Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Light Novel

A dedicated gamer and antisocial shut-in downloads an update to her favorite fantasy RPG—only to find herself sucked into the game world for real. Reset to level one and equipped with only a cute bear onesie that grants her impressive abilities, Yuna sets out to explore her new reality--even though the fact that she can't seem to take the bearsuit off gives her paws, er, pause!

Yuna's exploits as an adventurer (and her memorable outfit) have made her a celebrity around town. As the so-called "Bloody Bear's" legend grows by leaps and bounds, the former shut-in receives an intriguing offer through the adventurers' guild—a local lord named Fochrose has a quest he wants her, and only her, to take on!

Yuna is hired on to escort Noa, Lord Fochrose's daughter--and biggest fan of the "Bloody Bear"—to the royal capital, with Fina in tow. Hordes of monsters and bands of roving thieves menace the girls on their journey, but what really gets Yuna's attention is when they discover two of her most beloved foodstuffs from Earth! What will the Bloody Bear do with these nostalgic culinary delights?

Yuna takes a break from adventuring to embark on a whole new kind of enterprise—opening her own bakery! But selling pudding to the masses is hardly enough to keep the Bloody Bear occupied, and soon, she finds her culinary appetites whetted by a new challenge: the chance to get her hands on rice, miso, and soy sauce. The only problem? The port town she needs to get her goods from is under siege by a kraken!

The kraken has been slain, but Yuna's seaside commerce career is just beginning! Faced with the problem of transporting goods, the Bloody Bear sets out to establish a secure trade route between Mileela and Crimonia—even if she has to cut her way across the land with magic to do it. Denizens of the world, watch out: this bear stops for nothing!

At Ellelaura's request, Yuna accepts a mission to escort the students of the royal academy on a practical training exercise in the woods. Unfortunately, these pampered children of aristocrats have no intention of doing as she says, and their recklessness takes them right into some very serious danger! Can the Bloody Bear save the day—and a bunch of snotty teenagers, to boot?

A mithril knife is needed to butcher a black tiger, but a golem has shut down the mine, so Yuna packs her best bear punch and heads out to fix things. Meanwhile, the bakery's offerings are selling like hot cakes—literally, turning strawberry shortcake into a new Crimonia-wide craze! Whether it be baking cake or making bank, the Bloody Bear's schedule has never been more packed!

Yuna receives a birthday invite from Misa, the young aristocrat she met on her way to the royal capital. Unenthused about attending a rich kid's party, Yuna sets out nonetheless. On her way, she walks straight into a face full of drama: a town with not one, but two warring feudal lords! Can the Bloody Bear calm these troubled waters? Or must she pick a side to support?

First there was Misa's party--and now Misa's been kidnapped! Enraged, the Bloody Bear sets out to rescue her young friend and show the girl's kidnappers exactly how she earned that nickname. Meanwhile, an exhausted young elf fetches up on Yuna's doorstep, seeking her older sister and a way to save her imperiled village. Yuna could leave her to fend for herself...but the Bloody Bear never deserts a maiden in need. Next stop: elven country!

Yuna makes it to the elven village, where a new crisis awaits--something is wrong with the elves' sacred tree, causing the protective barrier around the village to weaken. A little investigation proves the tree is possessed by a monster! Fighting beasts is one thing. Fighting a plant? That's new. Time for the Bloody Bear to get her gardening shears!

One elven village, saved. One...business rival, found? It seems a restaurant named the Bear's Lounge (complete with bear-themed decor) has opened in the capital, muscling in on Yuna's brand! Yuna heads straight to the capital to investigate this copybear—and promptly gets pulled into a school festival with Fina, Shuri, and Noa. Can the Bloody Bear never know a moment's peace?

The Bonus Volume Fans Have Been Waiting To Get Their Paws On! Includes over 50 previously unavailable retailer-exclusive short stories, digital bonuses, and web serial extras from the original novels. Plus: brand-new stories for this release, a cover illustration gallery for volumes 1-9, an exciting first look into 029's concept art, a special contribution from manga artist Sergei, and even more in this bearly believable collection!