The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Yōichi Tsukahara’s Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi (The Style of Hiroshi Nohara’s Lunch) manga, a spinoff of the popular Crayon Shin-chan series, recently released a promotional video. The video reveals and previews the anime’s opening theme song, “Gohan Tabeyo” (Let’s EAT), performed by singer-songwriter Mega Shinnosuke, and officially sets the anime’s premiere date for October 3 on BS Asahi at 11:00 p.m. JST.
Diving into Hiroshi Nohara’s Culinary World
The Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi anime centers on Hiroshi Nohara, Shin-chan’s father and the patriarch of the Nohara family, as he navigates his lunchtime endeavors. The spinoff manga, created by Yōichi Tsukahara, delves into Hiroshi’s meticulous choices and appreciation for food culture, showcasing his passion for the perfect midday meal despite the constraints of a salaryman’s limited time and budget. The series offers a relatable glimpse into workplace woes, food trivia, and the everyday dilemmas faced by a working professional.
The manga originally began serialization in Futabasha’s Manga Town magazine in December 2015, continuing until the magazine ceased publication in December 2023. It then transitioned to the Manga Crayon Shin-chan official website in January 2024 and has been collected into thirteen tankōbon volumes as of March 2025.
Key Staff and Voice Cast
Toshiyuki Morikawa reprises his iconic role as Hiroshi Nohara for the anime adaptation, a character he has voiced in the main Crayon Shin-chan anime series.
The production team bringing Hiroshi’s culinary adventures to life includes:
- Director: Tsukasa Nishiyama (known for The Human Crazy University)
- Series Composition: Hayashi Mori
- Scriptwriters: Hayashi Mori and Moral
- Character Designer: Koutarou Yamawaki
- Music Composer: Akifumi Tada
The anime production is handled by DLE, with Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the long-running Crayon Shin-chan series, also credited for production. The animation style is described as Flash-style animation.
“Gohan Tabeyo” by Mega Shinnosuke
The newly revealed opening theme song, “Gohan Tabeyo,” by Mega Shinnosuke, is expected to set the tone for Hiroshi’s lunchtime escapades. Mega Shinnosuke is a singer-songwriter and a noted Crayon Shin-chan fan.
The original Crayon Shin-chan manga, created by Yoshito Usui, first debuted in 1990 and has since spawned a massive franchise including a television anime that has been running since 1992, films, games, and merchandise. The anime has aired over 1,267 episodes and has been dubbed in 30 languages across 45 countries, with the manga series selling over 148 million copies as of 2023. This spinoff is the latest addition to the beloved franchise, offering fans a unique focus on one of its most endearing characters.
