Read or Die the TV
Five years have passed since the occurrence of the incident known as the "Human Annihilation Mission." In Japan, a novelist is dealing with writer's block after her friend has gone missing. In Hong Kong, three sisters, masters in the use of paper, run their own detective agency to solve cases that involve books. When these people are brought together, a bond greater than blood is formed - a bond that will be sorely tested by the evil powers intent on taking over the world. Join Anita, Maggie, Michelle, and Nenene as they travel the globe in order to save the world from the evil mastermind, Mr. Carpenter! Of course, that's if they can find the time to put down the books they're reading...
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About Read or Die the TV
Read or Die the TV is a 2003 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Hideyuki Kurata. The cast is led by Chiwa Saito, Hiromi Hirata, Shouko Kikuchi. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded.
Read or Die the TV was produced by Studio Deen and J.C.STAFF and made in Japan. It was first aired on September 1, 2003, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Koji Masunari
- Created by
- Hideyuki Kurata
- Writers
- Hideyuki Kurata
- First aired
- September 1, 2003
- Last aired
- March 16, 2004
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (26 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Studio Deen, J.C.STAFF
Read or Die the TV cast & crew
Read or Die the TV was created by Hideyuki Kurata and written by Hideyuki Kurata.
The cast features Chiwa Saito as Anita King (voice), Hiromi Hirata as Maggie Mui (voice), Shouko Kikuchi as Michelle Cheung (voice), and Satsuki Yukino as Nenene Sumiregawa (voice).
Is Read or Die the TV worth watching?
With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and sci-fi & fantasy, Read or Die the TV is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Read or Die the TV
Chiwa Saito
Anita King (voice)
Hiromi Hirata
Maggie Mui (voice)
Shouko Kikuchi
Michelle Cheung (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Nenene Sumiregawa (voice)
Read or Die the TV — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Read or Die the TV in United States?
Read or Die the TV is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Read or Die the TV in?
Read or Die the TV is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Read or Die the TV are there?
Read or Die the TV has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is Read or Die the TV rated?
Read or Die the TV is rated 15. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 23 ratings.
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