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Maya the Bee

Maya the Bee

10.00Score #472Rank
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Kids

Synopsis

Maya, a newborn honeybee, brims with curiosity about the world around her. From the time she is born, she is brought up to be a worker bee, but it is difficult for her to understand and follow the strict rules of the hive because of her individuality and strong desire for independence.

Having collected all the honey around the honeycomb, Maya decides to set out on an adventure to find a flower garden in order to collect more honey for the hive. Her intentions are noble, but because she leaves the hive without permission, the Queen sends Maya's friend Willy to search for the little troublemaker. Willy joins Maya in her quest, and together, beyond the familiar hive, the two friends marvel at the sheer beauty that nature has to offer.

Through many experiences—sometimes enjoyable, sometimes terrible or sad—and encounters with various insects, Maya matures into a strong and wise honeybee.

(Source: Nipponanimation)

Background

The series was based on the German children’s book Maya the Bee, originally published in 1912. Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken was notably in English twice, once for British with British voice actors and again for the United States with Canadian voice actors.

Characters

Phillip Main
Willi Main
Cassandra Supporting
Max Supporting
Tekla Supporting

Staff

Hiroshi Saitou Director
Tameo Kohanawa Storyboard
Memo Aguirre Theme song performance
Nadine Delanoë Theme song performance
Waldemar Bonsels Original creator
Masahiro Ioka Art director
Shouji Katou Sound effects
Keiichiro Kimura Key animation
Yasuji Mori
Susumu Shiraume Character design, Animation director