I’m Crazy about Claymore
Ξ April 11th, 2008 | → 5 Comments | ∇ Anime, Current Obsession |
Claymore is an anime based on the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The manga is still ongoing but the anime was concluded last September 25, 2007 with a total of 26 episodes (episodes 23-26 deviating from the manga). After I watched about 2 episodes, it quickly became one of my favourites. It takes place in a world where humans and demons (which they term ‘Yoma’) coexist, as well as ‘Claymore’s; half yoma, half human creatures (they look just like human but with silver hair and eyes). They are cold-blooded people who avoid contact with humans, and humans fear them because they still view them as ‘monsters’ but Claymores actually work for humans to get rid of Yoma, when requested.
At first, I didn’t think Claymore would strike me as an entertaining series because of the dark colors and some scenes are gorey like people’s hands/limbs getting chopped off. Even though that sounds gruesome, it is not as bad as one may think. Although the battle scenes do show limbs flying off, you don’t actually pay attention to them because of the action, and the plot is strong and interesting.
However, I don’t like the ending of the anime. It’s way too rushed. They divide Clare’s awakening into 2 parts, and they make Priscilla FURTHER awaken. Clare defeated Priscilla, and tried to take revenge for Teresa but Raki tried his very best to stop Clare.
My favorite part of this anime are the episodes where Teresa appears, when the anime goes into the protagonist Clare’s past. That is the most interesting part of the anime. It has an EXCELLENT hook that will make you keep watching. It’s also emotional yet filled with suspence and action all at once. Because of the twists in the anime, it makes the anime unpredictable and obviously enjoyable. It’s amazing. Overall I would highly recommend this anime if you like some good action and tired of the mainstream “school girl/days” type of anime. The concept of the story is well brought across. We know much about Clare and we understands all the situation she and Raki is going through. That is what makes a good anime. The main reason why Claymore is so popular is because of it’s well balanced gore and action scenes. None are over-done, and none are under-done. It certainly makes you hunger for more, and lets you think what may happen next.
Of all the animes I’ve seen, Claymore is on the top of my list and I give it a rating of 9 out of 10. I know everyone who had seen the series will agree with me that Claymore is very addictive. 
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