The appeal and reviews of Tegami Bachi Gakuen: A school story that anime fans must see

Tegami Bachi Gakuen - A short anime with a unique world view and plenty of humor

"Tegami Bachi Gakuen" is an OVA based on Hiroyuki Asada's popular manga "Tegami Bachi", and all 25 episodes were released between January 27th and July 23rd, 2010. This work was produced as a short anime featuring chibi characters while making use of the worldview of the original work, providing new entertainment for viewers. Below, we will provide detailed information and reviews of "Tegami Bachi Gakuen", as well as a detailed explanation of related works.

Overview

"Tegami Bachi Gakuen" is a comedy anime that follows the characters from the original "Tegami Bachi" as they go about their school life. It is full of humorous episodes, which sets it apart from the serious story of the original. Although each episode is short, at around 3 minutes, the characters' personalities are well-drawn and the viewers will enjoy it.

story

The story of "Tegami Bachi Gakuen" is set in a completely different world from the original. It depicts the letter bees, including the main character Lag Seeing, learning and growing as students at the academy. Each episode features a hilarious school story that teaches viewers about the world of Tegami Bachi in a fun and hilarious way, making them laugh.

For example, in #1, "Tegamibachi Academy Opens!", Lag and his friends attend school for the first time, and while they get into various troubles, they deepen their friendship. Also, in #7, "Win! BEE Exam Prep Course", the characters' struggles are depicted in a humorous way as they prepare for the Tegamibachi exam.

character

In "Tegami Bachi Gakuen," the main characters from the original work appear as chibi characters. The main characters are introduced below.

• Lag Seeing : A kind-hearted, crybaby newbie letter bee. He became a letter bee because he admired Gosyu. He has a prosthetic eye made of "Spirit Amber" embedded in his left eye.
• Niche : A girl who is descended from the legendary creature Maka. She is an important member of the Tegamibachi and acts together with Lag as his partner (dingo). She hates wearing pants?!
• Gauche Suede : A good 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 : The head of Hachinosu, the post office in the Yusari district where Tegamibachi works. At first glance he seems careless, but he is surprisingly capable and thoughtful.
• Aria Link : A cool and capable beauty who serves as the vice director of Hachinosu. She has many fans in Hachinosu as well. She is Gauche's childhood friend.
• Steak : Niche's live bait(?). He became attached to Niche and followed him from 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 the bird of prey Harry. He is cool and admired by the younger letter bees.
• Zazie : 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 : One of the letter bees, his partner (dingo) is a dog named Gas. He's a laid-back guy who likes to eat, but he's also a reliable friend. His good personality makes him loved by many people.
• Sylvette : Gauche's younger sister, she was born with a crippled leg. She calls herself the "wheelchair-bound leopard woman." Her specialty dish is soup, which is so feared that it makes everyone spit it out.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Tegami Bachi Gakuen." The main staff members are introduced below.

• Original author : Hiroyuki Asada
• Director : Akira Iwanaga
• Series Composition : Tetsuya Oishi
• Supervisor : Mamoru Kobe
• Character design : Shiba Minako
• Prop Design : Hiroto Tanaka
• Action Supervision : Akira Matsui
• Art supervision : Takahashi Maho
• Color design : Keiko Kai (Studio Easter)
• Director of photography : Atsuho Matsumoto
• 3DCG : Keisuke Takahashi
• Sound Director : Shimizu Katsunori
• Edited by : Takeshi Seyama
• Music : Kunihiko Yanagi

Evaluation and Impressions

"Tegami Bachi Gakuen" offers fans of the original work a new way to enjoy the show, and even viewers who are unfamiliar with the original work can enjoy it as a humorous short anime. Below are my evaluations and impressions of the work.

First of all, the character designs are very cute and have the power to capture the hearts of viewers. In particular, the chibi characters of Rag and Niche are drawn with an added touch of charm while retaining the charm of the original characters. Also, the stories of each episode are short but well-thought-out, so viewers won't get bored. For example, in episode #10, "What day is this?", the characters plan various events around the theme of Tegami Bachi's anniversary, which will make viewers laugh.

Furthermore, the voice actors' performances are also superb, bringing out the individuality of the characters. In particular, Miyuki Sawashiro, who plays Rag, and Jun Fukuyama, who plays Gauche, are able to express the charm of the original characters while adding the cuteness of chibi characters. Ayumi Fujimura's performance as Niche also brings out the unique character of Niche.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and Kunihiko Yanagi's music has the power to draw viewers in according to the theme of each episode. In particular, in episode #20, "Tegami Sentai Beeranger," the music themed around the Sentai heroes gets the viewers excited.

Related Titles

"Tegami Bachi Gakuen" is connected to many related works, including the original "Tegami Bachi". Below, we will introduce the related works.

• Tegami Bachi : A manga by Hiroyuki Asada. A serious story about the growth and adventures of a rag-seeing boy.
• Tegami Bachi Reverse : A sequel to the original. It depicts Lag's further adventures and growth.
• Kokoro Todokemasu Tegami Bachi : A spin-off of the original work. A comedy that depicts the daily life of the Tegami Bachi.
• Ura Tegami Bachi : A work that depicts the behind-the-scenes of the original work. A work that introduces the inside stories and episodes of Tegami Bachi.
• Tegami Bachi: Fantasy Night Stories of Light and Blue : A spin-off of the original work. A work depicting the fantastical world of Tegami Bachi.
• Tegami Bachi Jump Super Anime Tour 2009 : An event based on the original work. Event footage featuring Tegami Bachi characters.
• Tegami Bachi Jump Super Anime Tour 2010 : An event based on the original work. Event footage featuring Tegami Bachi characters.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Tegami Bachi Gakuen" is recommended not only for fans of the original "Tegami Bachi" but also for viewers who like short anime and comedy anime. It is especially perfect for those who want to enjoy the cuteness of chibi characters and humorous stories. Also, each episode is short, so even busy people can watch it easily.

It can be viewed as a video bonus included in the DVD package version of "Tegami Bachi" volumes 1 to 7. It may also be available on online streaming services, so please check the official website or the information of each streaming service.

Conclusion

"Tegami Bachi Gakuen" is a humorous short anime featuring chibi characters while making use of the worldview of the original "Tegami Bachi". It is a work filled with the cuteness of the characters, a comical story, and the charm of the voice actors' acting and music, providing viewers with a new way to enjoy it. It is a work that is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who like short anime and comedy anime, so please give it a watch.