Personally, the Read or Die OAV is my least favourite part of the ROD franchise (among the portions available in English - IE, the first two manga, and both anime). I would recommend ROD the TV (26 episodes), however. It's much better in every way - there's characterization! The plot's not just an excuse for blowing stuff up! OK, Anita's voice in the Japanese language version makes me want to poke my eardrums out with rusty nails. But that's minor, and easily avoided by watching the very good dub.