The Journey Home
Also known as スペースバグ | Space Bug
TVSummer 2018Source OriginalPG - Children
ActionAdventure
4.8/10
Community score
#10927
Rank
1K
Members
3
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Synopsis
This story is about Mick, a sleeping chironomid. Insects are taken up into space for use in experiments by humans. An epic space adventure of Mick and his friends on their journey back home to Earth. The development plans and experiments are aborted by humans for no known reason, the organisms are left behind in the space station with limited resources. Going over hurdles and fighting through challenges, together, they travel across planets and gain new comrades, heading for Earth. As their journey progresses, the mystery behind the human’s abandonment unravels.
Production Notes
Space Bug is a joint production of Japanese 3D video production company P.I.C.S. and South Korean 3D animation studio W.Baba.
Cast Highlights
Hakase
Supporting
Core Staff
Nakao, Hiroyuki
Director, Script
Yoon, Yoo-byung
Director
Kisida
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement
Toujou, Haruka
Theme Song Performance
Wolpis Carter
Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics
Gurihiru
Character Design
Theme Songs
Openings
1: "THE JOURNEY HOME" by Wolpis Kater (eps 1-13)
2: "Tiny Dreamer" by Haruka Tojo (eps 14-26)
Endings
1: "Hoshi no Kazu Dake Arigatou (星の数だけありがとう)" by Serena Kozuki (eps 1-13)
2: "Microcosmos" by Wi-Fi-5 (eps 14-26)
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Episode 3
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Episode 4
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Episode 5
Survival! Sand Planet \ Lost in the Desert
Episode 6
Honeybee Ellen's Secret \ The True Identity of the Awakened Shadow
Episode 7
The Immovable Stork \ Enemy Approaching the Supply Ship
Episode 8
Black Hole Resident \ Garbage Field at the End of the Galaxy
Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes26
Duration23 min per ep
SourceOriginal
RatingPG - Children
SeasonSummer 2018
AiredJul 8, 2018 to Jan 6, 2019
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#15161
Scored by227
BroadcastSundays at 10:30 (JST)
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
The Journey Home
Romaji title
Space Bug
Japanese title
スペースバグ
Synonyms
Unknown
Production Team
Main studio
TMS Entertainment
Producers
TMS Entertainment
Licensors
Unknown
Japanese title
スペースバグ
Themes And Audience
Space