Tegami Bachi, Vol. 9: The Dead Letter Office

テガミバチ / Tegami Bachi #9

by Hiroyuki Asada

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.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Teen, Shonen, Science Fiction, Adventure, Graphic Novels

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 4, 2010

About the author

Hiroyuki 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".

Reviews

[Dominique · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I really like about these books is that each one has an individual story but its all connected to one big story.

[LordSlaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Astartiée · Rating 5 out of 5]

Le gouvernement envoie des inspecteurs qui relèvent le directeur de la ruche de ses fonctions en envoient Lag au service des lettres oubliées.

[Rachel (Sfogs) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awww!!! So cute!

[Isel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ooooh, shritz I was most definitely not expecting that 😱

[Coke Fernández · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10

[Natalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

No se puede decir nada malo sobre este tomo, hay acción, amor, engaño, tensión, drama… Sin palabras.

[_fukurumi_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I due nuovi personaggi sono molto interessanti, e lo scontro tra Valentine e Niche mi ha davvero divertita.

[S46354595 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two whole volumes without Niche's stupid antics! What a difference that makes.

[Nikki in Niagara · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[sitting pretty on the throne · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5*

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good volume. Already want to read the next one.

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute with some change ups. The final story was pretty good.

[Jose Granados · Rating 4 out of 5]

** 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...