read or die

read or die, originally uploaded by John Barleycorn.

Magic, action and adventure with a bunch of bibliomaniacs and other book addicts. How does that sound? Can it get any cooler than that? Read or Die must be every action loving librarians wet dream. First released in 2001 as a three episode OVA series telling the story about Miss Yomiko Readman, substitute teacher, bibliophile and secret agent of the British Library Task Force, codename The Paper, and her spectacular adventures. They are a cool mix of James Bond, magic and Japanese monster and superhero movies.
In 2003 came the follow up R.O.D. the TV. It's a 26-episode TV anime series about the adventures of three paper-using sisters, Michelle, Maggie and Anita, who became the bodyguards of Sumiregawa Nenene, a famous Japanese writer. The three sisters had a detective office in Hong Kong and every fan of Hong Kong movies will recognize their names. They are named after the legendary actresses Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung and sadly missed Anita Mui. They all played together in the excellent movie The Heroic Trio. After you've seen the R.O.D. animes, you should go straight for that one!
Just remembered one more thing, R.O.D. the TV also has an excellent 60's influenced soundtrack! Don't miss that.