The plot begins with the Nohara family visiting Akita Prefecture, where Shin-chan’s grandmother lives. While exploring the countryside, Shin-chan’s loyal dog, Shiro, leads him to a mysterious, glowing coal deposit. Suddenly, Shin-chan is transported to a bizarre yet beautiful town shrouded in perpetual twilight: .

Shin Chan: Shiro of Coal Town is the latest game in the series, developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by XSEED Games. The game is a 3D platformer that takes players on a wild adventure through the streets of Kasukabe, Shin-chan's hometown. Players control Shin-chan as he explores the town, interacts with its quirky inhabitants, and gets into all sorts of humorous misadventures.

A serene, rural village where players catch bugs, fish in diverse rivers, and learn to grow vegetables with Shinnosuke’s grandmother.

The world of Crayon Shin-chan has always been defined by its unique blend of surreal humor and heartfelt nostalgia. Following the massive success of Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation , developer Neos Corporation has returned with a spiritual successor: .

The story begins in the familiar setting of Kasukabe, but Shin-chan and his family (the Nohara family) move to a new location. While exploring, Shin-chan and his dog Shiro discover a mysterious train that leads them to "Coal Town"—a rustic, retro town that feels stuck in time. The game focuses on the dual-life mechanic of living in the modern world while exploring this mysterious, secluded town.