This time we take on the 2001 OVA Read Or Die, more affectionately known as R.O.D. After stumbling through the intro and laughing at ourselves for way too long, dive into the amazing plot centered around Yomiko Readman and Nancy Makuhari, two superpowered agents working for the British Library. We talk about why we love them, the feminist read of this anime, and what it has to say about love. Cooper explains James Bond movies to Danielle and then we talk about how R.O.D. takes the formula, removes everything you don't want, and executes perfectly on everything we're looking for. We talk about the music, the art, and why some stories are best told in animation rather than live action.  Subtitle Subtext is the collaboration of an absolute otaku and an anime n00b. Together, Cooper Henckel and Danielle Peiris watch different anime, dig around for something serious, and talk about it for way too long. They tackle the deeper elements of the plot, gush over how cute things are, and just generally talk about the weird world of anime. It goes without saying, spoilers will be involved. Follow us on instagram and twitter @subtitlesubtextHosted by Cooper Henckel (@saltycoop and on insta) and Danielle Peiris (@daniellepeiris)Produced by Cooper HenckelCover Art by Alyssa Creagh