Like a drug it’ll pull you in, make you imagine how good it used to be and then, make you resentful of what you have ended up becoming. These two evoke contrasting emotions within us and (I think we can all agree) the latter is more stronger and harder to resist. Generally, we reminisce of the past when, either something/someone reminds us of it, or we are struggling and unhappy of what’s happening in the present. Happy memories are univinted guests that we will always open our doors to. ” Natsukashī ” ( 懐かしい ) or nostalgia is such a feeling that we will intentionally or unintentionally surrender ourselves to. But each time, it will be a surge of different yet equally overpowering emotions. In the anime, Ken and Chako use this tactic to lure in the adults from all over and trap them in a place where they voluntarily don’t want to leave.Ī childhood that one will keep reminiscing in different stages of one’s life. The smell of a familiar dish grandma used to make, the adrenaline rush and anxiousness about missing your favourite show, pretending to fall asleep so that dad will carry you to bed, the narrow street in the same old neighborhood that you walked on with your friends as the school ended ― aren’t these some familiar moments we all shared? Due to our brain mechanism, there are certain things that trigger memories that had been buried away. Shin-chan’s same old raunchy humor and a crying Masao, will surely never get too old or boring to watch! The theme looks pretty simple but the emotions and bonding give it another layer of complexity and depth. The background music perfectly supplement the dark mood and values of the movie, helping the audience assess the situation even when the bright. The anime is directed by Keiichi Hara (the same one from the blog on “ Miss Hokusai“). Will Hiroshi be able to recognize his son? How long will the Kasukabe defence group be able to stand their ground? In this cruel world of greed and selfishness, isn’t choosing the simpler times better? This comedy anime will take you down the path of memory lane and make one reminisce of the bittersweet moments one had forgotten. Is it a blessing, or a curse? Family and friendships weaken as memories are taken away. Those unwilling to come will be considered traitors.Ī place stuck in time where everything reminds of sweet memories from the past. A sudden radio broadcast cuts in― Ken and Chako (the organisers of the convention) will be sending out trucks the following morning to get the children and reunite them with their parents.
The Kasukabe Defence group gathers at Shin-chan’s house to figure out what on earth was happening. Like a moth drawn to the flame, all the adults rush and hop on the trucks and set off to the museum. Even his principal and teachers shoo him away! That’s when the strange melody resonates. However, everywhere his eyes lay, there are only adults acting and playing childish games. Baffled and confused, Shin-chan carries his sister on his back and heads out for his kindergarten. Misae whines why should she do any cooking, and Hiroshi argues with Shin-chan saying who is he ordering him(Hiroshi) to go to work. Next morning brings on unexpected changes. Suddenly Hiroshi and Misae get up, as if in a trance, and walk away ignoring the pleas of the hungry kids. After coming home, they continue discussing on how fun the experience was as they watch a quite strange broadcast on the convention. The Kasukabe Defence group discusses how weird their parents are behaving, while the adults go to play and explore their lost treasures. A sudden announcement cuts in, instructing the public to clear the area since they were under attack by a giant dinosaur! But wait, there’s Hiroshi in a bright red spandex costume fighting the beast! “I wanna be the hero too!! ” ―and Shin-chan interrupts the shoot.Ģ0th Century Museum is the biggest thing in town, luring people from all over to relive their dear childhood memories. Misae, Shin-chan and Himawari wander around in the lobby of a big convention, trying to find Hiroshi. Release poster of “Kureyon Shinchan: Arashi o Yobu: Mōretsu! Otona Teikoku no Gyakushū?” (2001) | Google images
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