Nohara Family's Heartwarming Reunion in New Live-Action Crayon Shin-chan Ad

Coca-Cola Japan Launches New Live-Action 'Crayon Shin-chan' Commercials

Coca-Cola Japan's Yakan no Mugicha (Kettle Barley Tea) brand has released the seventh installment in its popular live-action Crayon Shin-chan short series. The new commercial, which debuted on Tuesday, features a talented cast portraying beloved characters from the anime.

Meet the Cast

• Fumiya Takahashi as a 25-year-old Shin-chan (Shinosuke Nohara)
• Taizō Harada as Shin-chan's father, Hiroshi Nohara
• Kumiko Asō as Misae Nohara, Shin-chan's mother
• Mei Hata as Himawari, Shin-chan's younger sister

The Commercial Scene

The ad shows the Nohara family enjoying dinner together on a hot summer evening. While the family dog, Shiro, isn't on screen, his presence is felt through his barking, which adds a lively touch to the commercial.

Image via Crayon Shin-chan franchise's X/Twitter account

Behind the Scenes

Following the commercial's release, Coca-Cola Japan shared behind-the-scenes footage and cast interviews on their YouTube channel. The cast was surprised by how accurately the set resembled the anime, especially details like the color scheme and the living room window.

Taizō Harada recalled a funny moment when Hata asked Takahashi if he would show his butt in a full live-action series — to which Takahashi humorously agreed.

Series Timeline

• The collaboration debuted on April 3, with the first three shorts showing Shin-chan and his family messaging about their days.
• Additional episodes launched on April 21 and June 25, expanding the story.

Watch the Behind-the-Scenes

Click here to see the behind-the-scenes footage

Sources:

• Yakan no Mugicha's X/Twitter account
• Coca-Cola Japan's YouTube channel