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EP 1Panda seeks employment after being urged by his mother to stop idling at home.
Apr 5, 2012After his mother urges him to stop being lazy, a Panda looks for part-time work but struggles to find a role that suits his relaxed nature. He eventually discovers the Shirokuma Cafe, where a Polar Bear is interviewing candidates for a position alongside his regular customer, Penguin. Panda applies for the job but fails the interview, and the position is instead awarded to a human girl named Sasako. Despite this setback, the other characters guide Panda toward a part-time opportunity at a nearby zoo.
EP 2The trio imagines running a café before attending a flower viewing party where Penguin gets drunk.
Apr 12, 2012Panda, Penguin, and Llama brainstorm concepts for operating their own café. Following this discussion, the group attends a flower viewing party. During the event, Penguin becomes heavily intoxicated and begins talking extensively about a penguin he has feelings for. The episode focuses on these imaginative planning sessions and the subsequent social gathering where Penguin's behavior changes due to alcohol consumption.
EP 3Polar Bear and Penguin visit the zoo where Panda works, leading to a chase
Apr 19, 2012Polar Bear and Penguin arrive at the zoo where Panda is employed. They attempt to catch him while he is awake and exploring other attractions, but they struggle to succeed. Afterward, Panda joins the other animals to discuss the various difficulties and problems they encounter in their respective jobs.
EP 4Panda breaks his new phone after getting a smartphone and origami cover
Apr 26, 2012Inspired by his peers, Panda persuades his mother to purchase a smartphone for him. He initially protects the device with a panda-themed cover, but accidentally damages it. To lift his spirits, Polar Bear crafts an origami panda cover as a replacement. Unfortunately, Panda ends up breaking the actual phone while using the new cover. Seeking to improve his driving skills, Penguin joins Polar Bear and Panda for a driving lesson. The group embarks on a drive together, allowing the characters to practice various driving techniques during their time behind the wheel.
EP 5Panda works full-time and receives flowers from a male fan while Polar Bear plans a parfait fair
May 3, 2012Panda must cover for the regular panda for one week, which requires him to commute on crowded trains. His mood improves significantly when he begins receiving flowers from a fan called Rin-Rin. He eventually discovers that the sender is actually Rintaro Hayashi, the male owner of a flower shop. Meanwhile, Polar Bear organizes a parfait fair and attempts to create unique parfait recipes to offer to customers. The episode highlights the daily challenges of Panda's temporary job and Polar Bear's culinary preparations.
EP 6Panda attempts a diet after work incident, then seeks wild connection via Polar Bear and Grizzly
May 10, 2012After experiencing an incident at his workplace, Panda becomes convinced that he has gained too much weight and resolves to start a strict diet regimen. Seeking a more rugged approach to his fitness goals, he decides to reconnect with his primal instincts. To facilitate this, Polar Bear accompanies Panda to introduce him to Grizzly, a childhood friend of Polar Bear. Grizzly currently operates a bar, providing a new environment for Panda to explore his desire to embrace a wilder lifestyle and potentially aid in his weight loss efforts through this unconventional social interaction.
EP 7Handa's Makeover Attempt and Penguin's Driving Test
May 17, 2012Panda attempts to improve Handa's popularity through a makeover, but the plan devolves into a day out where Handa covers all expenses. Meanwhile, Penguin, having recently obtained his driving license, faces a challenge from Polar Bear. This test is designed to help Penguin earn his dating license. The narrative follows these two distinct storylines involving character interactions and personal goals within the group.
EP 8Polar Bear Grants Magazine Interview While Panda Joins Grizzly for Salmon Hunting
May 24, 2012A magazine editor, identified as a Shoebill, visits to interview Polar Bear regarding his café operations. Following this interaction, Panda arrives to join Polar Bear and Grizzly. The trio proceeds together to hunt for salmon. Their objective is to catch ingredients necessary for their culinary needs. The narrative focuses on the collaborative effort between the characters as they engage in this hunting activity within their environment.
EP 9Rintaro visits Panda's home while Penguin struggles to confess to Penko
May 31, 2012Rintaro becomes enthusiastic about delivering a package to Panda's residence, where he has the opportunity to meet Panda's family members. Meanwhile, the other characters attempt to provide encouragement and support to Penguin. Penguin is trying to gather the necessary courage to confess his feelings to Penko, but he faces difficulty in making the move. The group works together to help him overcome his hesitation and express his emotions.
EP 10Handa is set up on a mixer by Kirino, with Panda and Polar Bear filling in for a cancelled attendee.
Jun 7, 2012Following Panda's interference, Handa is arranged by his coworker Kirino to attend a social mixer intended for meeting women. When one of the male participants cancels his attendance, Panda and Polar Bear step in to occupy the vacant spots on the men's side of the event. Despite Handa being the primary target for the women, the attendees find themselves increasingly drawn to Panda rather than Handa himself. This shift in attention leaves Handa sidelined as the other guests focus their interest on the bear instead of their original date.
EP 11Penguin feels heartbroken over Penko while Panda enjoys a night out with Polar Bear and Grizzly
Jun 14, 2012Penguin becomes heartbroken after mistakenly believing that Penko is dating Tortoise. Meanwhile, Panda goes on a night out accompanied by Polar Bear and Grizzly. The group visits a batting center and then proceeds to a public bath together.
EP 12Panda and Full-time Panda seek distraction on a rainy day while Handa visits the cafe
Jun 21, 2012Panda and the Full-time Panda try to alleviate their boredom during a rainy day at the zoo, which irritates Handa. Later, Handa reflects on his love life again but finds some peace during his first visit to the Shirokuma Cafe.
EP 13Café staff struggle with Tanabata wishes while Panda supports Handa's feelings for Sasako
Jun 28, 2012The café team prepares for an upcoming Tanabata celebration, but members find it difficult to determine what they should wish for during the event. Meanwhile, Panda observes that Handa appears to have romantic feelings for Sasako. Wanting to assist his friend, Panda attempts to help Handa build the confidence necessary to address these emotions. This interaction highlights the social dynamics within the group as they navigate personal relationships alongside their holiday preparations.
EP 14Polar Bear impersonates Panda at the zoo before a beach outing with friends
Jul 5, 2012While Panda complains about boredom and Polar Bear wishes for more leisure time, the latter assumes Panda's role at the zoo by disguising himself as a panda. This deception proves surprisingly popular with visitors. Following this event, Polar Bear, Panda, and Penguin embark on a trip to the beach together, enjoying their time away from their usual routines.
EP 15Summer weeding at the café and Penguin's romantic mishap with seven identical girls
Jul 12, 2012The Polar Bear's Café requires weeding in its backyard, yet Penguin appears to be the sole individual treating the task with seriousness. In a separate subplot, Penguin gathers the nerve to confess his feelings to Penko by asking her on a date for seven consecutive days. Tragically, he mistakenly invites seven identical female penguins instead of just Penko. This error culminates in chaos when all seven candidates arrive simultaneously on the scheduled day, creating an unexpected and disastrous romantic situation for the protagonist.
EP 16Grizzly Misinterprets the New Dessert and a Salaryman Visits the Café
Jul 19, 2012The café introduces a shaved ice dessert named Polar Bear, leading Grizzly to mistakenly believe the dessert was consumed by otters. Subsequently, a salaryman from a different town visits the Polar Bear's Café for the first time. He is surprised by the diverse group of patrons present at the establishment.
EP 17The group goes camping while Rin Rin seeks a companion for a zoo visit.
Jul 26, 2012Polar Bear, Panda, Penguin, and Grizzly embark on a camping trip together. During the excursion, Penguin and Grizzly discover they share common interests while attempting to manage the behavior of Polar Bear and Panda. In a separate event, Rin Rin requests that a high school girl accompany him to the zoo. The girl agrees to the outing under the impression that it is a romantic date. However, she soon realizes that Rin Rin simply desired a friend to converse with regarding how adorable Panda is, rather than pursuing a romantic relationship.
EP 18Handa fears ghost stories at the café while Panda runs away after his birthday is merged with his siblings'
Aug 2, 2012The café staff organizes a nighttime event dedicated to sharing ghost stories, a situation that causes significant distress to Handa due to his easily frightened nature. Meanwhile, Panda becomes upset when his mother chooses to combine his birthday celebration with those of his siblings. Feeling overlooked, he decides to leave home. The episode explores these separate incidents, highlighting Handa's anxiety regarding the spooky tales and Panda's reaction to his birthday plans being altered. These events unfold within the daily lives of the characters, focusing on their personal responses to the specific situations presented by their friends and family members.
EP 19Polar Bear, Panda, and Penguin visit a water park with Penguin's nephew and the Penko sisters.
Aug 9, 2012Penguin brings his nephew to a water park, where he is intimidated by Mama King Penguin. Her son and Penguin's nephew quickly become friends, while the Penko sisters follow Penguin there. Panda endures complaints from Mama King Penguin regarding the perceived superiority of emperor penguins. A trio of Pygoscelis penguins attempts to sell cards nearby. Sasako arrives late after riding the train too far. Meanwhile, a man named Masaki enjoys Polar Bear's Café black coffee and decides to apprentice with a tree kangaroo to learn coffee bean roasting.
EP 20Panda Envisions Ideal Solo Living and Visits Friends at Summer Festival
Aug 16, 2012Panda fantasizes about his perfect independent lifestyle, but struggles to find housing that matches his high standards. He and Penguin then tour the residences of other animals to see how they live. Meanwhile, Polar Bear and Grizzly collaborate on a stall at a summer festival. They are joined by Lesser Panda, a relative of Panda. After successfully selling all their merchandise, the group spends time enjoying the various attractions and atmosphere of the festival together.
EP 21Panda faces reassignment and zookeeper duties while Mei Mei discusses her crush on Mr Handa
Aug 23, 2012Panda is repeatedly reassigned to different sections of the zoo, at one point even taking on the role of a zookeeper. Meanwhile, his sister Mei Mei talks extensively about her romantic interest in Mr Handa. The situation takes a turn when Panda observes Mr Handa and Ms Badger together at a realty office. Based on this encounter, Panda concludes that the two are in the process of getting married, leading to a misunderstanding regarding their relationship status.
EP 22Sales Penguin and Mr. Penguin's Picnic
Aug 30, 2012The trio of Pygoscelis penguins from the water park attempt to sell their surplus penguin cards by creating a concentration game, which proves to be a success. Simultaneously, Penguin struggles to distinguish between the Penko sisters while trying to date them equally. Sasako advises him to assign each sister a uniquely colored ribbon to help with identification. However, this solution fails when the sisters decide to swap their ribbons with one another, leaving Penguin unable to tell them apart.
EP 23Mr. Handa seeks dating advice while Panda Mama learns shopping tricks and buffet etiquette.
Sep 6, 2012Mr. Handa consults Polar Bear about asking Sasako out, but Polar Bear focuses on the meeting location's food. At the café, Sasako serves attractive customers, causing concern for Panda and Penguin. Concurrently, Panda Mama visits a market where Mama Red Squirrel teaches her to overfill her bag with walnuts. She then receives a lecture from King Penguin Mama regarding proper conduct at an all-you-can-eat cake buffet. The group eventually gathers at Polar Bear's Café, where their presence and behavior significantly test his patience and mental stability.
EP 24Panda Seeks a Master and Animals Prepare for a Sports Day Event
Sep 13, 2012Panda attempts to find a master to apprentice under but is highly selective. He chooses Sloth but quits because he cannot match the sloth's extreme laziness. Meanwhile, Polar Bear assigns Sasako as the emcee for an animal sports competition where Handa is the sole human participant. During the event preparations, Panda Mama and Mama Red Squirrel argue over the proper method for making rice balls. The episode features these parallel storylines involving character interactions and preparations for the upcoming athletic gathering.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Shirokuma Cafe have?
- Shirokuma Cafe has 50 episodes.
- When did Shirokuma Cafe come out?
- Shirokuma Cafe came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Shirokuma Cafe?
- Shirokuma Cafe was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed Shirokuma Cafe?
- Shirokuma Cafe was directed by Hiromi Kikuta.
- Is Shirokuma Cafe finished?
- Current status of Shirokuma Cafe: Finished.