Crayon Shin-Chan: Den-O vs. Shin-O
Synopsis
A sixty minute special of the Crayon Shin-chan anime featuring a crossover between Shin-chan and the live action tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Den-O, as well as three normal summer-themed episodes. The Den-O characters are drawn in the style of Shin-chan's regular characters. Another thing of note, inbetween commercial breaks, clips of a live action Shin-Chan onboard the Den-Liner or with characters from the Kamen Rider Den-O Series were shown. In most of these scenes it involves the Owner giving Shin a speech of sorts or making Shin feel uncomfortable.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, largely dependent on pre-existing fondness for Crayon Shin-chan and Kamen Rider Den-O. The special is considered a promotional piece with a weak storyline. While some enjoy the crossover and sound design, others find the art style and Shin-chan's character off-putting, with enjoyment heavily skewed towards younger viewers or established fans.
Strengths
- Enjoyable for fans of both Crayon Shin-chan and Kamen Rider Den-O
- Sound effects, including the 'HENSHIN!' sound, are well-received
Weaknesses
- Simple and weak story
- Typical Crayon Shin-chan art style is considered dreadful and uninspired
- Shin-chan's character is seen as intolerable and annoying by some