R.O.D: Read or Die 2001
“The Library of Congress never planned for this!”
What is R.O.D: Read or Die?
R.O.D: Read or Die is a 2001 television series centered on a character named Yomiko Readman. Yomiko works as a substitute teacher at a Japanese high school and is described as a lovable, near-sighted bibliomaniac.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 33 minutes
- First aired
- May 23, 2001
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 3 episodes and an average 33-minute runtime.
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Overview
R.O.D: Read or Die is a 2001 television series centered on a character named Yomiko Readman. Yomiko works as a substitute teacher at a Japanese high school and is described as a lovable, near-sighted bibliomaniac. Beyond her school life, she serves as a secret agent for the British Library Special Operations Division. Operating under the codename The Paper, she possesses a supernatural ability that allows her to manipulate paper into various tools and weapons. Accompanied by her partner, an enigmatic figure known as Ms. Deep, Yomiko travels across the world to confront the IJIN Army. This group is described as a powerful and self-serving organization of historical figures. The series follows the pair as they attempt to solve the mystery behind the reincarnation of these figures. The narrative focuses on Yomiko utilizing her unique powers to fight against the threats posed by the IJIN Army as she balances her dual identity as an educator and a specialized operative for the British Library.
Should you watch it?
“A near-sighted teacher moonlights as a secret agent manipulating paper to fight enemies.”
- unique paper manipulation abilities
- global adventures with secret agents
- engaging clash against the ijin army
- short synopsis leaves many mysteries unresolved
- limited available background details
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural action and secret agent mysteries.
Contains animated sci-fi and fantasy action sequences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 3 episodes
- E1 Volume 1 May 23, 2001
- E2 Volume 2 Jul 18, 2001
- E3 Volume 3 Feb 6, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Yomiko Readman, a lovable, near-sighted bibliomaniac and substitute teacher.
What is Yomiko's secret identity?
Her real identity is a secret agent for the British Library Special Operations Division with the codename The Paper.
What supernatural ability does Yomiko have?
She has the supernatural ability to freely manipulate paper into any object she can imagine, including tools and weapons.
Who is Yomiko's partner?
Her partner is the enigmatic Ms. Deep.
Who do Yomiko and her partner fight?
They fight against the powerful and self-serving IJIN Army.