If the series has seen dozens of adaptations in Japan since the 90s, it remains unknown in Europe to say the least, with a few exceptions such as Spain where the cartoon has managed to make a name for itself at the right time. France, on the other hand, has largely missed out on the phenomenon (nearly 150 million manga sold) and will therefore be able to get to know the universe of Shin-chan, which revolves around the little rascal Shinnosuke and the family. Nohara. Note that the game will be localized in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese but not in French.
Developed by Millenium Kitchen, a Japanese studio known for Boku no Natsuyasumi (PS1) and Attack of the Friday Monsters (Nintendo 3DS), Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey is an ode to summer vacation. Japanese summer such as manga and anime are so fond of presenting them to us.
Passing through the small town of Assou in Kumamoto Prefecture with his family, Shin-chan will take us through sumptuous landscapes, meet other children and eccentric inhabitants of the area, all surrounded by the deafening song of cicadas.
As for activities, they range from morning exercise, family meals, insect hunting, farming and fishing. Precocious, Shin-chan will also be given an accreditation as an apprentice journalist, will be able to lend a hand at the local café or even get on the turntables to DJ.