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Press release:
August 1, 2024. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
The Tokyo-based (Japan) indie games publisher Neos Corporation and Sapporo-based (Japan) indie games developer h.a.n.d., Inc., are today very happy and proud to announce that their anime adventure/sim “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town“, is coming to PC (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop) on October 24th, 2024.

The title will be on sale on Steam for 26.99 USD/EUR from the launch until November 7, 2024. The game was released in Japan and Asia earlier this year and won the Visual Arts Excellence Award at the CEDEC AWARDS 2024.

A bundle sale will be held on both platforms from the start of sales until November 7, during which time this title and “Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey-,” which marks the 3rd anniversary of its release, will be available for purchase at a discounted price of 39.99 USD/EUR on Steam and 49.99 USD/EUR on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the price of this previous Shin chan title on Steam will be revised from 39.99 USD, 49.99 EUR to 29.99 USD/EUR, matching the price of “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.”

In addition, in partnership with U.S. game publisher Limited Run Games, the game will also be released in a physical version for Nintendo Switch in the U.S. and Europe. This edition will be available for pre-order at LRG’s official online store for a limited time this fall.
Experience a New Adventure in the World of Shin chan

In “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town,” Shin chan and the Nohara family visit the town of Akita. The game depicts Shin chan’s daily life as he and Shiro experience various things while travelling between the two worlds of reality and a mysterious town. The game can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from “Crayon Shin chan” fans to video game fans who want to experience a full-fledged story.

The Nohara Family Goes to Akita Prefecture!

Hiroshi is sent on a sudden business trip to his native Akita. The Nohara family arrives in a small village near Hiroshi’s parents’ home and rents a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape, they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside. Shinnosuke’s grandfather, Ginnosuke, teaches him the secrets of countryside games such as bug catching and fishing. In the evenings, everyone enjoys sitting around the sunken hearth to savour delicious Akita dishes. In the village, Shinnosuke interacts with farmers and makes new friends. Every day, he enjoys his life to the fullest until…

Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-Covered Shiro

One morning, Shiro shows up at the house, covered in soot. As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly runs away…! Shinnosuke chases after Shiro, and he notices a mysterious train he’s never seen before. Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.
Welcome to Coal Town

The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era. In this town, called Coal Town, energetic working class people go about their daily lives. After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people. And so begins Shinnosuke’s newest adventure…!
Shin chan’s mysterious daily life begins, as he travels between the two worlds: the village in Akita and Coal Town

About Neos Corporation
Neos Corporation is a Japanese game development company that has been in operation since April 19, 2004. The company has released a number of titles over the years, including popular games such as “Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation: The Endless Seven-Day Journey” and more recently “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town”.

About Tecmira Holdings
Founded in 2004 as a content services provider for flip phones, our company has expanded with technological advancements, including smartphones, AI, and IoT. We now operate in three locations in Japan and three overseas. As an IT corporate group, we excel in content, software, and hardware development. Our mission is to continuously grow and explore new possibilities, creating a brighter future. As “TECMIRA,” we leverage our refined “Technology” and “Creativity” to work together to help our society to improve.