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mimyexplore's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
De los tomos que más me ha gustado, de los qué llevo leído hasta ahora.
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
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 ninth installment Clare along with Galatea and Jean are being kept by the Abyssal who wants to turn them into awakened to help her fight a battle against the other Abyssal who has started to gather forces to move into her territory. While Galetea was sent to bring in Clare it’s clear that the battle with the abyssal takes priority. After a long battle they survive only to be sent to the North to fight the rising Awakened beings to are terrorizing the villages and working together. Thanks to saving her life Jean has vowed to follow Clare till she repays the debt following her to the North.
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 ninth installment Clare along with Galatea and Jean are being kept by the Abyssal who wants to turn them into awakened to help her fight a battle against the other Abyssal who has started to gather forces to move into her territory. While Galetea was sent to bring in Clare it’s clear that the battle with the abyssal takes priority. After a long battle they survive only to be sent to the North to fight the rising Awakened beings to are terrorizing the villages and working together. Thanks to saving her life Jean has vowed to follow Clare till she repays the debt following her to the North.
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.
dorinlazar's review against another edition
4.0
Confusing. The battles are generally confusing, and I think this is the lowest point in the series as far as story telling goes.
The second reading makes the fight part work better - however, the story starts to lose depth. While the authors orchestrate great and complicated fight scenes they have to resort to side-characters explaining what's happening - in this case Riful, the awakened being, becomes the spectator and the one to explain us what is going on.
That being said, the way the organization acts is at least strange. We're introduced to Alicia, but only barely, because the authors focus on the „fight in the north”. I understand that it'll be important (basically the next few books), but I feel that the authors are their own victims: the awakened beings are too powerful.
I feel indeed that there's a drop in quality, but it's still interesting; the relationship with Jean, as well as Clare meeting Miria, Helen and Deneve again are the two things that work.
The second reading makes the fight part work better - however, the story starts to lose depth. While the authors orchestrate great and complicated fight scenes they have to resort to side-characters explaining what's happening - in this case Riful, the awakened being, becomes the spectator and the one to explain us what is going on.
That being said, the way the organization acts is at least strange. We're introduced to Alicia, but only barely, because the authors focus on the „fight in the north”. I understand that it'll be important (basically the next few books), but I feel that the authors are their own victims: the awakened beings are too powerful.
I feel indeed that there's a drop in quality, but it's still interesting; the relationship with Jean, as well as Clare meeting Miria, Helen and Deneve again are the two things that work.
hidden_mist's review against another edition
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