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)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」
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.
Saucy Dog “Spice” Music Video (Theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Ultra Glamorous! Scorching Hot Kasukabe Dancers”)
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.
It’s such a fun, upbeat rap-style track sung by Shin-chan, isn’t it? The theme is Shin-chan’s carefree, laid-back everyday life, and just listening to it lifts your spirits and naturally brings a smile to your face.
With the director himself writing the lyrics, the song is packed with Shin-chan’s unhurried, slightly precocious charm.
It was released as a single in January 2005, and it served as the opening theme for the TV anime for about five years starting in October 2004.
It’s also included on the album “Crayon Shin-chan Theme Song CD: Kikanakya Son, Song, Song for You.” It’s a perfect pick-me-up when you need a boost.
It’s a passionately energetic number performed under the character name voiced by actor Kento Kaku.
Featured as an insert song in the August 2025 release “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Glamorous! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers,” it added a dazzling touch to the story.
The unique production background—where the director personally penned the lyrics—radiates a deep affection for the work.
Blending Indian musical elements with rock and pop beats, the track brims with a charm that makes your heart and body want to dance.
Why not give it a listen when you want to relive the excitement of the film or boost your spirits?
Known by the nickname “Furuppā,” FRUITS ZIPPER, who won the Best New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards for “Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro,” have had their song selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan starting in October 2025.
It’s an energetic track where Shin-chan’s free-spirited, unpredictable daily life blends with the group’s “NEW KAWAII” aesthetic.
Also drawing attention for being the first opening theme change in about five years, the song is crafted to make you want to dance like Shin-chan and can be enjoyed by parents and kids alike.
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