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  1. Shin Chan(TV · 1010 eps)
  2. Crayon Shin-chan Specials(Special · 73 eps)
  3. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 01: Action Kamen vs. Haigure Maou(Movie · 1 eps)
  4. Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom(Movie · 1 eps)
  5. Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition(Movie · 1 eps)
  6. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 04: Henderland no Daibouken(Movie · 1 eps)
  7. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 05: Ankoku Tamatama Daitsuiseki(Movie · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 35 more below

Total: ~1143 episodes / 457h watch time

Shin Chan Watch Order(2026)

Shin Chan's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 2 main series, 37 movies, and 2 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.

42 entries ~457h total2 series37 movies2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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6.14TV13 eps~5h2010Shin-Ei Animation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Shin Chan?

Release order. Start with Shin Chan and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Shin Chan?

About 457 hours total across 1143 episodes and 42 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 327 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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