Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken
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- 37EP 37
Late autumn brings frost and snow while Maya stays active to combat Willie's freezing shivers
Jan 6, 1976During late autumn, dry leaves cover the ground in grey tones while an early frost creates a thin ice layer over lakes and streams. Afternoon snow begins to fall as Willie freezes and shivers intensely. In contrast, Maya shows no desire to hibernate. She adheres to a motto of constant movement, utilizing walking and gymnastics to maintain warmth. This episode highlights the seasonal shift and the differing reactions of the characters to the cold weather, with Maya actively exercising to stay warm while Willie suffers from the chill.
- 39EP 39
Maya and Willie meet a peculiar moth who claims to be a butterfly
Jan 13, 1976Maya and Willie encounter a strange individual who alternates between arrogance and fighting spirit, displaying both elegant and clumsy flight. Although this character insists he is a butterfly, he clearly does not resemble a cockchafer. Flip eventually uncovers the truth behind his identity, revealing that the stout figure is actually a moth. This discovery resolves the mystery surrounding the odd newcomer's true nature and species classification.
- 40EP 40
Maya tastes aphid nectar and clashes with ants over the sweet resource
Jan 20, 1976Willie and Maya observe ants across the way milking a large herd of aphides. Maya immediately attempts to consume the sweet juice produced by these tiny insects. Her actions lead to a conflict with the ants, who are displeased by her interference. The situation results in Maya getting into trouble with the ant colony due to her attempt to take the nectar for herself.
- 41EP 41
Maya and Willie react to a wasp parasite laying eggs in the ground.
Feb 3, 1976Maya and Willie observe a parasite depositing its eggs inside a hole in the ground occupied by a wasp. Willie is deeply disturbed by this sight. He struggles to understand how anyone could disrespect the labor of another, especially since he is not fond of work himself. Consequently, he and Maya decide to play a prank on the parasite. Their shared reaction to the biological process leads them to plan a joke against the insect. The pair resolves to interfere with the parasite's activities as a form of retaliation for the perceived disrespect shown to the wasp's efforts.
- 42EP 42
Maya and Willie listen to a cockroach's unexpected and dark tales of human persecution
Feb 10, 1976Maya and Willie encounter a cockroach who shares his experiences living among humans. Eager to learn about human nature, the two insects listen with intense curiosity to his narrative. However, the account diverges significantly from their expectations, focusing instead on themes of persecution and aversion. Maya struggles to accept the grim reality presented by the cockroach. The situation worsens when a daddy long-legs also arrives to share his perspective, revealing that he has no positive stories to offer about humans either. This encounter challenges the protagonists' assumptions and introduces them to the harsher aspects of human-insect relations through these varied testimonies.
- 43EP 43
Maya and a stink-bug rescue a bee trapped by an ant-lion
Feb 17, 1976Maya arrives just in time to assist a bee caught by an ant-lion, which is about to drag its prey into a burrow. She enlists the help of a stink-bug, and together they successfully rescue the lady-bee. However, the ant-lion instills fear in all insects, including the termites. Maya struggles to find additional support due to this widespread terror. Despite the difficulty in gathering help, she devises an excellent idea to address the situation.
- 44EP 44
Maya and Willie encounter a lonely mole-cricket emerging from a ground hole.
Feb 24, 1976Maya and Willie discover a strange creature emerging from a hole in the ground. Upon inquiry, they identify it as a mole-cricket who lives in solitude underground without friends. Feeling sympathetic toward the lonely creature, Maya and Willie promise to visit her the following day. However, fulfilling this promise proves to be a significant challenge for the two young bees. The narrative focuses on their attempt to overcome the difficulties involved in reaching the underground dwelling to keep their word to the new acquaintance.
- 45EP 45
The narrative focuses on eggs, eggs, and still more eggs.
Mar 2, 1976This episode centers entirely on the subject of eggs. The content is described as involving eggs, eggs, and still more eggs. The source of this information is identified as Prime Video. No other plot details, character actions, or specific events are provided in the available metadata. The description remains strictly limited to the repetitive mention of eggs as the primary thematic element of the episode.
- 46EP 46
A frustrated lady-bee seeks dance therapy from a June-bug during a disrupted party.
Mar 9, 1976A lady-bee, who is a friend of Maya and Willie, experiences a day filled with mishaps, including tripping over sticks and dropping items, which leaves her in a foul mood. Maya believes that dancing is the only way to cure this bad humor. Consequently, the lady-bee requests that a June-bug dance with her. As the insects enjoy their pleasant party, their gathering is suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a bumble-bee, disrupting the otherwise cheerful atmosphere.
- 47EP 47
Toni the ant abandons her duties to seek enjoyment after realizing her routine is boring
Mar 16, 1976Toni, the ant, suddenly leaves the ant-hill one morning because she realizes she is wasting her life on work that is simply too boring. She decides she only wants to enjoy life at last. Maya sets out to look for Toni and comes just in time to make good the silly tricks of the cheeky little ant.
- 48EP 48
Maya and Willie encounter a lazy cricket named Kurt at a new school
Mar 23, 1976While searching for new adventures, Maya and Willie discover a school for crickets. During their visit, they meet Kurt, who quickly becomes their friend. However, Kurt proves to be quite troublesome due to his extreme laziness and his refusal to attend violin lessons at school. It takes a significant amount of time for Maya and Willie to uncover the various excuses Kurt uses to avoid his responsibilities. The pair must navigate these challenges as they adjust to their new acquaintance and his difficult behavior within the school environment.
- 49EP 49
Insects plan a beauty contest for a summer party while the vain butterfly ignores everyone.
Mar 30, 1976During a major summer celebration, the insect community decides to host a beauty pageant. The lady-butterfly, recognized for her beauty, is considered the frontrunner for the title. However, her overwhelming vanity causes her to become entirely self-absorbed. She fails to acknowledge her friends or pay attention to the events unfolding around her. Her narcissism blinds her to the competition and the social dynamics of the gathering, leaving her isolated in her own reflection despite being the center of attention for the contest.
- 50EP 50
Maya and Willie navigate a lake in a leaf boat while facing a carp and rough waters
Apr 6, 1976Maya finds a lake and convinces Willie to join her on a boat trip. The pair board a leaf and paddle happily toward the center of the water. A carp approaches, posing a threat to their small vessel carrying Maya and Willie. The boat begins to rock as waves crash against it, causing Willie to suffer from seasickness during the outing.
- 51EP 51
Willie faces Cassandra's lecture after Maya is captured by hornets
Apr 13, 1976Willie enters the hive and immediately receives a reprimand from Cassandra for failing to bring Maya along. This criticism is unjustified, as Maya has independently flown away and been captured by hornets without Willie's knowledge. Upon her capture, Maya encounters several familiar insects, including a bug, a glowworm, and various beetles, reuniting with old acquaintances in her new predicament.
- 52EP 52
Maya rushes home to warn her hive of an impending hornet invasion.
Apr 20, 1976Maya travels swiftly to her home to alert the hive about the dangerous hornet attack. Cassandra feels immense joy at seeing her student return, yet she is deeply concerned because hornets are the bees' most formidable foes, and conflict with them poses extreme peril. Unfortunately, Maya's urgent warning arrives too late to prevent the disaster. The hornets successfully breach the defenses and invade the bee-hive, initiating a severe threat that endangers the entire colony. The narrative highlights the critical timing of the warning and the overwhelming power of the enemy forces as they overrun the home.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken have?
- Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken has 52 episodes.
- When did Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken come out?
- Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken came out in 1975.
- Which studio made Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken?
- Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken was produced by Nippon Animation.
- Who directed Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken?
- Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken was directed by Shigeo Koshi.
- Is Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken finished?
- Current status of Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken: Finished.