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seaofpages's review against another edition
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
agnese_kogami's review against another edition
5.0
Da questo volume (circa metà) è iniziata la parte che non è mai stata trasposta in Anime, e soprattutto la guerra del Nord prosegue in un modo completamente diverso e CAVOLO, quante cose interessanti. Riccardo meritava tanto di più, Miria è sempre bellissima e finalmente ho visto all'opera no.1 e no.2, che trovo decisamente incredibili. Alisia e Beth sono due personaggi davvero interessanti, spero saranno adeguatamente approfondite. Comunque l'Organizzazione diventa sempre più cupa e sospetta ogni capitolo che passa, cioè, davvero stanno facendo tutto quello che stanno facendo per il bene dell'umanità o c'è dell'altro (cosa che sospetto altamente)? VOGLIO SAPERE.
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 11th installment the Claymores are still fighting against the awakened beings hoping to hold them off till the organizations secret weapon is ready to start hunting. It’s clear that the mission may be the last for all the claymore’s because help isn’t coming in time. When a brutal attack from the awakened beings pushes Clare to far she may not be able to come back from awakening this time. What will the organization do after losing so many Claymore in one battle? What about the waring Abyssal’s who’ve decided to spread their wings.
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 11th installment the Claymores are still fighting against the awakened beings hoping to hold them off till the organizations secret weapon is ready to start hunting. It’s clear that the mission may be the last for all the claymore’s because help isn’t coming in time. When a brutal attack from the awakened beings pushes Clare to far she may not be able to come back from awakening this time. What will the organization do after losing so many Claymore in one battle? What about the waring Abyssal’s who’ve decided to spread their wings.
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 against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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 think this is where the animated series ended - the last stand of the band of half-awakened Claymores against the abyss creature's underlings. They don't stand a chance. The fight scenes are complicated, they might really take a lot to understand completely - luckily, it's not necessary - the point goes across. This is where the black and white and the lack of distinctive identification marks on the Claymores works against the series.
Second reading - the fights are definitely clearer, especially if you took the time to bond a bit with the characters. Seeing them lose, one by one, doesn't offer much space for emotional involvement - however, there are a few moments that hit hard. Undine dying (previous book), and Deneve picking up her extra-sword is one moment. Clare, overexerting herself, again, unforgettable. Miria, again. And feeling them lost in a sea of awakened ones... it feels hard. It feels unfair.
The choice of having Priscilla - a very affected Priscilla - count them out one by one, again, strikes hard. Raki, beside her, not knowing what she talks about, again. Us, the readers, dreading the death of the Claymores... again. This really was a lot better during a second, more attentive reading.
Second reading - the fights are definitely clearer, especially if you took the time to bond a bit with the characters. Seeing them lose, one by one, doesn't offer much space for emotional involvement - however, there are a few moments that hit hard. Undine dying (previous book), and Deneve picking up her extra-sword is one moment. Clare, overexerting herself, again, unforgettable. Miria, again. And feeling them lost in a sea of awakened ones... it feels hard. It feels unfair.
The choice of having Priscilla - a very affected Priscilla - count them out one by one, again, strikes hard. Raki, beside her, not knowing what she talks about, again. Us, the readers, dreading the death of the Claymores... again. This really was a lot better during a second, more attentive reading.