Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
The Noharas get caught between two rival clans when Himawari swallows a pretty bead that turns out to be a mysterious ball with hidden powers.
Release Year
1997
Runtime
99 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Story Snapshot
The Noharas get caught between two rival clans when Himawari swallows a pretty bead that turns out to be a mysterious ball with hidden powers.
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