Claymore
Claymore

Claymore

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Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Mystery
Summary
  • Clare is a Claymore, an elite warrior with monstrous strength thanks to a latent demonic power
  • Roaming a land tormented by creatures called Yoma, she cuts down these threats to protect society
  • However, a bigger motivation drives Clare, which reveals itself as she interacts with the world
Description
It is the Middle Ages, and the remnants of mankind are plagued by paranoia and death. Spoken in fearful whispers, the word "Yoma" cuts a clear image into the minds of all: monstrous beings with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. But fear of their gruesome appetite is dwarfed by that of their ability to shapeshift and steal the memories of their last meal. Forever vulnerable to attack, humans live in unease, even among family. There are few means to kill a Yoma. The Organization, informally known as "Claymore," is humanity's only line of defense, dispatching half-human, half-Yoma female warriors to purify villages of Yoma. A lonely and dangerous existence, death for these warriors comes with each new assignment. What time is found between trying battles and long, arduous travels is spent in ever-intensifying struggle to resist their Yoma blood and maintain their humanity. Villagers, knowing of this, pay for their security reluctantly and have only loathsome regard for their protectors. Claymore follows the stoic and low-ranking member Clare in her daunting trek as she searches for personal vengeance. Along the way, she encounters many unexpected things about the world, from the camaraderie and hope held fast by her sisters-in-arms to the sinister truth behind the Claymore Organization.
Authors
NY
Norihiro Yagi
art
story
Characters
C
Clare
main
D
Deneve
main
M
Miria
main
R
Raki
main
A
Abigail
support
A
Agatha
support
A
Alicia
support
A
Audrey
support
A
Anastasia
support
H
Helen
main
C
Cassandra
support
B
Beth
support
C
Clarice
support
C
Clarissa
support
C
Cynthia
support
D
Dae
support
D
Dauf
support
D
Dietrich
support
C
Chronos
support
E
Elena
support
D
Dominiqué
support
E
Ermita
support
E
Eva
support
F
Flora
support
G
Galk
support
G
Galatea
support
H
Hilda
support
H
Hysteria
support
E
Europa
support
I
Isley
support
I
Irene
support
J
Jean
support
L
Luciela
support
M
Miata
support
M
Minerva
support
N
Nike
support
N
Nina
support
L
Lars
support
K
Kathia
support
L
Leticia
support
N
Noel
support
N
Norma
support
O
Octavia
support
P
Priscilla
support
R
Rachel
support
O
Ophelia
support
R
Rafaela
support
R
Raftela
support
R
Riful
support
R
Renee
support
R
Riina
support
R
Rigardo
support
R
Rimuto
support
R
Roxanne
support
R
Rubel
support
S
Sid
support
S
Sophia
support
T
Teresa
support
T
Tabitha
support
U
Undine
support
V
Veronica
support
V
Violet
support
Y
Yuma
support
T
Tesla
support
Z
Zelda
support
Other Facts
Published
May 6, 2001 to Oct 4, 2014
Serialization
Jump SQ
Original Publisher
Shueisha
English Publisher
Viz
Where to read
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