Shin Chan Shiro and the Coal Town SWITCH

Shin-chan begins a mysterious daily routine, traveling between two worlds: Akita Village and Coal Town.

Hiroshi is suddenly assigned a professional assignment near his hometown in Akita. The Nohara family moves to a small village near Hiroshi's parents' home, where they rent a traditional Japanese farmhouse.

In the heart of this peaceful rural setting, they begin a new, quiet and carefree life in the countryside.

But one day, Shinnosuke follows Shiro who is covered in soot...

One morning, Shiro comes home covered in soot. As Shinnosuke watches, disturbed, Shiro suddenly takes off...! Shinnosuke runs after Shiro until he notices a mysterious train he's never seen before stopped in front of him. Shinnosuke follows Shiro and accidentally boards the train.

PUBLISHER: Clear River Games
GENRE: Humor, Adventure, Exploration
SUPPORT: Video game on cartridge
PLATFORM: Nintendo Switch
TEXTS: in English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese
PACK: in English, French, Italian, Spanish
AGE RATING: PEGI 3

WELCOME TO COAL TOWN

The mysterious train stops in a bustling, prosperous town that seems frozen in time since the Showa era. In this town called Coal Town, a lively working-class population goes about their daily lives. After meeting an enigmatic young girl, Shinnosuke befriends them. And so begins Shinnosuke's new adventure...!

LIFE IN THE AKITA: FISHING

Akita's rivers are home to an incredible variety of fish, from the most common to the rarest and hard-to-find.

There are even crayfish in the irrigation canals…! Fish in different locations and at different times of day to catch the fish you're looking for. Add the fish you find to your natural collection!

CATCH INSECTS

All kinds of insects live in the groves and forests. When night falls, fireflies appear, creating a magical spectacle. You may even discover insects that live only in this village! Add the insects you catch to your natural collection!

COLLECT WILD VEGETABLES

You can pick wild vegetables along village roads and in the mountains. Use the vegetables you find when you need them! Of course, you can also add them to your natural collection.

GROW VEGETABLES

In Akita, your grandmother will teach you how to grow vegetables. Grow more vegetables to obtain new seeds. You can also use the delicious fresh vegetables as ingredients to prepare local dishes!

LIFE IN COAL TOWN: INVENTIONS

There's a charming young inventor in Coal Town! Work with her to make incredible discoveries using her strange invention machine. Use various objects found around town to create inventions.

MENU DEVELOPMENT AT THE RESTAURANT

The residents of Coal Town love to gather at restaurants. Help the restaurant owner add new dishes to the menu while she takes care of the waitressing. Shinnosuke can catch fish or find other ingredients to add new dishes to the menu!

WAGON RACE

This attraction is very popular with the residents of Coal Town. You can even race against other townspeople. Win a race and you can earn rare items.

ALWAYS MORE ROUTES!

Discover a collection of unique tracks, with courses featuring dizzying jumps and others designed for thrilling clashes. Improve your skills and take on new opponents.

A WHOLE RANGE OF TROLLEYS!

Choose your cart from a wide selection, including stable carts perfect for beginners, as well as faster carts designed for experienced competitors. Choose the cart that best suits your style. You might even discover unusual carts with special capabilities…!

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM PIECES!

Upgrade your cart by choosing from a wide range of parts, including melee parts to distract your opponents, parts to help you corner, and parts to increase your speed. Create your own cart with custom parts!