Tentou Mushi no Uta

Details

Also known as: てんとう虫の歌, The Song of Tentomushi, Tentoumushi no Uta, Song of the Ladybug
Type: TV
Status: Finished Airing
Score: 5.9
Episodes: 104
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life
Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Aired: 1974-10-06 to 1976-11-26
Season: Fall 1974

Synopsis

After losing their parents in a traffic accident, seven brothers and sisters have to live on their own. Their struggle to maintain their lives through their family bond, sincerity and involvement wins the admiration and encouragement of their neighbors. (Source: Tatsunoko Production)

Episodes

Episode 1: Episode 1 (1974-10-06)
Episode 2: We are the Sibling Ladybug (1974-10-13)
Episode 3: We have arrived at the World's Smallest House! (1974-10-20)
Episode 4: Episode 4 (1974-10-27)
Episode 5: Part-time Job! Everyone gather (1974-11-03)
Episode 6: Episode 6 (1974-11-10)
Episode 7: Sunny Day in Japan! The School Trip (1974-11-17)
Episode 8: Episode 8 (1974-11-24)
Episode 9: Episode 9 (1974-12-01)
Episode 10: Episode 10 (1974-12-08)
Episode 11: Episode 11 (1974-12-15)
Episode 12: Santa is coming to my Home (1974-12-22)
Episode 13: Episode 13 (1974-12-29)
Episode 14: Hiyo-Mama's Lullaby (1975-01-05)
Episode 15: Episode 15 (1975-01-12)
Episode 16: Run! Siblings of the Ladybug (1975-01-19)
Episode 17: The Small Helper (1975-01-26)
Episode 18: Episode 18 (1975-02-02)
Episode 19: Let's Collect the Seven Shooting Stars! (1975-02-09)
Episode 20: I will Protect Father's Zoo! (1975-02-16)
Episode 21: Being a father is tiring (1975-02-23)
Episode 22: Episode 22 (1975-03-02)
Episode 23: Episode 23 (1975-03-09)
Episode 24: Hello! America's Mama (1975-03-16)
Episode 25: I am a Super Star (1975-03-23)
Episode 26: Kuma-san's Bride (1975-03-30)
Episode 27: Episode 27 (1975-04-06)
Episode 28: Who does Kintaro belong to? (1975-04-13)
Episode 29: Hiyo's Dream is a Kindergarten (1975-04-20)
Episode 30: Episode 30 (1975-04-27)
Episode 31: Tsukimi's Birthday (1975-05-04)
Episode 32: Episode 32 (1975-05-11)
Episode 33: Episode 33 (1975-05-18)
Episode 34: Episode 34 (1975-05-25)
Episode 35: Episode 35 (1975-06-01)
Episode 36: Episode 36 (1975-06-08)
Episode 37: Episode 37 (1975-06-15)
Episode 38: Episode 38 (1975-06-22)
Episode 39: Episode 39 (1975-06-29)
Episode 40: The Ramen Grandpa will never lose (1975-07-06)
Episode 41: It's Summer Break! The Moving Zoo (1975-07-13)
Episode 42: Episode 42 (1975-07-20)
Episode 43: Episode 43 (1975-07-27)
Episode 44: My First Seabath (1975-08-03)
Episode 45: Episode 45 (1975-08-10)
Episode 46: Episode 46 (1975-08-17)
Episode 47: Pet is my Friend (1975-08-24)
Episode 48: Episode 48 (1975-08-31)
Episode 49: Episode 49 (1975-09-07)
Episode 50: Episode 50 (1975-09-14)
Episode 51: Episode 51 (1975-09-21)
Episode 52: Everyone's Cycling Course (1975-09-28)

Characters and voice actors

Mizuo Isshuu (main character) · Japanese voice: Yoshiko Yamamoto
Kaji Isshuu (main character) · Japanese voice: Yoshito Yasuhara
Kintaro Isshuu (main character) · Japanese voice: Noriko Tsukase
Mokusuke Isshuu (main character) · Japanese voice: Keisuke Yamashita
Tsuchimaru Isshuu (main character) · Japanese voice: Hiroko Maruyama
Tsukimi Isshuu (main character) · Japanese voice: Mari Okamoto
Yoichi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Hiroshi Masuoka
Soroku (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Hiroshi Ootake

Opening and ending songs

Opening 1: Bokura Kyoudai Tentou Mushi · Koorogi'73, Young Fresh, Mitsuko Horie
Ending 1: Bokura Sorotte Isshuukan · Koorogi'73, Young Fresh
Ending 2: Hiyoko Deshura · Mitsuko Horie