The Shimajiro Movie Collection

The Shimajiro Movie Collection is a series of ten animated films that began in 2013 with "Shimajiro and Fufu's Great Adventure: Save the Seven-Colored Flower!". Released annually for several years, the collection paused in 2020. The majority of the films maintain a consistent art style, with the exception of "Shimajiro and the Flying Ship," which marked a shift to updated CGI models and animation. This film was initially slated for a 2020 release but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this departure, subsequent movies returned to the CGI animation style established in the original television series. Spanning from 2013 to 2024, the collection comprises ten films with a total runtime of 596 minutes. The films have a varied duration, ranging from 53 to 70 minutes. While specific revenue figures are not available for individual titles, the entire collection has a reported total revenue of zero and a total budget of zero. Notable titles within the series include "Shimajiro and the Song of the Whale" (2014) and "Shimajiro and the Prince of Glittering Kingdom" (2022), which utilized the CGI animation style consistent with the original show. The films in the Shimajiro Movie Collection offer a range of adventures featuring the beloved character Shimajiro and his companion Fufu. The series explores various themes and settings, from fantastical lands like Bookland and the Rainbow Oasis to magical islands and glittering kingdoms. The collection’s development occurred over eleven years, with a gap in releases during 2020. The collection's films have received varying ratings on IMDb, ranging from 5.8 to 7.0. The most recent film in the collection is "Shimajiro and the Prince of Glittering Kingdom," released in 2022.