The 26th episode from the second season of adult animated program Shin Chan, "The Epicish Battle Comenceth" follows Shin as he enters a kendo tournament, complete with the bizarre sense of humor and pop-culture references the series is known for. As Shin uses his unique style to advance in the tournament, his orphaned teacher makes contact with his estranged father.
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The Loser Can't Lose It 'Cause He Lost It So He Loses It / Lunch Flake! / Bitey of Evidence
The Loser Can't Lose It 'Cause He Lost It So He Loses It
Shin helps Yonro look for something he lost that will allow him to obtain his 'Box for Hire'.
Lunch Flake!
Shin forgot he had invited his friends over for lunch and has to wing it when they show up.
Bitey of Evidence
Before Mitzi can send Shin to a boot camp for problem kids, she must first provide some evidence. An injury would suffice, which she hopes to receive by playing with Shin.
The Joke Stops Here / Book 'Em, Shin-o! / The Dildor Saga: Disciples for the Truthery
The Joke Stops Here
The gang tries to cheer Penny up when she becomes depressed.
Book 'Em, Shin-o!
Georgie and Shin attempt to use the library.
The Dildor Saga: Disciples for the Truthery
Shin invites his friends to join him at his kendo lesson.
Gotta Gotta Hiccup to Get Down! / Daddy's Day Scare / Running to Mate!: A Flashback to Our Butthole Apartment Story!
Gotta Gotta Hiccup to Get Down!
Bodily functions become the subject du jour for the gang during recess.
Daddy's Day Scare
Hiro takes a day off from work and ends up playing ninja with Shin.
Running to Mate!: A Flashback to Our Butthole Apartment Story!
To impress Naniko, Shin takes up jogging.
Penny's Mom Abhors Shin / The Dildor Saga: Beelzedrop Returns!
Penny's Mom Abhors Shin
When Penny's mom suspects she's pregnant, she decides to take drastic measures.
The Dildor Saga: Beelzedrop Returns!
Shin's crazy kendo teacher decides Shin's neighbor is Beelzedrop and goes about trying to awaken him.
S#!tty Kickers / S#!tty Kickers 2: The Legend of Girlie Gold / The Rise and Fall of Georgie Preskott the Third's Reich
S#!tty Kickers
The Noharas spend some time in the country.
S#!tty Kickers 2: The Legend of Girlie Gold
Shin befriends a girl during their country trip.
The Rise and Fall of Georgie Preskott the Third's Reich
The gang plays house.
In Case You Forgot: Grandfather Knows Best / Pooter Tutor! / The Dildor Saga: Trials of Falsemother!
In Case You Forgot: Grandfather Knows Best
While Mitzi's mother recovers from her latest misadventure, her father stays with the Noharas.
Pooter Tutor!
Mitzi hires Yonro to tutor Shin.
The Dildor Saga: Trials of Falsemother!
Mitzi attends Shin's kendo lesson to see exactly what's being taught.
The Kiss of Debt / Shinja Gaiden / Grandfather Knows Best
The Kiss of Debt
When Hiro gets caught with his hand in Mitzi's Boob Job Jar, she reduces his allowance as punishment. Now in order for Hiro to get his full allowance restored, he must agree to comply with a couple of Mitzi's demands.
Shinja Gaiden
After observing the gang playing 'Ninja vs. Samurai' at recess, Principal Ench offers to give them some lessons in the ninja arts.
Grandfather Knows Best
Shin's grandfather gets a little more than he bargained for when he drops by for a little visit. As Shin entertains him, he starts to regret visiting as Shin tells him about a lot of things he would just rather not know.
Along Came a Rider / Sleepin' It Real / Anything You Kendo, I Kendo Better
Along Came a Rider
Mitzi becomes obsessed with the T.V. actor who plays Biker Bastard.
Sleepin' It Real
A school sleep-over is a delight for Shin Chan. For Georgie however, it's misery.
Anything You Kendo, I Kendo Better
Mitzi and Hiro fight against each other to see who is more worthy of teaching Shin the martial art of kendo.
Action Bastard Says, "I've Got You, Crabs!" / Whitey Flight / Fragile Rock
Action Bastard Says "I've Got You, Crabs!"
Inspired after watching Lollipop gain superpowers during an installment of Action Bastard, Penny has the gang re-enact the episode with herself playing Lollipop. And as usual, it doesn't turn out like she planned when Shin and the others stray from their characters.
Whitey Flight
Hiro and Shin have their hands full as they try to take Whitey to the veterinarian.
Fragile Rock
After a dispute over the origin of pet rocks leaves Maso and Boo not speaking to each other, Penny and Shin attempt to fix their friendship.
Shin Chan: The High School Years Episode Two: Raging Bullshin / Episode Three: Million Dollar Boo-by / Episode Four: The Grade Nine Hope
Wrestlewomania! / Wet Dreams May Come / Shin Chan: The High School Years! Episode One: Shin-derella-chan
Wrestlewomania!
The Noharas spend the evening watching lady wrestling as a family.
Wet Dreams May Come
As he naps, Shin finds that his usual dreams become a little weirder than usual thanks to Hima's antics.
Shin Chan: The High School Years! Episode One: Shin-derella-chan
It's 10 years in the future and Shin is in high school. Older? Perhaps. Wiser? Are you kidding?
The Widow Breaker / Whitey's Man Burden / Look Who's Stalking!
The Widow Breaker
Miss Katz wants to make her former schoolmate and rival, Samantha, jealous. She enlists Miss Anderson and her boyfriend, Doyle, in her plans which consists of Doyle pretending to be her loving husband. Her deception is working until Shin and the gang manage to blow their cover but the tables are turned when Miss Katz learns she's not the only one with deception on their mind.
Whitey's Man Burden
Shin's too lazy to feed Whitey, who hasn't eaten in days. Mitzi presents a scenario to Shin as to what it would be like if Shin was in Whitey's position, and this plays out in Whitey's head for most of the episode. It doesn't turn out too well.
Look Who's Stalking!
Yuka warns Mitzi that a creep has been seen lurking around the neighborhood. While Mitzi, Micchi and Yoshirin argue about who among them is most 'rape-able', Shin dons his Action Bastard gear as he tries to protect the family. Everyone is relieved when the creep turns out to be their former wall monster neighbor, Yonro.