Claymore

Title:Claymore
クレイモア
Overall:Rent
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Notables: Animation - Madhouse
R1 License - FUNimation
Set in a medieval time, the Yoma (demons) have been feeding upon the humans. They have become so skilled that when they feed upon a person completely, they can assume the form, mannerisms, and memories of the people they kill. This allows them to blend into society where they cannot be found. Whenever these Yoma appear the Claymore follow. This is a group of young girls dressed in armor and sporting large '↗Claymore' swords. Their job is to hunt down and kill all of these Yoma. Half Human and Half Yoma, these 'girls' only live to kill demons. Possessing super speed, strength, and healing abilities, they hunt down Yoma for any village that can pay the price.

Based on a shounen manga by Yagi Norihiro serialised in Monthly Shounen Jump.

Animation by Madhouse.
26 TV Episodes.
R1 Licensed by Funimation.

1:31min Series Opening - YouTube Video
1min English Language Promo - ANN (high res) Streaming Vid
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Rent Jan-Chan #
Good story with interesting characters.

If you like this story, then check out The Guin Saga or Utawarerumono.

Last updated Sunday, June 06 2010. Created Sunday, June 06 2010.
Rent 9 8 8 8 8 8 lucy-san #
All episodes watched...

Usually i watch things with comedy in it, this is actually the first anime that i have watched without comedy at all.

I'm glad i did, cos this series is GOOD! i was hooked from the begining. The story line was different (moved at a very steady pace) and the claymores IMO are pretty. Claymore has more things going on then what the description says (actually A LOT more). It's abit hard to explain in two sentences what claymore is all about, and if i write a full page you'll be so sick of reading, i can tell you that it has friendship, companionship, love and revenge.

The fight scenes were pretty good as well.

A very interesting series. i think there is going to be a 2nd season (i hope) because the ending was left opened and also the manga is still running.

Give it a try, it might not be everyone's cup of tea, but at least you know you won't be missing out on something good.

Last updated Wednesday, December 26 2007. Created Wednesday, December 26 2007.
Unevaluated Forbin #
Analysis : 1 Fansub Watched
  • Drama : Med / High
  • Action : Med / High
  • Comedy : None
  • SciFi : Low
  • Ecchi : None
So popular on Anime Suki that it gets it's on Forum, I had to check it out.

Hmm, don't know if I like this. It gives such a Fate Stay Night feel to it, especially Claire. But the Artwork is so off track for me (good but doesn't give the right vibe) that I might not continue it.

Last updated Sunday, June 24 2007. Created Sunday, June 24 2007.
Unevaluated Big Fire #
Got sick of the mass of mecha stories coming out, so i thought i would try some sword action...ALthough it is sort of dark...I like the story so far...I really like this series and will continue to watch...

Last updated Tuesday, April 17 2007. Created Tuesday, April 17 2007.

Other Sites
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Japanese Language Web Site http://www.j-claymore.com/
Funimation (R1 English) web site http://www.funimation.com/claymore/

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