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seaofpages's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
iotunn_'s review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hotsake's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
This was mostly just a setup for the next arc.
tartbarbie's review against another edition
5.0
Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.
In the 13th installment the claymore’s who faked their death have returned to the lands they once roamed hunting Yoma only this time it’s for revenge. While Clare is determined to find Raki it isn’t at the cost of her friends or comrades. They wear different uniforms because they no longer work for the organization and when they save a pair of claymore’s from Riful they knock them out. We are also given a little more story on Clarice and Miata as they hunt down Galatea.
I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans. While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.
I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.
In the 13th installment the claymore’s who faked their death have returned to the lands they once roamed hunting Yoma only this time it’s for revenge. While Clare is determined to find Raki it isn’t at the cost of her friends or comrades. They wear different uniforms because they no longer work for the organization and when they save a pair of claymore’s from Riful they knock them out. We are also given a little more story on Clarice and Miata as they hunt down Galatea.
I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans. While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.
I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.
hidden_mist's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dorinlazar's review against another edition
5.0
I thought it was brilliant the way they really used Clarice here - and her new role as *erm* support for Miata, the future #1 of the Organization. A bit edgy, a bit cheeky, but just an awesome, "very japanese" idea.
And it works perfectly.
This also contains two short stories, or "extra scenes" that can be a bit confusing - they don't seem to be important to the plot, so they might really be just optional. But the stories are quite good as well.
Second reading feels a bit more confusing. While Clarice and Miata's relationship goes into the full-weird territory, it's nice to see the short stories/extra scenes playing out. New characters, new stories, making Teresa and Miria a bit more rounded characters. But I wonder if those characters will be reused later. Also, I can't remember what Galatea's fate will be, but I really hope that she ends up teaming up with the 7 ghosts.
I wish I could see a concrete plan against the organization. Right now, nothing of the sort looms in the horizon - and whatever Clare and Miria and the rest have planned... it's really not clear.
And it works perfectly.
This also contains two short stories, or "extra scenes" that can be a bit confusing - they don't seem to be important to the plot, so they might really be just optional. But the stories are quite good as well.
Second reading feels a bit more confusing. While Clarice and Miata's relationship goes into the full-weird territory, it's nice to see the short stories/extra scenes playing out. New characters, new stories, making Teresa and Miria a bit more rounded characters. But I wonder if those characters will be reused later. Also, I can't remember what Galatea's fate will be, but I really hope that she ends up teaming up with the 7 ghosts.
I wish I could see a concrete plan against the organization. Right now, nothing of the sort looms in the horizon - and whatever Clare and Miria and the rest have planned... it's really not clear.
thedisfiguredpeach's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
I feel like this series has gotten a little repetitive honestly and I was getting bored of it, but the last two chapters were a lot more interesting to me because we got some character backstories and interactions that wasn’t just fighting.