R.O.D: Read or Dream

In this compact 2003–2005 miniseries from Shueisha, R.O.D: Read or Dream follows the adventures of the Paper Sisters—three young women with the extraordinary ability to control paper—as they run a detective agency in Hong Kong. Written and illustrated by Hideyuki Kurata and Shutaro Yamada, this manga expands the world of the Read or Die franchise, blending action, espionage, and a heartfelt love of books into a brisk, four-issue story. It matters as a key link between the original OVA and the subsequent TV series, offering a standalone tale that showcases the sisters' unique powers and their bond with the written word.