Yes — the 8th Crayon Shin-chan movie, released in Japan on April 22, 2000. Its full Japanese title: ? No, that’s a different one. Let’s be precise. "Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Dark Tama Tama" (2000) Japanese title: クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶ 暗黒タマタマ大追跡 Romanized: Kureyon Shin-chan: Arashi o Yobu: Ankoku Tamatama Daitsuiseki English literal: Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: Great Pursuit of the Dark Tama Tama Plot Summary One night, Shinnosuke Nohara dreams of a mysterious woman in a traditional Japanese setting, who hands him a glowing orb — the "Dark Tama Tama." The next day, he wakes up to find the orb real and in his possession. Soon, the Nohara family is caught in a wild chase involving two rival ninja clans: the Tamatama clan (good) and the Dark Tamatama clan (evil).

The film also includes a memorable musical number by the Tamatama clan and a bizarre, hilarious subplot involving Shinnosuke’s attempts to hide the orb in his underwear. Dark Tama Tama was a box office success in Japan, grossing over ¥1.2 billion. It introduced recurring ninja elements that would appear later in the TV series. The "Tama Tama" concept (a pun on tama meaning ball or soul) became a fan favorite.

For international fans, the movie was released with English subtitles in various DVD collections and is available on some streaming platforms (though licensing varies). If you enjoy Crayon Shin-chan ’s wild humor and want a movie that combines ninjas, a cursed orb, and Shinnosuke’s ridiculous antics — The Dark Tama Tama is a must-watch. Just don’t expect deep philosophy. Expect butt dances, chase scenes, and one very confused kindergartener saving the world. Would you like a spoiler-free guide to the best scenes, or help finding where to watch it?

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