Wow, that story and character review was a pretty big spoiler >_>
Claymore tv Review
In the world of Claymore, humanity is being terrorized by "youma," beings who live for destruction. Worst of all, these beings can disguise themselves as humans.
But soon, hybrid warrior women - half youma, half human - appeared, to destroy the youma. These women were known as "Claymores," and their silver eyes can recognize a youma that is disguising itself as a human.
Credits: SingerYuna
Story & Characters
Claymore does not strike me as an watch-able anime at first. But when more and more people are starting to talk about claymore, i gotta try it out for myself.
The story is great, with developments that is very steady, we find ourselves engrossed in a world of claymores. I think Clare and Raki are a good couple, may it be romantic or not. The part of Teresa is shocking, and the "SHOCKING" part is what makes me think highly of claymore. We seldom watch animes that are unpredictable and have twist we can never think of. Claymore is one that makes you can't predict what is going on next.
There are lots of parts that make you think more. Like why did Teresa have to die? Why did Priscilla do such a thing? Why did Teresa have to show mercy on Priscilla? We will feel sad for her, and this is the exact part that I'm looking for in a good anime, animes that will make you feel for them.
But!
I do have to agree i don't like the ending. It's way too rushed, and they divide Clare's awakening into 2 parts, WHICH makes me pissed off. And they make Priscilla FURTHER awaken, making her to become some kind of muscular girl that will puts me off.
Clare defeated Priscilla, and try to take revenge for Teresa. Next we saw Raki trying his very best to stop Clare.
Saying killing will not solve anything. This doesn't works, and Jeane has to be the one to stop her. This is taken
right out from the manga, but this still proves that the producers does not think much about having a different way of
ending all this. They just decide to make use of the fight of Rigardo and Clare and lengten it to contains the fight
with priscilla. This is a very lousy way of ending all the fun we have experienced and we definitely don't want
such an ending. We wants more action, and more drama out of Claymore's ending.
And finally, Priscilla isn't that weak to let Clare win her. She could kill Clare in a second if she wants, but the
producers decided to make Priscilla seems weaker then Easley. So be it, i have to accept the fate that the anime does
not follow the manga.
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Art
All is good for this section, though i wish for a more beautiful Clare, which is impossible. Judging from the way claymores fight, beauty is a waste upon them.
Background design suits very well with the story. We can see different landscapes from it, like Pieta which is full of snow. or the Central plains. All was well thought out and planned, making Claymore to be a awesome anime.
Another well thought out part of Claymore is that all symbols are similar. It all have a line that runs down from the start to the end.
Rating:
Sound
Sound effects are great, but OP and ED are so-so.
The OP does explains the story, and it sings out Clare's emotions into going into battle. But i think the song itself does not suit being an OP of a fast-paced, action packed anime like Claymore.
The ED suits better if it is an OP, but as an ED, it have it's uses. It sang out the soft part of Clare, letting us know that she wants company, but fears it.
I think OPs and EDs of an anime should bring out the emotions of certain main characters, and make us know more deeply the characters of that character.
Rating:
Presentation
A factor that lures people into watching Claymore is it's highly gruesome and action packed fighting scenes. The blood and wounds are what that turns us on, as we have been deprieved of that when Hellsing ends. It makes a nice change and i do hope for more bloodshed.
Concept for 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 make us hunger for more, and let us think what may happen next.
Rating:
Final Verdict
7.5000 (good)
Reviewed by tarmade, Sep 29, 2007
Comments
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melymay Oct 02, 2007
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albinoblacksheep Oct 09, 2007
Hey, if you're reading a review you should expect a spoiler...
I love Claymore though I agree that the ending was not very well done...I think you've presented a fairly accurate picture here.
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dizzy-me Oct 09, 2007
o.O now i see what Claymore is about... My cousin have finished the anime and he recommended it to me but i was hesitate to start, wondering how good is it... But now, i think i'm gonna watch it A.S.A.P XD
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tarmade Oct 09, 2007
Thanks for ur comments... will certainly write more reviews... :)
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HIDAYAT Banned Member Oct 10, 2007
claymore is good manga, but i don't know why there's not the update. did you know where i can update it?
merged: 10-10-2007 ~ 07:26pm
oh, sorry i mean download the update hehehe
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snotna Oct 13, 2007
hmh claymore's story and characters were pretty interesting .. i love claymore! good rank thx
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darkangel714 Dec 11, 2007
I love it... and i hope there is a season two to it... since there are lots of thing that haven't resolve.. gotta love clare is character....
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Fanatik007 Jul 12, 2009
This is best fighting anime
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SchRita Aug 24, 2009
Thanks for the review!
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nainoi Sep 13, 2009
thank you.
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SchRita Oct 31, 2009
Thanks for the review!
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rukasu04 Mute Member Dec 31, 2009
Nice Review
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SchRita Jan 15, 2010
Thanks for the review!
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Baraka-Senpai Jul 05, 2011
Good summary.
This is undoubtedly one of the best, despite its late have been somewhat FAIL.It is still one of the best, I recommend you read the manga.
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hitsu-chan Jul 20, 2011
thx for ur review!
but man, this is scary... I like it but it's not really at my taste
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