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The series was positively received. Enoch Lau of THEM Anime Reviews argued that the series had a "refreshing concept" of an "ultra-cool" female protagonist as a bookworm, said it is like a "good mystery novel" with some filler episodes, and stated that Maggie reminded him of Sakaki in Azumanga Daioh . Lau added that the paper fights are "cool", while praising the animation, art, detail, and character design, but criticized it occasional inconsistent pacing. [2] Carlos and Giancarla Ross of the same publication argued that the series is a "more exciting and interesting tour of the world of library sciences" than Kokoro Library . [11] Timothy Donohoo of CBR praised the series as perfect for bookworms and writers, arguing that it has an "interesting" take on writer's block, and called it a classic series which is "one for the books." [3] Theron Martin of Anime News Network compared the OVA and anime series, noting the "contrast...in focus and tone", and said the anime series is more about relationships between the characters than the OVA. He added that the OVA and TV series together tell a "complete tale that can be a lot of fun to watch." [10]
Caitlin Donnovan of The Mary Sue praised the series for having female superheroes with "amazing powers based on literature", and said that while the series can be "heartwrenching", it is, in her view, absurd and "over-the-top sci-fi superhero fun". She also praised the action scenes, storyline, and being about "hardcore ladies kicking ass with the power of literacy," but noted some fan service, gory deaths, torture, stereotypical Chinese characters, and sexualized female characters. [7] Charles Webb of MTV said the series was the only anime series "made for both bibliophiles and action fans alike." [12] John Sinnott of DVD Talk reviewed the first four episodes and argued that it had a "good amount of humor, some action, and very good dramatic moments". [4] Yuricon founder, Erica Friedman, argued that the series was the "standout anime" in 2003, praised the intense and high-powered action in the first episode, switching between "shounen and shoujo style writing", and called it the "most finely crafted anime" she had seen, and argued that the protagonists have yuri feelings, and noted this is strongest between Anita and her school friend Hisami. [8]
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R.O.D the TV | |
Genre | Action, [1] mystery [2] |
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Created by | Hideyuki Kurata |
Written by | Hideyuki Kurata |
Music by | Taku Iwasaki |
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Original network | Fuji TV |
English network |
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Original run | October 1, 2003 – March 16, 2004 |
Episodes | 26 |
R.O.D the TV is a Japanese anime television series,animated by J.C.Staff and Studio Deen and produced by Aniplex,directed by Koji Masunari and scripted by Hideyuki Kurata. It is about the adventures of three paper-manipulating sisters,Michelle,Maggie and Anita,who become the bodyguards of Nenene Sumiregawa,a famous Japanese writer. Featuring music by Taku Iwasaki,the series is a sequel to the Read or Die OVA. Its official title of R.O.D the TV is a catch-all acronym referring to the inclusion of characters from both Read or Die (the light novels,manga and OVA) and the Read or Dream manga, [3] the latter of which revolves solely around the Paper Sisters. Promotional material for R.O.D the TV implies that the show revolves around the three sisters of Read or Dream;however,Nenene Sumiregawa of Read or Die is also considered a protagonist. [4]
R.O.D the TV was broadcast for 26 episodes from October 1,2003,to March 16,2004,on pay-per-view satellite television platform SKY PerfecTV!. It also aired across the terrestrial Fuji Television station from October 15,2003,to March 18,2004. [3] It was also broadcast worldwide by the anime satellite television network,Animax.
The series was first distributed on DVD in North America by Geneon,in seven discs;the company finished releasing the series in summer 2005. Aniplex of America re-released the original Read or Die episodes and the TV series on Blu-ray in Winter 2010/2011. [5]