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In Akatsuki
2011-03-14
During the battle with the gaichuu, the ground underneath the Hill of Prayer suddenly collapses, and Lag and Noir fall down into the caves below. Lag tries again to return Gauche's heart, but...

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The Lost Shindan
2011-02-05
Zazie finds out where the Cabernet ended up, but also finds a Reverse cell nearby at Shark Cape. There Zazie clashes with a Marauder who calls himself Jeel.

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42
Truth and Lies
2011-01-29
Garrard and Valentine, who came from Akatsuki, will go to any lengths to find Noir, even interrogating Sylvette. When Lag hears this, he tries to do something to make sure Sylvette doesn't get wrapped up in it all.

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41
Roda, Wanders
2011-01-22
Torn apart from Noir, Roda chases after him to Yuusari Central, but when she sees Noir happily spending time together with Lag and Sylvette, she becomes distraught and her feelings fall into confusion. Just then, Roda is rescued from some men up to no good by Sarah and Hunt.

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40
Welcome Home
2011-01-15
After the effect of being shot with Lag's letter bullet, Noir has awakened back as Gauche Suede. Lag asks Largo and Thunderland Jr.

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39
The Day of Flicker
2011-01-08
Aria and Niche final make it to Houdai's house. Aria tries to hand over the letter right away, but is injured when Houdai suddenly attacks her.

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37
Light Shines on the Darkness
2010-12-18
The fight between Lag and Noir continues, and Zazie comes back to help after sending Wasiolka to report. Just then a ton of swarming type gaichuu, Lao-Lao, come to attack.

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36
Cabernet Attacks
2010-12-11
Sunny is ordered to put poison in the cookies that she bakes in the Abbey for Connor by the Abbess. Sunny is shocked at the order...

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Veritably Abbey
2010-12-04
With the wounded Niche left in the "Garden of Spirits" which the Maka protects, Lag runs into Zazie on his way back to the Bee Hive, and they stop by the town of Lament where Connor is. There, the two of them are surprised to find Connor collapsed, but it was because he'd eaten too many cookies from a nun named Sunny.

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200 Years of Solitude
2010-11-27
200 years ago, Niche and her twin sister were shunned as cursed, and were eventually disposed of. Thrown into a river, with the most precious thing in the world, her sister, split apart from her, she matured all on her own, and has lived together with the Maka ever since.

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33
Blue Notes Blues
2010-11-20
Lag visits the town of Blue Notes Blues, steeped in the legend of the Maka, the mysterious creature deeply connected to Niche. The people in town witnessed someone like Noir heading into a cave, however the Mayor, Khari Tonov, tells them that cave is where the Maka lives and is dangerous, and entry is forbidden no matter who it may be.

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32
Film Noir
2010-11-13
A person spotted Noir up in the northern reaches of Yodaka. Lag is ordered by the Bee-Hive Master Largo Lloyd to find out what Noir is up to, and he heads there with Niche and Steak.

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31
Dolly
2010-11-06
Sylvette receives a fan letter addressed to her from a girl named M. Croce, asking her to make a doll that looks like her to give to her brother who will be leaving his hometown to work in a coal mine shortly.

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Reverse World
2010-10-30
Two inspectors from the capital, Akatsuki, come to the Bee Hive. Caribs Garrard and his dingo, Hazle Valentine.

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Wilderness Imagery Lighthouse
2010-10-23
"Get away from here"... The boy Lugh works together with an old man he calls "Grandpa" in an imagery lighthouse built out in the wilderness, but he keeps hearing voices from somewhere.

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The Hydrangea Colored Picture-Letter
2010-10-16
One day, while on a delivery to a certain mansion, Lag is asked by Ray Attlee the owner of the mansion, to search for the person who sent a picture-letter to her. Ray says that the pictures in the letters reminded her of her hometown, and gave her the will to continue to live on and fight her illness.

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27
Underwear and Bread
2010-10-09
Niche thinks she has failed at being Lag's dingo, so she runs away from home with her pet(?) Steak. Worried, Lag and Connor head out to search for Niche. However Niche, hungry and wandering aimlessly around town, sneaks into the bread and weapons shop Sinners and tries to finally cook Steak, but the Gobenis catch her in the act.

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Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee is an engaging Japanese anime television series that aired on TV Tokyo in 2009. Based on the manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Asada, the show integrates themes of fantasy, adventure, and drama to create an engrossing narrative. The series unfolds the gripping tale of young letter carriers, referred to as 'Letter Bees', who venture through perilous terrains to deliver letters and packages in a fascinating dystopian world.

The pivotal character of the series is a young boy named Lag Seeing, who was himself a 'letter' once before becoming a Letter Bee. Born on the Day of Flicker, when the artificial sun went out for a few moments, the show beautifully traces Lag's challenging journey from being a letter for delivery to becoming a Letter Bee.

Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee explores the land of AmberGround, divided into three distinct regions according to the amount of light from the artificial sun they receive. The rich and elite live in the well-lit central region known as Akatsuki, whereas the less fortunate reside in Yuusari in the middle and the deprived, poverty-stricken people inhabit Yodaka, the outermost region with the least amount of light. The boundaries are incredibly strict, and crossing between these regions is strictly controlled. Amidst this divide, the Letter Bees serve as the only communication link, carrying heart-wrenching letters, sentimental packages, and sometimes even people across regions.

The anime vividly presents the life-threatening risks and perilous encounters faced by the Letter Bees, battling large, armored insects known as Gaichuu to ensure the delivery of heartfelt letters and messages. The Gaichuu, the deadly creatures that inhabit the land of AmberGround, pose a significant threat to the Letter Bees and are drawn to the heart contained in the letters.

Each Letter Bee is armed with a unique gun called a 'Shindanjuu,' using 'heart' to fuel its power. These weapons showcase a personalized manifestation of their user's spirit and emotions. In their fight against the Gaichuu, the Letter Bees reveal the strength of the human heart, the importance of connection, and the profound impact of conveying a heartfelt message.

Lag Seeing, despite his young age, aspires to be a Head Bee - the highest rank amongst the Letter Bees. His fierce passion for delivering letters comes from his personal experiences, including being a 'delivered letter’ himself. His travelling partner, a special breed of Gaichuu called Niche, and her pet Steak, form the core characters of the show. The series further unfolds as Lag learns about the true purpose of the Letter Bees, and begins to question the future he had always dreamed about.

The animation for Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee is truly top-notch, with a unique blend of colors that seamlessly blend the narrative's stern themes with the mesmerizing landscape of AmberGround. It makes impressive use of contrasts and lights to exhibit the disparity in living conditions between different regions and the harsh, gloomy environment the Letter Bees navigate through.

The music, themes, and voice acting all contribute to creating an impactful emotional engagement with audiences. The diverse range of characters is well-fleshed out, each having distinctive traits, backstories, and motivations—making audience connection to the characters easy yet impactful.

Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee highlights the significance of communication and the lengths one can go to ensure it in a society bound by rigid rules and regulations. It also reflects on the allegory of light and darkness, exploring the depth of human emotions and all the pain, hope, despair, and love contained within a letter. With its robust storytelling, empathetic character development, and stunning visuals, the series offers a unique experience for anime enthusiasts.

In conclusion, Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee is an emotionally gripping fantasy saga that takes the audience through the heroic efforts of the Letter Bees. Their courage, dedication and their unwavering belief in the value of the messages they carry gives this anime a heartfelt charm that leaves a lasting impact. The captivating world of AmberGround and its resilient Letter Bees presents a narrative that is as profound as it is adventurous, making it an absolute must-watch for anime lovers.

Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee is a series categorized as a canceled. Spanning 2 seasons with a total of 69 episodes, the show debuted on 2009. The series has earned a moderate reviews from both critics and viewers. The IMDb score stands at 7.3.

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How can I watch Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee online? Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee is available on TV Tokyo with seasons and full episodes. You can also watch Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee on demand at Amazon Prime online.

Channel
TV Tokyo
Rating
7.3/10
Cast
Ayumi Fujimura, Miyuki Sawashiro, Ami Koshimizu, Daisuke Kishio, Hisayoshi Suganuma, Hisayoshi Suganuma, Jun Fukuyama, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kazuya Nakai, Marina Inoue, Nana Mizuki, Naomi Nagasawa, Aya Hisakawa, Hideo Ishikawa, Hitomi Nabatame, Kazuhiro Oguro, Yuki Matsuoka