A brutal scourge stalks the land. Yoma, monsters driven by a hunger satisfied by only one quarry -
Humanity. The dark breed knows but a singular foe: Claymore. Human-Yoma hybrids of extraordinary
strength and cunning, the Claymores roam from skirmish to skirmish delivering salvation by the edge of
a blade.
Thus begins the twisting tale of Clare, one such sister of the sword driven by pain in both victory
and defeat. A child silent and suffering hidden in her past, Clare's march toward vengeance unfolds
along a path marked by violence, solitude and scorn. In a land where even the predator is prey, the
haunted hearts of hunter and hunted alike wear the scars of the age.
(Source: Funimation)
~~~__ALERT TO ALL READERS! THIS REVIEW IS GOING TO CONTAIN SPOILERS OF THE REVIEWED ANIME EVEN IF ME,
THE WRITER, WILL TRY TO INCLUDE THEM IN THE LOWEST QUANTITY AND ALSO TRY TO BE VAGUE. ALSO THIS REVIEW
IS BASED ONLY ON ANIME CONTENT AND HAS AS TARGETS PEOPLES THAT NEVER HEARD OF CLAYMORE. SO...MANGA
READERS, DON'T BLAST ME BECAUSE I'M EVALUATING POSSIBLE ASPECTS THAT COULD CHANGE FROM VOLUME 12 OR IF
I'LL BE TOO NAIVE WITH THE REVIEW.
__~~~
~~~If you are fine with what written, guess you can go on.
Have fun reading my first review ^^~~~
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# ___~~~Live...live...LIVE LIKE AN HUMAN!~~~___
# ~~~ The soothing words of the fallen sister. ~~~
___
Even if you think that everything is meaningless, your life is the proof that people that came before
and that loved you gave their best to make sure you stay here and that you'll go down the route that
will lead toward your future.
You can't afford to become a monster, you can't afford to lose your mind. You now must fight for
something you want to protect now.
Fighting for a past that will consume you it's not anymore your choice.
So now...stand up warrior. Even if your flesh it's not of an human anymore... you have the right to
keep living like one if you still have a mind and a gentle heart.
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# ___~~~INTRODUCTION AND REFLECTIONS~~~___
# ~~~ Yagi-sensei... this is really a Shonen? REALLY? ~~~
___
The words in the previous section...these were the thoughts that flashed straight away in my mind
after have watched the epilogue of the last episode of ___Claymore___ :
a dark fantasy, supernatural and gore oriented anime produced by studio
[MADHOUSE](https://anilist.co/studio/11/MADHOUSE) in collaboration with
[DR Movie](https://anilist.co/studio/6175/DR-Movie) that aired in the spring and summer season of
2007.
The show is an adaptation of the homonym manga published by Shueisha on __Monthly Shonen Jump__
(2001-June 2007), __Weekly Shonen Jump__( June 2007-October 2007) and finally __Jump Square__ (October
2007-2014) and that created by [Yagi Norihiro-sensei.](https://anilist.co/staff/97517/Norihiro-Yagi)
So...yes, here we have the first points to make clear about Claymore with the actual information I
gave:
This show, even if it has a pretty dark, a little impegnative and also has a pretty decent
characterization of its own "___key characters___", obviously from my point of view,...well the
magazines are talking.
The anime adaptation that I watched and now reviewing not ___only covers 11 volumes of the 26___ that
completes the manga, making it an incomplete anime for the obvious reasons that ended 7 years later
(and also to note that the 11 volumes in the anime are like in the manga...so good job to MADHOUSE for
the factor "no fillers")...Claymore still remains a ___Shonen___
(demographic target of male teens between 13-17 years old ) and that's a fact that remains for the
whole course of the anime experience and that everyone can feel on their skins... but it's still
really a good one even with only those 11 volumes and its "open ending" in the anime that yes, it
kinda let you wish for more but it's a pretty decent ending that leaves the watcher with actually
something at the end.
The structure and the development is on the same line of everything that it was been published from
the end of the 90's and the middle-end of the 2000's on Jump...___and this is another reason why
Claymore amazed me!___
I am going to explain myself a little better: I think we are all too familiar with how battle shonens
works.
We just start with an apparently strong character as the main protagonist, that beats everyone ass for
the first 3/4 arcs, he mets a big guy, he goes to training, beats the big guy, gain some kinda of
character development, go into the next location, etc... the circle repeats itself until there is a
tournament or war arc blah blah blah.
Welp... ___Claymore shares a similar structure.___...
__BUT STILL__ I found it more than interesting for the simple reason that in Claymore...
___more you become strong...more you are doomed to become the painter of the next bloodbath of
innocents.___ More you become powerful...___more you are going near the limit where you can't go back
and you become a monster.___
And not only you have nightmares every night about that inevitable day... ___but you can't avoid
it.___
You can fight that urge and try to still remain human... but one day you'll break and that is
inevitable.
This concept and the continuous battle non-stop deep inside you to stop your urges is the ___bread and
butter___ of Claymore and the fact is that gives __A LOT__ of space for this concept and theme in the
show even if anyone can see that is a narrative formula that it was used and reused a lot of times.
__And this exact contrast __that in my opinion that makes it a ___really interesting concept___ to
give a chance even if you are not a gore/medieval fantasy/shonen type of person.
__This anime has a typical combo of elements from Seinen mangas (demographic target of male young
adults of 18-19 years old and more) __... __but still keeps the structure of a Shonen,__ making it a
really entertaining bridge for the two demographic categories.
__It's an optimal compromise for peoples that are searching a more meaningful SHONEN experience while
trying to keep the classical character development formula of this category but with a more adult
depth.__
To be honest I started watching Claymore without a clue of what I was going into... but with only
keeping in mind 3 words that my fellow otaku bros always told me...."Sam....__CLAYMORE > BERSERK__".
And you know what? That's an __ERROR__ that everyone could do now that I lucidly think about it
because ___comparing___ those two __titans__ of the __Gore Fantasy__...
__it has no sense__, __but not because one of the two titles is better__ than the other from my point
of view or one it's the son of the other and has a same base theme (but honestly I would take the side
of Claymore in the war... but that's a talk for another day) but cause __they have a different
demographic target__ and so __they take with them the cliches of their own demographic target__ for
what was required to them at the beginning of their publish. Especially in Claymore case.
__CLAYMORE = Shonen__
__BERSERK = Seinen__
They are in different dimensions with 12 years of difference and so they are titans of the genre that
both started in two different eras. I agree that they possibly have a father-son relation with how
they managed Guts and Clare...but Claymore has a more standard formula from my point of view but that
doesn't actually take control of what it wants to give.
And... the fact is that this creative work __ has some ways to wield his sword against a big shot like
THE "Berserk" __and this can tell you that maybe, not the anime but at 90% __the manga of
Yagi-sensei__ it's worth a shot if not one, but many affirm this and are still "happily confused" on
the identity of this work.
But I think I wrote a lot in this section for just only being an introduction.
So let's jump in analyzing the plot.
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# ___~~~STORY AND PLOT ANALYSIS~~~___
# ~~~Oh young lady...are you determined to live yor next days as a demon of the battlefield?~~~
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1) STORY
In an hypothetical continent in a world in his medieval phase...humans struggles each day with the
fear of being torn apart and have their guts been eaten. In this cruel and desperate world exist since
humans can remember a race of demon-like predators called ___"Youma"___.
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They have no mercy... man, woman, elders, kids...they just cut them down without any care, eat them
and take the forms of humans before starting their cruel killing and torture session again that
culminates with eating other humans organs.
No human can stop them... but an unnamed organization offered their answer to the problem...the group
of warriors called ___"Silver Eyed Witches"___ but that are commonly known between the normal
inhabitants of the continent with the name "___Claymore___ " for the swords that they carry with them.
These female mercenaries are the results of experiments with the objective to let absorb the flash and
blood of a Youma into an human... and for this exact reason the Claymore warriors, even if they gave
their body to the experiments and became weapons for the sake of humanity, are feared as
"___Half-Youmas___ "
Our story starts when in a little village in the south of the continent a Youma starts to torment it
and to eat people each night.
For this cause, the mayor decided to contact the Organization and doing so, it sent one of the nearest
witches to the location....the Claymore named ___Clare___.
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Here our heroine will met one of the 2 survivors of the first attack of the wild Youma in the village,
the young boy ___Raki___ that, drove by his curiosity and desperate desire of vengeance for his
parents killed by the Youma, start to approach and talk to the __half-demon__ hoping that she will
avenge his parents instead of him.
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Clare coldly answer to the hope of the boy with a:
"It's only a job. I don't care about your vengeance".
But eventually and fortunately for our now broken Raki, Clare herself will be the woman that will save
him from the fangs of the hidden Youma that planned to assault our boy that same night before heading
out of the village... but the plans of the demon will be torn-apart by the simple fact that Claymore
warriors as half-demons has the ability to feel the ___Yoki___ and the ___Yoryoku___ a.k.a the stored
energy and the released aura that each Youma posses and controls...and so what I can say?
Bye bye to the small fry. The warrior will slash the Youma and she will leave in the direction of a
new job.
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But after the end of the job our poor Raki will have no more an home and a place to return and so he
will start to wander in the middle of nowhere until one day, in a village near some woods, will met
another demon and so a Claymore will again appear...that will be no other than Clare.
The boy after seeing again his heroine save him again, he will not esitate to ask if he could start to
travel with her.
He has no home, no loved ones and has no idea to what to do about his life...and so he ends up
offering himself to become Clare cook-companion for her journey with the objective to slice down
monsters.
Clare past flashes in her mind in that moment... memories of a past where she was still a kid and that
she walked along another woman...another warrior...another Claymore.
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And so... the woman will allow the boy to accompany her in her journey.
A journey apparently empty, where she is going to struggle in every battle for still keeping her
sanity...with only one objective for our mercenary.
Cut down the head of the "horned demon" of that day of a cursed past... trying to still remain human.
After all... Claymore warriors are also Half-Youma.
And the limit that separates Rage and Insanity...is made of thin walls of paper.
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2) PLOT ANALYSIS
Okay... here we are boys and gals!
This will be the __SAUCE__ of this whole review and so I want to start kinda weirdly with a maybe
stupid question... __can we, humans, manage to keep our "animal side" inside the limit of our minds?__
Well, obviously there are going to be lots of different thesis...but this no end research is a big
theme inside this work.
Because I think you can guess already what Claymore main content is...and so...yes.
Claymore is a tale about vengeance and how to move on from it , other than having a really __REALLY
shonen-ish__ start and not a tale about "yeah, let's killl all freaking demons/titans/monsters" like
now they use to do.
The fury of our main heroine, Clare... is always against only one being. Not the world, not the whole
demon-race. Just one.
And all the stereotypical training and "kinda circular" structure typical of shonens anime and manga
is going to be done not because she has a big inspirational dream, want to save the world or noble
reasons. Even with the help of our boy Raki... the main mindset will remain the same in in the
beginning phase of the show and her deepest desire will always torment Clare in the middle and
especially at the end of it.
She wants to see blood run down on her blade without a care and to survive so she can gain the power
to cut down who torn apart away her "sister". And this __mostly generic__ formula is __surprisingly
good in the world of Claymore!__
This is the tale of ___your typical little girl,___ but that suffered a lot and more then everyone her
age should at the point to even fake madness to not be eaten.
And when she __ _finally find another being, independently if she was a monster or not, that loves
her___ ...___she see madness___ when the monster is taken away from her from... ___just from another
girl___ but that unfortunately ___passed through the limit___ and couldn't turn back anymore.
So... now, you. Seasoned reader or not... you are probably thinking:
The Anime Version of the Witcher [SPOILER ALEART]: Well, ill do a little summary of the anime with the review element sprinkled into it: The start: Got me quite hooked actually, especially from the artstyle, the shady but shiny looking Claymore Clare, the Yoma beeing pretty much the monsters Geralt would hunt in the witcher series (although i was a little bit dissapointed that Yoma were mostly one kind of monster) and the rules set for the Claymores, a pretty interessting little concept and some fighting scenes were pretty smart and one time even very short but actually incredible when it came to the actions and moves. I was definetly hooked with this anime. Backstory of Clare: This got me a little confused at first since i wasnt sure if it was actually the past or just a parallel story the reveal wasnt too late to be more confusing than it initially was, the limits of the Claymores and even how powerfull some can become were further explained and i thought "this looks pretty neat so far", one digit Claymores getting special names or titles and such gave them also a little bit more of an meanecing effect but i was still a bit afraid of plot armor because nobody had really suffered losses aka the stakes werent really showing and gave me the first worries of this anime beeing rather mid than awesome. End of the Backstory of Clare: This is where the risk of dying was finally showing, even the characters that i wouldnt have though could die, died in a flash but that death wouldnt look too unrealistic either since letting your guard down is in the end pretty unavoidable which really showed the risk of characters dying and the claymores not beeing overly powerfull like Geralt in the witcher. Continuing with Clare and Raki: This was pretty decent to watch at times, you got further explanations of how the Organization works and more details about Claymores but this is where Raki started to be annoying and reminded me of Yuki from Mirai Nikki: constantly whining about everything and doing a lot of unreasonable things, beeing a hinderance for Clare. The only pro of that is that it shows that professional workers cant really afford something like a companion or mate that dosent have a similar level of skills or experience but this is really the only pro the series got out of it which is...a rather small positive aspect since its a bit self explanatory. Clare getting new friends and the start of the doubts about the Organisation: This is the last part where it was rather good, she got new experiences, we find out more about the ranking system and even get a glimbse on the geographics and how many Claymores exist right to where we get to know that there were even male versions. After fighting one former male Claymore the whole "the organisation is sus" and the Top 5 Claymores is where the stakes started to drop again since we find out that all of the organization doubters was practically on the safe side when it comes to reaching past their limits of transforming into an awakened beeing and seeing a huge ammount of wounds beeing not a problem anymore compared to the start of the series. Where the Stakes were practically no more and where the last likeable thing appeared: The moment Clare continues to survive every enccounter and especially after getting more abilities and Ophelia turning the tables is where i stopped worrying about Clare and more about Rakis survival...but he barely showed up and was pushed aside from the focus of the story. Mistakes were made and dissapointments started to arise. The only thing i liked was the appearence of Irene, her beeing the teacher of Clare and her, one of the OGs facing the current number 2. (which she seemingly survives in the manga till the end). She was one of the most interessting characters for me because first, she had a rather tolkien-ish elven look (which i found suprisingly good in an anime version) and her beeing pretty calm about almost everything...pretty much beeing the calm Veteran that survives and lives along the current generation. The Downfall: Its pretty much from where Clare enccounters one of the big bosses of the Yomas till the end without her getting the risk of dying or else. She just outlives every enccounter without getting any negative outcome out of it except for Jeans death. The one and only thing that was a small positive stake poke was when some characters would suddenly die unexpectedly in Pieta where the 24 Claymores had to defend an onslaught of awakened which sadly gets an unrealistic turn because basically the general of the army deciedes to risk his life instead of keeping on the onslaught and risks his own life. If you would say "he got too many losses though which is why he had to put an end to it"...then why dosent the all mighty isley, king of the north fight 24 claymores alongside him and the army? The series couldve saved this logic problem by explaining that question for example but it didnt...till the end (and we didnt even see or hear anything about the current number 1 claymore which was also a hot question). Plus...Raki just appeared out of nowhere as nothing had happend. What i liked and what i didnt like and didnt: What i liked: - that it was a anime version of witcher of some kind. - the anime was very thrilling and hooking at the beginning to almost half - the power balancing and rules in the beginning to middle - how explanation wasnt just pure exposition at once - the character designs and especially the artstyle (at least for my taste) since the characters were a around middle between anime and realistic artstyle wise which i found most intriguing since im working on beeing an digital artist myself What i didnt like: - That armor was fashion and didnt have any use - That the stakes got lost from the middle to the end - The powerscaling being somewhat weird - Raki (meaning his personality and that there wasnt any developement at all and that he was just gone till pretty much right before the end of the series) - Animation quality beeing rather sparse at the end but that could be budget problems and the fact that this anime is rather old. Last words: Even though it gets rather meh from mid to end, the start to middle was quite the experience for me which is why im definetly going to get myself the manga. And its going to be one of my favorites for beeing pretty witcher like with a different taste and interessting artstyle...definetly a big inspiration for what im working on
Non Spoiler For an anime that was released in 2007, I believe this anime still holds up to standards in this day and age. It has a bit of everything that I've been looking for in an anime. For being a part of the shonen category, I was surprised by how relatable it was. A big bonus for me was how it was an almost full cast of females, yet it worked out perfectly. With this short anime of only 26 episodes, I hope you, the reader, may give it a try. To start off, presentation wise, the animation quality looks outdated when compared to today’s. Although, it’s still enjoyable as it gives off the old school animation vibes. I believe the animation fits perfectly with the aesthetic of the whole show, and it sucks you into the atmosphere of dark fantasy, such as berserk. The character designs are original, in their own respective ways. The soundtrack, when combined with the scenes presented, are perfectly in sync to make a pleasant viewing of this anime. On the surface level, Claymore is one of your typical shonens with good VS evil. In the introduction, we learn that there are monsters called Yoma, disguised as humans, who feed off humans. Then, there are the so-called Claymores, which hunt down these Yoma. The claymores are all females who are half human and half Yoma. We follow this story through the perspective of the main protagonist Clare, and get a deeper dive into this twisted world that’ll have the viewer filled with curiosity. Spoiler In only 26 episodes, Clare easily became one of my favorite females. In the beginning, she is going on with her normal life as a Claymore, going from town to town to complete jobs killing off the Yoma. Everything changed when she was met by a younger boy, named Raki. Clare had saved Raki from being slaughtered by a Yoma, disguised as Raki’s brother. With no family left, Raki decides to follow Clare on her journey. From this moment forward, we witness a beautiful relationship blossom. Since Clare is a claymore, she is devoted to only following orders and hunting down the Yoma. She is introduced as this blunt and straightforward person, only following her duties, but once Raki is in the picture, only then do we get to see more of her human side. On the surface level, we only get to see this cold, strong half human and half monster. Although Raki, with his actions, is able to show us that there is more to Clare than we know. We learn that Clare went through the same experience in the past, by following a Claymore that saved her as a child. She was accompanying a Claymore named Teresa, who was the strongest at the time. Teresa was a proud Claymore, but started to show more of her human nature because of Claire. Due to unfortunate events, Teresa was murdered in front of Clare by a Claymore-turnt-Yoma named Priscilla. From this day forward, it has been Clare’s goal to get revenge by killing Priscilla. We get to witness just how similar the relationship between Clare and Raki is to that of Clare and Teresa. Raki, having nothing left, ultimately decides to stick with Clare no matter where she goes. Throughout the show, Raki is next to Clare , even during her toughest times. Raki is physically the weakest character presented, but mentally and emotionally his support is like none other. His ability to become a support pillar for Clare is very intriguing. For example, Clare, being a Claymore, almost became a Yoma by reaching her limits, but Raki was able to halt this transformation. It is very unusual for this to occur, which shows just how much of an impact Raki has on Clare’s humanity. At one point in the story, Clare is faced with stronger foes, which stops Raki from continuing his journey with her. But due to their bond, she kissed him and told him "I promise you... I won't die. I'll live...and I'll find you". At least for me, this relationship felt quite relatable to me , in the way it was represented. I wish I could fully explain, but I think this show does just that. At first, I thought it would be a generic plot, but as the story progressed, it made my jaw drop more and more as the episodes progressed. The show tells us that Clare is supposed to be weak, and many side characters try to belittle her. But soon enough they realize how overcoming Clare can be when faced with tough situations. The characters can be snotty or sassy, but after experiencing true terror, they become hardened warriors ready to back up Clare in all their confrontations. At some times, it may appear as if all hope is lost, but when they work together, they are able to do damage. Throughout the plot, there is a heavy mysterious aura that surrounds the whole organization of the Claymores. In the anime, we are more focused on the journey of Clare. But this anime was able to create a strong world building that made me more curious into the whole idea of Claymores VS the Yomas. This anime definitely made me want to continue the story into the manga. To summarize, this anime is packed with a bunch of gore, blood and fighting to have you on the edge of your seat. It has enough moments to make you pull out the tissues. Plus a convincing enough plot to make you want to say one more episode.
~~~img410(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/1908781a-f664-419b-8b9d-2fcabf011ce8/ddx3it2-f75f515b-e75c-4a90-8968-469d1d04b02c.jpg/v1/fill/w_1280,h_800,q_75,strp/claymore_anime_wallpaper_by_eh_designs_ddx3it2-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9ODAwIiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMTkwODc4MWEtZjY2NC00MTliLThiOWQtMmZjYWJmMDExY2U4XC9kZHgzaXQyLWY3NWY1MTViLWU3NWMtNGE5MC04OTY4LTQ2OWQxZDA0YjAyYy5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTI4MCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.h95uSl3ETvsJDlsA7Xj75PMP5JN8JqYbJ3SBqd89hGM)~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~ >“Even if it’s a rule… whether I follow it or not is my damned choice.” - Teresa ~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~ Claymore is an anime series that is both dark and captivating. It's a compelling anime that keeps the viewer engaged throughout its run. The anime can create an immersive world with rich lore and a diverse cast of characters. It's a mix of dark fantasy and action, with themes that range from identity, to morality, and the consequences of power. These elements help make the anime a standout in its genre. Based on the manga series written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, it follows the story of Claymores, female warriors who are half-human and half-Yoma, monsters that feed on humans. The anime is known for its intense action scenes, complex characters, and intriguing storyline. ~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrHYEW1Raa4)~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~ One of the most notable aspects of Claymore is its unique setting. The story takes place in a medieval world where humans live in fear of Yoma attacks. The only way to fight against these creatures is by hiring Claymores, who are both feared and respected by the human populace. The Claymores are a fascinating group of characters, each with their unique abilities and personalities. The main protagonist, Clare, is a Claymore who seeks revenge against a powerful Yoma who killed her family when she was a child. Her journey is both emotional and action-packed, and viewers are sure to become invested in her story. One of the strongest points of Claymore is its well-developed protagonist, Clare. The audience can easily empathize with her struggles and root for her as she battles both external and internal conflicts. The anime does an excellent job of revealing her backstory in a way that keeps the viewer invested in her character development. Her journey to seek revenge against the Yoma who killed her family is an emotional one and the anime effectively portrays the pain and struggle she experiences. ~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~ Another strong point of Claymore is world-building. The setting is a medieval world where humans live in constant fear of Yoma attacks. The anime can create a sense of danger and helplessness, which adds to the tense atmosphere. The Claymores are a fascinating group of characters, with unique abilities and personalities, which makes them stand out. The silver eyes of the Claymores are striking and add an air of mystery to the characters. The animation in Claymore is also noteworthy. The fight scenes are well-animated, with well-choreographed movements that create a sense of fluidity. The use of dark colours and shadows creates a haunting and eerie atmosphere that fits perfectly with the show's dark themes. The character designs are well done, and Claymore's silver eyes are especially striking ~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUFXVCjWISg&list=PLvm_uCm30HrizvdYzCfkGWD2JiyhcG5RH&index=97)~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~ In addition to its stunning visuals and engaging story, Claymore is also notable for its exploration of themes such as identity, morality, and the consequences of power. The Claymores are caught between their human and Yoma sides, and this conflict is central to the series. The show also questions the morality of using Claymores to fight Yoma, as it often results in collateral damage and loss of innocent lives. These themes make the anime much more than just a simple action series and add depth to the characters and story. However, the anime's pacing can be a bit slow at times, and some of the supporting characters could have been better developed. The ending of the series also deviates from the manga and may leave some viewers unsatisfied. Despite its strengths, there are some aspects that Claymore could work on to become even better. The pacing of the anime can be a bit slow at times, which can make the viewer lose interest. Some of the supporting characters could have been better developed. The use of CGI for some scenes can also be jarring and takes away from the overall experience. ~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Tvs4kj3i0&list=PLvm_uCm30HrizvdYzCfkGWD2JiyhcG5RH&index=105)~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~ Claymore is a standout anime that's able to balance action, drama, and a well-developed protagonist. The themes and world-building create a unique experience for the viewer. However, the anime's pacing, supporting characters, and use of CGI can be improved. Despite its flaws, Claymore is an anime that is worth watching for those who enjoy dark fantasy and action. ~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png) ~~~img410(https://images.alphacoders.com/204/204023.jpg)~~~ img820(https://i.postimg.cc/cLvmPqRC/unnamed-1.png)