TV-Series
Description
"Bug tte Honey" is a 1970s anime series that blends elements of science fiction, comedy, and adventure. The story centers around Honey, a young girl who transforms into Honey Queen, a superheroine with insect-like powers, to protect the Earth from the invading forces of the Insect Empire. The Insect Empire, led by Queen Azilia, seeks to conquer Earth by exploiting its resources and enslaving humanity. Honey, along with her companions, embarks on a mission to thwart these plans and safeguard the planet.

Honey's transformation into Honey Queen is facilitated by a special device called the Honey Bracelet, which grants her superhuman abilities, including flight, enhanced strength, and the power to summon insect-themed weapons. Her allies include her younger brother, Mitsuru, and a talking beetle named Kabuto, who provides guidance and comic relief. Together, they face various adversaries from the Insect Empire, each with unique abilities and strategies, leading to a series of episodic battles and adventures.

The narrative unfolds through a mix of action-packed confrontations and lighthearted moments, often highlighting themes of teamwork, courage, and environmental awareness. Honey's dual identity as a regular schoolgirl and a superheroine adds a layer of relatability, as she balances her everyday life with her responsibilities as Earth's protector. The series maintains a straightforward episodic structure, with each episode presenting a new challenge or enemy while gradually building the overarching conflict with the Insect Empire.

The characters are designed with distinct personalities and roles within the story. Honey is portrayed as determined and compassionate, embodying the ideals of justice and selflessness. Mitsuru, though younger, contributes with his resourcefulness and unwavering support for his sister. Kabuto serves as both a mentor and a source of humor, often providing crucial information or comic interludes. The antagonists, including Queen Azilia and her generals, are depicted with varying degrees of menace and complexity, adding depth to the conflict.

Overall, "Bug tte Honey" combines action, humor, and a touch of environmental messaging within a classic superhero framework, making it a notable entry in the genre of 1970s anime.
Information
Bug tte Honey
Bugってハニー
Honeybee in Toycomland
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 51
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 10/03/1986 – 09/25/1987
Categories
Genre
AdventureFighting ShounenComedy
Settings
Fantasy
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Staff
  • Chief Director
    Minoru Okazaki
    Akinori Nagaoka
  • Storyboard
    Toshiya Shinohara
    Kenji Kodama
    Shunji Ōga
    Yoshio Takeuchi
    Shuji Iuchi
    Masaharu Okuwaki
  • Music
    Hiroshi Tsutsui
    Tōru Inagawa
  • Character Design
    Minoru Maeda
  • Animation Director
    Takao Kōzai
  • Producer
    Shunzō Katō
    Hidehiko Takei
    Yasuo Kameyama
    Yasutaka Tarumi
  • Script
    Yasushi Hirano
    Yoshio Takeuchi
    Seiji Matsuoka
    Atsushi Muroga
    Shigemitsu Taguchi
    Yū Terashima
    Asami Ogawa
    Kōichi Mizuide
  • Episode Director
    Akinori Nagaoka
    Shunji Ōga
    Yoshio Takeuchi
    Makoto Moriwaki
    Hiroshi Ishiodori
    Shuji Iuchi
    Takenori Kawada
    Akinori Yabe
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Yutaka Satō
    Masaharu Okuwaki
    Keiko Nanba
    Keiichirō Mochizuki
    Yūji Asada
  • Original creator
    Takashi Takebe
  • Art Director
    Yukihiro Yokoyama
  • Director of Photography
    Takashi Nomura
Production
  • Animation Production
    Tokyo Movie Shinsha
  • Production
    Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    Hudson
Music
Ending
Ep. 1-40
“Ai wa Merry-Go-Round" (愛はメリーゴーランド)”
Ep. 41-51
“Watashi to Odotte Kuremasen ka" (わたしと踊ってくれませんか)”