TV series
Girl Meets Bear
2016, Japanese, on AT-X.
The anime follows Machi, a middle school student who serves as a shrine maiden at a Shinto shrine and takes care of a bear, who lives on mountain in Japan's northern Tohoku region. The bear, Natsu, has the ability to talk and is Machi's guardian. When Machi explains to Natsu that she will attend a school in the city, he gives Machi a set of trials that she must pass in order to be able to survive city life.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Where to watch Girl Meets Bear
Girl Meets Bear is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Decision
Aired 19 June 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 3 April 2016
- Last aired
- 19 June 2016
- Network
- AT-X
- Original title
- くまみこ
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What Girl Meets Bear is based on
Girl Meets Bear is based on Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear, a 2013 manga series by Masume Yoshimoto.
Manga series · 2013
Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear
By Masume Yoshimoto
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Girl Meets Bear: quick answers
Is Girl Meets Bear worth watching?
Girl Meets Bear doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Girl Meets Bear are there?
Girl Meets Bear has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Girl Meets Bear finished?
Yes. Girl Meets Bear ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Girl Meets Bear on?
Girl Meets Bear is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Girl Meets Bear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Girl Meets Bear yet.
What shows are like Girl Meets Bear?
If you liked Girl Meets Bear, try Tawawa on Monday, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Drop Kick on My Devil!!.
What is Girl Meets Bear based on?
Girl Meets Bear is based on Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear, a 2013 manga series by Masume Yoshimoto.