Drake is a mercenary employed by the British Library Special Operations Division. Previously, he served in the American special forces. An expert in a wide range of firearms and specialized weapons, he possesses no superhuman abilities but is exceptionally resilient. Despite his pragmatic attitude, he harbors a superstitious streak and an obsession with luck. At 35 years old, he is the father of a 16-year-old daughter, whom he meets occasionally.
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Characters
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Readman Yomiko
Main
Age: 30BWH: 34-23-34 (86-59-87 in centimeters)Nationality: Half-Japanese, Half-EnglishYomiko is a bespectacled substitute teacher and an introvert. A bibliophile, she prefers to bury herself in her books. She spends almost all of her income on books, and ...
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Sumiregawa Nenene
Main
Age: 23Nationality: JapaneseA prodigy novelist in her high school years, usually referred to as sensei and originally featured in the Read or Die manga as a teenage friend of the older Yomiko. She is often frustrated with Yomiko's obsession with books -- ...
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Anderson Drake
Supporting
Drake is a mercenary hired by the British Library Special Operations Division. He formerly worked for the American special forces. He is an expert in most firearms and special weapons, and while having no superpowers, is extraordinarily tough. Despite a n...
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Carpenter Joseph
Supporting
Age: 30The head of the British Library Special Operations Unit and Yomikos former boss. He took control of the organization after the death of the Gentleman and is now often referred to as "Mr. Carpenter." His face seems a bit more lined from stress (and,...
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Earhart Wendy
Supporting
A half-Indian, half-English girl. She joins the Special Operations Division young (aged 19), and soon becomes Jokers personal secretary. She still has the subfix in training after her work title. She is earnest, devoted, and hopelessly clumsy.In the OVA, ...
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Nakajima Donnie
Supporting
Yomiko Readmans mentor and lover, Donny Nakajima was the eighteenth one to carry the title "The Paper" for the British Library.He died and Yomiko now wears his glasses so she can symbolically read books for him.(Source: Read Or Die Wiki, edited)...
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Wan Ridley
Supporting
Ridley Wan is a Papermaster appearing in the Read or Die Manga. He was Donny Nakajimas closest (and possibly only) friend before Yomiko Readman arrived.In the 1980s Ridley was purchased from Hong Kong by the British Library; no details of his life before ...