Report: Shin Chan Movies in Castellano (Spain) Subject: Availability and status of Shin-chan theatrical films in the Spanish language (Castellano). Date: October 2023 Focus: Spain Market 1. Executive Summary The Shin-chan franchise (known in Spain as Shin Chan ) has a massive following in Spain. While the TV series has been a staple of Spanish television since the late 90s, the movies ( películas ) have had a fragmented release history. Until recently, only a handful of films were available on DVD. However, the last few years have seen a "Golden Age" for Shin-chan cinema in Spain, with regular theatrical releases and a focus on restoring classic titles. 2. History of Dubbing and Distribution The "Classic" Era (DVD & Select TV) Initially, the movies in Castellano were distributed primarily by Selecta Visión on DVD. During the early 2000s, the dubbing was handled by the studio Sonoblok in Barcelona. These versions are cherished by fans as they feature the iconic original cast:
Shin-chan: Isacha Mengíbar. Misae (Misae): Nina Pardo. Hiroshi (Hiro): Luis Mas.
The Modern Era (Cinema & New Platform) Since roughly 2015, the franchise returned to Spanish cinemas. The distribution rights were largely held by Selecta Visión and later Karma Films . A significant shift occurred recently regarding the dubbing cast. While the movies initially kept the classic cast, recent releases (post-2022) have faced changes due to union disputes and new recording regulations in Spain.
Current Shin-chan: Ana Orra. Current Misae: Marta Garrido. Current Hiroshi: Sergio García. peliculas shin chan castellano
Despite the cast change, the movies retain the localized "Castellano" humor—maintaining the famous Sevillian accent for Misae and the specific cultural jokes that distinguish the Spanish dub from the original Japanese or Latin American versions. 3. Key Movies Available in Castellano There are over 30 Shin-chan movies, but not all have been released in Spain. Below is a breakdown of the most relevant titles currently available or recently released in Castellano. A. The "Takos" Trilogy (Recently Restored) In 2022 and 2023, Karma Films re-released these beloved classic films in theaters and on Blu-ray/DVD with the original classic cast :
Shin-chan: El pequeño samurái (The Storm Called Little Samurai / 1993): Considered one of the best. Features the "Takos" samurai storyline. Shin-chan: La heredera secreta (The Storm Called Heirloom / 1994): A fan favorite involving a treasure hunt. Shin-chan: El torneo familiar (Action Kamen vs Leotard Devil / 1993): The very first movie, centered on Action Kamen.
B. Modern Cinema Releases (Available on Streaming/DVD) These films were released in Spanish theaters between 2015 and 2021 and feature the classic cast: Report: Shin Chan Movies in Castellano (Spain) Subject:
Shin-chan: Papá a toda marcha (2015): A zombie apocalypse comedy. Shin-chan: El secuestro del principe (2016): Known for a slightly more emotional tone. Shin-chan: Unos traseros que se esconden (2017): Strong focus on comedy. Shin-chan y la novia del futuro (2010): Highly requested by fans; features Shin-chan meeting his future bride. Released in Spain years after its Japanese debut.
C. Recent Theatrical Releases (New Cast) These movies were released in Spanish cinemas recently with the new voice actors:
Shin-chan: El origen (Mononoke Ninja Chinpūden / 2022): A ninja-themed adventure. Shin-chan: Robot padre (Robot Dad / 2023): A heartfelt story about Shin-chan's relationship with his father. While the TV series has been a staple
4. Where to Watch (Platforms) As of late 2023, the availability of Shin-chan movies in Castellano is distributed across several platforms:
Netflix: Holds the streaming rights to a batch of movies (including La novia del futuro , Papá a toda marcha , and El secuestro del príncipe ). Prime Video (Amazon): Often has a selection of the newer films available for rent or purchase. Selecta Visión (Premium / Own Platform): Selecta Visión streams movies they have the physical rights to on their own channel. Physical Media (DVD/Blu-ray): Selecta Visión releases high-quality Steelbooks and DVD collections. These are the only way to access the newly restored "Classic" trilogy with the original voices in high definition.