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Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey
Developer Neos Corporation
Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey is a 2021 adventure game developed by Neos, Millennium Kitchen, and Star Factory, and designed and written by Kaz Ayabe. Based on the manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan, the game has been described as a spiritual successor to the video game series Boku no Natsuyasumi ('My Summer Vacation'), directed by Ayabe and developed by… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
176 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 18, 2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
108 positive · 13 negative
95% range 82–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 108 | 13 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 9 | 1 | 40 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
125 of 140 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 111 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 125 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (443 of 543 positive).
Players find the game a relaxing and cozy summer vacation adventure that captures childhood nostalgia. [1][2][3] Some reviewers appreciate the localization and voice options, including Cantonese and Japanese with furigana. [4][5][6] A few players criticize the game for being shallow, overpriced, or having technical issues like resolution limits. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
I really liked the humor from the anime, but in this case it's actually pretty watered down or too thick on the nose with this tittle. Their is no in between, too bad cause they are pretty faithful to the art style though. If the price would be a lot lower, then I might want to see it through to the end just to enjoy the art style... But since it's almost priced the same as a triple A tittle, I could never recommend …
- [1]
This game was really relaxing and in the purest sense of the word, cozy. In this game, you play as Shin-Chan and basically live life as a kid experiencing a summer vacation. Catching bugs, fishing, and just exploring a new, unfamiliar town. The eccentric professor also lives in this town and is the catalyst for all the unusual happenings that take place throughout the story. Most of the game involves making …
- [2]
Very chill game, if you need a game to wind down and lower stress level because of your job this is a game that i think you'll like. this game doesn't have any goal that u have to pursue, just catch a bug, go fishing, collect herbs and do what kids gonna do in their summer holiday. no plans and anything I feel like a kid again
- [3]
A wonderful and fantastical summer vacation simulator set in the Shin-chan universe. If you're like me and played the game because of the developers history (the game was made by staff who worked on the Japan-only "My Summer Vacation" series) rather than the IP it's attached too, don't worry! You don't need to know anything about the Shin-chan series to enjoy the warm, August vibes the game excels at. The gameplay …
- [4]
I've been playing the Japanese version on the Switch since it came out and I'm glad it's finally translated to English. However, beware: this game doesn't support resolutions past 1080p.
Summarised from 34 of the 182 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey talk about relaxing and cozy gameplay; those who didn't talk about shallow exploration and limited interactivity. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation received "generally favorable reviews" from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. It has shipped 400,000 units worldwide as of June 2022. 4Gamer.net praised the "Japanese summeriness" and "Crayon Shin-chan-ness" of the game, while Famitsu called it "a masterpiece that both adults and children can enjoy". IGN Japan critic Takuya Watanabe gave the game three scores: an 8 out of 10 when evaluated as a Crayon Shin-chan game for children, a 7 out of 10 as a spiritual successor to Boku no Natsuyasumi, and a 5 out of 10 as an original adventure game. While acknowledging the charm of the game, Watanabe wrote that he felt there was a gap between…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 176 · most liked firstTo be a man you must have honor.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I believe this is the first time a Shin Chan game has been released outside of Japan. It's a long running series of both anime and manga, that unfortunately we only ever got a little bit of in the west. Essentially it's a comedy about the daily life of a young kid and his friends. This is also the first time a game in the "Boku no Natsuyasumi" (My Summer Vacation) series has been released outside of Japan, with the exception of "Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale" Think of these games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It runs on my Intel HD 6000. Up yours, minimum system requirement.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Ass dance is both science and art."
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To be a man you must have honor and a penis
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing the Japanese version on the Switch since it came out and I'm glad it's finally translated to English. However, beware: this game doesn't support resolutions past 1080p.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mr. Elephant approves!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked the humor from the anime, but in this case it's actually pretty watered down or too thick on the nose with this tittle. Their is no in between, too bad cause they are pretty faithful to the art style though. If the price would be a lot lower, then I might want to see it through to the end just to enjoy the art style... But since it's almost priced the same as a triple A tittle, I could never recommend this game to anyone!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rINORSOphzk Gameplay: Good Graphics: Epic Audio: Good PC Requirements: Fast Difficulity: Easy to Learn Game Time: 6-10 hrs
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pleeeeeeeeeeease localize the Boku no Natsuyasumi or at least port Attack of the Friday Monsters. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mind Game, Crayon Shin Chan, Kemonozume, Cat Soup, Kaiba, Tatami Galaxy, Noiseman, Kick Heart, Happy Machine (Genius Party), Chibi Maruko Chan, Vampiyan Kids, Slime Adventures, Summer Days With Coo, and more :-]
neutral · AI labelView post →Oops, all games! The Adventures of Elliot, Rematch, Mario Paint, Lunar 2, Earthion, Shin-Chan Summer Vacation, Shinobi, Ninja Gaiden, Dyson Sphere Program (the game, not the vacuum), and news! 8-4.jp/podcasts/202...
neutral · AI labelView post →i am using it for learning japanese and it is amazing very relaxing charming and funny game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**pounds fist on table** MORE GAMES LIKE THIS. MORE GAMES LIKE NATSU-MON. MORE GAMES WHERE I'M A LITTLE GUY IN RURAL JAPAN CATCHING BUGS AND EXPERIENCING A SUMMER VACATION BLISS THAT EXISTS ONLY IN MY MEMORIES IN A DIFFERENT TIMELINE.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like Shin-chan, this is an enjoyable, charming, and relaxing game. Everything the game has to offer is done very well and with a lot of detail. However, once you go off the beaten path the game is quite shallow. I wish there were a few more interesting or mysterious things to explore in the world. I wish you could interact with more of the objects in a scene, similar to how you can brush your teeth in the house. I wish you could have more direct influence over how the world changes and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Japanese TV commercial for Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora to Shiro wa Otomodachi da yo on Game Boy in 1993. The action game with mini-games has the honor of being the first Shin-chan game and would set off Shin-chan fever. They released 3 of just these in a year, among others! #gaming #retro #anime 🎮
neutral · AI labelView post →This game was really relaxing and in the purest sense of the word, cozy. In this game, you play as Shin-Chan and basically live life as a kid experiencing a summer vacation. Catching bugs, fishing, and just exploring a new, unfamiliar town. The eccentric professor also lives in this town and is the catalyst for all the unusual happenings that take place throughout the story. Most of the game involves making discoveries and living life, though there are also some minigames such as a giant…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started off as a blast, but the issues turned it into a bust. Making it a pass Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey… That's quite the mouthful title; for ease's sake, I will stick with Shin-chan and The Endless Seven-Day Journey. Shin-chan and The Endless Seven-Day Journey is one of those game that you can play at your own pace. It's light, it's fun, and it brings back that nostalgia factor as you run around and explore your rural surroundings from…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The ass dance has a dedicated button
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Casual playthrough ~12 hours No spoilers in this review! Played on a Steamdeck [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45534557/]@MatureContent I am yet to play Shiro and the Coal Town, so whether that game is better than this one or not I don't know yet, but I do get that the general consensus is that the sequel is superior to this one. This was to me a super cozy game and a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be. With games like these they often only get their appeal from being…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →for those who don't know: the Shin-Chan summer vacation game was directed by none other than Kaz Ayabe, creator of the legendary Boku No Natsuyasumi series, which is also about childhood summers. other Americans might know him better for the classic Attack of the Friday Monsters! on the 3DS.
neutral · AI labelView post →Pfff. Where to start with this one... Really, we both should have some kind of appreciation for the 'Boku No Natsuyasumi' series, first released for the PS1 in June of 2000. Well, yes, I know that's a lot to ask of you. But luckily enough, there'll soon be a fan translation of the cherished adventure about a Boy's Summer Break during the baking hot months of a Chūbu region summer. What do you mean, you don't want to engage in an EBay death match over this lauded,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Genre Adventure Story ★★★★☆ Fun ★★★★★ Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆ Graphic ★★★★★ Music ★★★★★
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That's right... I am finally playing my horse game after months of not playing... I am going to play Horse Game. UwU I am also trying out this keyboard that has Shin Chan key caps and I am so pleased. It sounds nice to my ear holes.
neutral · AI labelView post →I finally beat the Shin Chan game. It was very silly and wholesome. The professor was a Dr. Wily type for sure, but he wasn't evil...just feeling lonely and unappreciated. I will play the sequel eventually, but for now I've had my fill of roaming around catching bugs and wiggling my butt.
positive · AI labelView post →Xbox TGS Prediction -Denkiworks first game -FF Pixel Remastered and FF 16 -Hotel Barcelona -Games from SEA maybe Nine Sols -Dave the Diver -First Party stuff like Indiana Jones and BO6 Not gonna happen: -Sakuna Rice of Ruin -The Shin Chan games -Moon RPG -Missing Capcom games
neutral · AI labelView post →Very chill game, if you need a game to wind down and lower stress level because of your job this is a game that i think you'll like. this game doesn't have any goal that u have to pursue, just catch a bug, go fishing, collect herbs and do what kids gonna do in their summer holiday. no plans and anything I feel like a kid again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Reccomend for japanese learners as it has furigana, is fully voiced, you can take your time reading (Minus the cutscenes) As for the rest... It has no english dub, some jokes fall flat. Example. Misae:"Halfway through the ride they were all fast asleep, so time just flew by" Shinosuke:"Ah" Hiroshi: "What is it?" Shinosuke""Ah!" In japanese it makes sense, because Misae uses an expression "あっという間" the time it takes to say "Ah!" (In a blink of time) It's overall a fun game, but I wouldn't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game with the intention of working on my Japanese language skills. Despite selecting the Japanese language upon start-up the game text was all English text (Japanese audio). I requested a refund. This may be a good game but it did not meet my needs.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, especially if you are studying Japanese!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fat mermaid from this Crayon Shin Chan game on DS that I drew.
neutral · AI labelView post →i like how wierd and jank this game is
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A wonderful and fantastical summer vacation simulator set in the Shin-chan universe. If you're like me and played the game because of the developers history (the game was made by staff who worked on the Japan-only "My Summer Vacation" series) rather than the IP it's attached too, don't worry! You don't need to know anything about the Shin-chan series to enjoy the warm, August vibes the game excels at. The gameplay is rarely challenging, bar some turn based dinosaur battles; the focus is on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assou is a place full of great people, it is time to meet them, Shinnosuke I never thought I would be writing a Steam review for a Shin Chan game and not just another game but a “boku on natsuyasumi” spin-off made by the same team and with the same “perfect summer memory” feeling than the main series had but set in the Shin Chan universe. Before we get started, please let me tell you a few things. Firstly, I have watched Shin Chan’s TV Show since I was a kid, so I will likely share some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Saw the title Shin-Chan, immediately had to buy it for the nostalgia... the whole 10 hours of my playthrough to this point, it made me go back to being a 12 year old, watching this series on TV every evening... A sincere thank you to the devs, for bringing back a part of my childhood.... if only briefly...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shin Chan is one of the greatest animes of all time. It is a brilliant epic of love, loss, courage, tragedy, and triumph. Also, butts. This game is kind of like if you took Doraemon Story of Seasons (which rules) and mixed it with Shin Chan. Or something like that. Also, you can walk around while sticking your butt up in the air to make a butt-alien.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Watching video essay summarizing Leto Atteides II (The God Emperor of Dune). Frex, playing Shin Chan game, without looking up: "Who up becoming they worm?"
neutral · AI labelView post →This new Shin Chan game is beautiful! Every background rules ✨
positive · AI labelView post →With the new Shin Chan game coming out today, I thought it’d be fun to share this fanart I made a while back, inspired by an older title. 🦖🎮 I went for a pixel art style mixed with watercolor. #ShinChan #PixelArt #FanArt #ドット絵
neutral · AI labelView post →i like this game a lot, a lot, a lot. it's fun and cute and i love catching fish and bugs in games. AND! this is a perfect game to play in-between your other- more stressful games cause you get to run around and be 5.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i relate to shin chan because i also move at hyperspeed when i shift into booty ass mode
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What is something you didn't like about Shinchan? I don’t like the UNITY in Shinchan’s family I hate when Shinchan makes funny jokes to make us happy. I dislike when he helps his mother in disguise. I can’t tolerate when Shinchan keeps faith on his friends and family I hate when he expresses his love and affection for Himawari.. I can’t control my hatred when others smile at his BURI BURI dance.. They are not just my feelings but the smile Shinchan has bought to everyone’s face is worth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shin-Chan: Me and the Professor is entering the Crunchyroll Game Vault soon!
neutral · AI labelView post →While binge watching Shin Chan tonight, I decided to paint a robot token to use with Sami when Eternities releases. It's Lobo! From a game a grew up playing called Septerra Core. My first robot love. ❤️❤️ Anyway, I'm hyped for #MTGEternities! #Robot POSCA Acrylics
neutral · AI labelView post →I played this game in Japanese, primarily as a means of studying, but ended up enjoying it thoroughly and 100%ing it. The backgrounds in this game are stunning, and the overall tone and setting is super relaxing. From a completion standpoint, it is possible to 100% in one playthrough, but you may need to consult an online guide to find any remaining fish / insects. There are some fish / insects the game requires you to catch 30 of. It can be a bit tedious, but I discovered that there are areas…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Are you a fan of Shin chan? Do you like chill adventure games? Then you can't go wrong with this game. Has a great cast of character and good writing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute and very chill. However, get it when it's on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice game but overprice, better wait for sales
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Your childhood is here
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The is Anri's city pop banger "Windy Summer" in video game form. Natsukashii.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game feels like it's from the past which is super welcome atm when all modern games are exactly the same. It feels like it's from a time when people were allowed to be creative with games (because its basically just boku no natsuyasumi but thats fine) the jokes don't translate very well, but you can do the ass dance great slice of life rural japan vibes. Dinosaurs are in this game too. I wish the days were a little longer but its otherwise pretty great
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is seriously so relaxing, and the graphics and soundtrack are beautiful. If you wanna be a kid again then this is the game for you! Being a 5 year old again and having the world open up in front of you is amazing. There's surprisingly a lot more to this game than I thought omg, I literally recommend it for the countryside vibes alone. I recommend playing this when you need some downtime, it's seriously amazing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun little game. I went through and 100% it and it took 15 hours. It seems to be setup so that you will play a 2nd time through it because they tell you literally nothing about how to actually play this and there are no English guides. I had to go through half the game again from a lucky save file I hadn't overwritten and had to get a ripe (thin) carrot because I somehow missed it on the first playthrough. I also missed episode 8 entirely. If you don't want to miss anything then I highly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game to learn some japanese and cuz this type of games always were making me curious about them. In short tho, it's pretty much a walking sim with some collectable and mini game elements. The strongest part of this game are the visuals, sounds and just overall presentation and the feel. Incredibly cozy and viby. Just chilling, fishing, watering the plants and enjoying the crazy story. The game is incredibly looking. I love small hub worlds where you slowly expand them but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you are writing a think piece on the negative reaction to “Civilization 7” on Steam. i’m enjoying “Crayon Shin-Chan - Arashi no Yobu Cinema-Land no Daibouken!” on the GBA. We aren’t the same.
neutral · AI labelView post →5 favs & Just do it if you like! Game: FFX fave replay, time spent FFXIV, time spent solo Assassins Creed Valhalla Anime: Shin Chan Animal: cats cats cats 🐱 Band: Ok Go Color: Green Purple Orange
neutral · AI labelView post →Good morning Blue Sky. Hope everyone is well. Starting my Friday off by checking out the new Shin Chan game. #ShinChan #NintendoSwitch
neutral · AI labelView post →Should be illegal to release a game that doesn't allow you to save at any time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I started Animal Well and man this game brings me so much joy and curiosity. That's the experience I'm searching for. Still hope Xbox can fix its problems and can get some missing games like Animal Well, the Shin Chan Games, Sakuna of Rice and Ruin, Moon RPG and Mega Man Battle Network.
neutral · AI labelView post →Shin-chan in Boku no Natsuyasumi style? I'm in!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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