The Care Bears are a lovable, multi-colored group of bears introduced in 1981 by American Greetings. Living in the cloud-city of Care-a-Lot, each bear has a unique personality and a specialized “belly badge” that expresses their caring power and helps spread positive emotions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The Core Crew

The Care Bears universe spans a massive roster of characters, but here are some of the most iconic regulars:[1]

• Cheer Bear: A pink bear with a rainbow belly badge, known for being incredibly positive and uplifting.
• Funshine Bear: A yellow bear with a bright sun badge, who loves outdoor adventures and having a good time.
• Grumpy Bear: A blue bear with a raincloud and hearts badge, who is famously easily annoyed but deeply caring.
• Share Bear: A purple bear with two crossing lollipops, known for being friendly, communicative, and generous.
• Tenderheart Bear: A brown bear with a red heart badge, widely considered the loving leader of the group. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

History & Where to Watch

Originally created for greeting cards, the franchise quickly expanded into classic animated TV series in the 1980s, multiple theatrical films, and modern 2D reboots like the 2019 Care Bears: Unlock the Magic. You can find episodes streaming on platforms like HBO Max and Netflix, or browse official video clips directly on the Care Bears YouTube Channel. [1, 2, 3]