Fruits Zipper Idols Runa Nakagawa and Noel Hayase Join 2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film
The casting ties the long-running franchise to a current idol group whose members also sing the TV series' theme, a cross-promotion that extends into the film's marketing.
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The 33rd Crayon Shin-chan 2D anime film, Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon, has cast FRUITS ZIPPER singers Runa Nakagawa and Noel Hayase in guest roles. The film opens in Japan on July 31, 2026, and follows the Nohara family into a yōkai world after an incident at a fireworks festival in Akita.
The official website for the 33rd Crayon Shin-chan 2D film revealed Friday that FRUITS ZIPPER members Runa Nakagawa and Noel Hayase will appear in guest roles. Their in-story characters were not announced, but the pair have been named "Spooky Monster Booster Team" members for the film's promotion. The idol group also performs the current TV anime theme song "Hacha Mecha Wacha life!"
The film, titled Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon, centers on the Nohara family visiting Akita for a fireworks festival. An incident releases yōkai across Japan, and the family ventures into the yōkai realm. Directed by Masaki Watanabe (Sakamoto Days) with a script by Yoshiko Nakamura (Re:ZERO), the film opens July 31.
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