04/01/1975 - 04/20/1976 Finished
Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken (みつばちマーヤの冒険)
Also known as: Maya the Bee
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)
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken doesn't have a single filler episode: all 52 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 52 episodes of Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken aired in 1975–1976 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maya is born04/01/1975 | 04/01/1975 | Canon |
| 2 | A vow with dreams04/08/1975 | 04/08/1975 | Canon |
| 3 | Into the Light04/15/1975 | 04/15/1975 | Canon |
| 4 | Putting Home Behind04/22/1975 | 04/22/1975 | Canon |
| 5 | A rose has thorns and bees04/29/1975 | 04/29/1975 | Canon |
| 6 | Schnook the dragonfly05/06/1975 | 05/06/1975 | Canon |
| 7 | Pook the housefly05/13/1975 | 05/13/1975 | Canon |
| 8 | The spider and the lullaby05/20/1975 | 05/20/1975 | Canon |
| 9 | Shelter from the rain05/27/1975 | 05/27/1975 | Canon |
| 10 | Nest-building poem06/03/1975 | 06/03/1975 | Canon |
| 11 | A worm is a worm06/10/1975 | 06/10/1975 | Canon |
| 12 | Missing child uproar06/17/1975 | 06/17/1975 | Canon |
| 13 | Willie becomes an ant06/24/1975 | 06/24/1975 | Canon |
| 14 | A family of earwigs07/01/1975 | 07/01/1975 | Canon |
| 15 | Maya's promise07/08/1975 | 07/08/1975 | Canon |
| 16 | Phillip's big pinch07/22/1975 | 07/22/1975 | Canon |
| 17 | 100 hearts and 100 legs07/29/1975 | 07/29/1975 | Canon |
| 18 | The rain frog's blunder08/12/1975 | 08/12/1975 | Canon |
| 19 | Tear Through the Wind08/19/1975 | 08/19/1975 | Canon |
| 20 | Friends in the earth08/26/1975 | 08/26/1975 | Canon |
| 21 | A troublesome grandma09/02/1975 | 09/02/1975 | Canon |
| 22 | Maya, captain for a day09/09/1975 | 09/09/1975 | Canon |
| 23 | Fly, Phillip!09/16/1975 | 09/16/1975 | Canon |
| 24 | The cicada's song09/23/1975 | 09/23/1975 | Canon |
| 25 | The ant's sixth child09/30/1975 | 09/30/1975 | Canon |
| 26 | Cricket's melody10/07/1975 | 10/07/1975 | Canon |
| 27 | Perilous journey10/14/1975 | 10/14/1975 | Canon |
| 28 | Beware of imposters10/21/1975 | 10/21/1975 | Canon |
| 29 | The locusts are coming10/28/1975 | 10/28/1975 | Canon |
| 30 | Maya's wish11/04/1975 | 11/04/1975 | Canon |
| 31 | I want to be big11/11/1975 | 11/11/1975 | Canon |
| 32 | Uproar in the cactus patch11/18/1975 | 11/18/1975 | Canon |
| 33 | Run, run11/25/1975 | 11/25/1975 | Canon |
| 34 | I want a house12/02/1975 | 12/02/1975 | Canon |
| 35 | Friends in the water12/09/1975 | 12/09/1975 | Canon |
| 36 | Maya becomes a mother12/16/1975 | 12/16/1975 | Canon |
| 37 | Two Phillips01/06/1976 | 01/06/1976 | Canon |
| 38 | Big, big Willard12/23/1975 | 12/23/1975 | Canon |
| 39 | Kitty the flea child01/13/1976 | 01/13/1976 | Canon |
| 40 | Maya in the snow01/20/1976 | 01/20/1976 | Canon |
| 41 | Spring's here02/03/1976 | 02/03/1976 | Canon |
| 42 | Jack the moth02/10/1976 | 02/10/1976 | Canon |
| 43 | Ant ranch02/17/1976 | 02/17/1976 | Canon |
| 44 | Maya's pothole plan02/24/1976 | 02/24/1976 | Canon |
| 45 | Liar roach03/02/1976 | 03/02/1976 | Canon |
| 46 | A new friend03/09/1976 | 03/09/1976 | Canon |
| 47 | Champion all alone03/16/1976 | 03/16/1976 | Canon |
| 48 | Fly egg uproar03/23/1976 | 03/23/1976 | Canon |
| 49 | Bart the honeybee03/30/1976 | 03/30/1976 | Canon |
| 50 | Anthony the ant child04/06/1976 | 04/06/1976 | Canon |
| 51 | Trap of the wasps04/13/1976 | 04/13/1976 | Canon |
| 52 | Welcome home, Maya04/20/1976 | 04/20/1976 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken have?
Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken have?
In total, Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken has 52 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken?
It is recommended to watch Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken online?
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Is Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken a complete anime?
Yes, Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken have?
No, Mitsubachi Maya no Bouken does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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