Polar Bear Cafe

Polar Bear Cafe

しろくまカフェ
Ended First aired 05/Apr/2012 Japan Japanese 1 season(s) 102 episode(s)
Pushed by his mother to stop lazing around the house, a Panda searches for a part-time job but has troubling finding one to accommodate his laziness. He soon stumbles upon the Shirokuma Cafe, run by a Polar Bear who is holding interviews for a part-time position with his faithful customer Penguin. Panda applies for the job but fails the interview, with the job instead going to a human girl named Sasako. However, the others soon point Panda towards a part-time job at a nearby zoo.

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Season 1 · Season 1
102 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Apr/2012
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S1E102
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Spring
Air date: 28/Mar/2013 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Polar Bear becomes downhearted when Penguin expresses interest in moving away. Afterwards, everyone gathers around to have a cherry blossom viewing party, looking back on the year they've spent together.

Summary

Polar Bear becomes downhearted when Penguin expresses interest in moving away. Afterwards, everyone gathers around to have a cherry blossom viewing party, looking back on the year they've spent together.

S1E94
South Pole Squad Penguinger
Air date: 07/Mar/2013 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

The Pygoscelis Penguins are approached by a TV studio to do a televised version of South Pole Squad Penginger alongside Yama Arashi, with some of the other animals making cameos.

Summary

The Pygoscelis Penguins are approached by a TV studio to do a televised version of South Pole Squad Penginger alongside Yama Arashi, with some of the other animals making cameos.

S1E90
Rin Rin and Mei Mei's Super Exciting Plan
Air date: 21/Feb/2013 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Rin Rin and Mei Mei find they have some common interests and work together to think of a plan to get closer to Panda and Handa. However, Rin Rin ends up catching a fever.

Summary

Rin Rin and Mei Mei find they have some common interests and work together to think of a plan to get closer to Panda and Handa. However, Rin Rin ends up catching a fever.

S1E87
Mr. Full-Time Panda, Mr. Llama and Rin Rin
Air date: 07/Feb/2013 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

After a long day at work, Full-Time Panda and Llama decide to have a few drinks. They later invite Rin Rin, who takes the drunk Full-Time Panda and Llama to Grizzly Bar.

Summary

After a long day at work, Full-Time Panda and Llama decide to have a few drinks. They later invite Rin Rin, who takes the drunk Full-Time Panda and Llama to Grizzly Bar.

S1E86
The Secret to Delicious Coffee
Air date: 07/Feb/2013 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Masaki is told how coffee can taste different depending on how it's prepared, and wonders if he can win over the Red Squirrels with advice from Polar Bear.

Summary

Masaki is told how coffee can taste different depending on how it's prepared, and wonders if he can win over the Red Squirrels with advice from Polar Bear.

S1E74
Christmas Trouble
Air date: 13/Dec/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Penguin, eager to show off his storytelling, tries in vain to find a party to appear at before deciding on Grizzly Bar. Panda and Mei Mei argue over whose picture should be sent to Handa as a Christmas present, and Llama and Alpaca use their wool to create scarves and other garments.

Summary

Penguin, eager to show off his storytelling, tries in vain to find a party to appear at before deciding on Grizzly Bar. Panda and Mei Mei argue over whose picture should be sent to Handa as a Christmas present, and Llama and Alpaca use their wool to create scarves and other garments.

S1E72
Grizzly's Hibernation!
Air date: 06/Dec/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

When Grizzly starts his hibernation, he is rudely interrupted by Polar Bear, who takes him to the driving range. When Panda and Penguin turn up, Grizzly, cranky from lack of sleep, takes them all out to a hot pot bistro.

Summary

When Grizzly starts his hibernation, he is rudely interrupted by Polar Bear, who takes him to the driving range. When Panda and Penguin turn up, Grizzly, cranky from lack of sleep, takes them all out to a hot pot bistro.

S1E71
Grizzly's Hibernation Preparations!
Air date: 06/Dec/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

The pandas look for ways to hibernate at the zoo, but Handa calls them out on it. Grizzly takes Polar Bear shopping for a pillow to sleep on during hibernation.

Summary

The pandas look for ways to hibernate at the zoo, but Handa calls them out on it. Grizzly takes Polar Bear shopping for a pillow to sleep on during hibernation.

S1E68
Mr Penguin's New Love
Air date: 22/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

The gang hear from Llama that Penguin has been visiting the neighboring town's Brown Bear Café. After Polar Bear decides to check it out, he learns Penguin has gained a crush on the waitress penguin there.

Summary

The gang hear from Llama that Penguin has been visiting the neighboring town's Brown Bear Café. After Polar Bear decides to check it out, he learns Penguin has gained a crush on the waitress penguin there.

S1E67
Wolf's Occupation Change
Air date: 22/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Wolf ends up quitting his job at a bakery, so Tiger recruits him for his sweets shops. After Wolf hears about a position at a famous bakery from Panda Mama, Tiger encourages Wolf to go for it.

Summary

Wolf ends up quitting his job at a bakery, so Tiger recruits him for his sweets shops. After Wolf hears about a position at a famous bakery from Panda Mama, Tiger encourages Wolf to go for it.

S1E66
Panda Corner's Project
Air date: 15/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Despite some initial interest in the photo contest, the panda corner is still overshadowed by the penguin show. Polar Bear suggests the panda family put on their own performance.

Summary

Despite some initial interest in the photo contest, the panda corner is still overshadowed by the penguin show. Polar Bear suggests the panda family put on their own performance.

S1E65
Panda Corner's Contest / Coffee Roaster Masaki
Air date: 15/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda becomes depressed as the penguin hero show appears to take customers away from the panda corner. Rin Rin suggests to Panda that the zoo put on a photo contest to attract more customers. Meanwhile, Masaki tries to roast coffee himself, and learns the meaning behind hand picking coffee beans.

Summary

Panda becomes depressed as the penguin hero show appears to take customers away from the panda corner. Rin Rin suggests to Panda that the zoo put on a photo contest to attract more customers. Meanwhile, Masaki tries to roast coffee himself, and learns the meaning behind hand picking coffee beans.

S1E64
Sales Penguin's Sales
Air date: 08/Nov/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

The sales penguins attempt to pitch their penguin trading card game to Handa so they can sell it in the zoo's shop, even suggesting they hold a penguin themed hero show to attract customers.

Summary

The sales penguins attempt to pitch their penguin trading card game to Handa so they can sell it in the zoo's shop, even suggesting they hold a penguin themed hero show to attract customers.

S1E60
Llama Day
Air date: 25/Oct/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Tired of being passed over all the time, Llama suggests the zoo should hold a Llama Day. However, the animals struggle to come up with ideas to make it appealing.

Summary

Tired of being passed over all the time, Llama suggests the zoo should hold a Llama Day. However, the animals struggle to come up with ideas to make it appealing.

S1E57
Panda's New Part Time Job
Air date: 18/Oct/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda goes through various part time jobs, including a car dealership, a stock marketer and a lecturer, where he somehow manages to make the respective companies successful.

Summary

Panda goes through various part time jobs, including a car dealership, a stock marketer and a lecturer, where he somehow manages to make the respective companies successful.

S1E55
Panda's Apology
Air date: 11/Oct/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Polar Bear attempts to fill in for Panda but is questioned by the police. To apologize, Panda decides to give Polar Bear a day off by working at the café.

Summary

Polar Bear attempts to fill in for Panda but is questioned by the police. To apologize, Panda decides to give Polar Bear a day off by working at the café.

S1E52
Reunion at the Grizzly Bar
Air date: 27/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

At Grizzly Bar, a Tiger, Wolf and Lion have a little reunion. As they lament how they've lost their youth, they are treated to a surprise performance by a legendary rapper.

Summary

At Grizzly Bar, a Tiger, Wolf and Lion have a little reunion. As they lament how they've lost their youth, they are treated to a surprise performance by a legendary rapper.

S1E51
The New Panda
Air date: 27/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

As Full Time Panda takes on a side job, he starts to worry when he learns a temp Panda will be coming to the zoo, feeling he might be replaced. As Temp Panda arrives and acts rather sternly towards the other pandas, a ballot is held as to who should be the central panda.

Summary

As Full Time Panda takes on a side job, he starts to worry when he learns a temp Panda will be coming to the zoo, feeling he might be replaced. As Temp Panda arrives and acts rather sternly towards the other pandas, a ballot is held as to who should be the central panda.

S1E49
Mr. Penguin's Hobbies
Air date: 20/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Penguin puts on an art exhibition, although none of the paintings are original and go unappreciated by the customers. After Polar Bear and Panda see the exhibit, they and Penguin discuss what hobbies they and other café regulars have.

Summary

Penguin puts on an art exhibition, although none of the paintings are original and go unappreciated by the customers. After Polar Bear and Panda see the exhibit, they and Penguin discuss what hobbies they and other café regulars have.

S1E48
A Sports Day Filled with Animals
Air date: 13/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Polar Bear abruptly tasks Sasako with being the host of a sport competition for animals (in which Handa is the only human participant), while Panda Mama and Mama Red Squirrel quarrel over how to prepare rice balls.

Summary

Polar Bear abruptly tasks Sasako with being the host of a sport competition for animals (in which Handa is the only human participant), while Panda Mama and Mama Red Squirrel quarrel over how to prepare rice balls.

S1E47
Panda's Apprenticeship
Air date: 13/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda decides he wants to become someone's apprentice but is rather picky about who his master is. He eventually settles on becoming Sloth's apprentice, but quits due to not being able to match his level of laziness.

Summary

Panda decides he wants to become someone's apprentice but is rather picky about who his master is. He eventually settles on becoming Sloth's apprentice, but quits due to not being able to match his level of laziness.

S1E46
Panda Mama's Daily Life
Air date: 06/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda Mama goes to buy walnuts and learns the trick of stuffing the bag full from Mama Red Squirrel, and then endures a lecture from King Penguin Mama on how to eat at an all-you-can-eat cake buffet. The group then decides to eat at Polar Bear Café, where they end up taxing his sanity.

Summary

Panda Mama goes to buy walnuts and learns the trick of stuffing the bag full from Mama Red Squirrel, and then endures a lecture from King Penguin Mama on how to eat at an all-you-can-eat cake buffet. The group then decides to eat at Polar Bear Café, where they end up taxing his sanity.

S1E45
Mr. Handa's Discussion
Air date: 06/Sep/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Handa meets up with Polar Bear to ask his advice on how to ask Sasako out, but Polar Bear seems to be more interested in the food where the meeting takes place. Meanwhile, Sasako winds up serving several good-looking men who come into the café, which worries Panda and Penguin.

Summary

Handa meets up with Polar Bear to ask his advice on how to ask Sasako out, but Polar Bear seems to be more interested in the food where the meeting takes place. Meanwhile, Sasako winds up serving several good-looking men who come into the café, which worries Panda and Penguin.

S1E44
Mr. Penguin's Picnic
Air date: 30/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Penguin ends up having to date all the Penko sisters equally, but still has trouble telling them apart. Sasako suggests he give the sisters differently colored ribbons to better identify them.

Summary

Penguin ends up having to date all the Penko sisters equally, but still has trouble telling them apart. Sasako suggests he give the sisters differently colored ribbons to better identify them.

S1E42
Mei Mei's Prince
Air date: 23/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda's sister Mei Mei goes on about her crush on Mr Handa. However, after seeing Handa and Ms Badger at a realty office, Panda believes that the two are getting married.

Summary

Panda's sister Mei Mei goes on about her crush on Mr Handa. However, after seeing Handa and Ms Badger at a realty office, Panda believes that the two are getting married.

S1E40
Summer Festival
Air date: 16/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Polar Bear and Grizzly run a stand together at a summer festival, joined by a relative of Panda's, Lesser Panda. After selling everything, the gang enjoy the sights of the festival.

Summary

Polar Bear and Grizzly run a stand together at a summer festival, joined by a relative of Panda's, Lesser Panda. After selling everything, the gang enjoy the sights of the festival.

S1E39
The Ideal Single Life
Air date: 16/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda imagines a dream life living on his own. After struggling to find a place that meets his expectations, Panda, along with Penguin, check out where the other animals live.

Summary

Panda imagines a dream life living on his own. After struggling to find a place that meets his expectations, Panda, along with Penguin, check out where the other animals live.

S1E38
What Is Baisen!?
Air date: 09/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

After becoming amazed by the taste of the Polar Bear Café brand of black coffee, a man named Misaki decides to become the pupil of a tree kangaroo in order to learn how to roast coffee beans.

Summary

After becoming amazed by the taste of the Polar Bear Café brand of black coffee, a man named Misaki decides to become the pupil of a tree kangaroo in order to learn how to roast coffee beans.

S1E37
There Are Many Kinds of Penguins
Air date: 09/Aug/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

As Penguin joins the gang to the pool along with his nephew, he ends up having to deal with an easily irritated King Penguin Mama and the Penko sisters.

Summary

As Penguin joins the gang to the pool along with his nephew, he ends up having to deal with an easily irritated King Penguin Mama and the Penko sisters.

S1E31
Mr. Grizzly Goes On an Adventure
Air date: 19/Jul/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

As the café starts serving a shaved ice dessert called "Polar Bear", Grizzly gets the wrong idea and believes Polar Bear had been eaten by otters.

Summary

As the café starts serving a shaved ice dessert called "Polar Bear", Grizzly gets the wrong idea and believes Polar Bear had been eaten by otters.

S1E27
Enthusiastic Polar Bear
Air date: 05/Jul/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

As Panda laments having nothing to do and Polar Bear wishes he had more free time, Polar Bear gets the idea to take Panda's place at the zoo.

Summary

As Panda laments having nothing to do and Polar Bear wishes he had more free time, Polar Bear gets the idea to take Panda's place at the zoo.

S1E9
Panda Gets Enthusiastic
Air date: 03/May/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

As Panda has to fill in for the full-time panda for a week, he is forced to ride packed trains for work. He cheers up and becomes more energetic when he starts receiving flowers from a supposed fan named Rin Rin.

Summary

As Panda has to fill in for the full-time panda for a week, he is forced to ride packed trains for work. He cheers up and becomes more energetic when he starts receiving flowers from a supposed fan named Rin Rin.

S1E5
Polar Bear at the Zoo
Air date: 19/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Polar Bear and Penguin come to the zoo Panda works at, where they have trouble catching Panda when he's awake and visit the other attractions.

Summary

Polar Bear and Penguin come to the zoo Panda works at, where they have trouble catching Panda when he's awake and visit the other attractions.

S1E2
Panda-kun's Employment
Air date: 05/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Panda applies for the job but fails the interview, with the job going to a human girl named Sasako instead. However, the others soon point Panda towards a part-time job at a nearby zoo.

Summary

Panda applies for the job but fails the interview, with the job going to a human girl named Sasako instead. However, the others soon point Panda towards a part-time job at a nearby zoo.

S1E1
Welcome to Polar Bear's Café
Air date: 05/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 12 min
Summary

Pushed by his mother to stop lazing around the house, a Panda searches for a part-time job but has troubling finding one to accommodate his laziness. He soon stumbles upon Polar Bear Café, a café run by a Polar Bear who is holding interviews for a part-time position with his faithful customer Penguin.

Summary

Pushed by his mother to stop lazing around the house, a Panda searches for a part-time job but has troubling finding one to accommodate his laziness. He soon stumbles upon Polar Bear Café, a café run by a Polar Bear who is holding interviews for a part-time position with his faithful customer Penguin.

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