R.O.D リード・オア・ダイ
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- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Mystery
Yomiko Readman is a lovable, near-sighted bibliomaniac working as a substitute teacher at a Japanese high school. Her real identity, however, is that of a secret agent for the British Library Special Operations Division. Her codename: "The Paper." The moniker denotes her supernatural ability to freely manipulate paper into any object she can imagine, including tools and weapons in her fight against the powerful and self-serving IJIN (Great Historical Figure) Army! Along with her partner, the enigmatic "Ms. Deep," Yomiko travels across the world in attempt to solve the mystery behind the reincarnation of historical figures and their attempt to control the world.
R.O.D: Read or Die is a 2001 anime series following Yomiko Readman, a secret agent for the British Library who fights enemies using her supernatural ability to manipulate paper as weapons. The show blends action, mystery, and sci-fi as Yomiko uncovers a conspiracy involving reincarnated historical figures. This completed series is a cult classic for fans of supernatural spy thrillers.
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Rieko MiuraYomiko 'The Paper' Readman (voice)
Holly KanekoOtto Lilienthal (voice)
Michiko NeyaNancy 'Miss Deep' Makuhari (voice)
Masami IwasakiDrake Anderson (voice)
Hozumi GodaJoker (voice)
Bunmei TobayamaGentleman (voice)
Daisuke IshikawaMark (voice)
Katashi IshizukaArias (voice)- KontaIkkyu (voice)
- Naoki IzumiPresident Cole (voice)
- Rei NaitoFrankie (voice)
Yoshikazu NaganoMalone (voice)
Ryosuke OtaniGennai Hraga (voice)- Mika SakenobeWendy Earhart (voice), Wendy Earheart (voice)
Hiroki TakahashiGenjo Sanzo (voice), Sanzo Genjo (voice)
Trailer
R.O.D. Read or Die Trailer (2004)
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Volume 1 | 2001-05-23 | 31m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Volume 2 | 2001-07-18 | 30m | 0.0 |
| 03 | Volume 3 | 2002-02-06 | 37m | 0.0 |
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Is R.O.D: Read or Die renewed or cancelled?
R.O.D: Read or Die has ended — it concluded its planned run.
R.O.D: Read or Die — frequently asked
When did R.O.D: Read or Die originally air?
The series premiered on May 23, 2001.
How many seasons does the series have?
R.O.D: Read or Die has 1 season and has ended.
What is Yomiko's main supernatural ability?
Yomiko can freely manipulate paper into any object she imagines, from tools to weapons, which forms the core of her combat abilities as a secret agent.
Who does Yomiko work for?
Yomiko is a secret agent for the British Library Special Operations Division, operating under the codename 'The Paper.'
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