1992, with Akiko Yajima's voice.
Voice Actor Change
- Significant event
- Voice Actor Change
- Description
- Akiko Yajima stepped down after the June 29, 2018 broadcast, and Yumiko Kobayashi became the second voice actor.
Numerous Movie Appearances
- Significant event
- Numerous Movie Appearances
- Description
- Appears in many theatrical anime series, playing important roles.
Kasukabe Defense Force Formation
- Significant event
- Kasukabe Defense Force Formation
- Description
- Group of friends formed with kindergarten companions.
Relationships
Hiroshi Nohara
Father
Strict but warm father. Shinnosuke's athletic prowess is inherited from Hiroshi.
Misae Nohara
Mother
Hot-tempered mother who scolds Shinnosuke often but is deeply loving.
Himawari Nohara
Sibling
Younger sister. Shinnosuke kindly looks after her, but they often fight over pudding.
Shiro
Pet
Family dog. Has a deep bond with Shinnosuke.
Semashi Nohara
Uncle
Hiroshi's older brother.
Ikuna Nohara
Aunt
Semashi Nohara's wife.
Itsuki Nohara
Cousin
Ikuna's child.
Natsumi Nohara
Cousin
Ikuna's child, age 5.
Mei Nohara
Cousin
Semashi Nohara's child. Age 0. Manga-only setting.
Genno'suke
Great uncle
Nohara family ancestor. Anime-original character.
Tooru Kazama
Best friend
Best friend, often plays together. Lots of pranks and fights, but strong trust.
Nene Sakurada
Teammate
Member of Kasukabe Defense Force. Kindergarten friend.
Masao Sato
Best friend
Saved him from being bullied, deepening their friendship.
Bo-chan
Teammate
Partner in bizarre games.
Ai Suotome
Teammate
High school girl who likes him, occasionally plays together.
Kasukabe Defense Force
Kasukabe Defense Force: leader
Media appearances
Crayon Shin-chan (anime)
Anime / Protagonist
1992–ongoing
Crayon Shin-chan Movie Series
Movie / Protagonist
1993–ongoing
Crayon Shin-chan Related Games
Game / Protagonist
Numerous releases
Various CM Appearances
Commercial / Protagonist
Super Shiro
Series / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Akiko Yajima
- Voice actor
- Akiko Yajima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (1st gen 1992-2018)
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Yumiko Kobayashi
- Voice actor
- Yumiko Kobayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (2nd gen 2018–)
Nagare En'en
- Voice actor
- Nagare En'en
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Adult version (movies etc.)
Yoshito Usui
- Creator name
- Yoshito Usui
- Role
- Original author
Futabasha
- Creator name
- Futabasha
- Role
- Publisher
Shin-Ei Animation
- Creator name
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Role
- Animation Studio
Related goods
Crayon Shin-chan Plush
- Item name
- Crayon Shin-chan Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Crayon Shin-chan Figure
- Item name
- Crayon Shin-chan Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Chocobi Snack
- Item name
- Chocobi Snack
- Category
- Food
- Availability
- Regular