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R.O.D - READ OR DIE

Score

7.5 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

3

Studio

Studio DEEN

R.O.D - READ OR DIE

Also known as R.O.D リード・オア・ダイ | R.O.D -READ OR DIE- | R.O.D - Read or Die

OVASpring 2001Source Light novelPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionDramaMysterySci-FiAdventure

7.5/10

Community score

#1719

Rank

76.7K

Members

369

Favorites

Synopsis

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.

(Source: RightStuf)

Cast Highlights

Anderson, Drake

Anderson, Drake

Main

Voice: Iwasaki, Masami (Japanese)

Makuhari, Nancy

Makuhari, Nancy

Main

Voice: Neya, Michiko (Japanese)

Readman, Yomiko

Readman, Yomiko

Main

Voice: Miura, Rieko (Japanese)

Carpenter, Joseph

Carpenter, Joseph

Supporting

Voice: Freeman, Crispin (English)

Earhart, Wendy

Earhart, Wendy

Supporting

Voice: Dickson, Tricia (English)

Fabre, Jean Henri

Fabre, Jean Henri

Supporting

Voice: Takeuchi, Junko (Japanese)

Hiraga, Gennai

Hiraga, Gennai

Supporting

Voice: Ohtani, Ryousuke (Japanese)

Lilienthal, Otto

Lilienthal, Otto

Supporting

Voice: Kaneko, Harii (Japanese)

Core Staff

Matsuda, Keiichi

Matsuda, Keiichi

Producer

Masunari, Koji

Masunari, Koji

Director

Matsutake, Tokuyuki

Matsutake, Tokuyuki

Episode Director, Key Animation

Jaffe, Taliesin

Jaffe, Taliesin

Script

Kurata, Hideyuki

Kurata, Hideyuki

Script, Original Creator

Abe, Takuji

Abe, Takuji

Key Animation

Theme Songs

Openings

"R.O.D no Theme (R.O.Dのテーマ)" by Taku Iwasaki (岩崎琢)

Endings

1: "Sho wo Aishite Kuruu Mono Iwaku, "Kami wa Tsuneni Warera to Tomo ni" (書を愛して狂う者曰く、"紙は常に我らと共に")" by Taku Iwasaki (岩崎琢) (eps 1)

2: "Subete no Eichi wo Eikoku e! (すべての叡知を英国へ!)" by Taku Iwasaki (岩崎琢) (eps 2-3)

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Related Titles

Sequel

R.O.D: The TV

anime

Adaptation

R.O.D: Read or Die

manga

Quick Facts

FormatOVA
Episodes3
Duration31 min per ep
SourceLight novel
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonSpring 2001
AiredMay 23, 2001 to Feb 6, 2002
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#2833
Scored by36K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

R.O.D - Read or Die

Romaji title

R.O.D -READ OR DIE-

Japanese title

R.O.D リード・オア・ダイ

Synonyms

ROD OVA, Read or Die OVA, R.O.D: Read or Die

Production Team

Main studio

Studio DEEN

Producers

Aniplex, SME Visual Works

Licensors

Aniplex of America, Manga Entertainment

Japanese title

R.O.D リード・オア・ダイ

Themes And Audience

Adult CastHistorical