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Cast
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)
Hiroki Takahashi
as Genjo Sanzo (voice)
Junko Takeuchi
as Fabre (voice)
Katashi Ishizuka
as Arias (voice)
Konta
as Ikkyu (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2001
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
Certification15
GenresAnimation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
Votes13
Director—
WritersHideyuki Kurata
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsR.O.D: Read or Die
About R.O.D: Read or Die
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.
Directed by —, R.O.D: Read or Die leans on a strong ensemble — Rieko Miura, Michiko Neya, Masami Iwasaki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2001.
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