New Crayon Shin-chan Live-Action Collaboration and Short Film Season 2 Launch
The first episode of the second season of Another Crayon Shin-chan: Kettle Family! has officially made its debut. This promotional short movie series is a unique collaboration with Kettle of Mugicha from Soukenbicha (Coca-Cola), and it features the beloved characters from the Crayon Shin-chan universe. The episode was released on Coca-Cola's official YouTube channel today, April 6th, much to the delight of fans who have been waiting for more content from this specific live-action project.
The announcement image above gives us a glimpse into the short movie series Another Crayon Shin-chan: The Kettle Family! Season 2. For those who don't know, the first season of this live-action venture was released back in April 2025. It marked a big milestone as the first-ever live-action short movie for the franchise. What makes it really interesting is that the story is set in a future version of the Nohara family, moving away from the usual timelines seen in the manga or anime. It captures the very casual, everyday moments of the family across seven episodes. The response was massive, with season 1 views crossing over 38 million.
The Returning Cast and New Storyline
Season 2 is bringing back the same talented cast that fans loved in the previous run. We will see a 25-year-old Shinnosuke Nohara played by Fumiya Takahashi. The role of the father, Hiroshi Nohara, is played by Taizo Harada, while Misae Nohara is brought to life by Kumiko Aso. Rounding out the family is Himawari Nohara, played by Meiku Hata. In the premiere episode of Season 2, titled Let's move to Kasukabe!, the plot follows Shinnosuke, who has been living alone while working in the busy city center. Due to a job transfer, he finally returns to his parents' home in his hometown, Kasukabe City. It is heart-warming to see the family dynamic evolve in this future setting, which is one reason why Crayon Shin-chan is a must-watch for fans across generations.
Apart from the YouTube release, a new commercial titled The Kettle Family is Back! is also prepared. This will start airing from April 11th, specifically during the regular broadcast slot of the Crayon Shin-chan TV anime. It is a great way to bridge the gap between the classic animation and this new live-action experiment.
Special Collaboration Bottles and Campaign Details
The collaboration goes beyond just videos. From today, all 15 types of special Kettle Barley Tea collaboration bottles are on sale. These are called the Crayon Shin-chan Bottle with Family Quotes and they feature a cute illustration of Shinnosuke actually wearing a kettle. It’s definitely a collector's item for those who appreciate the quirky humor of the series. This kind of creative marketing shows why Crayon Shin-chan is a must-watch and continues to stay relevant in pop culture.
Additionally, a lucky draw campaign has also started. If you buy any eligible Kettle Barley Tea products and apply, you can win some pretty cool prizes. They’ve kept the family theme in mind for the gifts, offering things like Jeff Gourmet Cards and sukiyaki meat sets made from Japanese black beef and black pork. It’s a perfect treat for a family dinner! You can find all the specific details on their special campaign page.
