Ep 11. Irregular Tampons On Sale!

Shin chan season 1 episode 11, titled "Irregular Tampons On Sale!" revolves around a shopping trip taken by the Nohara family. As their mother Mitsy goes to buy menstrual products from a store, Shin chan and his father Harry tag along with her.

As they enter the store, they come across a sale on tampons which seems tempting to Mitsy who wants to save on the monthly expenditure. But Harry expresses his concerns about irregular shaped tampons, trying to convince Mitsy to buy the regular shaped ones. However, Mitsy, being enthralled by the discount, buys the irregular-shaped ones, and the trio continues with their shopping.

Soon after, Mitsy realizes her mistake as she becomes uncomfortable with the new tampons. She tries to remove them but is unable to do so, leading to a hilarious moment where Harry has to help her out. After Harry's help, Mitsy is relieved and grateful. But the incident only reinforces Harry's aversion to irregular-shaped tampons.

Later, the family meets their friends the Yoshima's, and they all go to eat at a restaurant. Shin Chan's mischievous nature takes over as he plays a prank on Mr. Yoshima by sticking his face onto a poster, leading to a humorous scenario. However, the prank leads to Mr. Yoshima's tragic realization of balding, and he spirals into depression.

The episode ends with the Nohara family trying to cheer up Mr. Yoshima by buying him a toupee, leading to many laughable moments.

Overall, the episode "Irregular Tampons On Sale!" contains a good balance of humor with a sensitive topic like menstrual products. It highlights the importance of regular-shaped tampons and emphasizes that saving money should not come at the cost of one's comfort. Shin Chan's antics continue to make the viewers laugh, with his ability to find humor in everyday scenarios. The episode ends on a happy note, portraying the significance of supporting friends in times of need.