An undesirable future is better than no future at all - Review of "Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes Charge"

Jul 15, 2025#电影18

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The film, released in Japan in 2001 and recently shown in China, explores human nature and values rather than relying on high-quality visuals or special effects. While it contains some humor for children, it is not primarily aimed at them. The story features an adult trapped in a child's body, expressing complex emotions, and has a sci-fi feel reminiscent of "Black Mirror" and "The Truman Show." Set against the backdrop of Japan's slow growth in the 21st century, it reflects on nostalgia versus facing an uncertain future, highlighting the painful yet memorable moments of growing up and the value of experiences and emotions in life.

This movie was released in Japan in 2001, perhaps due to its good reputation, or perhaps because of the World Expo in Osaka this year, it has been released in theaters in China after more than 20 years.

Japanese animated films do not attract audiences with high-definition picture quality or grand special effects, but rather express values through reflections on human nature. This movie is not very suitable for young children, although there are some funny scenes that can amuse them.

I have not read the "Crayon Shin-chan" comics or watched the TV series, but what I see in this movie is an adult who does not want to grow up expressing his joys and sorrows in the body of a child. The storyline is somewhat sci-fi, similar to "Black Mirror," and also has echoes of "The Truman Show."

Japan in the 21st century has entered a slow development period after years of rapid growth, and people are not optimistic about the future. In this context, whether to indulge in memories of the good old days or to bravely face an uncertain future, everyone has their own thoughts. The process of growing up can be painful, but there are also many moments worth remembering. Experiences and emotions may be the most precious wealth in a person's life.