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テガミバチ / Tegami Bachi #9
Tegami Bachi, Vol. 9
A New York Times best-selling sci-fi fantasy series with heart.
Amberground is locked in darkness. A man-made star casts only a dim light over the land. The pitch-black wilderness is infested with Gaichuu—colossal insects with metal exoskeletons. The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely dangerous. But thankfully the Letter Bees, a brave corps of messengers, risk their lives in order to keep the hearts of Amberground connected.
Lag’s hero, Gauche Suede, has returned to the Beehive–but not in the way Lag had hoped.While Gauche lies injured and unconscious, two mysterious government operatives show up to take him away, arousing the suspicions of the Beehive staff. What is the Amberground government trying to hide from the Letter Bees?
Amberground is locked in darkness. A man-made star casts only a dim light over the land. The pitch-black wilderness is infested with Gaichuu—colossal insects with metal exoskeletons. The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely dangerous. But thankfully the Letter Bees, a brave corps of messengers, risk their lives in order to keep the hearts of Amberground connected.
Lag’s hero, Gauche Suede, has returned to the Beehive–but not in the way Lag had hoped.While Gauche lies injured and unconscious, two mysterious government operatives show up to take him away, arousing the suspicions of the Beehive staff. What is the Amberground government trying to hide from the Letter Bees?
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 4, 2010
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About the author
Hiroyuki Asada
163 books63 followersHiroyuki Asada (浅田弘幸 Asada Hiroyuki) is a Japanese mangaka.
His most known series are I'll and Tegami Bachi.
All of Asada's manga were serialized in the monthly shōnen anthology Monthly Shōnen Jump (which has since been discontinued; Tegami Bachi now appears in its replacement Jump Square). He made his debut in 1986. He acquired a fanbase with Mint: Sleeping Rabbit, Renka by degrees, and his popularity improved with I'll.
He also worked on the character design of the 2019 anime adaptation of Tezuka's classic Dororo.
In his personal life, he is part of a unit with Shou Tajima (best known for Psych) and Takeshi Obata (best known for Hikaru no Go and Death Note), and his creation activity with "AQUARIOS 3".
His most known series are I'll and Tegami Bachi.
All of Asada's manga were serialized in the monthly shōnen anthology Monthly Shōnen Jump (which has since been discontinued; Tegami Bachi now appears in its replacement Jump Square). He made his debut in 1986. He acquired a fanbase with Mint: Sleeping Rabbit, Renka by degrees, and his popularity improved with I'll.
He also worked on the character design of the 2019 anime adaptation of Tezuka's classic Dororo.
In his personal life, he is part of a unit with Shou Tajima (best known for Psych) and Takeshi Obata (best known for Hikaru no Go and Death Note), and his creation activity with "AQUARIOS 3".
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
May 17, 2015
What I really like about these books is that each one has an individual story but its all connected to one big story.
October 4, 2019
I continue to enjoy the story and artwork of this series. In this volume, the status quo changes as two government officials arrive at the Beehive. Niche gets fierce, gets in a fight, and seems to have learned some cool new hair-attack techniques from her sister. Lag's first assignment for the Dead Letter Office is a lovely story. Oh, and Cabernet is coming. Wonderful stuff.
April 11, 2018
Le gouvernement envoie des inspecteurs qui relèvent le directeur de la ruche de ses fonctions en envoient Lag au service des lettres oubliées.
October 28, 2018
Awww!!! So cute!
September 25, 2019
Ooooh, shritz I was most definitely not expecting that 😱
June 27, 2020
No se puede decir nada malo sobre este tomo, hay acción, amor, engaño, tensión, drama… Sin palabras.
April 2, 2021
I due nuovi personaggi sono molto interessanti, e lo scontro tra Valentine e Niche mi ha davvero divertita.
July 31, 2025
Two whole volumes without Niche's stupid antics! What a difference that makes.
June 3, 2012
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.
Plenty of action and plot movement in this volume as we finally return to the capital. Two new characters are introduced who move things around in the government, firing someone and giving many of the Bees reassignments. Reverse's plans to foil the government may have been delayed in the past but they are once again on track to bring them down. Several characters from the past reappear in new places, both good and bad. This is always fun. Niche has an episode with her underpants once again which is a running joke and quite hilarious (one of the very few things that make this series T-rated). Finally Lag's reassignment to the Dead Letter office takes him on an exciting sidestory as he sets out to deliver a large stack of refused mail to one address. The sidestory was well-written and an entertaining diversion. A good volume that makes one eager to continue with the series.
Plenty of action and plot movement in this volume as we finally return to the capital. Two new characters are introduced who move things around in the government, firing someone and giving many of the Bees reassignments. Reverse's plans to foil the government may have been delayed in the past but they are once again on track to bring them down. Several characters from the past reappear in new places, both good and bad. This is always fun. Niche has an episode with her underpants once again which is a running joke and quite hilarious (one of the very few things that make this series T-rated). Finally Lag's reassignment to the Dead Letter office takes him on an exciting sidestory as he sets out to deliver a large stack of refused mail to one address. The sidestory was well-written and an entertaining diversion. A good volume that makes one eager to continue with the series.
October 13, 2012
More of a 3.5 than a 4, but I don't round in these cases. Gets bumped down a star from its usual 4-star rating because the "Love Like Stone" chapter was rather gross and problematic re: the treatment/depiction of Shaz's mother. Also, I'd really prefer not seeing anything close to a picture of Niche's cooch, even with a conveniently placed puff of steam hiding 'those' parts. She has the body of a little kid. Eww. Still, besides all that? Another quality volume of Tegami Bachi.
December 28, 2012
It feels like FMA! The gov is soooo frustrating!
But there is also emotional parts to it!! <3 *cries*
Full review to come next year.
But there is also emotional parts to it!! <3 *cries*
Full review to come next year.
April 29, 2016
Good volume. Already want to read the next one.
September 8, 2024
Cute with some change ups. The final story was pretty good.
August 11, 2024
** Leido de su Version Español en Manga Plus** retomando por fin el noveno tomo sigue siendo una historia interesante, pero fue algo suave y la otra pequeña historia no fue tan relevante...
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