What this is
Round One — Japan's massive entertainment complex chain combining bowling, karaoke, sports courts, and arcades — is running a full summer tie-in with the latest Crayon Shin-chan theatrical film. Characters including Shin-chan, Himawari, Shiro, and the long-suffering Hiroshi Nohara appear across specially themed visuals reimagining them in Round One's own facilities. The campaign runs for three months across all Round One locations nationwide, with specific activities and rewards yet to be fully announced.
Who should go
Crayon Shin-chan fans of any age, especially families with kids who are already planning a Round One visit. Anime merchandise hunters and casual gamers who enjoy themed seasonal campaigns will find this a low-effort, fun add-on to a day out.
Good to know
Full campaign details including any exclusive merchandise, stamp rally mechanics, or special game content were not yet disclosed at launch — check round1.co.jp for updates before your visit. Round One venues accept both cash and IC cards at most locations, and some newer branches also accept major credit cards, though cash is safest for smaller purchases. Venues are large multi-floor complexes and can get busy on weekends and school holidays, so weekday visits are quieter. No ticket is required to enter the campaign — you simply pay standard Round One activity fees as normal. Foreign visitors can use Round One without Japanese language skills as most machines and counters have English or icon-based interfaces.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.