NBA Star Rui Hachimura Joins 'Crayon Shin-chan' Anime in Special Basketball-Themed Episode

Rui Hachimura, the Japanese star of the LA Lakers is set to make a special appearance in the popular "Crayon Shin-chan" anime.

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The episode is scheduled to air on Saturday, November 4th and will see the 25-year-old Hachimura playing himself, attempting to save the world using his basketball skills.

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The special episode is titled "Buriburi wa Hachimura Special" and is slated to be broadcast on the Japanese TV station ANN.

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This particular episode marks Rui Hachimura's first venture into the world of voice acting or dubbing. It's an exciting opportunity for him to explore a different form of entertainment.

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"Crayon Shin-chan" is a long-running manga created by Yoshito Usui in August 1990.

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It was adapted into an anime series that debuted in April 1992 and has since aired over 1,000 episodes, making it a beloved and enduring part of Japanese pop culture.

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Rui Hachimura joins Yuta Watanabe of the Phoenix Suns as one of the two NBA players of Japanese heritage. This highlights the growing presence of Japanese talent in the NBA.

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Rui Hachimura, hailing from Toyama, Japan, has an impressive background in Japanese youth basketball.

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