Hutch
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 91
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 36 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 7, 1970 – December 28, 1971
- Season
- Spring 1970
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Ippei Kuri
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Music
- Koshibe Nobuyoshi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
36h 24m
⚡ 19 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals60%Kids60%War20%
TVFINISHED1970 SPRING6.3 / 10 AniList score
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee
昆虫物語みなしごハッチ• Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch
Synopsis
After his homeland is destroyed by a large swarm of wasps, Hutch, the Honeybee ventures into the world. He goes to search for his mother, the queen bee, from whom he was separated during the disaster. Through his wandering, Hutch grows to be strong and brave as he observes the lives and deaths of numerous other insects. (Source: Tatsunoko Production)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
Only if you enjoy adventure, comedy and drama, especially stories with animals, kids.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 40% of 422 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
15.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 36 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 6 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
91 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Director
- Ippei Kuri
- Music
- Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee (1974)
- Optional extras: Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch (1989), Konchuu Monogatari Mitsubachi Hutch: Yuuki no Melody
Related entries
SEQUEL
The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee
TV · 1974
ALTERNATIVE
Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch (1989)
TV · 1989
ALTERNATIVE
Konchuu Monogatari Mitsubachi Hutch: Yuuki no Melody
MOVIE · 2010
CHARACTER
Seikimatsu Densetsu Wonderful Tatsunoko Land
SPECIAL · 1999
ADAPTATION
Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch
MANGA
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The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee FAQ
How many episodes does The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee have?
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee has 91 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 36 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
About 36 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 46 days; at one hour a day, about 37 days.
Is The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee finished?
Yes. The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 1971.
Is there a season 2 of The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
Yes — the story continues in The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee (1974).
Where do I start The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
Start here: The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is the first entry, followed by The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee.
Is The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee based on a manga?
No. The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Ippei Kuri.