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“Three paper-wielding sisters protect a novelist, uncovering conspiracies linking her missing friend to mysterious books.”
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Three paper-wielding sisters protect a novelist, uncovering conspiracies linking her missing friend to mysterious books.
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?
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Community consensus
Derived from 25 sampled reviews
6.6/10
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5.9 ptsRecommenders 8.5 · others 2.7
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- 7/10 “This series stands out as a quirky, accessible alternative to the typical moe-blob or tsundere-filled landscape, offering a well-rounded mix of drama, relationship struggles, comedy, and action....”
- 10/10 “The creative use of paper as a weapon and practical items is truly impressive, complemented by a compelling story, exciting action, and an unexpected love story between friends. I am deeply drawn...”
- 10/10 “The character development and storyline are absolutely fantastic, making this an essential watch that I highly recommend to everyone. There are no notable flaws to report, as the entire experience...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-0187
- Format
- 26 × 25′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 10h 50m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Sep 2003 – Mar 2004
- Fall 2003
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- R+
- Mild Nudity
- Ref.
- BS-0187
- catalog