Read or Die OVA

If you get to see/watch images/clips of this anime without knowning anything about it beforehand, you’ll be just as confused as you will be, er… visually pleased. The aesthetic here is great, but what is this weird story about clones of historical figures going rogue and doing mayhem? There are many things we aren’t told, so it’s hard to care about these characters in so little time. Maybe fans of the light novels are able to get out more of this show, but I think an adaptation should work as a standalone piece.

Regardless, it’s worth watching. It’s short, quite creative, well animated, and Yomiko is a very memorable character despite the flaws I personally found in the show.