"Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi" review: A moving story and beautiful visuals

"Kokoro Deliver Tegami Bachi": A story of a boy and his friends who deliver hearts

"Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi" is a TV special anime based on the original manga by Hiroyuki Asada, and was broadcast on TV Tokyo on November 23, 2009. This high fantasy work is set on the never-dawn planet "Amberground," and follows the young boy Lag Seeing as he grows up as a letter bee. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews about this work, as well as some recommended points.

Overview

"Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi" was produced as a 45-minute TV special, broadcast in one episode only. Animation was produced by studio Pierrot+, directed by Akira Iwanaga, series composition by Tetsuya Oishi, and character design by Minako Shiba. Music was provided by Kunihiko Yanagi, and the theme songs were "Hajimari no Hi" by Suga Shikao and "Hatenaki Michi" by HIMEKA.

story

One day, a young boy named Lag Seeing's mother is suddenly kidnapped by someone, and he ends up being delivered as a "tegami" to a friend's house far away. A national official postal worker, Gauche Suede, also known as a "tegami bee," takes the risk to protect Lag and deliver him to his destination. A few years later, Lag takes the recruitment exam to become a letter bee like Gauche, but learns that Gauche has been removed from the list of letter bees and has gone missing. This is the story of Lag's growth as a letter bee, delivering people's thoughts, and the human drama that surrounds him.

Character Introduction

Lag Seeing

A kind-hearted, crybaby newbie letter bee. He became a letter bee because he admired Gosyu. He has a prosthetic eye made from the spirit amber embedded in his left eye.

niche

A girl with the descent of Maka, a legendary creature. She is an important member of the Tegamibachi and acts together with Lag as his partner (dingo). She hates wearing pants?!

Gauche Suede

He is an excellent letter bee and a kind brother who cares for his sister. Meeting him has a big impact on Lag's life. His partner (dingo) is Roda.

Largo Lloyd

He is the director of Hachinosu, the post office in the Yuusari district where Tegamibachi works. At first glance he seems careless, but he is surprisingly capable and thoughtful.

Aria Link

She is the deputy director of Hachinosu, a cool and beautiful woman who is good at her job. She has many fans at Hachinosu. She is Gauche's childhood friend.

steak

Niche's live bait(?). He became attached to Niche and followed him out of the freak show. He obediently follows Niche's orders. He is the sole survivor of the Kapellmeister, a race that was said to be extinct.

Ziggy Pepper

A letter bee dedicated to express delivery. His partner (dingo) is a bird of prey called Harry. He is cool and is the object of admiration for the younger letter bees.

Zaji

Lag's fellow letter bee. His partner (dingo) is a black panther named Vashka. He is blunt and short-tempered, but he is actually kind-hearted. He loves cats, and feeds and dotes on stray cats.

Connor

He is one of the letter bees and his partner (dingo) is a dog named Gas. He is a laid-back guy who likes to eat, but he is also a reliable friend. His good personality endears him to many people.

Sylvette

Gauche's younger sister, who was born with a disability in her legs. She calls herself the "Wheelchair Woman Panther." Her specialty dish is soup, which is so feared that it makes everyone spit it out.

Evaluation and Impressions

Though "Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi" has a short broadcast time, it has deep themes and attractive characters. In particular, Lag's coming-of-age story is moving and leaves a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, his meetings and partings with Gauche, and the bonds with his friends enrich the story. The animation is of high quality, and Studio Pierrot+'s technical capabilities shine through. As for the music, Kunihiko Yanagi's beautiful melodies liven up the story, and the theme songs "Hajimari no Hi" and "Hatenaki Michi" match the worldview of the work.

However, the only drawback is that it was only broadcast in one episode. If it had been expanded into a longer series, we might have been able to enjoy a deeper story. Even so, this work is short but dense in content, and gives the viewer a lot to think about.

Recommended points

We recommend "Tegami Bachi: Delivering Hearts" for the following reasons:

1. A moving coming-of-age story

The story of Lag's growth is deeply moving to the viewers. It depicts his growth as a letter bee and the bond he forms with his friends. In particular, the scenes where he meets and parts with Gauche are very touching.

2. Charming characters

The characters, including Lag, are all full of personality and draw the audience in. The charm of each character, such as Niche's unique character setting, Gauche's kindness, and Largo's thoughtfulness, enrich the story.

3. High-quality animation

The animation, which highlights the technical skill of studio Pierrot+, is visually stunning and adds excitement to the story. In particular, it beautifully depicts the unique world of "Amberground," a planet where dawn never ends.

4. Beautiful Music

Kunihiko Yanagi's music enhances the atmosphere of the story. The theme songs "The Beginning Day" and "The Endless Road" also match the worldview of the work and capture the hearts of viewers.

Related Titles

"Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi" has the following related works. By enjoying these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of "Tegami Bachi".

• Letter bee
• Tegamibachi REVERSE
• Tegamibachi Academy
• Secret Letter Bee
• Tegamibachi: A Fantasy Night Story of Light and Blue
• Tegami Bachi Jump Super Anime Tour 2009
• Tegami Bachi Jump Super Anime Tour 2010

Conclusion

"Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi" is a short but moving work with deep themes and charming characters. The story of Lag's growth, the bond with his friends, and the beautiful animation and music will leave a strong impression on the viewer. By enjoying the related works, you will be able to experience the world of "Tegami Bachi" even more deeply. If you haven't seen this work yet, we highly recommend that you give it a watch.