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)

Episodes

52 episodes
  1. 52 Maya Comes Home 10 Jun 1975
  2. 51 Captured 7 Jun 1975
  3. 50 Sailing The High Seas 6 Jun 1975
  4. 49 The Beauty Contest 5 Jun 1975
  5. 48 The Reluctant Musician 4 Jun 1975
  6. 47 A Troublesome Ant 3 Jun 1975
  7. 46 Gustav And Emma 31 May 1975
  8. 45 A Problem With Eggs 30 May 1975
  9. 44 The Mole Cricket With Everything But Friends 29 May 1975
  10. 43 Maya Helps The White Ants 28 May 1975
  11. 42 The Show Off Cockroach 27 May 1975
  12. 41 The Parasite Fly 24 May 1975
  13. 40 The Fight For The Aphids 23 May 1975
  14. 39 Jack And The Moth 22 May 1975
  15. 38 Spring Is Here 21 May 1975
  16. 37 How Maya And Willi Survive The Winter 18 May 1975
  17. 36 Fleas In The Field 17 May 1975
  18. 35 Flip And Flap 16 May 1975
  19. 34 Wieland Goes On A Diet 15 May 1975
  20. 33 On The Run 14 May 1975
  21. 32 Maya The Giantess 13 May 1975
  22. 31 Harriet The Bird 10 May 1975
  23. 30 A Trip In The Lemonade Bottle 9 May 1975
  24. 29 A House For The Caterpillar 8 May 1975

Characters & Staff

Black Wasp
Supporting
Yoshiko Matsuo (Japanese)
Carabid Beetle
Supporting
Kazuyuki Sogabe (Japanese)
Christoph, Hans
Supporting
Kousei Tomita (Japanese)
Dr. Henry
Supporting
Ryuuji Saikachi
Flap
Supporting
Keaton Yamada (Japanese)
Franz
Supporting
Keaton Yamada (Japanese)
Harriet
Supporting
Junko Hori (Japanese)
Hawkmoth Jack
Supporting
Hiroshi Masuoka (Japanese)
Hornet Queen
Supporting
Toshiko Sawada
Kitty
Supporting
Fuyumi Shiraishi
Kurt
Supporting
Sanji Hase
Max
Supporting
Jean-Pierre Rambal
Mr.Beetle
Supporting
Tarou Sagami
Mrs. Swallowtail
Supporting
Akiko Tsuboi
Old Human
Supporting
Kouhei Miyauchi (Japanese)
Peppi
Supporting
Junpei Takiguchi (Japanese)
Puck
Supporting
Kousei Tomita (Japanese)
Schnuck
Supporting
Keiichi Noda (Japanese)
Stick insect
Supporting
Osamu Katou (Japanese)

Information

Japanese みつばちマーヤの冒険
Studios Nippon Animation
Source Book
Licensors Saban Entertainment
Rating 6.6
Broadcast Tuesdays at 19:30 (JST)
Aired 01 Apr 1975 – 20 Apr 1976
Synonyms Adventures of Maya the Honeybee

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026