Gauche is the only one who has a relatively deep character, that enables you to understand his thoughts and motivations. Niche, Lag's dingo, does incomprehensible things almost every episode. Lag is an annoying crybaby who really, is nothing more than annoying. This is where I really think the story is lacking.

Each piece of music was carefully planned out and they really suit the setting of the story. I really like the music in Tegami Bachi because it really adds to the story. All the colours look very comfortable and eye-pleasing, with fabulous openings and endings. Studio Pierrot has done a pretty good job with the animation. In the process, Lag learns of an underground organization plotting to overthrow the capital, and the price that the citizens of Amberground pay for the artificial sunlight. Desperate to see him again, he begins to search for Gauche during his deliveries. Only, when he finally achieves his goal, he discovers that the person who inspired him is no longer working as a Bee. Overshadowed by his hero, Lag swears to become a Letter Bee when he grows up. Gauche was also the one who taught him about how letters hold the hearts of those who write it, and how the gaichuu (giant insects) are out to steal those hearts. To Lag, Gauche was like a hero - he had saved his life numerous times during the delivery. Seeing, an orphan, was found by a Letter Bee, Gauche Suede, who realized that Lag was the package he had to deliver to Campbell Litus, a small town in the dark Yodaka District. The land is covered by darkness with the exception of the artificial sun with illuminates the capital (Akatsuki) therefore, the farther away you get from the capital, the darker it gets. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised.Īlthough Tegami Bachi may seem extraordinarily childish at first, the subtle, dark undertones are what make it very appealing.Īmberground, the setting of the story, is divided into three sections based on social class: Yodaka, Yuusari and Akatsuki. A government employee delivers letters and fights monster bugs. To be honest, I didn't think I would enjoy Tegami Bachi after I read the plot summary.

Tengami main theme