R.O.D: Read or Die (2001)
R.O.D: Read or Die is a 2001 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Mika Sakenobe, Hiroki Takahashi and Junko Takeuchi.
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.
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What is R.O.D: Read or Die about?
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.
When was R.O.D: Read or Die released?
R.O.D: Read or Die was released on 23 May 2001.
How many episodes does R.O.D: Read or Die have?
R.O.D: Read or Die has 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Cast
- Mika Sakenobe as Wendy Earhart (voice)
- Hiroki Takahashi as Genjo Sanzo (voice)
- Junko Takeuchi as Fabre (voice)
- Rieko Miura as Yomiko 'The Paper' Readman (voice)
- Michiko Neya as Nancy 'Miss Deep' Makuhari (voice)
- Masami Iwasaki as Drake Anderson (voice)
- Hozumi Goda as Joker (voice)
- Bunmei Tobayama as Gentleman (voice)
- Daisuke Ishikawa as Mark (voice)
- Katashi Ishizuka as Arias (voice)
- Konta as Ikkyu (voice)
- Naoki Izumi as President Cole (voice)
