The Little Panda Fighter

Pancada works as a janitor at Bear Bar Box in a small town of anthropomorphic bears. He dreams of becoming a professional dancer, despite everyone's indifference. He is in love with Honey, a brown bear waitress.

Polaris notices the club is losing money, mainly because Freak Teddy keeps winning his matches. Grizzlepuss informs him that Polaris is under contract and cannot step in personally. He devises a plan to secretly defeat Freak Teddy and restore the club's fortunes.

That night, Pancada visits Master Jin, a small brown bear who coaches him in dancing and loyalty. Master Jin stresses staying true to himself and believing in his gifts even when others doubt him. Pancada leaves with renewed resolve.

The next day, Polaris reveals his old two piece fighting costume and tells Pancada to wash it for him. He explains his plan to fight Freak Teddy in disguise so the club can cash in on the victory without exposing himself. Pancada agrees, trying to keep calm despite the strangeness of the plan.

In the basement washroom, Pancada gets distracted by the rhythm of the washer, and the boxing costume shrinks on him. He panics as the fabric tightens, foreshadowing trouble for the planned covert fight. The shrinking costume foreshadows the misidentity that will follow.

On the day of the fight, a disguised Polaris enters the ring with Freak Teddy while Pancada heads to a dance competition. The audience mistakes the panda-dressed fighter for Pancada, not realizing Polaris is in disguise. Polaris wins the bout, while Pancada competes in the dance contest.

Pancada enters a dance competition and delivers a strong performance. The crowd responds with harsh criticism toward his dancing style, partly because of the earlier identity confusion. Nonetheless, Pancada wins the contest, earning a moment of recognition.

The following day, Honey kisses Pancada on the cheek, impressed by his so-called 'win'. Pancada misreads the gesture as congratulations for his dancing, not realizing the real reason was the earlier misidentification. A newspaper later arrives confirming he was mistaken for Polaris.

A newspaper arrives at the club and confirms that Pancada was mistaken for Polaris during the fight. The revelation unsettles him and forces him to confront the consequences of the disguise. Master Jin offers further words of wisdom to help him move forward.

Encouraged by Master Jin's wisdom, Pancada decides to pursue a rematch with Freak Teddy to earn genuine recognition. He goes to Polaris's office and asks for the chance to prove himself. Pancada then begins brief training to prepare.

Pancada undergoes brief training, but the rematch goes badly and his confidence collapses. He ultimately gives up boxing, realizing the odds are stacked against him. The failure deepens his doubt about his path in combat.

After the loss, Pancada is laughed at by others, and Polaris reveals he had bet on the fight to make a fortune. The plan backfires for the club, but Polaris follows through by transferring ownership of Bear Bar Box to Pancada. The revelation cements Pancada's new position, though the victory feels hollow.

Grizzlepuss finally confronts Pancada about the scheme, accusing him of deception. Pancada denies the accusation, insisting he never intended to hurt the club or Honey. The tension marks a turning point as the truth of the situation becomes clearer to everyone.

Polaris retires to the icy mountains, leaving the Bear Bar Box in the care of others. His departure signals the end of his scheming approach and a new era for Pancada. The mountains symbolize the distance he puts between himself and the club's drama.

Pancada transforms the boxing club into a dance club, finally embracing his dream and the love of Honey. The venue shifts from fighting to dancing, reflecting Pancada's growth and the new direction of the business. The community finds a new rhythm under his leadership.