R.O.D: Read or Die

A zippy, inventive spy caper with playful superpowers, quirky characters, and a surprisingly emotional core.

Created by

Koji Masunari

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Mystery

Starring

Holly Kaneko, Rieko Miura, Michiko Neya

Tagline

The Library of Congress never planned for this!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Whimsical, tense, earnest and romantic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, betrayal, loyalty, obsession

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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