(L) Tegami Bachi - Letter Bee (TV)

[wandering-dreamer]

@dangermouse: If you saw the movie then you should treat yourself for making your way through it and read the book. XD Much better, no random giant moles/bugs running around (which, ironically enough could be another link to Letter Bee) and a better plot.

And as a question to those who have read the manga, does anyone else think this story (Letter Bee) could also be set underground? The idea of a dark world with a manmade sun makes the idea seem likely but I thought I saw stars in the backgrounds of some of the chapters which makes me think otherwise (also trying to wrap my brain around the idea of a planet floating in space with no star to anchor it, part of the reason I like to think of the world as underground).

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by wandering-dreamer

And as a question to those who have read the manga, does anyone else think this story (Letter Bee) could also be set underground? The idea of a dark world with a manmade sun makes the idea seem likely but I thought I saw stars in the backgrounds of some of the chapters which makes me think otherwise (also trying to wrap my brain around the idea of a planet floating in space with no star to anchor it, part of the reason I like to think of the world as underground).

I had that thought at the beginning, though it slowly started to disappear as we see more of the setting. Especially thanks to the last few chapters.

[Quarkboy]

Originally Posted by wandering-dreamer

@dangermouse: If you saw the movie then you should treat yourself for making your way through it and read the book. XD Much better, no random giant moles/bugs running around (which, ironically enough could be another link to Letter Bee) and a better plot.

And as a question to those who have read the manga, does anyone else think this story (Letter Bee) could also be set underground? The idea of a dark world with a manmade sun makes the idea seem likely but I thought I saw stars in the backgrounds of some of the chapters which makes me think otherwise (also trying to wrap my brain around the idea of a planet floating in space with no star to anchor it, part of the reason I like to think of the world as underground).

There are many astro-physical explanations that could happen.

The best one probably is simply that the planet's rotation is linked to it's orbit: i.e. like the dark side of the moon. One half of the planet is in perpetual night. The surface could still be warm due to geothermal reasons.

[wandering-dreamer]

Originally Posted by Quarkboy

There are many astro-physical explanations that could happen.

The best one probably is simply that the planet's rotation is linked to it's orbit: i.e. like the dark side of the moon. One half of the planet is in perpetual night. The surface could still be warm due to geothermal reasons.

Hmmmm, I like this idea a lot, yay for physics!

[blewin]

I recently picked up Letter Bee randomly and read the first chapter of the manga, never expected the anime to come out just right around the corner. Pretty thrilled that it's gonna be animated. I rather like the premise of the story.

[Weils]

Tegami Bachi's ending theme by HIMEKA is named "Hatenaki Michi (果てなき道; Endless Road)".

[Zu Ra]

Loved the OVA and if the OVA is a teaser of whats to come . This show will go on to become one of my favorite shows this fall/winter .

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Zu Ra

Loved the OVA and if the OVA is a teaser of whats to come .

From reading the manga, oh believe me, it is just a teaser for what you're about to experience in a few weeks time.

[wandering-dreamer]

Man, still no trailer? Is this a little odd since Letter Bee premiers in less than two weeks? I would say that someone is trying to save money but cutting out advertising seems a dumb way to do so...

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by wandering-dreamer

Man, still no trailer? Is this a little odd since Letter Bee premiers in less than two weeks? I would say that someone is trying to save money but cutting out advertising seems a dumb way to do so...

Hmm, maybe there is a trailer though we English speakers don't know anything about it.

But yeah if there isn't, talk about strange.

[wandering-dreamer]

I've been checking the site every few days and the trailer section isn't clickable (it has some red text which I assume means "under construction" or "not yet" gah, I don't know kanji yet!) so it looks like no trailer. Plus ANN is pretty good at catching all the trailers that come up and I haven't seen an announcement there either.

[blewin]

to those who have watched the OVA, would you recommend watching it and why? How long does it run for?

I just saw the torrent up and am debating of downloading it or not.... (since downloading takes time).

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by blewin

to those who have watched the OVA, would you recommend watching it and why? How long does it run for?

It lasts about 30 minutes. See personally i'd say watch it because it's a brilliant introduction into the series, though then again it spoils the beginning of the actual series a little bit. Upto you really if you want to spoil yourself like that, or wait.

[xKeen]

Do I have to read the manga of this adaptation? I watched the OVA and I didn't understand a thing that was going on...

[Quarkboy]

Originally Posted by xKeen

Do I have to read the manga of this adaptation? I watched the OVA and I didn't understand a thing that was going on...

The OVA was a treat for manga readers. The TV Anime will start at the beginning of the story and stands completely on its own.

[wandering-dreamer]

If you don't want to be spoiled, nope you don't have to read the manga. If the OVA is bugging the heck out of you and you want to understand the Letter Bee world then go right ahead and read the manga. But that OVA does spoil the first chapter of LB (and considering that chapter is 120+ pages long that's a lot of stuff ).

[blewin]

oh, guess I won't watch the OVA since it spoils the opening of the story. (I assume that opening will be in the anime)

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by blewin

oh, guess I won't watch the OVA since it spoils the opening of the story. (I assume that opening will be in the anime)

Well it's at the beginning of the manga, though for all we know the director may change events around. I hope not though.

[Weils]

Opening theme: "Hajimari no Hi (はじまりの日; Day of Beginnings)" by Suga Shikao feat. Mummy-D

Ending theme: "Hatenaki Michi (果てなき道; Endless Road)" by HIMEKA

[Kenn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxqoEyAQi10

^^; Trailer's up on youtube.

edit: I'm guessing the song in the trailer is by HIMEKA xD