Claymore - Q & A

[NoSanninWa]

This thread is for those of you with questions about the Claymore anime or manga. There are many questions that don't need a whole thread to discuss them. A simple practical answer straight from the anime or manga without any speculation can solve these connundrums. If someone has such a question about Claymore which can be solved by answering with facts from an official source, then please ask that question here.

Please don't post in this thread unless you are asking a question or answering one. Please remember that it only takes 1 person to answer a question. And don't speculate! You can only reply with cold, hard, merciliessly unforgivable facts. If you have to speculate, then please just tell the querrant that no answer is known, but here are some facts that might help him make up his own mind.

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[Sabaku Kyu]

Ah, there is a Claymore thread now, I'm glad. I'm new to the series and I've been checking out the anime. I like it. It has a Beserk feel to it with the medieval European settings, which are very well done. I do feel the animation is a little dated to be such a recent series though. Hopefully that will improve as the series goes on.

Now for the questions :

- How far is the manga ahead the anime?

- Why does it seem that all the Claymore are female? Are males incapable of becoming Claymores?

- Is there anything special about the Claymore swords themselves or are they just normal weapons?

- Do the "Men in Black" serve any purpose besides just collecting money and acting as messengers?

- Teresa freaked out that gang of bandits that wanted to rape her by exposing her chest. Are all the bodies of the Claymore disfigured/scarred as the result of being half-Youma or was this something unique to Teresa?

I suppose those are the major questions I'd like to know right now. I don't mind spoilers.

[LCeh]

I will answer the questions inside the quote ad if it's spoilerish I put it in a second spoiler.

Now for the questions :

- How far is the manga ahead the anime?

A: There are 72 chapters released right now. The anime episode 5 ended at the end of chapter 14. In other words, they are at the last chapter of volume 3 while there are 12 volumes of manga released.

- Why does it seem that all the Claymore are female? Are males incapable of becoming Claymores?

The reason why all the claymores are female is because they become awakened much slower than the males. Males easily awaken when they release their yoma, and there is a reason for that too.

- Is there anything special about the Claymore swords themselves or are they just normal weapons?

They are just normal weapons. Nothing special.

- Do the "Men in Black" serve any purpose besides just collecting money and acting as messengers?

I guess you can say they are the organizer. So they give the missions to Claymore, and act in general as Claymore's superior.

- Teresa freaked out that gang of bandits that wanted to rape her by exposing her chest. Are all the bodies of the Claymore disfigured/scarred as the result of being half-Youma or was this something unique to Teresa?

From what I can remember, all claymores are like that. Someone correct me if I am wrong on this one.

I suppose those are the major questions I'd like to know right now. I don't mind spoilers.

[passenger]

is there a possibility that the "men in black" are the first generation (male) claymores that retired of duty after organization came to the conclusion that males should not be used anymore. the one giving orders to clare just does not seem to age.

edit: oh i see i thought this subject was explored until most recent chapters. sorry

[Skane]

is there a possibility that the "men in black" are the first generation (male) claymores that retired of duty after organization came to the conclusion that males should not be used anymore. the one giving orders to clare just does not seem to age.
Well, if you really want to talk about it, you can discuss about it in the Speculation & Theories (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=46937) thread.

This thread is meant more for specific questions, and not for discussion.

Cheers.

[Kabitzin]

- Teresa freaked out that gang of bandits that wanted to rape her by exposing her chest. Are all the bodies of the Claymore disfigured/scarred as the result of being half-Youma or was this something unique to Teresa?

I'm not completely sure if it's mentioned that all Claymore are like this, but the messenger does ask Clare in episode 2 if her little friend would like her so much if he saw her body.

Of course Clare had just had a Yoma punch through her stomach in episode 1, so I guess technically it's difficult to say for sure...

[Mandrake]

I don't think it's the chest, as so much as the lower half.
Because in the manga The breast nibbling incident ;P
it was rather normal

[SpaceDrake]

So here's a simpler question: when on earth does Claymore air? I'm dying for a new episode, having marathoned the first eight.

[Xellos-_^]

So here's a simpler question: when on earth does Claymore air? I'm dying for a new episode, having marathoned the first eight.

Tuesday Morning Pacific Coast Time. Around 7 or am.

[avangion]

How many episodes is the anime scheduled to run?

Anime Source (http://www.anime-source.com/banzai/modules.php?name=Anime&rop=showcontent&id=1869) says 26, but it doesn't give a proper source. So is this true? (Episode 8 is in manga scene 24. There are 70+ scenes to date, with the end of the story nowhere in sight. So, unless the anime comes to a very abrupt end, a total of 26 episodes just don't seem right.)

[NoSanninWa]

There is no official answer to the number of episodes. However, if the show runs much over 26 episodes then the anime will have to make up its own ending, so 26 episodes is likely.

Please remember that Claymore manga chapters are only released once a month, not once a week like Bleach and Naruto. That means the filler would last 4 years if they don't stop around episode 26 or so.

[Mentar]

There's one more indicator. 9 DVDs are listed, the first one with 2 eps, the next ones with 3 eps each. Makes 26 total.

The mangaka also indicated that he'd go for ~25 volumes manga total. Which would fit exactly with one more double season.

[NoSanninWa]

There's one more indicator. 9 DVDs are listed, the first one with 2 eps, the next ones with 3 eps each. Makes 26 total.

That's enough to convince me. I'm adding the 26 episode quota to our series page for Claymore (http://www.animesuki.com/series.php/986.html) on AnimeSuki.

[zephyrmiasma]

nippon tv listed 27 and i think thats official:)

[lapchern]

plz delete this post

[NoSanninWa]

That's not a question that can be answered with facts presented in the anime or manga. That means this is not the right place to discuss it. I suppose you can ask that in The biology of Claymores (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=48477).

[velvet nightmare]

why do some of the claymores have longer ears?

whats her name with the flashy swords has long ears for some reason like an elf

[SimplyEd]

Irene just looks that way. It's sort of a fanservice from Yagi-sensei.
It certainly gives her bonus points in character traits.

[Twisted Reality]

Irene just looks that way. It's sort of a fanservice from Yagi-sensei.
It certainly gives her bonus points in character traits.
Personally, I think the pointy ear thing just gives us an easy way to distinguish one Claymore from another. It's pretty hard to tell apart Claymores apart simply by the color of their eyes, color of their hair, their swords, clothing and equipment. Artistically speaking, that's as a good a reason as any to give them pointy ears.

Yes, there's yet another Claymore with pointy-ears.

Also, gray is the new black.

[stormy001_M1A2]

Maybe it is side effect from the yoma flesh. Some external mutation bound to occur. Just a speculation.

[Azure King]

Anyone know the ranks for claymore? from 1-47

[SimplyEd]

Anyone know the ranks for claymore? from 1-47

Yup.

http://www1.atwiki.jp/claymore/pages/77.html

and

http://www1.atwiki.jp/claymore/pages/81.html after the 7 years time skip

[Twisted Reality]

Maybe it is side effect from the yoma flesh. Some external mutation bound to occur. Just a speculation.

Well, to explain my reasoning for the elf-ear thing...

Irene has elf ears. This makes her easy to remember and sets her apart from Noel and Sophia. When we see those elf-ears, we think Irene. It's an extra item to tag with her angular face, which reinforces memory of her. It might also imply, symbolically, certain things about her personality. (Maybe that she's inscrutable, introspective, pragmatic, hardened and aloof? Basically an "elf"? *shrugs*) Whatever the case, it sure makes us think about why she has elf ears and makes us attach some sort symbolism to her, which is enough to get the audience interested in her.

There is also one other Claymore that I know of with elf-ears...
Ophelia also has elf-ears.

This could really imply that she's a crazed and blood-thirsty demon. Whatever the case, every time I see her in the opening with her distinctive smile and her demon-ears, I think of a mischievous imp.

[Claymore Renegade]

Ok what do you guys think Isley has in store for Raki because him and Priscila could take over the whole damn world if they really want to since she is stronger the the Abbysal one (counting Riffle) but they seem to be waiting for something since it has been 7 year since Riffle has revealed that Priscila is the strongest being in the claymore universe, and Raki is as close as family to them, it seems they would have something in store for him and i really dont think they just wanted company... and my bro believes they are turning him into a claymore himself but instead of a yoma being put in him, theres a abbysal one in him.

[hollywoodlou]

Ok what do you guys think Isley has in store for Raki because him and Priscila could take over the whole damn world if they really want to since she is stronger the the Abbysal one (counting Riffle) but they seem to be waiting for something since it has been 7 year since Riffle has revealed that Priscila is the strongest being in the claymore universe, and Raki is as close as family to them, it seems they would have something in store for him and i really dont think they just wanted company... and my bro believes they are turning him into a claymore himself but instead of a yoma being put in him, theres a abbysal one in him.

so raki is screwed both ways? Good, let him be wormfood.

[Sakuya]

Am I just slow or is chibi Clare who was with Teresa now the adult Clare? I never thought that part in the anime was a flashback. And now in the manga, adult Clare is not denying it. This manga is nothing but surprises.

[Twisted Reality]

Am I just slow or is chibi Clare who was with Teresa now the adult Clare? I never thought that part in the anime was a flashback. And now in the manga, adult Clare is not denying it. This manga is nothing but surprises.
I thought it was fairly obvious that the Teresa arc was a flashback once we discovered that the mute girl was named Clare. Let's see, there's also the thing where she asked to have Teresa's flesh put into her. They even go so far as to say that Clare was the "first person to knock on the Organization's door" of her own free will.

And really, the Teresa arc wouldn't have as much relevance if it didn't flesh Clare out as a character. They pretty much set Teresa's vengeance forth as a motivation for Clare's loose-cannon nature, since she recklessly throws herself at her Yoma assignments, quite probably in the hopes of finding Priscilla one day. You'll note that Clare cleans her sword in the exact same manner that Teresa used to -- swinging her blood off her blade.

There's also the small matter of Clare having the exact same abilities as Teresa's, albeit, weaker.

They pretty much drop hints every-which-way.

[Sakuya]

I thought it was fairly obvious that the Teresa arc was a flashback once we discovered that the mute girl was named Clare.

I see, now it all makes sense. :heh: Dang, I was hoping chibi Clare would become this all-powerful Claymore and make a sudden appearance in the middle of the series.

Currently reading the manga past the point where the anime left off at. Is that a good thing? I hope I will still continue to look forward to the anime even after reading the manga.

[Twisted Reality]

I see, now it all makes sense. :heh: Dang, I was hoping chibi Clare would become this all-powerful Claymore and make a sudden appearance in the middle of the series.

Currently reading the manga past the point where the anime left off at. Is that a good thing? I hope I will still continue to look forward to the anime even after reading the manga.

Well they did show Clare having a dream about Teresa after she dueled Miria. How else would she know her?

Yeah, read the manga if you want. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that you don't get that weekly suspense if you just watched the anime. The anime's animation seems to be spotty here-and-there, but I still watch it because it gives me an anime fix.

Then again, the manga costs money if you're the type to just buy it. *shrugs*

[UltimaFX]

Could someone please tell me what chapter volume 12 ends on? Sorry if this is a bad question, but Claymore is my first manga. I've seen quite a few anime, but never bothered reading manga till Claymore. Thanks in advance.

[NoSanninWa]

Volume 12 contains chapters 64-69.

[UltimaFX]

Thank you for the very the fast reply.

[dxanato]

Question here maybe I miss it some where but does Clare have a nickname or nickname only given to the top single digit Claymore? I can't say I recall Helen or Deneva having nickname either.

[ZephyrMoon]

Question here maybe I miss it some where but does Clare have a nickname or nickname only given to the top single digit Claymore? I can't say I recall Helen or Deneva having nickname either.

As far as I remember, Clare doesn't have a nickname, but other claymores (not only the top one) have nicknames such as Undine and Miria.

[Sordes Pilosus]

Nicknames are names given to Claymore's for special traits that set them very apart from other Claymore's. Exsamples being Phantom Miria she has a uniq ability that no other Claymore has or has one of sutch a level its so superior to others. Except for Miria none of the others in the Fab 4 has one. Tho i do belive Clare does hold the title: Quickest Sword amoung the Claymore's for atlest a short while. Flora admited as much but its not really a known thing.

[hollywoodlou]

As far as I remember, Clare doesn't have a nickname, but other claymores (not only the top one) have nicknames such as Undine and Miria.

I think Clare's nickname is Kisser.;)

[mushrooms]

I hope this is okay to ask here. But what is the likely hood of Claymore being licensed? Is it going to be as soon by the end of the year? Or maybe never?

[Sordes Pilosus]

The fact that the Manga has been licenced is kinda proff enough that Anime also will be. When however is rather hard to tell.

[dxanato]

I am sure it will get license it just matter of time. I think the only reason it hasn't been license is the number of episode it will be. I am sure Viz would want to know just how many episode they will be getting before they do anything.

[silverstri]

Silly question here, is manga producing 1 chapter per month or 1 volume per month? errr do u understand me?hee..

[dxanato]

Well considering we are waiting for Vol. 13 chapter 74 to be release my guess is that is one Chapter a month. I did hear about it going weekly but I am not sure about that myself yet.

[NoSanninWa]

The manga is published at a rate of 1 chapter a month. It is NOT going weekly despite the rumors.

Until now Claymore has been published in a monthly anthology, but that is changing next week. With the death of shounen monthly, it is being moved to shounen weekly where it will only appear in 1 volume a month. Despite being published in a weekly manga, it will still be published monthly. Hence the recent confusion.

[dxanato]

I got silly question but I was looking a Vol. 4 when the group is about to kill Teresa is Galatea part of the group or are my eyes playing trick one me?

[NoSanninWa]

Your eyes are playing tricks on you. There are only 4 people attacking Theresa: Irene, Noel, Sophia and Priscilla. I'm not sure where you thought you saw Galatea, but it seems unlikely that she mysteriously showed up for a panel.

[dxanato]

Not that part of the story if you look at panel of the execution team one of them look as well her symbol look like it would be Galatea. This is the group that fail to even kill her and it after this that they send rank 2-5 to kill Teresa.

It may well be my eye playing trick on me. I even look at anime scene of the execution but they only show the sword which may look like Galatea but her face is not shown like it was in the manga. I may just be wrong but it would be funny is that is her.

[Anh_Minh]

I see who you mean. Same hairstyle, but I think the symbol is different.

[stormy001_M1A2]

Does anyone have interview articles with the artist/creator? All I know is he/she did only 1 interview so far.

[crazy_child]

I've read there is a bonus chapter about Theresa's past where a character named Rosemary appears! If thats so, whos Rosemary and how can I find it?

[hollywoodlou]

Does anyone have interview articles with the artist/creator? All I know is he/she did only 1 interview so far.

I read a little info about him on one of the Jap tv/distribution websites..he loves hard rock, is into a Jap comedy duo (?), loves fast cars as well. If you check out the wiki website on the manga and click on the external links like VAP tv, you'll see it. I just forgot which one...

[NoSanninWa]

I've read there is a bonus chapter about Theresa's past where a character named Rosemary appears! If thats so, whos Rosemary and how can I find it?

There is indeed an Omake containing a story of Theresa's past. Hopefully this will appear in a future volume of Claymore published by Viz, so patience should be rewarded with a chance to see Theresa in action. I hope. To answer the rest of your question:

Rosemary is the former number 2 who was number 1 until Theresa took away her number. In this story, she sends her black card to Theresa.

[hollywoodlou]

There is indeed an Omake containing a story of Theresa's past. Hopefully this will appear in a future volume of Claymore published by Viz, so patience should be rewarded with a chance to see Theresa in action. I hope. To answer the rest of your question:

Rosemary is the former number 2 who was number 1 until Theresa took away her number. In this story, she sends her black card to Theresa.

Yo NSW, I feel great that my favorite character Teresa is again on everybody's lips after the new story came out.

Is this story part of volume 14 or is this just a "special bonus" story with volume 13?

[NoSanninWa]

That is unknown. We're going to have to wait for volume 13 to be published before we can tell what is included.

[dxanato]

I can see the Extra Scene been use for the Anime during the Teresa arc of the story for the DVD sales. It wouldn't make much sense to make into a full episode since their is not lot there for the story.

[dazed101]

so just for clarification, this month's manga release was the Extra Scene?

[hollywoodlou]

I can see the Extra Scene been use for the Anime during the Teresa arc of the story for the DVD sales. It wouldn't make much sense to make into a full episode since their is not lot there for the story.

I don't know how they'll "insert" the Teresa-Rosemary fight into the DVD. (Japanese DVd's are expensive). Rosemary is just another notch on Teresa's belt..but at least we get insight on how powerful Teresa was. I mean, she was actually smiling at the Awakened Rosemary when I thought she was goner.

[dxanato]

so just for clarification, this month's manga release was the Extra Scene?


Yes this month release was an extra scene. We will get extra scene for the next few months as well. We will not see a scene 74 tilt Nov. We got 3 more extra scene coming in the next 3 months. It will be long wait to find out what is going to have next.

[corkii]

I'm abit lost here, why is claymore manga going into the extra scenes?

[NoSanninWa]

Unknown. Perhaps Yagi-sensei has some omake he wants to write to flesh out some background characters. Perhaps the publisher requested them. Perhaps Yagi-sensei is just hoping to prolong the story so he can make more money.

Without an interview or a written statement on their purpose any answer would be speculation so it would not belong in this Q&A thread.

[dxanato]

The magazine which release Claymore stop publication last month. Rather than cancel successful story line they had the story moment around to other magazine. Claymore having an anime and been popular had to be introduce to a new audience. Which can be difficult task. In Nov a new Magazine will be launch which will be Claymore new home. This Magazine unlike the other would have a difference target audience much more in line with Claymore type readers. In the meantime we will get extra scene in hope of keeping interest in the story of Claymore. I hope I was able to explain this cause very confusing even I not sure if understood well.

[hollywoodlou]

The magazine which release Claymore stop publication last month. Rather than cancel successful story line they had the story moment around to other magazine. Claymore having an anime and been popular had to be introduce to a new audience. Which can be difficult task. In Nov a new Magazine will be launch which will be Claymore new home. This Magazine unlike the other would have a difference target audience much more in line with Claymore type readers. In the meantime we will get extra scene in hope of keeping interest in the story of Claymore. I hope I was able to explain this cause very confusing even I not sure if understood well.

What is the new name of the magazine that will carry the Claymore franchise in November? November is a LOOONg wait...

[dxanato]

The name is actually at end of the Teresa side story. It call Jump Square or JUMP SQ. It schedule to launch on 11/02/07. Official Jump SQ site (http://jumpsq.shueisha.co.jp/) you can see Claymore name there.

[Shinen]

Well, to explain my reasoning for the elf-ear thing...

There is also one other Claymore that I know of with elf-ears...
Ophelia also has elf-ears.

This could really imply that she's a crazed and blood-thirsty demon. Whatever the case, every time I see her in the opening with her distinctive smile and her demon-ears, I think of a mischievous imp.

Galatea has "elf-ears" as well, not as big, but definitely "leaf-shaped", f.ex. in the Szene with Daf and Clare there are a few pics were one can see her ears really well (on small panels they seem normal, but on bigger ones they look different). Helen has really pointed ears as well (during their first meeting at least, the second time they seem normal x.x ) .... and Deneve's aren't as round as Clare's either :heh:

And there are many others. It might indeed show how strong they are, or even, how close they are to Yomas f.ex. Priscilla's or Katja's ears change when they awaken But for the moment, it seems kinda random to me, (especially since the ears change from panel to panel ...)

[Souten no Seigyoku]

What is Teresa's symbol? Is it the same as Clare's?

I looked on the net for the symbols, but couldnt find them. They're not even in the extensive wiki claymore article (full of spoilers so beware).

[dxanato]

What is Teresa's symbol? Is it the same as Clare's?

I looked on the net for the symbols, but couldnt find them. They're not even in the extensive wiki claymore article (full of spoilers so beware).

I guess it has some aspect close to Clare but not really.
Teresa (http://www.j-claymore.com/what/number/t01/index.html) You can see the symbol here. I know there is another site that list by symbol but at moment I can recall it.

[hollywoodlou]

The name is actually at end of the Teresa side story. It call Jump Square or JUMP SQ. It schedule to launch on 11/02/07. Official Jump SQ site (http://jumpsq.shueisha.co.jp/) you can see Claymore name there.

Thanks buddy.

BTW, How is it possible that the watchers can safely go around "watching" without bumping into another Yoma, say accidentally? I mean, what/who;s going to protect him against yomas and rebellious Claymores?

[HinaThePrince]

BTW, How is it possible that the watchers can safely go around "watching" without bumping into another Yoma, say accidentally? I mean, what/who;s going to protect him against yomas and rebellious Claymores?

I doubt the watchers are human. They can most likely take care of themselves.

[hollywoodlou]

I doubt the watchers are human. They can most likely take care of themselves.

I was just wondering because in ep 6, Teresa's watcher was standing on top of the chimney "watching" Teresa slaughter those bandits...

If they are not human and I could be streching it...could it be they are also "disciplined" male Claymores?

[NoSanninWa]

I was just wondering because in ep 6, Teresa's watcher was standing on top of the chimney "watching" Teresa slaughter those bandits...

If they are not human and I could be streching it...could it be they are also "disciplined" male Claymores?
Lots of things are possible. If you would like to discuss the possibility, then please discuss it in another thread.

[hollywoodlou]

Is Flash Sword Irene' really dead?

The 1st time FS Irene "died' was when we save her get "slashed" when Priscilla awakened...and we ALL thought she was dead.

Now in the latest anime ep, we didn't see Raphaela cut her down. Same thing occurs in the manga which shifts immediately to Clare sensing something has happened. Just askin...

[NoSanninWa]

Is Flash Sword Irene' really dead?

The 1st time FS Irene "died' was when we save her get "slashed" when Priscilla awakened...and we ALL thought she was dead.

Now in the latest anime ep, we didn't see Raphaela cut her down. Same thing occurs in the manga which shifts immediately to Clare sensing something has happened. Just askin...
If Irene is still alive then this hasn't been revealed by the most recent manga chapters. So far she's still dead. Of course she still has another 12 volumes to make an appearance so some people cannot be convinced that she's going to appear in the next chapter, but it is pure speculation.

[Crueked]

Is there even a remote chance that the manga will be bumped to once a week instead of once a month? I was thinking that with all the popularity the anime is bringing there might be a chance. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: AHH, my bad, I just realized this was already answered. I wish there was a delete option. Sorry. =/

[Guido]

Is there even a remote chance that the manga will be bumped to once a week instead of once a month? I was thinking that with all the popularity the anime is bringing there might be a chance. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: AHH, my bad, I just realized this was already answered. I wish there was a delete option. Sorry. =/

It would be a miracle if the manga serializations come to every 20 days from one chapter to the next one.

[AVPlaya]

The two things that bugged about Claymore:

1. Claymores can't defend themselves? They'd just let any old douche rape them? Killing and self-defense are two diff things... you can whip someone's ass without killing them.

2. If Yoma's so powerful that Claymores are required to defeat them, how do cities (like the Holy City) which prohibit Claymores defend themselves in the first place? Why didn't the Yoma just gang up and overrun the human cities/towns? They ALL need Claymores to defend themselves but the dumb human treat them like plague.

[Yorae_paladin1]

The two things that bugged about Claymore:

1. Claymores can't defend themselves? They'd just let any old douche rape them? Killing and self-defense are two diff things... you can whip someone's ass without killing them.

2. If Yoma's so powerful that Claymores are required to defeat them, how do cities (like the Holy City) which prohibit Claymores defend themselves in the first place? Why didn't the Yoma just gang up and overrun the human cities/towns? They ALL need Claymores to defend themselves but the dumb human treat them like plague.

1.They cannot touch a human cause the org has to maintain its image to the human populace they start killing humans they lose business and fewer people will even want them around.

2.Guess its cause of there religion and it could be that they have warriors that could match claymores or perhaps sorcerers to take care of yoma. also most yoma do not group up

[AVPlaya]

1.They cannot touch a human cause the org has to maintain its image to the human populace they start killing humans they lose business and fewer people will even want them around.


I understand the non-killing part, but why can't they even defend themselves against, like, rapists? Why not at least run away? I'd imagine if that's the case there will be a line of degenerates ready to use claymores as sex slaves.

The whole mythology would make more sense if Claymores are allowed to beat up on human but not to a point of killing them, and for self-defense only. Buddhist monks usually adopt this kind of total pacifist stands, but some sects like the Shaolin allow self-defense as long as killing's not involved. Meaning if you want to rob their temple they get to royally kick your behind, but they would never kill you as that's against their Samaya or vows.

[Anh_Minh]

It's probably just Teresa being funny that way.

[dxanato]

Rape does not mentally have an effect on them in theory. If they were to be attack they will defend themselves from harm if their life is in danger. Rape not consider a danger to their lives.

[Yorae_paladin1]

I understand the non-killing part, but why can't they even defend themselves against, like, rapists? Why not at least run away? I'd imagine if that's the case there will be a line of degenerates ready to use claymores as sex slaves.

The whole mythology would make more sense if Claymores are allowed to beat up on human but not to a point of killing them, and for self-defense only. Buddhist monks usually adopt this kind of total pacifist stands, but some sects like the Shaolin allow self-defense as long as killing's not involved. Meaning if you want to rob their temple they get to royally kick your behind, but they would never kill you as that's against their Samaya or vows.

Maybe that might change when an actual good person/people leads the org not the scumbag greedy bastards that lead the org now perhaps Clare will make a new better org which could do more than just hunt yoma and take peoples money and leave them poor

[neoko]

I have a question concerning the Manga to Anime translation.
According to the anidb and Animenewsnetwork.com the Claymore anime is going to skip Scene 46 - 49: "Purgatory of the Deepest Depths" right? I'm so disapointed, i was hoping for a super close translation until the very end but i guess ain't going to happen. Do we know how many episodes Claymore is going to be anyways? I got written down as 27 episodes but i don't know where i pulled that number from. Thanks.

[Anh_Minh]

Highly unlikely that they'd skip it. The story would have a quite visible gap. They probably just renamed it to "The Witch's Maw III."

[neoko]

Is it possible for them to squeeze that much material into 1 episode? Well even if they skip certain things as long as all the important stuff is there i'm okay. What you say makes a lot of sense. I hope this is the case. Thanks.

[Dorothee]

I've got a doubt wich I am unsure as where to place it, so forgive me if it doesnt belong here.


I am not a humble expert in manga so I am wondering what "shonen" means as you are refering this manga as a shonen one. Is it a kind of it?

Is the author known or the creator of another known manga? What do you know about him?

Thanks for your time

[GundamZZ]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shōnen
It is the quickest way to explain the genre.

[B-day]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shōnen
It is the quickest way to explain the genre.

There are two Chinese translation.
The first one is from Hong Kong, and the second one is from Taiwan. The anime version has the similar word but they put "temporary" next to the title.

The following site is for the person from Singapore.
http://post.baidu.com/f?kw=%B4%F3%BD%A3

I think only mainland China uses simplify chinese. Hong Kong, Taiwan & Singapore are still using traditional chinese. The site you mention and the chinese title are simplify form!!!!!:confused: Correct me if I'm wrong.

[silverstri]

just wondering currently the latest chptr in manga is 73 + teresa's side story right? what volume is that? 12?

[corkii]

I've got a question, has any claymores inherited any abyssal/AO blood and flesh?

- Jess.

[dxanato]

just wondering currently the latest chptr in manga is 73 + teresa's side story right? what volume is that? 12?

Scene 70-73 are part what will be Vol 13. This just my opinion but 74 and 75 will also be part of Vol 13 to finally complete the Vol.

I've got a question, has any claymores inherited any abyssal/AO blood and flesh?

- Jess.

There been no reference to this that we know of. It very possible but nothing has been shown in the Manga that state this as of yet.

[AVPlaya]

One quick question: what is the most current Japanese manga chapter for Claymore?

[dxanato]

One quick question: what is the most current Japanese manga chapter for Claymore?



Scene 73 of the regular story line. Unless you want the extra scene which was release this month. A short story about Teresa.

[AVPlaya]

Question: We've seen multiple Claymores (near) naked a number of times in anime and manga... Has their "disfigurement" ever been shown? It seemed that their breast is the only part that's "gross"? But never got a hint of that. When Orphelia Awaken, her human form didn't show on her breasts. Maybe its because her body's Yoma already?

Also, it seemed that Claymores used to look different before the "Claymore-ization" process, their hair even their faces. Maybe that's why they're all very similar looking beauties? That their face was really created by the sleezy men who created them?

[HinaThePrince]

Question: We've seen multiple Claymores (near) naked a number of times in anime and manga... Has their "disfigurement" ever been shown? It seemed that their breast is the only part that's "gross"

It seems that Teresa is a special case. The rest look fine, other than the common scars and bruises [which don't appear on their bodies, either. Lazy Yagi-sama >_>].

Also, it seemed that Claymores used to look different before the "Claymore-ization" process, their hair even their faces. Maybe that's why they're all very similar looking beauties? That their face was really created by the sleezy men who created them?

Uh, no. Clare's face looks very similar to how it looked when she was younger, and the Claymores all have different facial traits - a good example would be The Slashers splash page in volume 6: http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/21593/2002606905385147971_rs.jpg

Claymores still have different hair styles. Some of them just cut it. Most of them have the same [lack of] facial expression, is all. Can't really blame them.

[cheese4u]

I have a quick question, I just started watching Claymore about two weeks ago. I finished the anime about a week ago and I finished the manga yesterday. As I was reading I noticed that Yagi does about 30 pages per chapter, instead of the usual 18 that other mangaka's do. So I was just wondering does Claymore come out every week just like other manga's, or because of the additional pages does it come out every two weeks or so?

[Anh_Minh]

It comes out every month.

[Rurik]

I haven't seen any banner here in the board, but, is the Manga Licensed?

[NoSanninWa]

I haven't seen any banner here in the board, but, is the Manga Licensed?
Yes. Discuss it here: Claymore Manga - Viz's English Version

[Azure King]

does elf ears comes before or after the "Claymore-ization"? :heh:

[Guido]

does elf ears comes before or after the "Claymore-ization"? :heh:

I would say on my behalf "after".

[NoSanninWa]

does elf ears comes before or after the "Claymore-ization"? :heh:

Since no non-Claymores have ever been seen with elf ears, then it is safe to say that they are a side effect of the process. If you ever see a full-human with elf ears then it would mean otherwise.

[yuchan]

I have a manga question

How come Alicia and Beths hair is not the silver colors that most claymores are? I thought only weak claymores retained their original hair color.

[HinaThePrince]

When was it said it's a different color? It looks white to me.

[stormy001_M1A2]

I only noticed different uniform but not hair.

[yuchan]

Well, their hair looked darker than most too me. Maybe it's just my mistake.

[wsheit]

Hey- question about the length of this anime: So I hear people saying it's got 26 or 27 episodes but that the manga is still ongoing at a slow pace. So...is this going to be a Berserk type situation where the anime finds a stopping point (hopefully better than the one in Berserk :P) and interested people just have to continue with the manga? Is there any possibility of the series getting picked up again 2 years from now when there's more of the manga? thoughts?

EDIT: Two more questions: how many chapters of the manga is the anime through and how many chapters of the manga have been released so far?

[EvilMink]

how many chapters of the manga is the anime through and how many chapters of the manga have been released so far?

Ep 16 ending equals manga vol9 ch46. Actually its on p29 when Clare enters that basement room.
73 chapters have been released until now (plus one extra chapter this month).

[hollywoodlou]

I have a manga question

How come Alicia and Beths hair is not the silver colors that most claymores are? I thought only weak claymores retained their original hair color.


Well...the manga is in black and white, I picked "blonde". We won;t entirely know until the anime series shows in their "human form"

[beth]

Does Claire's Claymore rank ever officially change in the series (manga/anime)? I keep wanting them to tell me what it is. It's driving me nuts!

[Thero]

@beth
It didn't change.

[dxanato]

Does Claire's Claymore rank ever officially change in the series (manga/anime)? I keep wanting them to tell me what it is. It's driving me nuts!

If you really want to know the answer The Organization believe that Clare is dead therefor she longer has a RANK in the Organization. There is a new Claymore who is rank 47.

[shaselai]

Any claymores with children?

[NoSanninWa]

Any claymores with children?
So far no Claymores have been shown to have children. Nor have we been told if it is impossible.

[kingsky123]

does clare get any more parts that she gets to assimilate besides after episode 15??? because i find that really cool.
like a cnc3 AVATAR WARMECH

[NoSanninWa]

does clare get any more parts that she gets to assimilate besides after episode 15??? because i find that really cool.
like a cnc3 AVATAR WARMECH
You really want a spoiler to ruin the surprise of seeing it happen? Really? Well, if you actually want it ruined for you I can oblige...

Nope. Not up to most recent volume of manga anyway. Wasn't an arm enough for you?

Lots of other equally (and similarly) cool things happen though so you won't miss the canibalized body parts as much as you might think. One scene in particular... OMG! And no, I won't spoil it because the shock is just too cool for words.

[hollywoodlou]

Yes this month release was an extra scene. We will get extra scene for the next few months as well. We will not see a scene 74 tilt Nov. We got 3 more extra scene coming in the next 3 months. It will be long wait to find out what is going to have next.

Regarding the "next" extra scene...anybody have any idea whose story is it gonna be this time?
Will it still be Teresa's storyline or maybe Flora's?

[NoSanninWa]

You'll just have to wait for that answer along with the rest of us. That answer won't be known for a little while. It won't really take very long until EVERYBODY knows the answer so please just be a little bit patient.

[_Riku_]

Q: Will Raki ever become useful in any fights?

[dxanato]

Q: Will Raki ever become useful in any fights?

If you question can Raki be able to keep up with AB, Yoma and Claymore that odds are very low. Human just are made to fight creature of the level power. Now if you expand to mean will Raki ever be a good support troop then the answer is yes.

Episode 4 prove that Raki can help Clare control herself. This hypothetically mean the Clare can release more power with Raki acting as her anchor to hear human side.

[hollywoodlou]

Does anybody know if Galatea can "control" the Yoma energy of Awakened Being's and why didn't she use that "skill" in ep 17? Is it because of the mindset of Awakened Beings?

[Seska]

Does anybody know if Galatea can "control" the Yoma energy of Awakened Being's and why didn't she use that "skill" in ep 17? Is it because of the mindset of Awakened Beings?

It is explained, when Riful comes into the scene...

[Flora20709]

Does anybody know if Galatea can "control" the Yoma energy of Awakened Being's and why didn't she use that "skill" in ep 17? Is it because of the mindset of Awakened Beings?

Well She Cant "Control" There Movements She Just Moves The flow of yoma at a little effect and she cant do it when they attack wit all there will and force cause is to much yoma energy for here :o

Well If They SHow Her In THe Upcoming chapters she might be better at "using" that skill:dots::heh:

[dxanato]

Does anybody know if Galatea can "control" the Yoma energy of Awakened Being's and why didn't she use that "skill" in ep 17? Is it because of the mindset of Awakened Beings?


Maybe I am not reading your question right. I though she did use her skill in the fight in ep 17. I also believe that Riful comment that because Clare is also attacking give Galatea the chance to use her skill against Dauf cause Dauf been distract by Clare. Galatea can only use her power if the opponent is not prepare for it. Her last contribution to the fight was closing Dauf mouth just before he able to send rod at Jean.

[hollywoodlou]

Anybody have a clue where these Yomas' come from? It's like there's an abundant supply of these demons in each village. How do you become a yoma anyway...bad karma?

[Seska]

Not explained official yet... But, you can speculate of course.

[corkii]

I'm not sure is this a speculation or a question,
Since we saw Galatea pull Clare back from awakening, then Clare uses the same technique to pull Jean back.
I wonder can someone/monster that has extreme skills with youki can force a claymore to awaken? like suck/use their youki to make them awaken?

[Seska]

I'm not sure is this a speculation or a question,
Since we saw Galatea pull Clare back from awakening, then Clare uses the same technique to pull Jean back.
I wonder can someone/monster that has extreme skills with youki can force a claymore to awaken? like suck/use their youki to make them awaken?

Don't miss the next Episode...

[throrine]

uh this is for manga readers only. dont know if this thread has spoilers or not but just in case.

Can women just start producing milk like that? or is she producing nothing and the little girl is just going through the motions because she misses her mother? Just woundering, because i think this issue of motherhood and babys was brought up in claymore biology thread but was never decided on due to a lack of mother like evidance i.e. no pregnant claymores.

[dxanato]

It is possible for women to produce milk even if they are not pregnant. It does take time of often breast feed for it to happen but it can happen. I think there are guy who can produce milk as well rare story but it possible. Now question can Claymore do it that is another ball of wax. I have my theory but nothing I am willing to post about.

[jyle_t]

a question i've been thinking since i came across "awakened beings":

are yomas that much of a bunch of losers? 100% yoma inferior to 1/2 yoma, 1/2 humans? there's gotta be some sort of yoma king around to make up for all those weaklings.

[dxanato]

a question i've been thinking since i came across "awakened beings":

are yomas that much of a bunch of losers? 100% yoma inferior to 1/2 yoma, 1/2 humans? there's gotta be some sort of yoma king around to make up for all those weaklings.

Well the current answer is yes from what we seen. Yoma unless they are very old or unique(ie flier or something else) can't really go 1 on 1 against a Claymore.

I will give this example steel is stronger than iron. In order to make steel you need iron and carbon the combination make it stronger than before. The same can be apply where human combination with Yoma just make it stronger.

Also the author still has reveal a great deal of the Claymore world so there maybe more for him to use should he need to throw something new to our favor character in their quest.

[throrine]

It would make some since if yoma did have some sorta of awakening on their own. Maybe that will be touched on later. Would make for a good villian that not only hates humans but awakened, claymores and the organization.

On another note. I'm not sure if this should be posted in the Claymore biology thread of here so i'll post it here first.

Claymores sence yoki as part of their battle stratagy. Since no yoma has yet to be talked with for anything more than " i ate ur family " we dont know if yoma can sence yoki also. It would make a great deal of sence if they could though, since claymroes are half yoma, they retain that natural quality of the yoma specificly. Or maybe it is a result of training and the hybridization that create claymores.

So how do yoma hunt humans? i'd say scent. scent is a general natural ability that many animals possess in various forms of intensity. Also, after the first brain is eaten i'd say a general understanding of what it is to be human helps a great deal also.

Going back to the episode in which ophiella battled clare shortly. Raki was able to sneak up on her pretty effectivly. He even managed to cut her. But being a claymore her responces and natual battle tactics are above that of normal humans, thus i think as soon as she felt the pain of the cut she moved away from the blade, thus minimizing the dmg. The reason i say this is because i doubt Raki was just trying to cut her cheek in responce to her atk on clare. At the time he is also not experienced enough with the sword to distinquish between a cut and a swing, the difference being a warning and a fatal blow to remove a foes head. I'd havta go back and watch the episode again, i dont have it right now, but it is possible she heard him coming at the last second, again i dont have that episode anymore.

Why was he able to get so close to her? My thought is that because of her mental state at the time she wasnt paying as much attention to her surroundings, and because she didnt notice raki before hand, him being human and thus not having any yoki to sense on her radar, he doesnt have alot of bulk to him being young, he wheres no real armor ( i think i saw a shoulder pad made of leather on him once) allowing him to be sneaky even without trying to hard. These elements combined let him get that attack in.

I say all this to provide reason for my fallowing question.
My question is in relation to raki and claymore abilities. Can claymores not sence humans the way they do yoma and awakened beings, because they do not have yoki?

i dont know if this thread closes spoilers but just in case. If you havent read the manga i have no example to present to you. And pleas make sure you have read all the manga so far i dont want to be spoiling anything just in case.

In the manga it is mentioned by the 7 ghosts that when they were unconcious they have no way of knowing if humans or yoma passed by because of the pill they all took. This could mean they can sence humans, or rather being claymores their general sense are increased to the point where they can smell or hear or see humans before human may think to hide, being unable to see,hear, or smell them ( if claymores have a general smell, i dont think they do though ) at the same distance.

Of course claymores and all beings that use yoki could give off a aura of wrongness that could be detected by animals, like some demons in certain dnd game world settings. Though in the claymore universe the uneasyness seems merely to be restlessness because of their eye color and the rumors that surround the claymores.

This could be useful also in the future of the story if raki does play some part in attacking even normal awakened beings or claymore. Their are many chemicals/substances even in medieval times that could break scent tracking. Enough skill can increase sneakyness thus allow him to not suck in combat compared to his supernatural foes. Perhaps the time jump has permited him some skill in his sword traning with isely. Or maybe his a power ranger.:STANCE:

Also the ingrained mental traning to not assult humans that gripps many claymore could also be used against them in a battle against humans. Though i'd imagine that after a certain point survival instincs ought to kick in. And obviously some calymore are able to overcome naivaty by simply living for a long time. Realizing the that nat all humans are to be protected/respected simply because they are human. Even some humans are as bad as yoma. Our own words history in real life proves that for the most part. though no such battle has ben hinted at yet.

[NoSanninWa]

It seems you want a discussion since there is no simple fact previously presented in the manga that can answer you question. This thread is not the correct place for a discussion. If you really want a question, I can only find one relevant sentence in your post:

II say all this to provide reason for my fallowing question.
My question is in relation to raki and claymore abilities. Can claymores not sence humans the way they do yoma and awakened beings, because they do not have yoki?
The answer to that question is that Claymore cannot sense humans in the same way that they sense Claymores, Youma and Awakened Beings. They have a sixth sense that will alert them to the presence of youki in those beings. Humans have no youki so they can only be sensed with ears, eyes, etc.

[danaman]

Does anyone know if there will be a second season? I read some where it only goes up to episode 26. I can watch this stuff FOREVER SO DAMN GOOD!

[NoSanninWa]

I'm getting so tired of this question. There is barely enough manga to make a season 1! At the rate that the mangaka writes (1 chapter a month) there won't be enough material for a second season for another 5-6 years. Ask again in 5 years. Until then please don't join the many voiced chorus of people who simply don't know that it is going to take 6 years for Yagi-sensei to write another 12 volumes of manga.

The only way you can hear news of a season 2 is if Madhouse decides to create an entirely original story that has nothing to do with the Claymore manga.

There are currently 13 volumes being turned into anime. Yagi-sensei has said that the eventual length of the manga is going to be 25 volumes.

There are 6 chapters in a volume, he writes at a rate of 1 chapter per month. That means he'll finish enough manga for another season in 72 months. 72 months = 6 years. Be VERY patient!

[Itachi-evil]

Well for the 1000th;) time now, it won't make sense to produce a 2nd season, only if they make an orginal story themselves without the manga as source, then perhaps.
What is the idea behind waiting 4/5 years for a 2nd season? The chances imo are almost 0.

I think with 26 episodes they will make an original ending for the anime, something like Gantz.

edit: damn it! xD There was someone faster than me.....-.-

[Haruyasha]

Just wondering.. do dwellers of the deep eat humans? Something I was pondering about for a while now. Seems to me like they just sit in caves.

[NoSanninWa]

Just wondering.. do dwellers of the deep eat humans? Something I was pondering about for a while now. Seems to me like they just sit in caves.
We have already been informed that Awakened Beings eat human guts. Dwellers in the Deep are Awakened Beings. Therefore Dwellers in the Deep eat human guts.

Incidently Riful previously mentioned that life was just a cycle of eating and sleeping until Isley started stirring trouble. That means that she has to eat like other Awkened Beings, although she didn't specify who she eats.

[NibelungTaisa]

got this from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monthly_Shonen_Jump
dont know if it is asked already or if it belongs here...
On February 22, 2007, Shueisha announced that Monthly Jump would cease publication as of the July issue (on sale June 6, 2007.) Sales had slumped to a third of the magazine's peak, though a new magazine called Jump Square will take its place starting November 2nd. [http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20070223-00000076-jij-soci][http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070223p2a00m0et024000c.html]

In a May 2, 2007 letter, Shueisha announced that Claymore takes a month break but it, Gag Manga Biyori, Rosario to Vampire, and Tegami Bachi will continue in Weekly Shonen Jump where details will be announced. [http://mj.shueisha.co.jp/suspend.html]

how reliable would this information be? does this mean that claymore will start to be released 1 chapter every week or will it still run 1 chapter per month in weekly shonen jump?

[Anh_Minh]

It's so reliable, it's already happening! (Two chapters have been published in WSJ.)

No, it doesn't mean it's weekly. It's still monthly.

[Onceknown]

Question: Why does Priscilla look like a human in episode 19? I thought Awakened Ones can't revert back to their original self.

[Seska]

Question: Why does Priscilla look like a human in episode 19? I thought Awakened Ones can't revert back to their original self.

Unable to answer your Question.

Because, the Answer is a Big Huge Spoiler. Not really for ep.19, but for earlier ones...

[Anh_Minh]

Question: Why does Priscilla look like a human in episode 19? I thought Awakened Ones can't revert back to their original self.
What are you talking about? The first Awakened One we saw, in the Slashers, looked human. Riful and Duph looked human too. They can all look human if they so desire.

[hollywoodlou]

This is a scene 64 Cognates' Raphaela question...

If Raphaela ABSORBED Luciela's power, killing her eventually, does this mean Raphaela abosrbed an Abyssal's power?

2) If Teresa's blood is in Clare, then does this mean that if/when Clare awakens, what we will see is Teresa's actual Awakened form?

[dxanato]

how reliable would this information be? does this mean that claymore will start to be released 1 chapter every week or will it still run 1 chapter per month in weekly shonen jump?

The information on Wiki is correct. The only problem is the misunderstanding of what Weekly Shonen is. Weekly Shonen showcase many different stories every week. It just so happens that for the next few months it will showcase Claymore every month. The Magazine will be out every week but not every story that is showcase come out every week.

I know this has been answer few time and I am sure the FAQ would have it.

2) If Teresa's blood is in Clare, then does this mean that if/when Clare awakens, what we will see is Teresa's actual Awakened form?

I don't think there is any proof that such a thing would happen. I don't think the individual has any real control how form will be.

[Flora20709]

Was There Ever a Claymore Fan Poll

[zato_1one]

Yeah. I also doubt that. An official character voting in manga just like other series like bleach and D.Gray man. I thought that Claymore might also has one.

From one of the Claymore doujin, it said that "A Present to the 23 Uma-fans of the whole country (Japan)" Thanks Riful for translation! If it's true then I want to know who is in the top five?

[myopius]

What are the differences between the Claymore manga & anime up through episode 19? I just started reading the manga in volume 10 and
Raki mentions himself being in a dungeon or something.
The only difference I've so far been made aware of, that occurs before episode 19, is
that Miria says she discovered the organization's greatest secret (or something like that) in episode 11, since I remembered seeing people talk about it in the episode 11 discussion thread so I went back and clicked the spoiler tags

[Seska]

Sorry, but to tell you the difference between Manga and Anime, well how i should put this...

It's Spoiling at it best. And i don't wanna steal others the curiosity...

[myopius]

I'm switching to reading the manga. It's not spoiling the anime for me because there is no more anime for me. Finding out any differences between the manga and anime from someone who has read and seen them lets me avoid confusion without having to spend several hours looking over the 10 previous volumes.

I'm not the first person to be spoiled in this thread. Also, asking about the slight differences between episodes 1-19 and volumes 1-10c55 is far from the largest spoiler I've seen requested in this thread. Of course, I'm expecting the answer to be put in spoiler tags.... Edit: And I hope this question won't be further put off if someone tells me I'm just impatient for the episode 20 sub, I'm switching to the manga for a variety of reasons. =\

[hamstar]

anyone have any ideas what exactly is on the claymore's tummy?

In vol 3 teresa avoided gang rape because they were too grossed out by what she had on her tummy....what was it? It's killing me.

Feel free to speculate.

[NoSanninWa]

anyone have any ideas what exactly is on the claymore's tummy?

In vol 3 teresa avoided gang rape because they were too grossed out by what she had on her tummy....what was it? It's killing me.

Feel free to speculate.


Nobody knows the answer for certain. Nobody is even certain if the grotesquerie is on Theresa's stomach or between her breasts. Nobody even knows if this disfigurement was particular to Theresa or if it also affects other Claymores.

No speculation is allowed in this thread. Speculation about this subject can be found in The biology of Claymores.

[myopius]

Q. In the manga, what specifically happens to Raki between when he leaves Clare and when he meets Priscilla?

Q. What notable actions/statements happen in the manga but are left out of the anime, that take place before the "The War in the North - II" (episode 19)? I switched from the anime to the manga, what should I be aware of?

[NoSanninWa]

Q. In the manga, what specifically happens to Raki between when he leaves Clare and when he meets Priscilla?

Q. What notable actions/statements happen in the manga but are left out of the anime, that take place before the "The War in the North - II" (episode 19)? I switched from the anime to the manga, what should I be aware of?

I understand your desire to hear a specific list of all differences between the anime and the manga, but I really don't think that this thread is the best place for it since any list I attempt is likely to leave something out and someone will correct it and then there will be a whole lot of discussion on the subject. There have been a lot of little things and one or two interesting things which will be utterly ruined if they are explained instead of you actually reading those volumes of manga for yourself. I'd suggest that you don't just skip volumes 1-9 because you watched the anime. I agree with Seska 100% about this.

If you really want an answer to this question please ask in the manga discussion thread or the anime spoiler venting thread. I'd recommend the anime spoiler venting (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=46914) thread since it is much less spoilerific.

[Riful]

From one of the Claymore doujin, it said that "A Present to the 23 Uma-fans of the whole country (Japan)" Thanks Riful for translation! If it's true then I want to know who is in the top five?

That statement might be refering to some mixi fan-community as well. Some characters have their own in there. I haven't seen an official fan poll yet ...

[Seska]

Is there any Info about the DVDs getting to US or even Europe? :)

I saw already 2 DVD releases out in the World Wide Web... Has someone more Infos? Onegai
Is there any change to grab some Japan/Nippon only DVDs in Düsseldorf "little Tokyo"? :)

[hollywoodlou]

Is there any Info about the DVDs getting to US or even Europe? :)

I saw already 2 DVD releases out in the World Wide Web... Has someone more Infos? Onegai

What exactly are on those Eclipse DVd''s 1 & 2? I heard the quality is excellent...

[Zero system]

In this extra scene we see Theresa kill an awakened being that could be considered an abyssal one (since it was the former no1 that awakened) with only 10% of her powers.

can we consider that Theresa is stronger/same level than an abyssal one or is this chapter not "official enough"

[bahamut zero]

In this extra scene we see Theresa kill an awakened being that could be considered an abyssal one (since it was the former no1 that awakened) with only 10% of her powers.

can we consider that Theresa is stronger/same level than an abyssal one or is this chapter not "official enough"

Is this a scene from the anime or from the manga? And when was it shown?

[hollywoodlou]

Is this a scene from the anime or from the manga? And when was it shown?

It was a scene from EXTRA SCENE # 1...manga, of course that was released in July 2007.

Spoiler for Extra scene 1:



We are just beginning to scratch the surface on how powerful Teresa really was. Judging by how easily she dispatched #s 2-5 (including Priscilla), I can as you say "consider' that Teresa MIGHT not be as strong as an Abyssal but Awakened Beings? In Extra Scene # 1, Teresa "more than confidently" wiped the floor off Rosemary, who's an Awakened Being...and a #2.
Also this should be the ONLY instance that she purposely raised her yoma powers to destroy Rosemary because her reason was that she usually "forgets" how to do it in the 1st place.
Teresa really was a "monster".

[PGilis]

anyone have any ideas what exactly is on the claymore's tummy?

In vol 3 teresa avoided gang rape because they were too grossed out by what she had on her tummy....what was it? It's killing me.

Feel free to speculate.

All i can speculate is, probably the Organization - in the hybridization process - cut open the tummy of the girls, insert youma flesh and blood inside, and then close the wound. So every Claymore has a big scar in the chest, maybe from the belly to the breasts.

Considerating youma and human flesh are not exactly compatible, probably the local where the youma flesh was inserted is the area affected by mutation the most... like that part is already "awaked". So i believe around the wound the skin looks like a pulsating wound opened, with an unnatural color.



It was a scene from EXTRA SCENE # 1...manga, of course that was released in July 2007.

We are just beginning to scratch the surface on how powerful Teresa really was. Judging by how easily she dispatched #s 2-5 (including Priscilla), I can as you say "consider' that Teresa MIGHT not be as strong as an Abyssal but Awakened Beings? In Extra Scene # 1, Teresa "more than confidently" wiped the floor off Rosemary, who's an Awakened Being...and a #2.
Also this should be the ONLY instance that she purposely raised her yoma powers to destroy Rosemary because her reason was that she usually "forgets" how to do it in the 1st place.
Teresa really was a "monster".

And don't forget...


Rosemary was the former #01. So she must be really powerful. Yet, Teresa not only was ranked above her, but she defeated her - a single-digit A.O. being really mad - all alone. She is really something special! :D

[hollywoodlou]

All i can speculate is, probably the Organization - in the hybridization process - cut open the tummy of the girls, insert youma flesh and blood inside, and then close the wound. So every Claymore has a big scar in the chest, maybe from the belly to the breasts.

Considerating youma and human flesh are not exactly compatible, probably the local where the youma flesh was inserted is the area affected by mutation the most... like that part is already "awaked". So i believe around the wound the skin looks like a pulsating wound opened, with an unnatural color.





And don't forget...


Rosemary was the former #01. So she must be really powerful. Yet, Teresa not only was ranked above her, but she defeated her - a single-digit A.O. being really mad - all alone. She is really something special! :D


PLUS...she held her own against Rosemary Awakened B in her Claymore form 95% of the time during that battle. Amazing.

[Cococokie]

Is there any place i can email to say thanks for releasing ep 21 much faster as amendment for ep 20's delay, other than mirc?

[Seska]

Is there any place i can email to say thanks for releasing ep 21 much faster as amendment for ep 20's delay, other than mirc?

Try here, some members of them are readers here... :)

[hollywoodlou]

Well, to explain my reasoning for the elf-ear thing...

Irene has elf ears. This makes her easy to remember and sets her apart from Noel and Sophia. When we see those elf-ears, we think Irene. It's an extra item to tag with her angular face, which reinforces memory of her. It might also imply, symbolically, certain things about her personality. (Maybe that she's inscrutable, introspective, pragmatic, hardened and aloof? Basically an "elf"? *shrugs*) Whatever the case, it sure makes us think about why she has elf ears and makes us attach some sort symbolism to her, which is enough to get the audience interested in her.

from 6/12/07...
****

I just discovered something about Irene in the manga, which is different from the anime. It could be minor...

In the Marked for Death arc (manga), Irene actually has NORMAL EARS ( as evidence from pages 10 -16) , especially when she first walks into the town. As the battle wears on with Teresa, it's like she "grew" elf ears.

Unlike Ophelia who is introduced in both versions with elf ears...I don't have a question here...just adding some info to make up an answer.

But here's A question...

why are Claymore's in the # 4 position CRAZY or mentally unstable like Ophelia and Miata. is the # 4 designation a cursed #?;)

[whitepearl]

"4" is a bad luck number in Japanese culture, is it?

And yea Irene's ears were normal in the first chapter of the Marked for Death arc but became more elf-like in the next chapter.

[Claymore_Obsessed]

"4" is a bad luck number in Japanese culture, is it?

yes, it is. It can be read as "shi", which is also the reading for the kanji meaning "death" ...

[Sarugaki]

This anime is surprisingly good. A strange mix of evangelion, berserk and... sailor moon :D
How good is the manga after the 26th episode ?

Am I the only one having a hard time recognizing faces and remembering names ?

[hollywoodlou]

yes, it is. It can be read as "shi", which is also the reading for the kanji meaning "death" ...

I didn't know that...no wonder ALL # 4's are nuts, sociopaths or crazy.

[Griffith]

Question from an anime only watcher. How much has the anime deviated from the manga, and around what chapter does the latest anime episode correspond to? I've been wanting to get into the manga for a while now since the series is almost over.

[stormy001_M1A2]

The anime starts to deviate from moment Raki met Priscillia.

[charleszhu]

lagger




Join Date: Feb 2007
why do some of the claymores have longer ears?
Eliya

whats her name with the flashy swords has long ears for some reason like an elf
Maybe there is something wrong when before she became a claymore
or she is not humanbeing maybe another species

[charleszhu]

[QUOTE=whitepearl;1109419]"4" is a bad luck number in Japanese culture, is it?

QUOTE]
yes it sounds the same of "death" as "si"

[hollywoodlou]

lagger




Join Date: Feb 2007
why do some of the claymores have longer ears?
Eliya

whats her name with the flashy swords has long ears for some reason like an elf
Maybe there is something wrong when before she became a claymore
or she is not humanbeing maybe another species

That's the observation I posted recently here. In the manga, when she walks in to meet Noel et al, she has NORMAL EARS (Marked for Death arc page 16) but as the battle progresses with Teresa, she begins "growing" the ELF EARS. Unlike the anime, she already has the pointy elf ears.

[hollywoodlou]

Anybody have a clue on what Extra Scene 3 would be ? AND is this is the last one?

[Riful]

Question from an anime only watcher. How much has the anime deviated from the manga, and around what chapter does the latest anime episode correspond to? I've been wanting to get into the manga for a while now since the series is almost over.

if you want to get into the manga you should just read from the beginning, there are other details that have been left out all the way, some are more minor, but interesting for any fan, others really important for the story.

That's the observation I posted recently here. In the manga, when she walks in to meet Noel et al, she has NORMAL EARS (Marked for Death arc page 16) but as the battle progresses with Teresa, she begins "growing" the ELF EARS. Unlike the anime, she already has the pointy elf ears.

The ears of Galatea and Helen keep changing as well. Helen has real elf ears at one point. (see earlier post)

[hollywoodlou]

if you want to get into the manga you should just read from the beginning, there are other details that have been left out all the way, some are more minor, but interesting for any fan, others really important for the story.



The ears of Galatea and Helen keep changing as well. Helen has real elf ears at one point. (see earlier post)

That's a good observation...I posted my own "new findings" about Irene's "normal ears" after re-reading the scenes where Teresa died. It's either Yagi-sensei was tired from sketching OR he's actually trying to tell us something...

[Seska]

Well, this Thread is for Questions and Answers related to Claymore the Anime.
For discussion not related to the question, please use the properer Threads.

No hard feelings.


(NSW, where are you?....)

[Skyfall]

Just to emphasize what Seska already pointed out - this thread is for relevant Claymore Questions & Answers, not a place for random chit-chat. One should only post here if he has a (meaningful)question about Claymore, and one should answer with cold, hard facts. Everything else is off-topic and is going to get deleted.

[hollywoodlou]

Just asking...why did Jean use her "drill technique" against Rigald instead of the other "helicopter blade" technique to get rid of Rigald? The "helicopter blade" technique cover most of her body and would've damaged Rigald instead of the straight on "drill attack" vs Rigald. Silly girl.

[Flora20709]

Well The Helicopter Skill Might Have Not Killed Him Because U Know She Lives To Protect Clare So She Wanted To Kill Him Of To Protect Clare :p

[Hikikomori Ja nai]

Is Galatea's ability to affect Yoki learn able? I have been thinking, because Clare seemed to use it on Jean like right after and i saw one of those male AB's use it so i am wondering if any claymore can simply just effectively develop it over time.

[Anh_Minh]

No, she has to be good at sensing youki.

[kureshii]

Is Galatea's ability to affect Yoki learn able? I have been thinking, because Clare seemed to use it on Jean like right after and i saw one of those male AB's use it so i am wondering if any claymore can simply just effectively develop it over time.

Their abilities are not quite the same. Galatea detects the flow of yoki and tweaks it slightly (method unknown), while the AB synchronises with the user's yoki flow and controls her that way (I suppose, like using a larger flow of yoki to influence a smaller flow of yoki).

I suppose there are other ways to control yoki that's not your own, and any theoretical future character could possibly have that ability...

[Flora20709]

I Have Question For U teresa lovers

if she came back to life
would she be friends if she meet irene :heh:

[Seska]

I Have Question For U teresa lovers

if she came back to life
would she be friends if she meet irene :heh:

Yes. Because she hold back there in the fight.. Even when Irene and the others goes serious...Clare's chibi influence...

[hollywoodlou]

I Have Question For U teresa lovers

if she came back to life
would she be friends if she meet irene :heh:

Yes! Definitely. Irene gave her LAST arm to her "daughter" Clare. That act alone warrants a blood allegiance between those 2.

If it was Teresa PRE-CLARE? Forget it.

[chibamonster]

Irene would definitely get along with Teresa (as long as she was a renegade, not in the organization)! Irene didn't have anything personally against Teresa. I doubt Irene even though Teresa deserved to die. It was just orders. She must have felt guilty for being the leader of the group that lost all its members and unleashed Priscilla on the world.

I imagine it would be a lot like Galatea's relationship with Clare. Organizational loyalties come first if you want to live very long as a claymore (and even then there is no guarantee.)

[kureshii]

Well, the both of them are defectors, I don't see any reason why the two would want to kill each other - there was never any enmity between them in the first place.

[zhoutai753]

I don't think it's the chest, as so much as the lower half.
Because in the manga The breast nibbling incident ;P
it was rather normal

What breast nibbling incident? Tell me more

[Twisted Reality]

This anime is surprisingly good. A strange mix of evangelion, berserk and... sailor moon :D
How good is the manga after the 26th episode ?

Am I the only one having a hard time recognizing faces and remembering names ?
Wow. . .uhh. . .you're kinda take the long-route to it. Not sure where you're pulling up Evangelion or Sailor Moon.

It's Berserk-lite (PG-13) with some standard shounen thrown in.

The protagonist could just as easily have been a cyborg or vampire or something in any other genre (but has to be half demon because of the setting). Whether she's a cyborg or vampire or whatever is not so important as the fact that she has to be floating in limbo between being a monster (or machine) and being human. (ala Battle Angel Alita, Noir, Ghost In The Shell, Monster, Inu Yasha, Tsukihime, umm. . .Hellsing probably. . . hell, you could make a case for King Kong.)

I thought Berserk did the man wants to become a monster, thing much better.

[hollywoodlou]

Well, the both of them are defectors, I don't see any reason why the two would want to kill each other - there was never any enmity between them in the first place.

Agreed. They weren't even on the same playing field, rank-wise. Teresa's attitude was that Irene was just inferior and nothing personal.

[Flora20709]

i wish they were in the same rank but ther not maybe if teresa didnt die :mad: and prscilla would be like galatea and just say she died when she didn't and this theory of Trene Half Awakening amd growing back her arms and then having 2 swords and does ur flashsword THEN she might be on the same rank wit teresa

[Twisted Reality]

Agreed. They weren't even on the same playing field, rank-wise. Teresa's attitude was that Irene was just inferior and nothing personal.
I dunno. That sounded pretty personal to me. Although it's probably more accurate to say that Theresa just didn't feel threatened by any of the other Claymores.

In any case, a potential friendship seems like it'd depend a lot on circumstance. If Theresa were still alive, I question what her motives would be. Most Claymores usually tolerate each other with some high-strung tension, if at all.

Seems like death makes Theresa a lot more sympathizable though.

[hollywoodlou]

I dunno. That sounded pretty personal to me. Although it's probably more accurate to say that Theresa just didn't feel threatened by any of the other Claymores.

In any case, a potential friendship seems like it'd depend a lot on circumstance. If Theresa were still alive, I question what her motives would be. Most Claymores usually tolerate each other with some high-strung tension, if at all.

Seems like death makes Theresa a lot more sympathizable though.


My interpretation for that particular scene is just annoyance that Teresa was discovered quickly and the conversation between Irene and Teresa was not of history between the 2 but just "female machismo", nothing more. You can compare it to the "hierarchy" rankings in the culture of Claymores...if you are a single digit and the other's not...well, see Helen-Clare in the Slashers arc. That's before and after they survive the awakened Being in the mountains.

Death doesn't make Teresa sympathetic. Just call it influence. Sympathy is for people who are begging for it, not asking for it. Speaking of sympathy, I'm voting for Noel in the 2nd poll if 3 votes are allowed.

[Samuel20709]

i wish they were in the same rank but ther not maybe if teresa didnt die :mad: and prscilla would be like galatea and just say she died when she didn't and this theory of Trene Half Awakening amd growing back her arms and then having 2 swords and does ur flashsword THEN she might be on the same rank wit teresa

well as much as i love irene i have to say she would not be on the rank of teresa because she just wont :p:p

sucks for u cuzzo

[hollywoodlou]

Shouldn't the question be "Does Irene stand a chance of winning AGAINST Teresa?"

[Rhyel]

I have a very old question:

Noel vs Sophia. Which is the number 3? (Before Priscilla introduction)

[Flora20709]

Well They where fighting over it and its not really know
but noel is very fast
and sophia was super strong

[hollywoodlou]

[off-topic part deleted by a moderator]

I have a very old question:

Noel vs Sophia. Which is the number 3? (Before Priscilla introduction)

The answer is NOt in the manga either. Good question , though.

[Sazelyt]

Is the latest raw chapter still 73? And, if that is the case, when will the next chapter be released? Lastly, what is the typical release schedule for the manga (such as biweekly or monthly)?

[kumori]

ch. 74 will come out in november because of the change to shonen sq. or something like that but it is usually monthly, so we have to wait... -.- but on the plus side we have extra specials that come out and i think the next one is next week?? someone correct me if i am wrong please =]

[hollywoodlou]

ch. 74 will come out in november because of the change to shonen sq. or something like that but it is usually monthly, so we have to wait... -.- but on the plus side we have extra specials that come out and i think the next one is next week?? someone correct me if i am wrong please =]

Right you are, it's scheduled for next week. According to dxanato though, this is supposed to be the last extra scene before November 2.

[Skyfall]

After the long wall of off-topic posts i just had to delete, I would like to remind people of the initial purpose of this thread:

Please don't post in this thread unless you are asking a question or answering one. Please remember that it only takes 1 person to answer a question. And don't speculate! You can only reply with cold, hard, mercilessly unforgivable facts. If you have to speculate, then please just tell the querrant that no answer is known

This thread is meant as a place for useful Claymore information, not for random chit-chat. I hope we won't have to take more drastic measures than simply deleting the posts ;)

[Flora20709]

i dont reallu care about priscilla i bet she barley has fans

Question= Why does Claymore Manga Come out monthly and not weekly

[hollywoodlou]

i dont reallu care about priscilla i bet she barley has fans

Question= Why does Claymore Manga Come out monthly and not weekly

10 people voted for her though. Those 10 are fans.

On your Q why weekly? The average page for Claymore manga is 25. Norihiro Yagi writes each page, sketches each page, pencils each page, THEN submits his work to the publisher, and by the time it gets the go signal, has to be printed out...THEN distributed to the stores. Can ALL these be done in 7 days?
Yagi-san will have a heart attack at that pace.

Unlike DC or Marvel, where the lettering, pencilling, shading etc is allocated to AN individual, Yagi-sensei does everything by himself (except of course, publishing etc). That's why it's monthly.
So just because Jump Square says "weekly", dxanato already explained/confirmed that Claymore will still be monthly, regardless.

[Flora20709]

10 people voted for her though. Those 10 are fans.

On your Q why weekly? The average page for Claymore manga is 25. Norihiro Yagi writes each page, sketches each page, pencils each page, THEN submits his work to the publisher, and by the time it gets the go signal, has to be printed out...THEN distributed to the stores. Can ALL these be done in 7 days?
Yagi-san will have a heart attack at that pace.

Unlike DC or Marvel, where the lettering, pencilling, shading etc is allocated to AN individual, Yagi-sensei does everything by himself (except of course, publishing etc). That's why it's monthly.
So just because Jump Square says "weekly", dxanato already explained/confirmed that Claymore will still be monthly, regardless.

OMG thank u very much for that bit of information
and now i apperiate Yagi Sama's Manga 400% more :D

[Flora20709]

Do U Think There might be a claymore movie that would be awsome and teresa and flora is the main charcters :p

[Temmy]

Anyone know where I can get this (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1179/1188011109339vz1.jpg) DVD?

[Enara]

it the person who makes claymore a boy or girl?

[Enara]

What breast nibbling incident? Tell me more

ok after the 7 year time skip there is a new #4 who is vary young and vary unstable her mom was killed by yoma ( I think ) she was teamed up with the new #47 now when #4 sees #47 (not clare a new claymore) #4 asks if she killed her mother and when #47 said no #4 kicks 47 to the grownd and starts breast feeding like 47 was her mom now 4 calls 47 mama:heh:

[Seska]

it the person who makes claymore a boy or girl?

He is a Men, not a boy :)

Manga: Norihiro Yagi
Anime: Kuwashima Houko and Park Romi (DVD Infos from YesAsia)

[Enara]

i know it was a man or woman but thanks

[ShilienKnight]

whats the name and number of that 1eyed claymore who killed irene?

[kureshii]

That would be Raphaela, slayer of Irene (oops, here come the fanboys/girls...)

[Anh_Minh]

Yes, Raphaela, Number 5.

[ShilienKnight]

and who is number 1 and 2?

[Seska]

Well.... In the Anime this is not know, yet. But we know from #3 and down...

#3 Galatea
#4 Ophelia (R.i.P)
#5 Rafaella
#6 Miria
#7 Was the Singel Digit that was slain before Pieta began
#8 Flora (R.i.P)
#9 Jean

If you really wanna know rank 1-2, send me an PM

[hollywoodlou]

On extra scene # 3, there's an "edition of Claymore" coming out on October 6 at the bottom of the last page. Anybody know if its another extra scene OR chapter 74?:

link:
http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=extrahq6.jpg

[edf91]

On extra scene # 3, there's an "edition of Claymore" coming out on October 6 at the bottom of the last page. Anybody know if its another extra scene OR chapter 74?:

link:
http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=extrahq6.jpg

Unless my Japanese sucks, it said the next "episode" of Claymore would be published in WJ volume (number) 45, out on 10/6 (Sat).

[Seska]

As far as i know, Chapter 74 would apear on the 4th November....

[hollywoodlou]

Unless my Japanese sucks, it said the next "episode" of Claymore would be published in WJ volume (number) 45, out on 10/6 (Sat).

That;s my translation as well...what 'episode" though? I am aware that Chapter 74 gets published by November 2.

[Riful]

Well.... In the Anime this is not know, yet. But we know from #3 and down...

#3 Galatea
#4 Ophelia (R.i.P)
#5 Rafaella
#6 Miria
#7 Was the Singel Digit that was slain before Pieta began
#8 Flora (R.i.P)
#9 Jean

If you really wanna know rank 1-2, send me an PM

of course it is known. Miria listed them all.

#1 Alicia
#2 Beth

#7 Eva

[edf91]

That;s my translation as well...what 'episode" though? I am aware that Chapter 74 gets published by November 2.

Most likely the next side story - I don't know how to say it, they are basically saying the next Claymore whatever is being published on that date. I believe the author signed some sort of contract to give the publisher something Claymore at whatever period they agree to, and since others have claimed that the next chapter of the main story will appear in November, then this October one would most likely be another side story.

[hollywoodlou]

Most likely the next side story - I don't know how to say it, they are basically saying the next Claymore whatever is being published on that date. I believe the author signed some sort of contract to give the publisher something Claymore at whatever period they agree to, and since others have claimed that the next chapter of the main story will appear in November, then this October one would most likely be another side story.

I suspected as well...

[ItsMagicBaby]

I have a few as well
1) Don't you think some of claymore resembles bleach in a way, the idea of numbers and the top 5, is the same as the espada, and also everyone below that number must listen to there command, also like bleach.

2) Do you think there will be a continuation of this series through another, for example how Naruto continued through Naruto:Shippuden.

3) Does anyone recommend another anime like this? Im trying to find a new one after this ends, The three I watch are Naruto, Bleach, and this, does anyone recommend a anime that fits these that I stated or is like them.

Thank you

[Twisted Reality]

I have a few as well
1) Don't you think some of claymore resembles bleach in a way, the idea of numbers and the top 5, is the same as the espada, and also everyone below that number must listen to there command, also like bleach.

2) Do you think there will be a continuation of this series through another, for example how Naruto continued through Naruto:Shippuden.

3) Does anyone recommend another anime like this? Im trying to find a new one after this ends, The three I watch are Naruto, Bleach, and this, does anyone recommend a anime that fits these that I stated or is like them.

Thank you
1> Yes, Claymore is basically "Shounen" anime with a female lead. Clare is an adolescent (metaphorically speaking), who through sheer perseverance and courage, discovers her hidden potential (i.e. Naruto's inner Fox Demon and Ichigo's phenomenal "spiritual presence"). It's a coming of age story. Clare's a young woman trying to make it in the competitive field of demon-salying. Also, magical martial arts involving "chi" (or spiritual energy and Yoki, if you would) showcasing a bunch of special techniques is prevalent.

2> I can't say for sure. Somebody else who actually follows this sort of thing may be better equipped to answer your question. I know Madhouse has completely finished Monster in some odd ~70 episodes and insisted on staying true to the source- the manga. However, I believe Claymore is still an ongoing work-in-progress and that's probably why they didn't do a long adaptation marathon.

3> Hmm. . .magical shounen martial arts anime?

Full Metal Alchemist might be up your alley, though it's not entirely conventional "Shounen" anime. It does involve a kind of "specialized magic technique" in the form of military alchemists and has the same sort of pulpy martial arts fighting sequences. Alchemy is basically magic with a scientific flavor really. On the other hand, growing up is a much crueler process for our protagonists and willpower and determination sometimes aren't enough. It also has an involved plot involving a quest for knowledge -- as a kind of spiritual journey. And it's not the kind of journey that always turns out nicely either, as you'll see a lot of other adults and children get swept away by men in the pursuit of knowledge.

Yu Yu Hakisho also springs to mind. Deals very heavily with the spirit world and martial arts action. But I hear that very quickly turns into DBZ. Yes, Dragon Ball Z, follows the same formula, though it's generally regarded to be a horrible anime.

Ruroni Kenshi is about a pacifistic ex-super-badass-samurai-dude in a Mejii Restoration Japan. That is, the warrior-caste was kicked out of power and a lot of them are still pissed off about it. So you get a bunch of thuggish killers and a few heroes trying to bring peace and love to the world. A bit dated and probably harder to find because of it. I don't think there is so much magic in it as there are just wonky fighting styles. (The hero fights with a reversed-katana with the *other* edge sharpened. Basically it reflects his pacifism.)

[ItsMagicBaby]

Thanks twisted, but I think ill stick to the three right now, but I did found out that the claymore magna is in fact ongoing, so theres a very good chance of a second season, for those who were wondering also.

[Twisted Reality]

Thanks twisted, but I think ill stick to the three right now, but I did found out that the claymore magna is in fact ongoing, so theres a very good chance of a second season, for those who were wondering also.
Well, yes, I more or less *knew* that. My point was that Monster probably got full treatment because it was completed, whereas Claymore wasn't finished yet.

And there's also probably the fact that Madhouse might have liked Monster more, since it really seems to suit their strengths more. They don't seem very good at adapting action manga.

So basically, nothing is guaranteed about a second season of Claymore. Berserk is an excellent excellent manga, but it only got one season animated. It's also not the first anime to end before the manga's completion because a studio ran out of content, budget or just moved onto newer projects.

[hollywoodlou]

What WAS Raphaela's # BEFORE Luciela awakened? Was it the same # 5 or was it # 2 because Lucy was # 1?

[stormy001_M1A2]

I think she is no 2 while her sister is no 1.

[BrokenWingz]

I have a few as well
1) Don't you think some of claymore resembles bleach in a way, the idea of numbers and the top 5, is the same as the espada, and also everyone below that number must listen to there command, also like bleach.



To be exact it's bleach that resembles claymore in that term, since the slasher arc was around 4 years ago, how Miria points out that the top 5 are in a different league as opposed to bleach and the espada which was 2 years ago or so I assume.

[jedinat]

Is it just me or is this anime really dark (as in hard to see what is going on)? My monitor is kind of messed up, so everything is naturally dark, but with Constant Brightness I don't have too much problems. I tried tried giving Claymore another chance (dropped it after the first couple episodes) and I can hardly see anything during the indoor/night fight scenes. I can turn up the brightness/contrast overlay settings but then any other anime I'm watching and even just the daytime scenes in Claymore look like washed out crap.

Well, I'm not all that desperate to watch it anyways, I was just curious as to how dark it was on everyone else's comps.

[DazarGaidin]

Not too dark, just a couple scenes in caves/cathedral etc which are meant to be.

[X_Danny_X]

are Clare and Raki in loved with each other? I know the age is a gap but that kiss came out of nowhere, do you think it could develop into something?

also who is the strongest Claymore of all time? is it Alicia? Alicia can handle Riful up to 50% of her power, at 50 or above she would get destroyed and then it was mentioned that she will get a tune up of 30%.

[Icephere]

also who is the strongest Claymore of all time? is it Alicia? Alicia can handle Riful up to 50% of her power, at 50 or above she would get destroyed and then it was mentioned that she will get a tune up of 30%.

I have a question about that too. Even if she got her powered tuned up by another 30% or more, she "roughly" estimated her capability against Riful by catching a glimpse of her outer layer of power. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Riful's true powers lie deep within her, so that is still out of question.

-Also I have a question about Abyssal beings. Do they crave for human guts like yoma do or do they have control among themselves?

[Yorae_paladin1]

I have a question about that too. Even if she got her powered tuned up by another 30% or more, she "roughly" estimated her capability against Riful by catching a glimpse of her outer layer of power. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Riful's true powers lie deep within her, so that is still out of question.

-Also I have a question about Abyssal beings. Do they crave for human guts like yoma do or do they have control among themselves?

They crave guts alright but are controlled eaters they eat only when hungry and do not wipe out entire villages they know how manage food supply

[X_Danny_X]

what about my other question, about the love part?

[Yorae_paladin1]

what about my other question, about the love part?

Perhaps she does love him who knows im still not sure about that relationship.

[DazarGaidin]

I have a question about that too. Even if she got her powered tuned up by another 30% or more, she "roughly" estimated her capability against Riful by catching a glimpse of her outer layer of power. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Riful's true powers lie deep within her, so that is still out of question.

-Also I have a question about Abyssal beings. Do they crave for human guts like yoma do or do they have control among themselves?

The most powerful claymore is probably alicia given the info we have, because riful claims she is equal to an abyssal one now. But it is hard to say given that we don't know teresa's full unawakened power (80% i guess). Though i have a feeling this will be clare very shortly, if it already isn't (think half awakened teresa :P).

[stormy001_M1A2]

what about my other question, about the love part?

I would say it is an eros love.

[defrule]

Something doesn't feel right with the Claymore organisation, anyone else getting the same impression?

[GundamZZ]

Then, you should play Princess Maker(or Sliver Eyed Maker). Rubel is like those little girls' father figure.

[hollywoodlou]

Anyone know what are the actual titles for chapters 71 and 72?

[NoSanninWa]

Something doesn't feel right with the Claymore organisation, anyone else getting the same impression?

Lots of people, but this is not a discussion thread. If you want to discuss the Organization please do so in The world of Claymore.

[King Lycan]

Is The Claymore Anime AN Tragedy Always wondered wat it was

[DazarGaidin]

I think it could be best classified as action. There are some tragic elements though

[Sassarai]

Drama, Action, Harem(RAKI!!!) just kidding

[Kabitzin]

I would say it is an eros love.

I think she loves him... like a little brother... that she has a crush on.

I kid, I bet Clare does not completely understand the feelings she's feeling, so that was the only way she could express how much she cared for the boy.

[DazarGaidin]

They're age difference is not so huge i don't think (certainly their non-combat maturity level isn't so different)...you have to remember clare entered as a little girl, even now (and more so in the manga) she looks like she is in her very early 20s (i could even go so far as to say 18-19), she prolly a lot like a young teenage girl when it comes to anything not warrior related. Raki is a teenager..

[Anh_Minh]

Clare stopped aging. For all we know, she could be 200.

[DazarGaidin]

Thats why i threw in the parts about maturity...doesnt matter if she is 4 million if she has the mental age of 16..but it is also possible she is actually only 20 or something

[emu777]

Just feel obliged to do Q and A myself, since it's the only forum not influenced by those strange though.

Q: How did Rif met Duf?
A: He was dragged home by her and became one of her unlucky victims. But her S&M hobby didn't break him, so they grew to found of each other.

:heh::heh:LMAO That was the best post I've read in a while.