Crunchyroll Expands Android Game Vault with Shin chan: Shiro & Coal Town

The beloved anime character Shin Chan has ventured into a new adventure with "Shin Chan: Shiro & the Coal Town," now available on Android via the Crunchyroll Game Vault. This slice-of-life game, which initially launched in Japan for Nintendo Switch in February 2024, expanded globally to Switch and PC platforms in October 2024, and has now made its way to mobile devices.

Shin Chan: Shiro & Coal Town Is a Mysterious Anime Adventure

The game begins with the Nohara family moving to a serene village in Akita Prefecture, prompted by Hiroshi’s new job close to his hometown. Settling into a traditional Japanese farmhouse, the family embraces the tranquility of rural life. Shinnosuke, affectionately known as Shin Chan, quickly adapts to the countryside, spending his days fishing in the local rivers, hunting for bugs in the groves, and learning farming techniques from his grandmother.

The plot thickens when the family dog, Shiro, mysteriously returns home covered in soot and dashes off again. Driven by curiosity, Shin Chan follows Shiro and stumbles upon a mysterious train that transports him to Coal Town—a place that seems stuck in the Showa era.

Coal Town Feels Like It’s Been Frozen Since the Showa Era

Coal Town presents a stark contrast to the peaceful countryside with its bustling workers, retro atmosphere, and diverse activities. Here, you’ll encounter a children's park, a diner, various shops and restaurants, and an apartment block, some of which you can interact with to deepen your gameplay experience.

In Coal Town, Shin Chan meets Yuri, a young and ambitious inventor, who enlists his help in gathering materials for her innovative projects aimed at improving the townsfolk's lives. However, Yuri's older brother, Chuck, introduces a 'waste-free' system that backfires, causing chaos. It's up to Shin Chan and Yuri to thwart Chuck's plans and restore harmony to Coal Town.

For fans of the iconic Shin Chan series and those with a Crunchyroll Game Vault subscription, "Shin Chan: Shiro & Coal Town" is now available on the Google Play Store. Dive into this nostalgic and mysterious adventure today.