---
title: "The Song of Tentomushi"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-song-of-tentomushi-1974"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 81084
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 104
community_rating: 3.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Song of Tentomushi (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-song-of-tentomushi-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Song of Tentomushi is a television series first released in 1974. Catalogued under Animation. Produced and broadcast by Fuji TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 104 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Seven siblings must survive after their parents' tragic death."

### Why Watch
- Shows strong sibling bonds
- Depicts resilience after loss
- Animated storytelling from 1970s

### Caveats & Content Note
- Emotional themes may be heavy for younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series includes themes of death and self-reliance, best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, heartfelt, family, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-song-of-tentomushi-1974#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoneko Matsukane** as *金二郎*
- **Hiroshi Otake** as *ダックスフンドのソーロク*
- **Hiroshi Masuoka** as *ブタのヨイチ*
- **Noriko Tsukase** as *一週金太郎*
- **Takuzō Kamiyama** as *園長*
- **Hiroko Maruyama** as *土丸*
- **Minori Matsushima** as *日曜子（ひよ）*
- **Mari Okamoto** as *月美*
- **Keisuke Yamashita** as *木介*
- **Yoshiko Yamamoto** as *水男*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic storyline?
The show follows seven brothers and sisters who, after their parents die, must learn to live independently.

### Q: Is The Song of Tentomushi animated?
Yes, it is an animated series produced in 1974.

### Q: Who created the original work?
It is based on a work by Kawasaki, following his earlier Inakappe Taishō.

### Q: Which studio animated the series?
The animation was produced by Tatsunoko.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series premiered in 1974.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Song of Tentomushi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/81084)
- [The Song of Tentomushi - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_Tentomushi)
- [97. epizoda | The Song of Tentomushi (1974) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-song-of-tentomushi/s01/e97/)

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