Starting out as a gag manga for adults, Crayon Shin-chan has now become a beloved national anime supported by a wide range of viewers, from children to adults.
In this article, we’ll introduce the show’s theme songs and insert songs! Although Shin-chan’s sloppy personality and slightly crude remarks once earned the show a high ranking among programs parents didn’t want their kids to watch, the mischievous yet kind-hearted protagonist is so endearing that you can’t help but keep watching.
The theme songs are all masterpieces that capture listeners’ hearts, so please enjoy to the very end!
[Crayon Shin-chan Songs] Introducing the anime and movie theme songs and insert songs through the years! (1–10)
I’m a popular kid.nohara shinnosuke
Crayon Shin-chan Theme Song OP3: I’m a Popular Guy (Ora wa Ninkimono)
The voice actor for the protagonist Shinnosuke, Akiko Yajima, sings this song.
It was included on her debut single released in July 1993 and was used as the third opening theme for the TV anime.
With bold lyrics proclaiming herself a star, it feels like the song perfectly captures Shin-chan’s relentlessly cheerful personality.
Just listening to it brings to mind Shin-chan’s powerful, laid-back daily life.
This track became the first character-name single to break into the Oricon Top 10.
Give it a listen when you want to lift your mood, or when you want to feel energized without sweating the small stuff—just like Shin-chan.
It might also be fun to sing along together as a parent and child.
This is a work by SEKAI NO OWARI, a band that captivates listeners with one-of-a-kind songs and staging.
Released in May 2013, the track was selected as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!” and debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
Its march-like sound, highlighted by a large bass drum and hand cymbals, and its world-building that hints at a grand adventure, make your heart race just by listening.
The lyrics, in which a once-lonely protagonist meets companions and begins walking toward the future, kindle a warm courage in the listener’s heart.
It’s the perfect number for starting a new challenge or getting hyped with friends.
With lyrics that gently encourage you by saying “It’s okay to stumble” and a flowing melody, this song resonates deeply with anyone giving their all.
It was chosen as the theme song for the 2007 film Crayon Shin-chan: The Singing Butt Bomb.
Its warm, life-affirming sound gives you the courage to keep living, and before you know it you’ll be thinking, “Ah, what a wonderful song,” completely captivated.
A song that beautifully captures the world of Crayon Shin-chan, this is Aimyon’s seventh single, released in April 2019.
Written as the theme song for the animated film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi,” it carefully depicts the Nohara family’s bonds and the happiness found in everyday life.
Aimyon’s warm vocals and the acoustic guitar–driven sound fit perfectly with the film’s atmosphere.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who cherishes family ties or wants to savor the small joys of daily living.
This song by My Hair is Bad is filled with memories and hope for the future.
Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary,” it features a sound infused with pop-punk elements and an energetic, moving melody.
Its lyrics, which depict joyful memories of the past and the courage to take a new step forward, are closely tied to the film’s story.
Released digitally in June 2024, it is also included on the album “ghosts,” released in July of the same year.
Infused with the feelings of vocalist Tomomi Shiiki, a longtime fan of Crayon Shin-chan since childhood, this track is not only great to enjoy alongside the movie but also recommended for those times when you want a positive boost in your daily life.
Saucy Dog “Spice” Music Video (Theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Super Splendid! Blazing Kasukabe Dancers”) <9th Mini Album “Curry Rice” out 12.17>
This is a song written as the theme for the 2025 film Crayon Shin-chan: Ultra Glamorous! Blazing Kasukabe Dancers.
The track was created by Saucy Dog, a rock band hugely popular among young listeners.
The piece features a refreshing, nostalgic sound that evokes a free-spirited heart unafraid of childhood mistakes, and brings back the scenery you saw while taking the long way around.
It gently affirms that even the hardships of life are precious spices that color who you are.
Vocalist Shinya Ishihara reportedly read the film’s script and drew on his own childhood while creating the song, and that straightforward sincerity really comes through.
It’s sure to resonate with every adult doing their best each day.
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