Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly
| Industry | Animation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Anime series |
Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly (Japanese: いたずらぐまのグル～ミ～, Hepburn: Itazuraguma no Gloomy) is an anime series from Japan created by the studio NAZ. It originally broadcast in Japan between April and June 2021 and was made available worldwide through streaming on platforms including YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
Synopsis
The story centers on Gloomy, a bear cub living in the wild who was saved and nurtured by Pity. After losing his own teddy bear, Pity promised never to abandon Gloomy. Despite their close relationship, Gloomy often lashes out at his caretaker.
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Production and release
The project was revealed in December 2020, with NAZ handling production. Direction was led by Takehiro Kubota, while the script was penned by original creator Mori Chack. The series aired on Tokyo MX from April 12 through June 28, 2021. Licensing rights were secured by Crunchyroll for territories outside Asia and Medialink for the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, the show utilized social media channels such as YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram to reach a global audience via streaming.
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