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日本語/Japanese  Sun 04/29 01:23 JST
Was not too sure about Claymore but soon discovered that I needed my weekly dose of it - especially after this weeks episode which had me shed a tear toward the end ^^;
The story revolves around the heroine named Claire who is half demon/half Youma (demon). When she was younger, she was taken and developed into this half breed in order to kill Youma (妖魔(ようま)). A Youma (pronounced 'yourmah' (no, not 'your mum')) is a demon who has a fancy for internal organs of humans. From what we have seen so far, a Youma can take the form of a human and transform into a Youma when its feeling peckish. A Youma has varying strengths but usually strong enough to split a human in two with one swing - this is the reason why 'the organization' needs a half human/half Youma to kill a Youma.
Being half human, Claire has the ability to control the Youma inside of her - she can summon the Youma strength at will but the more she uses the Youma power, the more she becomes a Youma. Claire knows that one day she will become a Youma and forget that she was ever a human - she too would go around eating the guts of humans.
This weeks episode saw Claire using up too much of her Youma strength after a battle with a huge Youma. She struggles to suppress the Youma inside from consuming her completely and asks her battle buddies to kill her while she is still sane as a human...

The swords, demons, blood spewing all over the gaff and the setting is reminiscent of the Devil May Cry series which I love - oh and the pumping rock music too.
The animation is not as fluid as I would like but the interesting story more than makes up for it. Claire is not the typical Bishojo but there is something about her that I like - could be her voice.
Claymore is on every Tuesday night at 1.26AM just after Death Note on Nippon TV.
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windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Registered on 2006/12/25 12:20
Claymore's very interesting. I love the battles scenes alot. Proabbly too much gore got it placed on the after-midnight slot ^___^
(ID #47153) Posted on 2007/04/29 01:56
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Windbell,
Actually a lot of anime shows past midnight - even Nodame.
(ID #47155) Posted on 2007/04/29 02:04
nodle in America
Computer Tech.
Registered on 2007/03/14 07:26
Thanks for the headsup Danny, it looks good. I am checking it out now.
(ID #47156) Posted on 2007/04/29 02:19
Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar
Registered on 2007/01/20 01:05
Late night anime? hmm, is it because the workers come late home from overtime/company outing? 

As for claymore, I love it! Top on my watch list right now. I was rather surprised though when i heard the series is going to be around 50 episodes.  
(ID #47157) Posted on 2007/04/29 02:22
Mr.Boy in Graceland
Simulation
Registered on 2006/12/31 20:26
I have to agree with Danny, Claymore is truly entertaining. Kind of like a Vampire Hunter D with a female heroine and a Blood + but in a different time line.
(ID #47158) Posted on 2007/04/29 02:22
Arrot in Illinois U.S.A.
Undecided Major; Student
Registered on 2006/12/31 08:21
just watched eps 4 this morning. ^^
(ID #47160) Posted on 2007/04/29 03:25
-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States
Student Engineer
Registered on 2007/01/01 14:12
I remember reading a preview of the manga and I did like it. From the pictures the animation looks good and clean, I think I will add this one to my look-out list. Thanks for the suggestion!
(ID #47161) Posted on 2007/04/29 04:12
Anjerasu in Malaysia
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/04/13 15:33
The anime isn't very eye catching at start but after airing 4 episodes I think people would accept to watch this anime. I had a feeling it was gonna rock and yeah after what it has produce d, I hope it's gonna be better than Blood+. Well just have to sit back and wait.
(ID #47164) Posted on 2007/04/29 05:25
thegeek in Northern California, United States
Geek Liaison
Registered on 2007/03/26 06:30
The story is developing nicely with Claymore can hardly wait for each episode to come out. 

Yea the animation may not be to smooth at times but the art style really grabbed me the first time I watched it. Every episode there are at least three or four scenes that make me think they would make great posters or desktop wallpapers. Whoever they have doing storyboards is doing a great job. 
(ID #47165) Posted on 2007/04/29 05:36
becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal
webmistress/ ceo
Registered on 2007/03/17 11:19
the manga is fantastic too... but i really need my weekly dose of claymore.. :D
(ID #47166) Posted on 2007/04/29 06:04
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
I don't miss a single episode :D of both Claymore, Heroic Age and Naruto Shippuuden, thank God we have the internet
(ID #47167) Posted on 2007/04/29 06:16
Kira in USA Atlanta, Georgia
College Student
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
Man Danny its about time you got on the Claymore Train. This Anime has it all and Claire is beautyful I can not wait to see how Claire and Raki make it through this journey. Ep 4 was soooo emotional!!! I love Claymore
(ID #47168) Posted on 2007/04/29 07:41
Tsubaki in Singapore
Film Student
Registered on 2007/01/07 05:21
HELL YEAH. Claymore is awesome.
(ID #47169) Posted on 2007/04/29 07:42
Registered on 2007/01/14 21:51
I love Claymore! 
I was waiting for this anime for a long time now. ^^
(ID #47170) Posted on 2007/04/29 07:50
adenread in US
bum
Registered on 2007/01/31 16:02
Pretty good anime, I really like the female main character. The kid is somewhat annying though.

Elements of it remind of Berserk for some reason.
(ID #47172) Posted on 2007/04/29 09:43
Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City
Designer & Animator
Registered on 2007/01/11 23:52
I wanted to watch this anime but currently tied up with Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann and a couple of other anime on my backlog... Read a few prewies on ther blogs and it looks interesting ^^
(ID #47173) Posted on 2007/04/29 10:11
Sauronu in Bulgaria
Programmer
Registered on 2007/01/15 23:39
It's interesting anime, I want to see the elves soon :)
(ID #47174) Posted on 2007/04/29 13:31
Nyua in Sydney
Network Engineering/Student
Registered on 2007/04/07 12:47
Rather read the manga
(ID #47175) Posted on 2007/04/29 15:05
X-Gear in his room
College student
Registered on 2007/01/18 17:00
Whoa, interesting
(ID #47176) Posted on 2007/04/29 15:22
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
Yo Danny thx for the comment on my blog and looks like we are the same in terms of figures as Aya Natsume was first figure to ^_^ after buying some gundams first, now I'm aiming for a Zeta Gundam and waiting for Mirei-san but still need to wait till June for her release here.
(ID #47177) Posted on 2007/04/29 16:02
CyberSynaptic in Northern California
Lab Technician
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:10
I don't usually like the gory anime shows, but I really do like Claymore quite a bit.  Mostly just to see what Clare is going to do next.  I don't know if I'm in the minority or not here, but I thought she looked a lot better with brown eyes.  I also love the opening song for this show.  Anyone got a title and artist for that song?
(ID #47178) Posted on 2007/04/29 18:49
Dunatis in Springfield, Oregon
Student
Registered on 2007/09/21 11:11
It's Raison d'Etre by Nightmare.
(ID #177303) Posted on 2008/04/29 12:30
Angel in California
Student/Artist
Registered on 2007/04/25 14:00
I read a preview of the manga. To be honest, I wasn't interested in it... 
(ID #47179) Posted on 2007/04/29 19:06
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
CyberSynaptic,
I like her brown eyes too - not sure about the music though.

Sauronu,
Elves?
(ID #47182) Posted on 2007/04/30 03:03
astroblue in Brazil
Registered on 2007/01/17 10:40
This anime kinda reminds me of berserk. I tried to read the manga but it wasn't very interesting.
(ID #47197) Posted on 2007/04/30 13:44
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
looks and sounds cool, Id love to check it out!! Thx 4 da info Danny ... =P
(ID #47215) Posted on 2007/05/01 04:21
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
i'm curious of claymore ever since its announcement that the manga would be adopted into an anime ^^

i'll soon download it ^^
(ID #47223) Posted on 2007/05/01 07:08
randall in Champaign, Illinois
Programmer
Registered on 2007/01/03 15:10
Note:
When Danny says it sounds like yourmah, he means it sounds like yourmah with a horrible Cockney accent. Damn East Enders.
(ID #47234) Posted on 2007/05/01 14:07
kirato
though the graphics could have been better but claymore has surpassed my expections with its story, its has became the 1st on my anime list
(ID #47235) Posted on 2007/05/01 16:02
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium
IT, Programmer, ...
Registered on 2007/04/25 05:14
I'm also liking Claymore more and more.

And about the OP, it's called "Raison d'être" from the group Nightmare, who also did the first OP & ED of Death Note.
The ED also rocks imo, it's by Kosaka Riyu - Danzai no Hana~Guilty Sky~
Can't wait to hear the full version when single comes out next month. Reminds me a little bit of Within Temptation.

Definitly would want both full versions :)
(ID #47285) Posted on 2007/05/02 16:16
VDB
Great stuff everyone, althoght doesn't look like if at first glance. The story, setting and characters are second to none.
(ID #48973) Posted on 2007/06/03 07:23
Ivan in Nish, Serbia, Europe....
After being depressed waiting 4 my dose of Anime, a friend told me to check out Claymore..and i'm so greatful!! It's not easy finding anime in Serbia, or xplaining why u love it so much.. :(

Claymore is very emotional, the storyline is great, an interesting thing about the all-girl organization (a little sexist stuff that men r leading it.. :P) But Claire & Teresa r beautiful!
(ID #50867) Posted on 2007/07/02 19:17
Registered on 2007/07/20 04:47
Anyone interested in also watching this anime (updated episodes available at YouTube):

Nightmare - Raison D'etre レゾンデートル (Full Claymore OP):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dneXwDrElFY

Kosaka Riyu - CLAYMORE ED - Danzai no Hana -Guilty Sky:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MXfyz78P4

Episodes 1-17:

http://www.youtube.com/user/satinne
(ID #52790) Posted on 2007/07/28 04:44
xavier hinds in manchester
do u no of any sites where i can watch the claymore series? also i am currently on a site called tv-links and it only has up 2 episode 17. is ther any more episodes after this? or am i to believe this is the end.
(ID #52920) Posted on 2007/07/29 23:33
Registered on 2007/09/01 04:46
I Love claymore been watching it on http://www.tv-links.co.uk/listings/3/2887 when the links work.
(ID #56066) Posted on 2007/09/01 20:09
Zilogrok
you  compare claymore with devil may cry.... i also like devil may cry, but for me, claymore has better story line, and i love this... anime. but, can someone tell me if this anime ends just like this?, or has the second part? my mail is greatfriendsx@hotmail.com if anyone wants know about where can watch claymore. contact me. bye.
(ID #65403) Posted on 2007/11/30 01:37
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Pretty ladies with big swords, ofcourse this is a hit!
(ID #71719) Posted on 2008/02/07 20:51
rainboy in Singapore
Web Designer
Registered on 2008/02/14 20:21
The anime is faithful to the manga except for the ending part. Hopefully they have a second season, alot of character from the manga are not introduced yet and there's no conclusion to the plot yet.
(ID #72402) Posted on 2008/02/16 02:06
gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
How come this old post pop up all of sudden???
(ID #177152) Posted on 2008/04/29 09:18
gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
LOL, stupid me. It's "This time last year" =P 
(ID #177806) Posted on 2008/04/30 03:36
glitchu1 in Australia, NSW
Graphic Designer
Registered on 2008/01/17 20:35
Didn't claymore finish a while ago?
Anyway I really enjoyed it. I loved claire, she was a strong character and I love how the fact that she was the lowest ranked didn't even bother her. she just kept on truckin'!
(ID #177192) Posted on 2008/04/29 09:48
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
claymore is one of my favourite anime of 2007. a pity the manga chapters takes so long to release. :-/
(ID #177202) Posted on 2008/04/29 10:06
Mr.Boy in Graceland
Simulation
Registered on 2006/12/31 20:26
Umm this is soo last year?
(ID #177208) Posted on 2008/04/29 10:15
Saku in Toronto
Web Developer
Registered on 2008/02/07 23:38
This post is from last year on the same date. It's a new feature that Danny added to show a last year post in case you didn't know.
(ID #177221) Posted on 2008/04/29 10:30
CrimsonWingz in Sarasota/Florida/stinking Earth
Marine Biologist
Registered on 2008/04/07 10:51
Looks like an awesome show,gotta check it out sometime later,kinda reminds me of Virus for some reason ..meh
Night otaku;)
(ID #177340) Posted on 2008/04/29 12:55
Mooks in Melbourne, Australia
NEET
Registered on 2008/04/21 17:04
claymore's good but i hate raki, he's annoying
(ID #177371) Posted on 2008/04/29 13:42
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
the current story arc is 7 years later. will love to see how a grown up raki looks like. a interest to clare maybe. ('~')
(ID #177399) Posted on 2008/04/29 14:24
cowboy4eva in New York, Osaka, Tokyo
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
Registered on 2008/01/29 07:28
Great post Danny, I love Claymore. It reminds me of Berserk but with hot chicks that can't control themselves. I had to stop reading it because I was getting to far ahead in the story and running out of manga to read!
(ID #177448) Posted on 2008/04/29 16:15
lonetitans in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Registered on 2008/04/25 00:49
haven't started watching.. will start when I'm done with my exams. my friend told me that the manga's good too..
(ID #177527) Posted on 2008/04/29 18:40
6pack in India
collecting figures ;)
Registered on 2008/03/20 12:43
lol! seems like a very old post got bumped up! anyways i watched the whole 26 episodes of claymore a while back.
The storyline was just great and got more and more interesting towards the end.
Loved every episode of it :D
Hope a 1/6 figure of Clare and Teresa comes out.
(ID #177576) Posted on 2008/04/29 20:23
radical anime fan in Dai-Singapore-dan. Hotter than Kamina and Lelouch combined.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
How could this slip under my watch-radar! *self-berating ensues* So much gore and action.
(ID #177719) Posted on 2008/04/30 00:30
•LµŠ†• in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
i thought their first season already finished showing?
i'm now waiting for their 2nd season
(ID #177728) Posted on 2008/04/30 00:35
Afro Gunsou in Galveston, TEXAS
Highschool Student
Registered on 2007/12/08 10:23
Remember, they do show re-runs in Japan too.
(ID #177736) Posted on 2008/04/30 01:08
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada
Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/08 05:38
I beginning to read the manga this last weekend!
(ID #177737) Posted on 2008/04/30 01:09
Student
Registered on 2008/04/24 23:24
Yea, its a great show, i saw one of the episodes and i was hooked. It kinda reminds me of blood+.
(ID #177779) Posted on 2008/04/30 02:49
tantan in philippines
director/editor
Registered on 2008/02/08 19:12
i've seen the series. there are a lot of moments there that can really leave you hanging. i also cried when you-know-who got her head chopped off in a blink of an eye. this is a good series, not great, but worth watching for sure!!!
(ID #177823) Posted on 2008/04/30 04:11