Maya the Bee: A fascinating story and beautiful visuals

Maya the Bee: A New Adventure - Looking back at classic anime

"Maya the Bee: The New Adventures," which aired from 1982 to 1983, is a TV anime series based on the fairy tale by W. Bonzels. The series aired on TV Osaka from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, with a total of 52 episodes. This 30-minute anime series was hugely popular with children, attracting many viewers.

story

The story begins when Maya wakes up from three months of hibernation and receives news that Philip has been caught in a fire and gone missing. Maya decides to go on an adventure to the outside world to find Philip. Her journey unfolds into a story of growth and friendship as she meets various friends and overcomes difficult challenges.

Commentary

"Maya the Bee: The New Adventures" is a sequel that uses characters from the original work, but the story unfolds unrelated to the original. All voice actors have been changed except for Masako Nozawa who plays Willie, and the new cast has breathed new life into the story. This work is full of humorous and adventurous episodes that teach children the importance of nature and friendship.

cast

The main cast includes:

• Maya: Runa Akiyama
• Willie: Masako Nozawa
• Philip: Ritsuo Sawa
• Mousey: Keiko Toda
• Ant Captain: Hozumi Goda
• Kutera: Noriko Murakami
• Max: Yasushi Ohama
• Book: Kumiko Okura
• Madame Butterfly: Yukino Yuki
• Cassandra: Mari Tono
• Katrina: Yoko Asagami

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this work. It was directed by Kaminashi Mitsuo, produced by Nippon Animation and TV Osaka, with the cooperation of Wako Productions and Apollo Films. The music was by Ogaki Takashi, and the screenplay was written by Miyake Naoko, Nakahara Akira, Amemiya Yuji, Tsutsui Tomomi, and Ishida Tadakata. The animation director was Saito Okimi, the art director was Arai Torao, the cinematographer was Hirono Masayuki, and the sound director was Tanaka Hideyuki.

Main Characters

The main characters are:

• Maya: The main character. She escapes from the bee castle, longing for the outside world. She is curious and has a strong sense of justice, but is also a bit reckless.
• Willy: He is the one who scolds Maya. He is a little absent-minded, but he is smart. His catchphrase is "The deceased said..."
• Philip: A playful grasshopper who watches over Maya and Willy.
• Captain: A worker ant. He always patrols with about six subordinates.
• Mousey: A new character in this series. He's not a bad guy, but he does have a weakness for bragging too much.

subtitle

The subtitles of all 52 episodes are as follows:

1. Spring on the Farm
2. Strength contest
3. Outdoor Concert
4. Flying Mousey
5. Cheese theft incident
6. Flea Wanderer
7. Mousey Rescue Mission
8. The Farm Olympics
9. The Great Escape
10. Maya's roots lie in Cleopatra?
11. Bravo soccer
12. Wandering Willie
13. Glowing creatures from a distant planet
14. Welcome! Lifesaver
15. Dr. Snail is a great doctor
16. Go for it, Professor Mousey.
17. The story of "Home is a Good Place"
18. The Courage of the Giant Beetle
19. Funny air battle
20. Wind's Trick
21. The old man beetle has arrived
22. Melvin's Big Craze
23. The strangest incident in the world
24. Willie! Beware of Naps
25. Bert, you could fly in the sky
26. Carnival Visitors
27. The theater is the best place to go when it's raining
28. Barney the Liar
29. Moussy's Phantom Express
30. Mousey telephone launched
31. A trap-filled flying contest
32. The lucky beetle
33. Willy is in dire straits
34. Beatrice in the Castle
35. Maya and Mousey go to space?
36. Marpin the Glutton
37. Open-air Sculpture Competition
38. Etiquette controversy
39. There is no water on the farm
40. The Ranch Gang
41. Long-time friends
42. Queen's Welcome Party
43. Kidnapping in the Mist
44. Starry Sky Fantasy
45. Beware of lack of physical strength
46. From the Farm with Love
47. Mistaken Wedding
48. Grass Ski Tournament
49. Yacht trip is SOS
50. Willy Ice
51. Another world near the ranch
52. Farm Flower Festival

Related Titles

"Maya the Bee: The New Adventures of the Bee" has a related work called "Maya the Bee: The New Adventures of the Bee." The animated series based on this original work was also loved by many fans.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "The Adventures of Maya the Bee," was written and composed by Shozo Ise, arranged by Shinya Watanabe, and sung by Keiko Nishina and the Crown Girls' Choir. The ending theme, "Good Night Maya," was also written and composed by Shozo Ise, arranged by Shinya Watanabe, and sung by Keiko Nishina and the Crown Girls' Choir.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Maya the Bee: The New Adventures of the Honeybee" is a highly acclaimed children's animation. Each episode is a self-contained story, but it depicts Maya's growth and the deepening of her friendships throughout, moving viewers. Each episode also contains different adventures and problem-solving scenes, stimulating children's imaginations.

The appeal of the characters is also a major point. Maya's inquisitiveness and bravery, Willy's wisdom and humor, and Phillip's reliability - each character is unique and loved by viewers. In particular, the new character Mousey boasts a lot, but also shows a kind-hearted side, providing viewers with a new charm.

The music also adds to the appeal of this work. The opening and ending songs are deeply etched in the hearts of viewers, and many people can still hum them to this day. The background music for each episode also adds to the atmosphere of the story, drawing the viewer into the world of the story.

This film is enjoyable for both children and adults. While it evokes nostalgia, it also depicts universal themes of friendship, growth, and respect for nature, making it a film that can be recommended to a wide range of generations. Watching it with the whole family can also be a good opportunity to deepen communication between parents and children.

"Maya the Bee: The New Adventures" is not only a classic of the 1980s, but also a masterpiece that has not lost its value in modern times. Please watch it at least once. Maya's adventures will warm your heart.