The Song of Tentomushi
The Song of Tentomushi is manga series by Noboru Kawasaki published from 1973 to 1975 by Shogakukan in their elementary school study magazines in the Shogakukan no Gakushō Zasshi series. The manga was collected in four volumes. An anime series adapted from the manga was created by Tatsunoko Productions. The anime was also broadcast in Italy under the title Coccinella. Following Inakappe Taishō in 1970, it was the second of Kawasaki's works to be made into animation by Tatsunoko.
Plot
There are seven young brothers and sisters who grow up peacefully supported by the love and care of their parents. As a token of gratitude, the children present a trip to the couple on their wedding anniversary. This heartfelt deed, however, causes a terrible misfortune as their parents are killed while on their travels.Though it is certainly a shocking tragedy to the youngsters, they cannot be left in sorrow for a long time; rather, they have to make efforts to jointly stand on their own feet without depending on anybody else. So, their strenuous and daring living starts anew helping one another with brotherly affection, and their sincere attitude and lively activities gradually win admiration and encouragement from people of the community.
Cast
The name of the Isshuu family means "one week". Since they are a family of seven children, each of these children represent a day of the week.;Tsukimi Isshuu
;Kaji Isshuu
;Mizuo Isshuu
;Mokusuke Isshuu
;Kintaro Isshuuu
;Tsuchimaru Isshuu
;Hiyoko Isshuu