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Guardian Enzo · 2012-11-15, 20:22

This show is really brilliant on so many levels when it's on its game. Very underappreciated.

Nerroth · 2012-11-15, 20:23

I love how, every episode, things just seem to get that little bit better and better each time. Sterp by step, the showrunners are building a great wall of awesome.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-11-15, 21:27

I wonder what CR was going for with that "Flatus Patsy" line. I suspect the Japanese concept was lost in the translation.

Dop · 2012-11-16, 04:14

Yes, I'd love to see some explanation of the original Japanese line there.

Although being 'the person who gets the blame for farting' is absurdist enough that you can imagine Shirokuma coming up with the idea.

Dawnstorm · 2012-11-16, 07:28

Go go, Llamaranger!

Kirarakim · 2012-11-29, 14:54

I had forgotten that Sasako had brought Sloth to the Cafe in the first episode. I liked how they tied that back in.

I don't think Handa has anything to worry about, I think Sasako and Handa are actually sort of similar, once again I am sure they will make a great couple once Handa gets over his shyness.

Although I do think the series forgot about Sasako's love of bike riding (I would consider that a hobby).

Finally it looks like Sasako and Polar Bear (in his great but not very useful disguises) were shopping at a mock Shibuya Parco. Pretty sure they have a special store open for Shirokuma Cafe now (at least I hope that is where it is because I am planning on going).

Next week a hibernation episode, can't wait!

Guardian Enzo · 2012-11-29, 21:15

Shibuya Parco is well worth your visit (it's a ten-minute walk from where I commute to daily) as they have an anime-themed sixth floor, including a NoitaminA shop. But I don't believe there's a Shirokuma Café store there, or anywhere else I've seen. I've seen merchandise on sale at many places like Animate and Cospa (the Parco might have a store that sells some) and a café was doing a Shirokuma-themed menu, but I don't think there's a dedicated shop.

"No matter how wonderful a guy may be, his tail has to look amazing - especially how he swings it."

Nerroth · 2012-12-06, 15:39

Spoiler for ep36:

Guardian Enzo · 2012-12-13, 20:50

Rin-Rin with a panda hug pillow? Thanks a lot for planting that image in my head...

Dop · 2012-12-14, 05:15

I loved the way you could practically see Panda's brain short-circuiting itself.

"It's what I really wanted... But it's from Rin-Rin. But it's what I really wanted... but it's from Rin-Rin... but... but... but..."

Definitely time Panda got that restraining order put out on Rin-Rin, though, nobody likes a stalker.

Penguin finally got to do his Rakugo.

Gravitas Free Zone · 2012-12-14, 22:04

It's nice when the series throws a long-suffering character a bone every so often. (Penguin.)

I wonder if the Grizzly Bar's patrons and/or Polar Bear were paying for all of the champagne that Polar Bear opened.

darktruth · 2012-12-18, 03:41

Have been buying a few Shirokuma Cafe merchandise lately, a hoodie and a box of trading glass cups (and a few more other merch coming in (*cough*Super DX Plushies of Shirokuma & Panda from UFO catcher games in Japan*cough*) while also continuing to import the Animate only exclusive LE BD release of the series, although volume 5 and the upcoming 6th volume have apparently sold out which means I have to resort to Yahoo Japan Auctions (or maybe Mandarake) to obtain them, I guess that's what I get for procrastinating too long to put in a pre-order

Spoiler:

More Photos

Kirarakim · 2012-12-19, 10:28

Oh cute, hope I will be able to find those trading glasses at the Shibuya Parco store

Kakkou · 2012-12-24, 02:59

I'm severely behind on this show but this had to be scanned and shared:

Merry Christmas everyone!

articuzwolf · 2012-12-30, 04:33

kinda sad that we only have 1 cour left out of this show

1 year just passed so fast like that

Utsuro no Hako · 2013-01-06, 10:01

This sounds like good news:

Quote:

Yasuko Yamauchi, the editor-in-chief of Shogakukan's Flowers magazine, confirmed that the anime adaptation of Aloha Higa's Polar Bear's Café (Shirokuma Café) manga will continue until this spring. Another project based on the manga is currently planned.

Second season? Theatrical film? Sasako-based otome game?

Guardian Enzo · 2013-01-06, 10:34

Real-life café?

omimon · 2013-01-10, 09:01

Kana Hanazawa ED....I've been waiting for this for a looonnnnnngggg time.

Guardian Enzo · 2013-01-17, 20:05

It's a real shame this series gets so little attention and discussion - 40 was another stellar episode. The first part was pure slice of life with a poetic and beautiful sequence with Shirokuma and the Arctic Ocean, and the second was another of the show's rare forays into earnest sentiment, which as usual it pulled off flawlessly.

Utsuro no Hako · 2013-01-24, 15:24

Sasako as the red oni was so adorable. Too bad Polar Bear made her give it up right away.

I don't know why I enjoyed the second segment since it wasn't a particularly funny conversation on a subject that typically bores me senseless -- "Oh, do you remember the place that was next to the place?" "Oh, you mean the place with the thing?" -- yet I found the whole thing charming. Though I would've loved to see Penguin and Panda collecting the neighborhood fees.

2012-11-15, 20:23	Link #222
Nerroth NePoi! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 43	I love how, every episode, things just seem to get that little bit better and better each time. Sterp by step, the showrunners are building a great wall of awesome. __________________

2012-11-29, 14:54	Link #226
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	I had forgotten that Sasako had brought Sloth to the Cafe in the first episode. I liked how they tied that back in. I don't think Handa has anything to worry about, I think Sasako and Handa are actually sort of similar, once again I am sure they will make a great couple once Handa gets over his shyness. Although I do think the series forgot about Sasako's love of bike riding (I would consider that a hobby). Finally it looks like Sasako and Polar Bear (in his great but not very useful disguises) were shopping at a mock Shibuya Parco. Pretty sure they have a special store open for Shirokuma Cafe now (at least I hope that is where it is because I am planning on going). Next week a hibernation episode, can't wait! __________________ Twitter MAL

2012-12-06, 15:39	Link #228
Nerroth NePoi! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 43	Spoiler for ep36: I like how the Indian curry had naan with it; and a paper Sasako-san doll at the end! __________________

2012-12-18, 03:41	Link #232
darktruth Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Have been buying a few Shirokuma Cafe merchandise lately, a hoodie and a box of trading glass cups (and a few more other merch coming in (coughSuper DX Plushies of Shirokuma & Panda from UFO catcher games in Japancough) while also continuing to import the Animate only exclusive LE BD release of the series, although volume 5 and the upcoming 6th volume have apparently sold out which means I have to resort to Yahoo Japan Auctions (or maybe Mandarake) to obtain them, I guess that's what I get for procrastinating too long to put in a pre-order Spoiler: More Photos __________________ Conversation's deep When you talk to yourself There's no way to cheat Cause you know you can't be no one else…

2012-12-19, 10:28	Link #233
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Oh cute, hope I will be able to find those trading glasses at the Shibuya Parco store __________________ Twitter MAL

2012-11-16, 04:14	Link #224
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Yes, I'd love to see some explanation of the original Japanese line there. Although being 'the person who gets the blame for farting' is absurdist enough that you can imagine Shirokuma coming up with the idea.

2012-11-16, 07:28	Link #225
Dawnstorm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austria	Go go, Llamaranger!

2012-12-14, 05:15	Link #230
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	I loved the way you could practically see Panda's brain short-circuiting itself. "It's what I really wanted... But it's from Rin-Rin. But it's what I really wanted... but it's from Rin-Rin... but... but... but..." Definitely time Panda got that restraining order put out on Rin-Rin, though, nobody likes a stalker. Penguin finally got to do his Rakugo.

2012-12-14, 22:04	Link #231
Gravitas Free Zone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012	It's nice when the series throws a long-suffering character a bone every so often. (Penguin.) I wonder if the Grizzly Bar's patrons and/or Polar Bear were paying for all of the champagne that Polar Bear opened.

2012-12-24, 02:59	Link #234
Kakkou Tch. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia	I'm severely behind on this show but this had to be scanned and shared: Merry Christmas everyone!

2012-12-30, 04:33	Link #235
articuzwolf Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange Road Age: 34	kinda sad that we only have 1 cour left out of this show 1 year just passed so fast like that __________________ Resonance, My Dream!

2013-01-10, 09:01	Link #238
omimon Professional Hikkikomori Join Date: Feb 2009	Kana Hanazawa ED....I've been waiting for this for a looonnnnnngggg time.

2013-01-24, 15:24	Link #240
Utsuro no Hako Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011	Sasako as the red oni was so adorable. Too bad Polar Bear made her give it up right away. I don't know why I enjoyed the second segment since it wasn't a particularly funny conversation on a subject that typically bores me senseless -- "Oh, do you remember the place that was next to the place?" "Oh, you mean the place with the thing?" -- yet I found the whole thing charming. Though I would've loved to see Penguin and Panda collecting the neighborhood fees.