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Maya the Bee

1975 – 1983Show2 seasons104 episodesNR

Action & AdventureAnimation
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A heartwarming, wondrous animated series about growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 104 episodes · best: S1E19 "Kaze O Sake Te" 7.1

Episodes

6.3
6.2

Story

The adventures of a young and happy bee who is sent by her queen to search for pollen, and in doing so she finds a new world that surrounds her, making friends with various forest creatures.

Feels like

  • Classic Shoujo Anime
  • Whimsical Fairy Tale
  • Insect World Adventure
  • Heartwarming Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic Childhood Memory
  • Gentle Fantasy
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Visual Charm of the 70s/80s
  • Friendship and Kindness
  • European Folklore Influence

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Haim Saban
Music by
Takashi Ogaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 1, 1975 · September 27, 1983 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 1975
Last aired
September 27, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 104 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Austria, Japan
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Be Yourself, The Joy of First Flight, Oh, Crap! +4

  • Be Yourself
  • The Joy of First Flight
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Wicked Wasps
  • Off with His Head!
  • Virtuous Bees
  • Race Against the Clock

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Maya the Bee?"

Questions about Maya the Bee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maya the Bee?

FILMBOX+ Now

In the United States, Maya the Bee streams on FILMBOX+ Now. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Maya the Bee worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Maya the Bee okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Maya the Bee?

43 h

About 43 hours: 104 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1983.

Can I half-watch Maya the Bee?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Maya the Bee?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Maya the Bee in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.