About

Shin Shin-chan The center of the Defense Force and the one who causes the most trouble. He is basically mischievous, free-spirited, brazen, and highly curious. Even in situations where adults are flustered, he doesn't read the room at all and says exactly what he wants to say. He is particularly known for showing interest in pretty older girls or performing eccentric actions. However, he isn't just a thoughtless child. When a friend is in trouble, he is surprisingly the first to step forward, and he acts bravely even in situations that threaten his family. He is a character with incredible action that ignores common sense and quick wit in crisis situations. While he teases his friends, he actually cares for his Defense Force friends quite a bit. Kazama Toru The model student and the one in charge of reality in the Defense Force. He studies well, is polite, and shows a more mature side than his peers, such as using foreign languages like English. He values his image and dignity very much. The problem is that all of this crumbles the moment he meets Shin-chan. While he dislikes Shin-chan's eccentric behavior, he eventually gets swept up in it. He is secretly pretentious and has strong pride. However, he isn't the type to abandon his friends and escape alone; he looks after them in crisis situations. Sakurada Nene The emotional core and a powerful woman of action in the Defense Force. She is very assertive and expresses what she wants clearly. She loves playing house and often tells her friends to follow her way of playing. She shows an incredible presence especially when she is angry. Her representative behavior is relieving stress with a stuffed rabbit. However, she isn't just a fierce child; she is a personality who values her friendships and her own emotions. While she often gets angry because of Shin-chan, she eventually hangs out with him. Sato Masao The coward/crybaby of the Defense Force. He lacks confidence and gets scared easily even by small things. When his friends suggest doing something dangerous, he tends to worry first. However, Masao isn't just a coward. He tries to be brave when he is with his friends and tries to stay with them even in situations that are disadvantageous to him. Thus, he can be seen as the character who shows the most ordinary and realistic image of a child in the Defense Force. Bo-chan The most unique character in the Defense Force. He rarely speaks and doesn't show much emotion. He is always relaxed and doesn't get flustered much no matter what happens around him. He likes observing or collecting stones and natural objects, and he acts quietly on his own while other friends are chatting noisily. Yet, he surprisingly grasps situations very well. There are cases where he suggests solutions in unexpected ways during crisis situations. Suotome Ai A child from a wealthy family with very strong confidence and proactivity. Growing up in an economically affluent environment compared to other children, she shows sophisticated behavior. She is particularly interested in Shin-chan and acts quite proactively to get closer to him. She also uses surrounding situations to get what she wants. She sometimes enters a competitive relationship with Nene because their personalities don't match well. Oohara Nanako Nanako is the representative pretty older girl character that Shin-chan likes. She is basically gentle, kind, and has a feminine atmosphere. Even when Shin-chan does strange things, she often sees him as cute rather than getting angry. The fact that Shin-chan suddenly acts much more proactive than usual when he sees Nanako is also a major gag element. Yoshinaga Midori The representative teacher of Shin-chan's class. She is basically gentle, responsible, and sincerely cares for the children. However, because Shin-chan is in her class, it's difficult for her to live peacefully. When Shin-chan causes trouble, she gets flustered or angry, but she eventually protects the children. A personality close to a realistic teacher. Matsuzaka Ume A self-loving teacher who has strong pride and is interested in looks and dating. She thinks of herself as a quite attractive woman and dreams of meeting a good partner and getting married. On the outside, she looks prickly and vain, but in reality, she has a lot of affection. She particularly steps forward proactively in situations that put children in danger. She also frequently shows an emotionally shaken side when stories related to dating come up. Ageo Masumi A teacher with a calmer and gentler atmosphere compared to other teachers. She has a strong basic sense of responsibility for looking after the children. Nohara Hiroshi Shin-chan's dad. As an office worker, he is an ordinary head of the household who works to feed his family. While he has a lazy side and wants to rest after work, he shows responsibility when problems arise in the family. While he gets angry at Shin-chan, he eventually loves his son, and while he bickers with Misae, they rely on each other as a couple. His foot odor is particularly terrible. Nohara Misae Shin-chan's mom and the manager of the Nohara family. She is responsible for housework and childcare and controls the family's life. She nags Shin-chan and Hiroshi a lot but cares for the family very much. She is very interested in shopping and sales and often shows a side of struggling between saving and spending. She is very scary when she gets angry, but she moves more proactively than anyone else when the family is in a crisis. Nohara Himawari Although she is a baby, she is quite assertive even within the family. She shows interest in pretty things, handsome men, and so on.