# Shin chan: Shiro & Coal Town — Mysterious Anime Adventure

> Anime adventure game with life simulation and mini-games in a retro town. (iPhone/iPad app by Crunchyroll, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shin-chan-shiro-and-coal-town/id6742214262 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457)
- Category: Games, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.62/5 from 149 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2.4 GB
- Languages: English, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2025-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shin-chan-shiro-and-coal-town/id6742214262/reviews.md

## What is Shin chan?

Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members.

Welcome to Coal Town, a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era. In this 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…!

FEATURES
- Fish Akita’s diverse rivers to catch common and rare species to add to your nature book collection. 
- Find all kinds of bugs living in the groves and forest of Akita for your nature book collection.  
- Learn to grow vegetables with your grandma, that you can then use in dishes. 
- Create amazing inventions with a gorgeous young lady inventor in Coal Town!
- Help the owner of the Coal Town diner by coming up with new menu items to serve up to eager customers. 
- Join the Trolley Race! Explore unique tracks, choose from a variety of trolleys, and upgrade your trolley with custom parts. 

STORY
The Nohara family is headed to Akita Prefecture!

Hiroshi is suddenly given a 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…

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 leading him to Coal Town. 

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## Key features

- Fishing and bug catching
- Gardening and cooking
- Invention crafting
- Diner management
- Trolley racing
- Explore Coal Town

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Shin chan?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Improvement suggestion for controller support

**Cons**

- 💰 Requires monthly subscription to play
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Not free to play

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen flashing and getting stuck in Coal Town
- Crashes and glitches

**Most requested features**

- Hide virtual buttons when using controller

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shin-chan-shiro-and-coal-town/id6742214262/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is the cutest game!

*2026-08-01*

Yes, yes, you have to have a mid-tier Crunchyroll subscription to play—this isn’t a secret or a surprise.  But the game itself!  Oh my gosh!  So cute, so wholesome, and so satisfying!  Not too difficult, but not too easy, either!  I managed to finish the game with all the achievements completed, and if I can do it, pretty much anyone can.  My big piece of general gameplay advice would be, only trade away the things that are common or easy to come by—You might need the rarer fish and insects later.  Also, you can keep playing after the big race, so don’t worry too much about getting everything other achievement finished before that.

**Developer response:** Hi Toinette! We're delighted that you're enjoying the game's charm and balance! Your gameplay tips are fantastic and will surely help others navigate their journey. Thank you for sharing your insights! 💛

### 5/5 — Really good and cute game

*2026-06-08*

Very cute and cozy game, lots of voice acting as well, and really incredible art. People need to learn how to read before they complain, though that probably wouldn’t stop them anyways. I can almost never get an accurate read on crunchyroll games because of them

**Developer response:** Hi there! Your incredible feedback brightens our day! We’re delighted that you find the game cute and cozy, with enjoyable voice acting and art. Your insights on the community's opinions are valuable, and we appreciate your perspective. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 💛

### 1/5 — như cứt

*2026-05-21, version 1.0.1*

lừa để lấy lượt tải, vào thì mất tiền mới chơi dc

### 5/5 — 재밌어여

*2026-04-03*

재밌어여 b

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 정말 즐겁게 플레이해 주셔서 감사합니다! 💛 앞으로도 계속해서 즐기시길 바랍니다! 게임의 재미를 느끼고 계신다니 저희도 기쁩니다. 언제든지 궁금한 점이 있으면 말씀해 주세요!

### 1/5 — .

*2026-03-29*

구려요

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 소중한 의견을 주셔서 감사합니다. 여러분의 피드백은 저희에게 큰 힘이 됩니다. 더 나은 경험을 제공하기 위해 항상 노력하겠습니다. 앞으로도 많은 관심과 사랑 부탁드려요! 💛

### 1/5 — 无法登陆

*2026-03-09, version 1.0.1*

开加速器一直说我达到限制次数了，我才第一次下载！！！

### 2/5 — Doesn’t save if the game is deleted

*2026-02-05*

No option to continue from where we left once the game is deleted and reinstalled

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about the game's save functionality. I completely understand how important it is to pick up right where you left off, and I appreciate you highlighting this issue. If you have any more details or experiences to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out through the in-app support options. Your feedback truly means a lot to us! 💛

### 5/5 — Extraordinary

*2026-01-31*

If you want something that is calm, funny and you can explore a beautiful place. This is the game, I love this franchise both are amazing.

**Developer response:** Hi Ariel, Your love for the serene and humorous elements of the game is truly heartening! 💛 We're delighted that you find joy in exploring the beautiful world we've created. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It means so much to us to have passionate fans like you. Enjoy your adventures! 🌟

### 5/5 — Wie auf der Konsole

*2026-01-21*

Tolles Spiel wenn man entspannte und schöne Shin Chan Abenteuer mag. 

Das Spiel funktioniert wie auf der Konsole, vergleichbar mit dem Switch Spiel! Man kann natürlich auch iPad mit Controller verbinden :)
Beim Sound darauf achten, dass man nicht im lautlos Modus spielt, sonst klappt alles super.

**Developer response:** Hallo! 💛 Es freut mich sehr, dass du die entspannenden Abenteuer von Shin Chan so genießt und das Gameplay die Qualität der Konsole erreicht! Vielen Dank für dein positives Feedback und den Hinweis zum Sound – das wird sicherlich hilfreich für andere Spieler sein. Viel Spaß beim Spielen und weiterhin tolle Abenteuer! 🎮✨

### 5/5 — Pure Nostalgia, Totally Worth It!

*2026-01-14*

I absolutely loved Shiro and the Cold Town. From the moment the game started, the sound effects of Shinchan, Shiro, and the entire Nohara family took me straight back to my childhood. Every little detail felt nostalgic and comforting.

The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is smooth and engaging. It’s a proper story-based game, not something you finish in a day I personally took around five days to complete it, and every bit of it was enjoyable.

Yes, the game costs ₹99 to start with, but honestly, it’s completely worth it. Quality content like this deserves support.

Once I finished the game, I genuinely wished there were more Shinchan games like this. Huge respect and hats off to the entire team for creating such a lovely experience.

Highly recommended for anyone who loves story-based games and is a Shinchan fan. Must download and play!

Love from India 🫶🫶

**Developer response:** Hi there! 💛 What a joy to hear that the game brought back fond childhood memories! Your appreciation for the details, along with the beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, truly highlights the care put into crafting this experience. It's fantastic to know that you found the value in the game! Thank you for your glowing recommendation and heartfelt support; it means a lot to the team! Sending love from our anime community to yours! 🫶

## Frequently asked questions about Shin chan

### What is Shin chan: Shiro & Coal Town about?

This game is a charming anime adventure set in a nostalgic town called Coal Town. Players follow Shinnosuke as he makes new friends, engages in various activities like fishing, gardening, and inventing, and uncovers a mystery involving his dog, Shiro.

### What are the main activities in the game?

Players can enjoy a variety of activities including fishing for different species, catching bugs for a collection, growing vegetables with grandma, creating inventions with a young inventor, helping a diner owner with new menu items, and participating in trolley races on unique tracks.

### How much does Shin chan: Shiro & Coal Town cost?

The game is available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. While the game itself is provided as part of the membership, Crunchyroll memberships have associated costs.

### What platforms is Shin chan: Shiro & Coal Town available on?

The provided description indicates that the game is available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members, suggesting it is accessible through the Crunchyroll platform, likely on mobile devices where Crunchyroll apps are typically found.

### What is the story behind Shiro and Coal Town?

The story begins with Shinnosuke's family moving to Akita. After his dog Shiro appears covered in soot, Shinnosuke chases him and accidentally boards a mysterious train that leads him to Coal Town, initiating his new adventure.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0 — 2025-06-04

No release notes.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-05-21

Minor improvements

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