Is The Bears’ School Finished?#
If you are looking to dive into the gentle world of The Bears’ School (also known as Kuma no Gakkō - Jackie to Katie), you will find a series of entries spanning several years. While the primary anime series began in 2010, the franchise expanded with related series and a feature film, with the most recent major release being the movie Eiga Kuma no Gakkō: Patissier Jackie to Ohisama no Sweets in 2017.
Because the anime consists of a main series, a movie sequel, and the related Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears series, viewers can experience a broad range of stories. If you want to ensure you have seen everything available in the anime format, you should follow the comprehensive watch order detailed below. For those looking for even more content beyond the animation, you can browse the manga and light novels to see if there is additional source material to explore.
Audience and Appeal#
The Bears’ School is best suited for children and viewers who enjoy wholesome, cute, and gentle storytelling. Centered around animal characters like Jackie and Katie, the series focuses on themes of learning, friendship, and kindness. Its appeal is evidenced by its history in Japan’s Animation TV and DVD rankings, where both the main series and the Ganbare! Lulu Lolo spin-offs have made appearances.
If you enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the show, you might also want to pick up some official merchandise to bring the cuteness of the bears into your own home.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the different seasons and related series can be a bit confusing, but the relationship tree provided on this page makes it easy to track. Here are the best ways to approach the series:
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise as it aired, follow this timeline:
- Bears’ School (2010)
- Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears (2013)
- Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears Season 2 (2014)
- Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears Season 3 (2016)
- Eiga Kuma no Gakkō: Patissier Jackie to Ohisama no Sweets (2017)
Completionist Order#
If you are a completionist who wants to see every piece of animation, we recommend starting with the original Bears’ School series, followed by its direct movie sequel, Eiga Kuma no Gakkō: Patissier Jackie to Ohisama no Sweets. Once those are finished, you can move into the related Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears saga, watching all three seasons in sequence. You can refer to the relationship tree below to see exactly how these titles link together.
Streamlined Order#
For those who prefer the main plot and don’t mind skipping the related spin-offs or moving to source material, simply watch the original series and the 2017 movie.
Where to Watch and Support#
You can watch the anime on Prime Video (which collaborates with Crunchyroll in some regions) to start your journey with Jackie and Katie.
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Bears' School • anime • 2010-12-18
└─(related)→ Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears • anime • 2013-01-17
└─(sequel)→ Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears • anime • 2014-09-25
└─(sequel)→ Ganbare! Lulu Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears • anime • 2016-01-21
└─(sequel)→ Eiga Kuma no Gakkō: Patissier Jackie to Ohisama no Sweets • anime • 2017-08-25
