The Insect Story: The Last Hatch” is a touching animated adventure produced by Tatsunoko Productions in 1970.
Separated from his mother by a wasp attack, Hutch, a young honeybee, sets out on a journey to find her.
In the vast nature, Hutch meets many insects and develops friendships with them, but sometimes faces betrayal and harsh realities.
His struggles to survive with his small body struck a chord with viewers and brought tears to their eyes. Hutch’s journey is never easy and he is at the mercy of the laws of nature and the threat of wasps, but his strong feelings of love for his mother sustain him.
This work, which depicts the preciousness of life, the bond between parent and child, and mutual help among friends, deeply moved not only children but also adults, and has been passed down through the generations as a masterpiece in the history of Japanese animation.
THE ADVENTURES OF HUTCHI
THE HONEYBEE
author
Hideo Aya
Tatsunoko Productions is one of Japan's leading animation production companies, founded in 1962 as Tatsunoko Productions.
His representative works include "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman," "Time Bokan Series," "Yatterman," and "Neo-Human Casshern," and we can't forget the moving masterpiece "Kerokko Demetan."
"Kerokko Demetan" is a story of friendship and courage woven by a kind-hearted frog boy and his friends, and has been highly praised as a work that remains deeply in the hearts of not only children but also adults.
Tatsunoko Productions has worked in a wide range of genres, from action and comedy to human drama, and has laid the foundation for Japanese anime culture.
In recent years, the company has continued to take on new challenges, such as remaking classic works and collaborating with companies both in Japan and abroad.
Its unique worldview and rich character portrayals continue to be loved by many fans across generations.