Episode 44 - RG Veda by CLAMP

When a tyrant god's reign is prophesied to fall, does it herald salvation—or apocalypse?

Three centuries ago, the God of Thunder committed the ultimate betrayal: murdering the Heavenly Emperor and seizing the throne of Tenkai for himself. His reign has brought nothing but darkness and cruelty to the celestial realm. Now, a lone stargazer's prophecy speaks of a being with the power to split the heavens asunder. Is this mysterious figure the long-awaited saviour who will free Tenkai from oppression? Or does their arrival mark the first step toward universal annihilation?

On this week's episode, Mat welcomes Lucy and Robin from the excellent 'CLAMPcast in Wonderland' to delve into RG Veda—the stunning professional debut of the legendary manga collective CLAMP, published in English by Dark Horse.

Together, we unravel the book's mythological trappings, incredible artwork and overall immaculate vibes. 

The conversation extends beyond RG Veda itself, examining how its main themes of fate and destiny became foundational elements throughout CLAMP's illustrious body of work, as well as suggesting other entry points into their huge back catalog of works based on taste and genre preference! 

Join us for this divine journey into the dawn of one of manga's most influential creative forces!

Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music!

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