Chibi Maruko-chan X Crayon Shin-chan Official Crossover, Will Meet This Year

Two legendary anime icons are finally brought together! CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN and CRAYON SHIN-CHAN officially present a special crossover manga to celebrate the 40th and 35th anniversaries of each franchise. This announcement immediately made fans nostalgic and excited.

This collaboration will be published on April 3 in the May edition of Ribon magazine, and will also be available on the official Manga Crayon Shin-chan website in two parts, on April 3 and April 20. Get ready to see the funny chaos of Maruko and Shinnosuke in one story!

1. Maruko and Shinnosuke Meet in Two Versions of the Story

Chibi Maruko-chan X Crayon Shin-chan (credit: chibimaru.tv)

In Ribon magazine, a crossover story titled Maruko, Shinnosuke ni Deau (Maruko Meets Shinnosuke) will feature an accidental meeting between Maruko and the Nohara family who are visiting Shizuoka. From there, Maruko and Shinnosuke end up getting lost together.

Meanwhile, on the official Crayon Shin-chan Manga website, a two-part story titled Maru-chan Kasukabe ni Kitazo will show Maruko coming to Kasukabe with her family. Even their fathers, both named Hiroshi, become friends right away, making the situation even more hilarious.

2. Celebration of 40 and 35 Years of the Legendary Franchise

Chibi Maruko-chan X Crayon Shin-chan (credit: chibimaru.tv)

CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN was first serialized by Momoko Sakura in 1986 in Ribon magazine and has sold around 32 million copies. Although the creator passed away in 2018, the manga continues through Sakura Production, filled with her former assistants.

Meanwhile, CRAYON SHIN-CHAN created by Yoshito Usui debuted in 1990 and now has over 148 million copies in circulation worldwide. Although Usui passed away in 2009, his legacy lives on through the weekly series, annual films, and various merchandise.

3. Two Anime That Are Still Active and Have High Ratings

Chibi Maruko-chan X Crayon Shin-chan (credit: chibimaru.tv)

The anime adaptation of CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN has been airing since 1990 and consistently ranks as one of the highest-rated anime in Japan. This series has almost always been in the top three alongside SAZAE-SAN and DETECTIVE CONAN.

Meanwhile, the anime CRAYON SHIN-CHAN has been airing continuously since 1992 and has become one of the most successful family franchises of all time. With a cross-generational fanbase, this crossover is clearly a rare and nostalgic moment.

(kpl/kiy)