Impression Prologue (Hint: Probably Not Bad)
Shin-chan is, by far, one of the worst and best children anime that I've ever watched. Worst because some of the subject matters are definitely aimed towards adults who can probably relate to some of the things that are presented in the series (which I think have been going for 20 years?). Best because its funny...like your dick would fall out and you wouldn't mind funny
Shin-chan, as you may guess from the picture, is about a boy named Shinosuke. That shit kinda bothers me though. His Mom is stingy and dad is apathetic and tired. Shin-chan gets a little sister after awhile in the series. She didn't exist at first, so she is more of an addition over time. She is crazy and perverted like her brother though.
Basically, if I want to sum up twelve years worth of history, this story is about Shin-chan who gets into trouble all the time. It's not just about the troubles. Sometimes, there are heart-warming moments, which are intriguing and incredibly memorable. Out of all the random shits that Shin-chan does, the story manages flesh out memorable plots (in a children fucking anime) that sticks in your head. The objective of the plot is following Shin-chan's life and its entertaining as fuck.
CHARACTERS:
Characters are silly funny. Let's just examine Shin-chan's friends, for example.
Tōru Kazama - your typical, stuck up kid who thinks he is better than anybody else in the kindergarten.
Nene Sakurada - your typical, double faced female kid who appears innocent, but in reality, she is da boss.
Bo Suzuki- Your autistic friend.
this show deploys IRL stereotypical characters and delivers a solid comedy by using unexpected and hilarious elements of stereotypes. This is something that adults can relate. The stingy mother and hard working middle class daddy is obviously the author's input into what a real family could be (or is). The happy going kindergarten teachers appear kind in front of the kids, but outside of it, they have their own RL problems. One teacher, for instance, has an unfortunate problem with "men." She moans and moans about her misfortune and that was pretty funny. That shit is funny because it is a dramatic turn from our preconceived notions about their roles and there is a clear boundary between Shin-chan's interaction with these teachers in the kindergarten and the outside world. Two different interactions take drastic turn from "profession" to "what the fuck is this kid doing here." Fucking A. This is why Shin-chan is so amazing and one of my greatest childhood nostalgia. Digimon and Pokemon or Transformers doesn't even come close to it.
Characters are the greatest asset of this comedy series. I've seen Shin-chan in Korea, Japan, and NA versions. I have to say that NA is geared towards adults, rather than children, because of the adult jokes whereas Korea and Japan are geared towards shounen audience. In that regard, please do check out Japanese subs. If you can't, NA is just as good, although some of the jokes are not Asian-friendly.
I honestly can't say bad things about this show because this show is like Simpsons and Family Guy. I'd hate to fucking insult Simpsons for what it is because the formula of the show is not built to create a cohesive story. The stories are episodic and are not meant to have a conclusive plot. Really though, the show isn't about concluding a story but following Shin Chan's hilarious adventures. The objective of the plot is clearly self-evident and perfect for such objective. It is ridiculous, outrageous, and epic funny like no other kid's show.
