Anime Overview
Maya the Bee
Maya is an inquisitive young honeybee who finds the hive's strict routines hard to accept and longs to explore the world beyond. When she ventures out in search of new flowers, her restless spirit leads to unexpected encounters and small challenges that test her courage. Joined by her hesitant friend Willy, the pair discover the wonders and dangers of natur…
Characters
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Maya
Main | Japanese VA: Nomura, Michiko
Willi
Main | Japanese VA: Nozawa, Masako
Phillip
Main | Japanese VA: Nagai, Ichiro
Stick insect
Supporting | Japanese VA: Katou, Osamu
Black Wasp
Supporting | Japanese VA: Matsuo, Yoshiko
Carabid Beetle
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sogabe, Kazuyuki
Related Anime
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The New Adventures of Honeybee Maya
Sequel | 1982
Staff
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Saitou, Hiroshi
Director
Bonsels, Waldemar
Original Creator
Shiraume, Susumu
Character Design, Animation Director
Svoboda, Karel
Music
Aguirre, Memo
Theme Song Performance
Delanoë, Nadine
Theme Song Performance
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Missing child uproar
Aired Jun 17, 1975
Episode 11: A worm is a worm
Aired Jun 10, 1975
Episode 10: Nest-building poem
Aired Jun 3, 1975
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Maya the Bee episode guide
52 tracked episodes
Maya the Bee characters
6 featured characters
Maya the Bee staff
6 featured staff credits
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