The much-loved Shinchan is making his way onto Indian television this Christmas week with the premiere of his latest adventure, Shinchan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India. The movie will air on Sony YAY! on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at 11 AM. Details about which language dubs will be broadcast are still to be confirmed.
Part of the ’16 Days, 16 Movies’ Block
The premiere is part of Sony YAY!’s special “16 Days, 16 Movies” programming block, which has been running since December 20. Every day, a new Shinchan movie is featured, and the channel has provided the complete schedule for viewers to enjoy.
Plot Overview: Shinchan’s Adventures in India
In The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India, the action takes the iconic characters from Kasukabe to India. Set in the fictional city of Mushibai, located in the fictional state of Higashimiru, the plot begins with Mushibai being named a sister city to Kasukabe. To celebrate this connection, a cultural festival is held, and a dance competition is announced. The winning team will receive a trip to India, prompting Shinchan and his friends in the Kasukabe Defence Force to jump in and compete.
New Challenges and Bo-chan’s Transformation
At the heart of the movie’s chaos is Bo Suzuki, affectionately known as Bo-chan. During a sightseeing trip, Shinchan and his friends stumble upon a nose-shaped rucksack at a souvenir shop, which turns out to be more than just a quirky item. When something inside the rucksack unexpectedly alters Bo-chan’s personality, it sparks a series of issues that only Shinchan and his friends can resolve.
Details of the Film’s Release
This movie is the 33rd entry in the Crayon Shinchan film series. Known as Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in Japan, it had its theatrical release in Japan on August 8, 2025. Following that, the film was released in India on September 26, 2025, with Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs.
