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This is one of the best anime series besides Seirei no Moribito in 2007 and I am glad to see it was animated well. The characters are well developed and after ep 11 it is good flow of story, since the reason to be is established. I would heartily recommend this anime to anyone who likes good story with progressing characters.
Convincing characters and tragic story of "live by the sword, die by the sword" ethos of warrior. I am kinda sucker for those kind of story.
The ethos of Claymore operators seems to model on Ancient Sparta hoplites that is made famous in movies like 300. Same outlook, same elan and comradeship under arms type of feel. Episode 11 of the anime as I suspected, reinforces this warrior etiquette.
Will write a review on this anime after it is done.
Synopsis: Based on a shounen manga by Yagi Norihiro serialised in Monthly Shounen Jump.
The setting of the story is a fictional world of abundant towns where humans coexist with demons called Yoma. These monsters feed on humans as their main source of food, hiding themselves in human society until they strike.
A group of skilled warriors form a nameless organization to protect humans from these demons. These warriors are called Claymores, after their immense Claymore weapons. They willingly infuse themselves with demon flesh and blood to become powerful half-human hybrids. Villages in danger of attack hire warriors from the organisation for protection.
The story of Claymore follows the adventures of the beautiful Claymore warrior Claire, who fights demons and struggles to hold on to her humanity.
Long ago, the Yoma, the shape changing demons, took human form to live in disguise among human society. They feed on human innards, and take possession of memories from the brains of people they eat. These acquired memories help them better disguise themselves within human society.
In recent years, a secret society discovers a way of implanting demon bodies and body parts into humans, to create hybrids more powerful than the original demons. Hybrid`s standard abilities include faster healing, limited shape modification, the ability to detect other demons and hybrids, and overall enhanced physical prowess. Almost all hybrids are created against their will; they are typically survivors of families attacked by demons. The only exception is the lead character, who volunteered to become a hybrid to avenge her family. The society sends hybrids to towns that can afford their fares to kill demons, although not every hybrid does so willingly (this is implied in the manga.) The society is often strict and harsh; hybrids who break the rules risk being hunted down by their fellow hybrids.
(From Anime DB)
My second post on Claymore here
5 comments:
One aspect that made me proud about watching Claymore is that it doesn't go into OVER NINE THOUSAND! type story of training hard, powering up and fighting tougher opponents, rinse and repeat. This is the type of story that plagued many action/fighting animes and mangas.
Amen to that, bro. I liked the character development too, at least you don't get cardboard characters which is predictable from miles away, That's why I like this anime a lot.
We happen from chance and have remained a good moment, regards from Catalunya - Spain
Im relieved to see that you approve of the show. In the 11(or is it 12?) episodes that i've seen thus far i've really enjoyed it. Most likely my favorite fansub this year.
Hmm...after I started reading the manga, then only I started to watch the anime.
In general, I like it but as the story grow, the no. of char is getting more and more. The part that I hope they will do better in anime is, 'give more details' on the char.
Anyway, just my 2 centzz (although I know it won't happen).
p/s I still prefer eyeshield 21.
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