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RG Veda

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Seiden, Rigveda
Japanese: 聖伝 ‐RG VEDA‐
English: RG Veda
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: 10
Chapters: 16
Status: Finished
Published: 1990 to 1996
Genres: Adventure Adventure, Drama Drama, Fantasy Fantasy
Demographic: Shoujo Shoujo
Serialization: Wings
Authors: CLAMP (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 7.681 (scored by 38743,874 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #18182
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2045
Members: 10,134
Favorites: 217

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Volumes: /10
Chapters: /16

Synopsis

300 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)

Background

RG Veda was published in English by Tokyopop from April 12, 2005, to September 4, 2007. Dark Horse Comics later republished the series in omnibus volumes. It was also released in Spanish by Norma Editorial from April 1, 2008, to October 1, 2009; in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC from October 2012 to August 2013; and in Polish by Japonica Polonica Fantastica in 2-in-1 omnibus volumes from April 28, 2022, to June 5, 2023.

Characters

Souma
Main
Ryuu-Ou
Main
Ashura-Ou
Supporting
Taishaku-ten
Supporting
Kara
Supporting

Reviews

Jun 12, 2008
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 ...
Aug 18, 2008
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 ...
Jul 22, 2016
I picked this Manga on my Reading Quest before I could for Tsubasa Chronicles. And Boy, it Turned out to be the Best Manga I have ever Read (till date). And it is one Criminally Underrated Gem!!

The story starts out as a simple one. Set in Heavens - ruled by a Tyrant - a prophecy about a certain guy who will defeat him - the main protagonist fulfilling that prophecy - road trip - meeting allies willing to help. Pretty Simple Right? Turns Out it Isn't!!

The first four volumes follow this and I found myself struggling through them. Of Course, being CLAMP's work (their debut ...

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