Alternative TitlesEnglish: RG Veda Synonyms: Seiden Japanese: 聖伝
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 10
Chapters: 16
Status: Finished
Published: 1990 to 1996 Authors:
CLAMP (Story & Art)
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Synopsis300 years ago, a powerful warlord rebelled against the Heavenly Emperor. After killing the Emperor, the warlord crowned himself as the new Emperor, starting a cruel reign. But there is a prophecy: Six Stars will one day assemble and overthrow his tyrannical rule ...
Now, the ruler of the Yasha Clan has found Ashura, the last of the Ashura Clan, and together they set out to find the Six Stars and fulfill the prophecy. (Source: Tokyopop) |
Related MangaAdaptation: RG Veda
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tomoyohime
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
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16 of 16 chapters read
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rg veda is a classic. it's not as well known to today's younger generation of manga fans, but those who have read it never forgot it.
it is one of clamps earliest works, and its first major work.
and what a story they have spun! gods and goddesses, war, forbidden love, betrayal, loyalty and trust. unfulfilled desires and hidden wishes.
love that spans across centuries. characters who have sold their souls for their wishes. characters who have all but died from the loss of their love.
the first few volumes are a little confusing, since clamp has a tendency of introducing several characters at a time, but once you get past the first four (or less), you will find yourself drawn into the story like never before.
you will be mesmerized, i assure you.
this has themes of shounen-ai (the ones labeled androgynous still look like men, albeit very pretty boys),and shoujo ai, so those with squicks, you have been warned.
but this is clamp, and if you like their other series you must not mind it, ne? i myself, find their standard, that love transcends without discrimination, that love is between souls and things like gender are made inconsequential, very, very romantic. read more
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NanashiMoriko
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
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16 of 16 chapters read
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9 |
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I honestly didn't think I'd like this and it was absolutely prejudiced of me. The name sounded too much like it would be filled with Mecha and Action (which aren't my cup of tea.), but it was the closest manga in reach and I needed something to read.
I was very pleasantly surprised, the characters and artwork were brilliant. I fell in love with each new character, wanting to know more about them and felt my heart being crushed as I saw them being brutally killed. I'm not sure if I've read a manga containing more innocent bloodshed, except maybe Hellsing, but that's debateable.
For CLAMPs first ever manga its very good quality. The art work is pretty, the dialogue flows, the characters are well thought out and the plot is thick but unravels at a good pace. There are bits of comedy thrown in and a fair bit of action with lines like:
"stunning wolfblade go!"
In my opinion maybe too many of those likes, and too many pages of pure action. But even though I say that and I don't like action too much, I don't think it's a failing of this manga. It wasn't pointless action, it had its place and it filled it well.
If you like CLAMP, angst, action and fantastical worlds then give this a read. It's most definitely worth the money and I can't wait for Volume 10.
Right now I'm off to hunt down the OAV!
Nanashi Moriko *Not quite an RG Veda fangirl but a Soma fangirl*
11/05/07
Note: This review was written before volume 10 had been released in English translation. At the time of writing I have read volume 10 and will be updating soon read more
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another hit from CLAMP really dark, tragic with really sweet relationships and nice humor but be prepared for another sad sad sad ending!
it's not as depressing as it sounds, better mention what it's about, subaru is a kind of exorcist living in tokyo with his twin sister hokuto and their friend seishiro but everyone's got a past full of dark secrets which will all eventually be revealed.
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If you enjoy fantasy quest stories then these two are for you, especially if you prefer manga that has flown "under the radar." CLAMP may be as popular as can be, but most people have missed their debut fantasy title, RG Veda. Which, by the way, is totally worth checking out. Also, many people have played the Suikoden game series but how many have read the more than excellent manga. Here are two manga series I swear any fantasy fan would enjoy.
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