Though Shinnosuke Nohara may appear to be a harmless youngster, anyone with experience dealing with children knows that innocence is rarely the case. He relentlessly mocks the adults in his vicinity, pulls crude practical jokes, and embarrasses others to the point of tears with his outrageous conduct. Crayon Shinchan, dubbed the "pre-K pupil from hell", is a five-year-old boy whose bodily functions, inappropriate remarks, and unruly demeanor consistently vex those around him. This comical and provocative manga has become a national sensation in Japan, celebrating the destructive and indecent power that toddlers possess.
