04/05/2012 - 03/28/2013 Finished
Polar Bear Cafe (Shirokuma Cafe)
Also known as: しろくまカフェ
Situated near the local zoo and owned by the charismatic polar bear Shirokuma, Shirokuma Cafe is a popular spot for animals and humans alike, allowing them to sit back and relax after a hard day of work. Whether it's a cold beverage or the latest item on his menu, Shirokuma finds joy in being able to serve his customers, often striking up conversations about various subjects. Together with the sarcastic Penguin and the clumsy Panda, they form an odd trio who get themselves caught up in all sorts of misadventures with their other friends such as Grizzly, a bar owner, and Sasako, a human who works at the cafe. From dealing with unrequited love, outdoor camping trips, karaoke sessions, and even the secret to brewing delicious coffee, there's always something bound to be happening in Shirokuma Cafe!
50
Total episodes
50
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 50 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Shirokuma Cafe. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Shirokuma Cafe has no filler episodes: all 50 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
50 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to the Polar Bear's Cafe / Panda-kun's Employment04/05/2012 | 04/05/2012 | Canon |
| 2 | Everyone's Café / Café's Cherry Blossom Viewing04/12/2012 | 04/12/2012 | Canon |
| 3 | Polar Bear Goes to the Zoo / Panda's Problems04/19/2012 | 04/19/2012 | Canon |
| 4 | Obsessed with Smartphones / Super Fun Driving Lesson04/26/2012 | 04/26/2012 | Canon |
| 5 | Panda gets Enthusiastic / Everyone's Parfait05/03/2012 | 05/03/2012 | Canon |
| 6 | Panda's Diet / Strive For It! Wild Panda05/10/2012 | 05/10/2012 | Canon |
| 7 | Mr Handa's Make-Over Plan / The Great Love Love Driving Operation05/17/2012 | 05/17/2012 | Canon |
| 8 | A Magazine Interview Comes By / Salmon Hunter: Mr. Grizzly05/24/2012 | 05/24/2012 | Canon |
| 9 | Rin Rin Deeply Moved! Panda's House! / Mr. Penguin's Confession05/31/2012 | 05/31/2012 | Canon |
| 10 | Mr. Handa's Mixer? / Mr. Handa's Mixer!06/07/2012 | 06/07/2012 | Canon |
| 11 | Mr. Penguin's Heartbreak / Panda's Night Out06/14/2012 | 06/14/2012 | Canon |
| 12 | Panda, Tired of Boredom / Panda's Advice Room for Troubles06/21/2012 | 06/21/2012 | Canon |
| 13 | Tanabata Decoration / Panda's Wish06/28/2012 | 06/28/2012 | Canon |
| 14 | Enthusiastic Polar Bear / Let's Go to the Beach!07/05/2012 | 07/05/2012 | Canon |
| 15 | Weeding in the Summer / Mr. Penguin's Romance07/12/2012 | 07/12/2012 | Canon |
| 16 | Mr. Grizzly Goes On an Adventure / A Strange Restaurant07/19/2012 | 07/19/2012 | Canon |
| 17 | Let's Go Camping! / Rin Rin and the High School Girl07/26/2012 | 07/26/2012 | Canon |
| 18 | The Café's Ghost Stories / Panda Runs Away From Home08/02/2012 | 08/02/2012 | Canon |
| 19 | There Are Many Kinds of Penguins / What is Baisen!?08/09/2012 | 08/09/2012 | Canon |
| 20 | The Ideal Single Living / Summer Festival08/16/2012 | 08/16/2012 | Canon |
| 21 | Panda is No Longer a Panda / MeiMei's Prince08/23/2012 | 08/23/2012 | Canon |
| 22 | Sales Penguin / Mr. Penguin's Picnic08/30/2012 | 08/30/2012 | Canon |
| 23 | Mr. Handa's Discussion! / Panda Mama's Daily Life09/06/2012 | 09/06/2012 | Canon |
| 24 | Panda's Apprenticeship / A Sports Day Filled With Animals Panda09/13/2012 | 09/13/2012 | Canon |
| 25 | Mr. Penguin's Hobbies / Their Childhood Days09/20/2012 | 09/20/2012 | Canon |
| 26 | The New Panda! / Reunion at the Grizzly Bar!09/27/2012 | 09/27/2012 | Canon |
| 27 | Animal Field Baseball / What's Jacu Coffee!?10/04/2012 | 10/04/2012 | Canon |
| 28 | Panda's Apology! / Rin Rin Welcomed!10/11/2012 | 10/11/2012 | Canon |
| 29 | Panda's New Part-time Job! / Mr. Penguin Goes Flying!10/18/2012 | 10/18/2012 | Canon |
| 30 | Halloween! / Llama Day!10/25/2012 | 10/25/2012 | Canon |
| 31 | Mr. Penguin's Dilemma! / Idol: Yama Arashi!11/01/2012 | 11/01/2012 | Canon |
| 32 | The Café Yard! / Sales Penguins' Sales!11/08/2012 | 11/08/2012 | Canon |
| 33 | Panda Corner's Contest / Coffee Roaster Masaki / Panda Corner's Project11/15/2012 | 11/15/2012 | Canon |
| 34 | Wolf's Occupation Change / Mr. Penguin's New Love!11/22/2012 | 11/22/2012 | Canon |
| 35 | Sloth Wants To Work! / Mr. Handa's Present11/29/2012 | 11/29/2012 | Canon |
| 36 | Grizzly's Hibernation Preparations! / Grizzly's Hibernation!12/06/2012 | 12/06/2012 | Canon |
| 37 | Christmas Planning! / Christmas Trouble!12/13/2012 | 12/13/2012 | Canon |
| 38 | Big Cleaning at the Café / For Whom Does the Bell Toll12/20/2012 | 12/20/2012 | Canon |
| 39 | The Animals' Hidden Talent Competition! / New Year's Guest.01/10/2013 | 01/10/2013 | Canon |
| 40 | The Hammock Sea / Panda Mama's Gardening01/17/2013 | 01/17/2013 | Canon |
| 41 | Scattering Beans With Everyone / The Café in the Afternoon01/24/2013 | 01/24/2013 | Canon |
| 42 | Polar Bear's Insomnia / Mr. Grizzly's First Love01/31/2013 | 01/31/2013 | Canon |
| 43 | Pun Café / The Secret to Delicious Coffee / Mr. Full-time Panda, Mr. Llama and Rin-Rin02/07/2013 | 02/07/2013 | Canon |
| 44 | The Everyday Zoo! / The Zoo in the Rain.02/14/2013 | 02/14/2013 | Canon |
| 45 | Rin Rin and Mei Mei's Super Exciting Plan / Smelt Fishing02/21/2013 | 02/21/2013 | Canon |
| 46 | Doll Festival / The Animal Doctor02/28/2013 | 02/28/2013 | Canon |
| 47 | South Pole Squad Penguinger / Even More, What is Roasting!?03/07/2013 | 03/07/2013 | Canon |
| 48 | Sloth's Trip / I Became a Doll / White Day03/14/2013 | 03/14/2013 | Canon |
| 49 | Mr. Grizzly's Reunion / Mr. Llama's Time Capsule03/21/2013 | 03/21/2013 | Canon |
| 50 | Mr. Penguin's Secret / Cherry Blossom Viewing in Spring03/28/2013 | 03/28/2013 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Shirokuma Cafe have?
Shirokuma Cafe has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Shirokuma Cafe have?
In total, Shirokuma Cafe has 50 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Shirokuma Cafe?
It is recommended to watch Shirokuma Cafe in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Shirokuma Cafe online?
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Is Shirokuma Cafe a complete anime?
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