Hutch
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 1974 – September 27, 1974
- Season
- Spring 1974
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Seitarou Hara
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Music
- Seiji Yokoyama
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals60%Kids60%
TVFINISHED1974 SPRING5.9 / 10 AniList score
The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee
昆虫物語 新みなしごハッチ• Konchuu Monogatari: Shin Minashigo Hutch
Synopsis
After another attack by the cruel wasps, the brief period of peace enjoyed in Honeybee land is destroyed. When the queen is killed during the fierce battle, Hutch and his sister Ahya embark on a perilous journey to realize her will to restore order and security to their homeland.(Source: Tatsunoko Production)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
Only if you enjoy adventure, comedy and drama, especially stories with animals, kids.
Reception is lukewarm: 59/100 on AniList, with 49% of 183 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
15.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
Watch The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee first: this continues its story.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Director
- Seitarou Hara
- Character design
- Yoshitaka Amano
- Character design
- Hideo Aya
- Music
- Seiji Yokoyama
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee (1970)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee FAQ
How many episodes does The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee have?
The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee finished?
Yes. The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 1974.
Is there a season 2 of The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
No sequel is listed for The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee as of October 2026.
What should I watch before The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
Watch The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee first — The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is a direct sequel.
Is The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee based on a manga?
No. The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Seitarou Hara.
Who sings the opening of The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee?
The opening, "Shin Minashigo Hutch", is performed by an uncredited artist.