R.O.D - READ OR DIE
2001 • Aniplex
- Format
- OVA
- Aired
- 2001
- Episodes
- 3
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Aniplex · Studio DEEN · SME Visual Works · Aniplex of America
- Genres
- Action · Drama · Mystery · Science fiction
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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R.O.D - READ OR DIE was released in 2001 as a three-part original video animation series produced by Studio Deen and Aniplex. Created by writer Hideyuki Kurata and director Koji Masunari, the series centers on Yomiko Readman, a bibliophilic secret agent capable of manipulating paper. The project emerged from a desire to blend high-octane spy action with a sincere homage to literature and historical figures, tapping into the turn-of-the-millennium fascination with stylish, stylized anime storytelling.
The character designs were handled by Masashi Ishihama, who aimed for a distinct aesthetic that balanced the grounded professional look of a British intelligence operative with the fantastical nature of paper-based combat. Upon its release, the series was received as a standout example of creative action choreography, praised for its imaginative use of stationary as a weapon and its energetic, film-noir inspired pacing. It eventually gained a dedicated following, leading to a television series sequel, R.O.D the TV, released in 2003.
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