Episodes: 26
How: Netflix Stream {dub}
Rating: 5 out of 5
Summary: {From MAL} In this world, humans coexist with demonic predators called Yoma. These demonic beasts feast on human innards and can blend into human society by taking on human appearance. As a counter force, a mysterious organization created half-human, half-Yoma warriors known as the "Silver Eyed Witches" or "Claymores", after the huge claymore swords they carry. They are detested by humanity however necessary.
The story begins with a young boy, Raki, who has lost everything in a Yoma attack, and the Claymore, Clare, who is generally detested by society. Throughout the series, Clare and Raki show their deeper qualities, powers and Clare's never ending devotion to the goal she swore to fulfill in her childhood.
Thoughts: Few shows keep my interest so much that I watch 26 episode in two nights, Even fewer when it comes to dubbed shows. I'm sure the Japanese voices would probably have been better but Netflix isn't kind enough to give one an option.
Who we have....
Many Claymores who I won't get into.....
Raki: I hate you, It's nice that you can calm Clare and prevent her from "awakening" but you're a moronic, whiny little kid. You keep trying to attack Yoma or stalk after Clare while she's going on a mission... Why not just keep to your role as her cook. Really.....I wish Priscilla had eaten you.
Clare: At first episode, She was just another "Claymore" sent to a town to rid it of a Yoma. {Then Raki stalkers her and stuff} It wasn't till episode five that more of her backstory was given... As a child she was semi-rescued from a Yoma by Teresa {The Number One Ranked Claymore of her time}
Much like Raki but less annoying she followed Teresa out of town and kept on following her even after Teresa kicked and yelled at her. Eventually Teresa softens to Clare and takes her in... Points, Teresa ends up killing humans to protect Clare and is "put to death" for her actions.
Being the #1 Claymore it takes an Awakened #2 to finally kill her, Priscilla. Here is Clares motive to become a Claymore, Instead of taking the flesh of a Yoma into her she takes Teresas into her.
Anyways, For most the series she's doing her job and attempting to become strong enough to take revenge on Priscilla for killing Teresa. Does she do it?
The End: No, Raki gets in the way again. Many,Many battles and no closure at the end... I wouldn't say the ending was bad. It couldn't be a full ending since the Manga is still not finished and this show came out in 2007. It'd be nice if it got a second season but, From what I've read about the Manga the plot gets more and more convoluted...
Favorite Character{s}: Teresa, Episode 8 was the biggest WTF moment I have had in a while. Just as she was about to kill Priscilla, Priscilla awakend and just... Lopped her head off. >_> I paused the episode and just stared at the screen a few seconds, Then brought it back a few frames and watched it again.
Least Favorite Character{s}: Raki, I hate you.
