Claymore
CLAYMORE
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Synopsis
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)
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About Claymore
Claymore blends action, adventure and fantasy by MADHOUSE (2007). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: A brutal scourge stalks the land. Yoma, monsters driven by a hunger satisfied by only one quarry - Humanity.
Further in, 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.
As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Houko Kuwashima as Clare and Motoki Takagi as Raki. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.
Production & Appeal
MADHOUSE is the studio behind Claymore, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Houko Kuwashima as Clare, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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- How long is Claymore?
- The series runs for 26 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Claymore?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Claymore still airing?
- Claymore is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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