© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Tags:
Journalism of Courage
Shin Chan, also known as Crayon Shin-chan, is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Yoshito Usui. It first appeared as a manga in 1990 and was later adapted into an anime that garnered a colossal worldwide following. The story revolves around the mischievous adventures of a five-year-old boy named Shinnosuke Nohara, fondly known as Shin Chan.
Besides the mere character, Nohara’s house with red and white bricks has always captivated fans. Now, a true Shin Chan fan from China spent approximately $400,000 (nearly Rs 3.5 crore) to construct a life-size replica of the iconic house in Yunduo Farm in Silian Village, Hefu Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City.
According to Record China, Shen Yuhao spent more than a year turning his dream into reality. The 21-year-old returned to his hometown after graduating from college and decided to turn his hometown into a popular tourist spot. Shen went to lengths to achieve the replica of the house and tracked down the exclusive licensing agent for Crayon Shin-chan in China. His mother bankrolled the project.
The nearly finished house is spread across 100 square metres and has been built with custom-made materials, such as the roof and furniture. The one-of-a-kind project began in July 2024 and is all set to become a popular photography spot for fans and cosplayers worldwide. The house also features an old car that has been transformed into a green car from the anime.
Watch here:
The report further stated that Shen also wants to recreate Futaba Kindergarten from the anime and transform it into an educational centre. His ultimate goal is to recreate the entire “town of Kasukabe”, where the story of Shin-chan is set.
