Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town getting worldwide release on Switch

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, which previously launched in Japan and Asia, is now confirmed for worldwide release on Switch. Neos will publish the h.a.n.d.-developed title on October 24, 2024.

English, Spanish, German, and Japanese text will be supported. Note that the game features Japanese audio.

A ton of information about the game can be found in the following overview:

The Nohara family is headed to Akita Prefecture!

Hiroshi is suddenly given an job assignment near his hometown in Akita. So the Nohara family make their way to a small village near Hiroshi’s parents’ home and rent out a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape, they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside.

Ginnosuke, Shinnosuke’s grandfather, bestows the mysteries of country playtime by teaching Shinnosuke how to catch bugs and fish. A highlight of every evening is when the family gathers around the sunken hearth to savor delicious Akita dishes. In the village, Shinnosuke talks with farmers and makes new friends. Every day, he’s enjoying life to the fullest until…

Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-covered Shiro

One morning, Shiro shows up at the house covered in soot. As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly dashes away…! Shinnosuke chases after Shiro until, stopped before him, he notices a mysterious train he’s never seen before. Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.

Welcome to Coal Town

The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era. In this town called Coal Town, there are energetic working-class people going about their day. After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people. And so begins Shinnosuke’s newest adventure…!

Life in Akita

• Fish – Akita’s rivers are rich with a diverse range of fish, from common catches to rare species that are hard to find. There are also crawfish in irrigation channels…! Experiment with different times of day and locations to catch the fish you want. Add any fish you find to your nature book collection!
• Catch Bugs – There are all kinds of bugs living in the groves and forest. As night falls, fireflies emerge, creating a magical scene. You may even find some bugs that only live in this village! Add any bugs you catch to your nature book collection!
• Pick Wild Vegetables – You can forage for wild vegetables along the village roads and in the mountains. Use the vegetables you find for your errands! Of course, you can add them to your nature collection too.
• Grow Vegetables – Your grandma in Akita will teach you how to grow vegetables. Grow more vegetables to get more new seeds. You can also use the deliciously fresh vegetables as ingredients in local dishes!

Life in Coal Town

• Inventions – There’s a gorgeous young lady inventor in Coal Town! Work with this young lady to create amazing inventions with the help of her strange machine that creates inventions. Use different items found around town to create inventions.
• Menu Creation at the Diner – The people of Coal Town love hanging out at the diner. Help the owner of the diner come up with new menu items while she serves up the food. Shinnosuke can catch fish or find other ingredients for new menu items!
• Trolly Race – This entertainment facility is popular with the people of Coal Town. You can even race against other people in town. Win a race, and you’ll even receive rare items.
  • More and More Courses! – Explore a collection of unique tracks, from courses with exhilarating jumps to courses designed for thrilling battles. Get stronger and challenge more racers.
  • A Variety of Trollies! – Choose from a variety of trollies, like stable beginner trollies or to faster trollies for more advanced racers. Choose the trolly that suits your racing style. You may even find some peculiar trollies with special skills…!
  • Amazing Custom Parts!– Choose from a large collection of items to upgrade your trolly with melee parts that can distract your opponents, parts to help you hit corners smoothly, or parts to boost your speed. Create your very own trolly with custom parts!

We have the first English trailer for Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town below.

Release Date Trailer

The game will be sold on the Switch eShop for $49.99. A physical release will also be sold by Limited Run Games with pre-orders opening this fall.