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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.
EP 49Grizzly's mother serves home cooking at his bar while Llama retrieves a buried time capsule.
Mar 21, 2013Grizzly’s mother visits his bar and serves home cooking, initially embarrassing him before the food becomes a popular hit. Meanwhile, Llama, Sasako, and others return to their hometown to locate a time capsule Llama buried five years prior. They discover the marker tree is situated on private property. To resolve this, they enlist Badger to dig beneath the land and retrieve the capsule. Inside, they find an audio cassette containing a song performed by Llama’s past self. This reunion and retrieval mission highlights the group's enduring connections to their shared history and hometown roots.
EP 50Panda investigates Penguin's habits while Polar Bear worries about a potential move before a cherry blossom party.
Mar 28, 2013Panda investigates Penguin's activities outside the cafe but learns little about his secrets, instead discovering new details about other animals. Polar Bear becomes upset when Penguin mentions moving, but feels relieved to learn he is only renewing his lease. The group then gathers for a cherry blossom viewing party, reflecting on the year they have spent together.
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.