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The Rig Veda: Soujou Enraihen

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

June 21, 1992

■Frequencies

40 min

■Original Story

・Original work: CLAMP

■ Director

Director: Takayoshi Ikegami

■ Production

・Production cooperation: Studio Signal ・Production: Animate Film ・Production, copyright: Movic, Sony Music Entertainment

■ Story

The Yaksha Kings heard a prophecy that the Six Stars must come together to defeat Taishakuten. They head to the castle where Taishakuten is, searching for the last of the Six Stars. There they find Shaji, Ashura's mother. Shaji becomes distraught when she meets Ashura and tries to kill her own son, Ashura. Seeing this, Ashura awakens.

■Explanation

This is an OVA of the manga of the same name by CLAMP. This is the second volume of the OVA. It is a fantasy tale set in a mythological world, and the characters are named after gods that appear in ancient Indian mythology. CLAMP's unique worldview and beautiful character designs make this a work that beautifully depicts the fusion of fantasy and mythology. In particular, the story centers around Asura's inner conflict, his friendship with Yaksha-oh, and his conflict with Taishakuten, and is characterized by powerful storytelling that draws the viewer in. In addition, the high-quality animation that makes the most of the OVA format and the music by Nick Wood further enhance the atmosphere of the work.

■Cast

・Asura/Ikura Kazutoshi・Yaksha King/Hayami Sho・King Garuda/Sakakibara Ryoko・Ryuuou/Yamaguchi Kappei・Taishakuten/Wakamoto Norio

■ Main staff

・Original work: CLAMP
・Director / Ikegami Takamasa・Story concept, script and supervision / Okawa Nanase・Character concept / Mokona Apapa・Character design / Fujikawa Futoshi・Storyboard / Kato Takao・Direction / Shimizu Toru・Art director / Nakayama Masuo・Editing / Seki Kazuhiko, Okada Terumitsu・Music / Nick Wood・Sound director / Matsuura Noriyoshi・Producers / Ikeguchi Kazuhiko, Masushima Yumiko・Production cooperation / Studio Signal・Production / Animate Film・Production, copyright / Movic, Sony Music Entertainment

■ Main Characters

One of the Six Stars of Asura, he controls fire. A survivor of the Asura tribe that was wiped out by Taishakuten. Although he usually has an innocent personality, he also has the personality of a "God of Destruction" who enjoys destruction and slaughter.
One of the Six Stars of Yaksha King. A godly warrior known as the strongest in the heavens. He releases the seal on Asura and sets out on a journey with him to defeat Taishakuten.
Taishakuten: The emperor who rules the heavenly realm. With Bishamonten on his side, he killed the previous Asura King and the previous emperor, and took the throne as the emperor.

■ Related works

・"Rig Veda: The Ice Castle Hell Chapter" (OVA)

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Rig Veda Soujou Enraihen" is the second volume of the OVA series based on the original work by CLAMP, and depicts a magnificent story where myth and fantasy intertwine. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and recommended points of this work.

Story and Characters

The story of this work revolves around the gathering of the Six Stars to defeat Taishakuten. In particular, the scene where Ashura meets his mother, Shashi, symbolizes Ashura's inner conflict and leaves a strong impression on viewers. Ashura's dual nature, that is, the contrast between his personality as an innocent boy and that of a god of destruction, adds depth to the story. In addition, his friendship with Yaksha-oh and his conflict with Taishakuten are important elements that stir the viewers' emotions.

The character designs reflect CLAMP's unique style, and the beautiful visuals enhance the appeal of the work. In particular, the visual depiction of Ashura's fire control and the mighty power of Yaksha-oh are not to be missed. In addition, Taishakuten's cold expression and Shaji's sorrowful expression also heighten the tension of the story.

Animation and Music

The high-quality animation, taking advantage of the OVA format, visually expresses the grandeur of the mythical world. In particular, the fluidity of the battle scenes and the detailed expressions of the characters have the power to draw the viewer in. In addition, the music by Nick Wood further enhances the atmosphere of the story, particularly the tension in the battle scenes and the emotion in the moving scenes.

Recommended points

"Rig Veda: Soujou Enraihen" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy a fusion of fantasy and mythology. CLAMP's unique worldview, beautiful character designs, and epic storytelling have the power to draw viewers in. Also, the high-quality animation and music that make the most of the OVA format are not to be missed. In particular, the story depicting Ashura's inner conflict, his friendship with Yaksha-oh, and his conflict with Taishakuten will leave a deep impression on viewers.

Furthermore, this work is related to "Rig Veda: Hyōjō Enghoku-hen", so by enjoying the whole series, you can gain a deeper understanding and be deeply moved. If you like fantasy and mythology, or are interested in CLAMP's works, this is a work I highly recommend watching.