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EP 25Penguin's unoriginal art exhibition and Polar Bear's story of meeting Grizzly
Sep 20, 2012Penguin hosts an art exhibition featuring paintings that are not original works, resulting in a lack of appreciation from customers. Following the event, Polar Bear and Panda visit the display and engage in a conversation with Penguin about the various hobbies held by themselves and other regular patrons of the café. Subsequently, while Polar Bear enlists Grizzly to assist with several tasks, he recounts the narrative of how he and Grizzly initially encountered one another.
EP 26New Panda Arrives and Reunion Occurs at the Grizzly Bar
Sep 27, 2012Full Time Panda worries about being replaced when a temporary panda arrives at the zoo. The newcomer acts sternly, leading to a vote for the central panda role where Full Time Panda finishes last. The temporary panda then leaves for another location. Meanwhile, at the Grizzly Bar, a tiger, wolf, and lion reunite and lament their lost youth. Polar Bear, a former rap artist known as 469MA, surprises them with a performance as a gift. The episode contrasts the zoo's staffing anxiety with the bar's nostalgic gathering, highlighting the interactions between these distinct groups of animals.
EP 27Zoo and wild animals compete in baseball while Masaki learns about Jacu Coffee
Oct 4, 2012Animals from the zoo and wild creatures engage in a baseball game. The zoo team initially struggles with distractions but Polar Bear secures victory by using Red Squirrels to bat, ensuring runs. During the break, Red Squirrels explain how roasting levels alter coffee flavor. Masaki also discovers the unpleasant secret behind his favorite drink, Jacu Coffee, from Tree Kangaroo.
EP 28Panda takes over duties while Polar Bear faces police scrutiny and Rin Rin questions Full Time Panda.
Oct 11, 2012After the police question Polar Bear for attempting to substitute for Panda, the latter decides to grant him a day off as expiation. Panda takes over the café work, discovering the task is more difficult than anticipated. Concurrently, Rin Rin is invited out for drinks by Full Time Panda. During this outing, Full Time Panda expresses curiosity regarding his perception of Panda as cute, while contrasting this view with his own lack of such appeal. The episode explores these workplace challenges and interpersonal dynamics without revealing further plot developments.
EP 29Panda tries various jobs while Penguin attempts to fly
Oct 18, 2012Panda takes on multiple part-time roles, including positions at a car dealership, as a stock marketer, and as a lecturer. In each role, he unexpectedly drives company success, eventually rising to the position of CEO. Meanwhile, Penguin develops a strong desire to fly. His friends and acquaintances attempt various methods to help him achieve airborne status. The narrative follows these distinct storylines, highlighting Panda's professional ascent and the group's efforts to assist Penguin in his aviation ambitions.
EP 30Halloween trick-or-treating and Llama Day proposal at the zoo
Oct 25, 2012On Halloween, Polar Bear, Panda, and Penguin go trick-or-treating, receiving curious treats from the homes they visit. Meanwhile, Llama, tired of being overlooked, suggests the zoo hold a Llama Day. The other animals struggle to come up with ideas to make Llama more appealing.
EP 31Penguin faces pressure from Penko sisters while Yama Arashi performs at a concert.
Nov 1, 2012Penguin feels pressured to choose between the Penko sisters, prompting Llama to help him distinguish them, though this strategy fails. As the situation intensifies, Panda interrogates the sisters about their affection for Penguin, causing them to realize they do not actually like him. Meanwhile, Panda Mama accompanies King Penguin Mama to attend a live concert by the porcupine pop group Yama Arashi.
EP 32Polar Bear shows the garden while penguins pitch a card game to Handa
Nov 8, 2012Polar Bear leads the group to view the café’s garden, revealing the location where all necessary ingredients are cultivated. In a separate storyline, the sales penguins try to convince Handa to stock their penguin trading card game in the zoo shop. To increase sales and attract more customers, they propose organizing a special penguin-themed hero show. The narrative focuses on the efforts to promote the card game within the zoo setting while the other characters explore the source of the café's produce.
EP 33Panda Corner Contest, Coffee Roaster Masaki, and Project
Nov 15, 2012Panda feels depressed as a penguin hero show draws customers away from Panda Corner. Rin-Rin proposes a photo contest to boost attendance, but the penguin performance, which includes Penguin, continues to overshadow the corner. Polar Bear then suggests the Panda family stage their own show, which becomes a major success. In a separate storyline, Masaki attempts coffee roasting and learns the significance of hand-picking beans. The episode highlights the struggle for attention between the two attractions and Masaki's new hobby. The narrative focuses on the family's response to the competition and the educational aspect of coffee preparation.
EP 34Wolf Changes Careers and Penguin Pursues a New Romance
Nov 22, 2012After quitting his bakery job, Wolf is recruited by Tiger but later secures a position at a famous bakery recommended by Panda-Mama. Meanwhile, Llama reveals that Penguin has been visiting the Brown Bear Cafe in a neighboring town. Polar Bear investigates and discovers Penguin has developed a crush on the waitress there, causing him to avoid Polar Bear's Cafe until he gathers the courage to confess. Although Penguin eventually expresses his feelings, he is rejected. Following this setback, Penguin returns to work at Polar Bear's Cafe, concluding his brief romantic pursuit.
EP 35Sloth Takes a Part-Time Job to Buy Sasako Dinner While Handa Plans a Christmas Gift
Nov 29, 2012Sloth begins working part-time at a cafe, struggling with his slow pace. He explains that he wants to earn money to buy Sasako dinner to repay her for her assistance, but she insists this is unnecessary since he helped secure her job. Meanwhile, Handa seeks advice from Polar Bear and Lesser Panda regarding a Christmas present for Sasako. Although their initial ideas fail, Handa eventually decides on a gift. He later encounters Sasako and presents her with the item he chose, concluding his efforts to find the perfect present despite the earlier complications.
EP 36Grizzly Prepares for Hibernation and Faces Interruptions from Polar Bear
Dec 6, 2012At the zoo, pandas search for hibernation methods, but Handa criticizes their efforts. Grizzly accompanies Polar Bear to buy a pillow for hibernation, though Polar Bear shows little interest. When Grizzly finally attempts to sleep, Polar Bear rudely interrupts him and drags him to a driving range. Panda and Penguin soon arrive, prompting the sleep-deprived Grizzly to take everyone to a hot pot bistro. The episode highlights the chaotic interactions between the animals as Grizzly’s desire for rest is repeatedly thwarted by his friends' activities, leading to a group meal.
EP 37Panda receives a knitted pochette while others prepare for Christmas celebrations
Dec 13, 2012Panda questions if he will receive a Christmas gift until Rin Rin arrives with a knitted pochette, which he accepts with reluctance. Meanwhile, Penguin attempts to find a party to showcase his storytelling skills but fails, eventually choosing to visit Bar the Grizzly. In another development, Panda and Mei Mei engage in an argument regarding which photograph should be sent to Handa as a Christmas present. Additionally, Llama and Alpaca utilize their wool to craft various garments, including scarves, as they prepare for the holiday season.
EP 38Spring cleaning at the cafe and New Year's Eve celebrations with friends
Dec 20, 2012Polar Bear organizes a spring cleaning session at the cafe before Panda-Mama arrives with a salmon for a hotpot meal. Following this, Polar Bear, Panda, Penguin, Sasako, and Llama gather to spend New Year's Eve together, reflecting on the previous year. They are soon joined by other animals to welcome the New Year.
EP 39The Animals' Hidden Talent Competition! / New Year's Guest.
Jan 10, 2013The Polar Bear's Cafe hosts a hidden talent contest as the New Year begins. Later, the establishment is closed, allowing Penguin to visit Panda's home. This unexpected arrival does not make Panda happy, creating a tense atmosphere during the visit. The narrative focuses on the cafe event and the subsequent interpersonal conflict between the two characters.
EP 40Polar Bear invites friends to relax in his garden while Panda seeks to replace eaten tulips
Jan 17, 2013Polar Bear establishes a hammock within his garden and extends an invitation to Panda and Penguin to join him in leisure. The narrative shifts focus when Panda inadvertently causes distress to Panda-Mama by consuming her tulips. In an effort to make amends for this mistake, Panda embarks on a quest to locate a suitable replacement for the damaged flowers. This sequence highlights the interactions between the characters as they navigate simple daily activities and minor conflicts within their shared environment, emphasizing themes of friendship and responsibility through their quiet, slice-of-life adventures.
EP 41Everyone plays the ogre at the Setsubun event while Sasako and Llama recall elementary school memories.
Jan 24, 2013The café hosts a Setsubun celebration where the staff and patrons take turns dressing up as ogres. Following the festivities, Sasako and Llama spend time together reflecting on their shared past. They discuss various memories from their elementary school days, sharing personal anecdotes and recollections of their younger selves. This quiet moment allows the two characters to bond over their history, providing a glimpse into their earlier lives and the foundation of their current relationship. The episode balances the lively atmosphere of the holiday event with a more intimate, nostalgic conversation between the two friends.
EP 42Polar Bear suffers from insomnia while Grizzly recalls his high school crush on Tsukiko
Jan 31, 2013The group attempts to assist Polar Bear with his sleep difficulties caused by insomnia. Subsequently, Polar Bear and Grizzly reminisce about their time in high school. During this period, Grizzly developed feelings for a girl named Tsukiko. When he discovered that Tsukiko’s family was relocating, he assisted her in locating her lost school badge. This recollection highlights a significant moment from their past involving Tsukiko and the efforts Grizzly made to help her before her departure. The narrative shifts between the current struggle with sleep and the memories of Grizzly's first romantic interest.
EP 43Grizzly and Penguin challenge Polar Bear's puns while Masaki explores coffee nuances and friends drink at Grizzly's bar.
Feb 7, 2013Annoyed by Polar Bear’s constant puns, Grizzly and Penguin attempt to rally the town to defeat him at his own game. Meanwhile, Masaki learns that coffee flavor varies based on preparation methods and considers using Polar Bear’s advice to impress the Red Squirrels. Later, after a long workday, Mr. Full-time Panda and Mr. Llama choose to have drinks. They invite Rin Rin, who escorts the intoxicated pair to Grizzly’s bar. The group continues drinking together until the early morning hours, ending their night at the establishment.
EP 44Panda learns of Full-Time Panda's transfer to Singapore and faces workplace challenges.
Feb 14, 2013Panda is devastated to discover that Full-Time Panda has moved to a zoo in Singapore, leaving behind a thank-you letter for their shared time. Despite his sadness, Panda agrees to work full-time until a replacement is hired, which worries his friends. Two weeks into this heavy workload, a Valentine's couple insults Panda, prompting Penguin to defend him. Panda eventually recovers his spirits after a new part-time panda is hired and thanks Penguin for his support. The ending credits feature the song "ZOOtto, ne♪" by Katsuyuki Konishi as a tribute to Full-Time Panda, replacing the usual track.
EP 45Rin Rin and Mei Mei plan to bond with Panda and Handa but fall ill during smelt fishing
Feb 21, 2013Rin Rin and Mei Mei discover shared interests and devise a scheme to grow closer to Panda and Handa. However, Rin Rin develops a fever, prompting Mei Mei to shift her focus to caring for him. Meanwhile, Polar Bear and his companions travel to frozen lakes for smelt fishing but become easily distracted. Grizzly manages to catch a significant amount of fish, which Polar Bear then utilizes by establishing an igloo cafe to serve the fresh ingredients.
EP 46Penguins prepare for Hina Matsuri while Polar Bear falls ill and requires medical attention.
Feb 28, 2013The younger penguins organize a display for Hina Matsuri, but the presentation changes when cafe visitors add their own elements. Grizzly assists with the setup, noting that Sasako is the only girl present for the celebration. Meanwhile, Polar Bear develops a fever and visits the animal hospital to obtain medicine. Panda and Penguin visit him to provide care, but they subsequently contract fevers as well. This episode highlights the group's interactions during the festival preparations and the subsequent illness affecting the animal hospital patients.
EP 47TV Studio Invites Pygoscelis Penguins for Roasting Segment with Yama Arashi
Mar 7, 2013A television studio approaches the Pygoscelis Penguins to film a broadcast version of South Pole Squad Penginger featuring Yama Arashi and various animal cameos. The segment depicts the Penguingers battling an evil Emperor Penguin to rescue Yama Arashi. The program achieves high ratings and increases the zoo's popularity. In a separate storyline, Polar Bear instructs Masaki on how coffee richness varies by preparation method. He subsequently discovers that Tree Kangaroo permits him to begin roasting his own coffee beans.
EP 48Panda joins Sloth's walk while the group turns into paper dolls and Handa shops for White Day
Mar 14, 2013Panda and his companions decide to accompany Sloth on an extended journey to the hot springs, aiming to reach the destination by walking. During their travels, the group finds themselves transformed into paper dolls while continuing their conversations in the real world. In a separate storyline, Handa struggles to determine the appropriate gift to purchase for Sasako for White Day. The episode interweaves these distinct narrative threads, highlighting the characters' interactions and personal challenges as they navigate their respective situations without any magical intervention or external assistance.
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.