It's Kazama.
You might wonder how Kazama, Shin-chan's 'sexy partner' and the resident honor student, could be a rival,
But their personalities, lifestyles, and family vibes are polar opposites.
Even at a young age, Kazama diligently attends English academies. On the surface, he's the textbook model student—polite, cold, and composed.
On the other hand, Shin-chan is either just a normal curious kid his age, or a total delinquent who's obsessed with lewd and weird stuff even beyond his years.
Kazama hides the fact that he's an otaku to maintain his model student image,
While Shin-chan proudly broadcasts his otaku status both at home and in public.
Also, just as 'Boomer = Lolicon' is basically science, Kazama prefers the bouncy yet tough younger-girl type like Himawari (The 'Chinese girl / Gyeongsang-do girl' vibe).
Conversely, as 'Attention Whore = MILF Hunter' is also science, Shin-chan prefers the soft and flexible older-sister type like Nanako (The 'Japanese girl / Chungcheong-do girl' vibe).
Furthermore, Kazama is like a conservative, rigid Confucian scholar,
While Shin-chan is like a free-spirited, unshakable Buddhist monk.
Kazama has the personality type most favored by Easterners, especially Koreans,
While Shin-chan has the personality most favored by Westerners, especially Americans.
Kazama's mom is sweet and gentle, making him a huge mama's boy; he seethes with jealousy whenever she dotes on other kids (especially Shin-chan).
Meanwhile, Shin-chan's mom is tough and aggressive, so he doesn't have a lick of mama's boy traits. Even when she compares him to other kids, he just laughs it off with a 'Sure, whatever lol.'
As you can see, their personalities, tastes, and families are completely different. That's why in the movies, the one who clashes with Shin-chan the most isn't Bastard Masao or Bitch Nene—it's Kazama.
The reason they're still friends is simple: they fill each other's gaps. Normally, the calm and driven Kazama leads the Kasukabe Defense Force, but he freezes up in a crisis. That's when Shin-chan, who's usually just vibing in his own world, steps up as the 'Joker,' leading the team with cool judgment and creative ideas.
Shin-chan gives Kazama flexibility and creativity, while Kazama gives Shin-chan organization and discipline. Plus, since Shin-chan is an S and Kazama is an M, they're a match made in heaven.
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