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09/01/2003 - 03/16/2004 Finished

R.O.D: The TV (アール・オー・ディー ザ・ティーヴィー)

Also known as: R.O.D -The TV-

Anita King, Maggie Mui, and Michelle Cheung are the Paper Sisters. They run the Three Sisters Detective Agency in Hong Kong which is dedicated to solving cases involving books. They are hired as local guides for Nenene Sumiregawa, a Japanese novelist who has been struggling with writer's block following the disappearance of her longtime friend, Yomiko Readman. The sisters are all Paper Masters—individuals with the power to control paper—and with their abilities, they save Nenene from the dangerous terrorists targeting her at a book signing. But in case they strike again, the sisters remain as her bodyguards to protect her from further harm. This is a dream come true for bookworms Maggie and Michelle who love Nenene's stories, but the young Anita cannot stand books despite her powers over paper. The three struggle to adapt to their new daily life in Japan, guarding Nenene while continuing their detective work under a mysterious organization, Dokusensha. However, the more they get to know Nenene, the more they discover the link between her, the disappearance of her friend Yomiko, and the mysterious books Dokusensha sends the Paper Masters to investigate. What began as a simple job ends up a bigger case than they have ever had before. Are these girls really willing to risk their lives over literature? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Total episodes

26

Canon episodes

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Filler episodes

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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0

Every season

Seasons and sequels

Single Season

Currently, R.O.D: The TV has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.

What to watch, what to skip

Watch order: filler vs canon

You're in luck! R.O.D: The TV doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.

The 26 episodes of R.O.D: The TV aired in 2003–2004 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.

In short, the watch order for R.O.D: The TV is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which R.O.D: The TV episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.


Episode by episode

Complete guide by season

26 Episodes

List of R.O.D: The TV episodes with number, title, air date and whether they are canon or filler.
# Episodes Type
1The Papers Have Landed09/01/2003 Canon
2Rise Up, Oh Dregs of Humanity09/01/2003 Canon
3Let's Meet in Jinbo-cho09/16/2003 Canon
4The Seventh Grade Course09/16/2003 Canon
5They Shout10/01/2003 Canon
6The Right Stuff10/01/2003 Canon
7In A Grove10/16/2003 Canon
8Seduced by the Night10/16/2003 Canon
9Heart of Darkness11/01/2003 Canon
10Christmas Carol11/01/2003 Canon
11Goodbye Japan11/16/2003 Canon
12Twilight of the Papers, Part I11/16/2003 Canon
13Twilight of the Papers, Part II12/01/2003 Canon
14Paper Leaf Wood12/01/2003 Canon
15In the Gray Light of the Abyss12/16/2003 Canon
16Fahrenheit 45112/16/2003 Canon
17Sweet Home01/01/2004 Canon
18Confession01/01/2004 Canon
19The Family Game02/01/2004 Canon
20Bonjour Tristesse02/01/2004 Canon
21D.O.D -DREAM OR DIE-02/16/2004 Canon
22Seize02/16/2004 Canon
23Lie to Me03/01/2004 Canon
24You Know Me03/01/2004 Canon
25Not a Big Problem03/16/2004 Canon
26From There On03/16/2004 Canon

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does R.O.D: The TV have?

R.O.D: The TV has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.

How many episodes does R.O.D: The TV have?

In total, R.O.D: The TV has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.

What is the best order to watch R.O.D: The TV?

It is recommended to watch R.O.D: The TV in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.

Where can I watch R.O.D: The TV online?

R.O.D: The TV is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.

Is R.O.D: The TV a complete anime?

Yes, R.O.D: The TV is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.

How much filler does R.O.D: The TV have?

No, R.O.D: The TV does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.

Where can I see R.O.D: The TV's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?

You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for R.O.D: The TV directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.