
It is a long-running series with no fixed underlying story and that’s one big reason why it has a mixed bag of episodes. Despite being flawed and eccentric, the characters are human and all the nonsensical antics that they pull off are not only hilarious but also relatable in some ways. But what makes this anime special is its grounded nature. The characters are not at all perfect and you can make a long list of all of their flaws just by watching a few episodes. If I could use one word to describe ‘Shin-chan’, I would just call it “weird” because it is unlike any other anime show out there. But to truly connect with these moments, you’ll have to be an avid viewer of the show. Apart from being funny, the anime also has a few tear-jerking moments that contribute to its overarching plot. There are other aspects that will remind you of your own childhood so it is for all age groups.

But only when you stick around for a while you realize that many of its jokes are actually targeted towards adults.

From its animation style, to its characters, to its overall innocence, everything suggests that it has nothing for grown-ups. One look at it and you’ll probably assume that it’s nothing more than a kids show and I can totally understand why someone would jump to that conclusion.
