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« on: June 14, 2007, 01:37:01 AM » |
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Based on a shounen manga by Yagi Norihiro serialised in Monthly Shounen Jump.
The setting of the story is a fictional world of abundant towns where humans coexist with demons called Yoma. These monsters feed on humans as their main source of food, hiding themselves in human society until they strike.
A group of skilled warriors form a nameless organization to protect humans from these demons. These warriors are called Claymores, after their immense Claymore weapons. They willingly infuse themselves with demon flesh and blood to become powerful half-human hybrids. Villages in danger of attack hire warriors from the organisation for protection.
The story of Claymore follows the adventures of the beautiful Claymore warrior Claire, who fights demons and struggles to hold on to her humanity.
Long ago, the Yoma, the shape changing demons, took human form to live in disguise among human society. They feed on human innards, and take possession of memories from the brains of people they eat. These acquired memories help them better disguise themselves within human society.
In recent years, a secret society discovers a way of implanting demon bodies and body parts into humans, to create hybrids more powerful than the original demons. Hybrid`s standard abilities include faster healing, limited shape modification, the ability to detect other demons and hybrids, and overall enhanced physical prowess. Almost all hybrids are created against their will; they are typically survivors of families attacked by demons. The only exception is the lead character, who volunteered to become a hybrid to avenge her family. The society sends hybrids to towns that can afford their fares to kill demons, although not every hybrid does so willingly (this is implied in the manga.) The society is often strict and harsh; hybrids who break the rules risk being hunted down by their fellow hybrids.
(From Anime DB)
This series is excellent and have deep engaging story. Convincing characters and tragic story of "live by the sword, die by the sword" ethos of warrior. I would heartily recommend this anime.
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Darwin. Shit Happens. I Ching. Whatever man, we gotta roll with it"
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piano_cello_conducting
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« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2007, 11:14:01 AM » |
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I've seen 6 episodes of the anime and read 7 volumes of the manga. I love it. Reminds me of Berserk though. I can't wait to see what happens to Clare.
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« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2007, 12:23:41 PM » |
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Great anime.
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2007, 12:48:23 AM » |
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One of the enjoyable and great anime this season.
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piano_cello_conducting
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2007, 12:13:38 PM » |
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I'm up to ep 12. At the rate this anime is going, this may end up being in my top 5 of the year. It really is that good.
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yzlu
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2007, 10:22:58 PM » |
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No 1 reading the manga here too?
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2007, 10:24:36 PM » |
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Downloaded but didnt watch yet. Looks like I got to start watching it.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2007, 09:21:18 PM » |
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No 1 reading the manga here too?
I read the manga up to the latest side story chapter of Theresa the Faint Smile. Chapter 74 is scheduled for November release, so meanwhile we gonna have side stories. |
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Darwin. Shit Happens. I Ching. Whatever man, we gotta roll with it"
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fellowhoodlum
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« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2007, 11:00:28 AM » |
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Dunno. Saw a couple episodes. the genericness of the western fantasiness of this series somehow fails to engage me. Which is unusual, because I love Berserk, Lodoss Wars, etc.  |
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« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2007, 09:09:40 PM » |
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I think maybe the strong female role turned you off?
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Darwin. Shit Happens. I Ching. Whatever man, we gotta roll with it"
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fellowhoodlum
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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2007, 12:00:21 AM » |
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I think maybe the strong female role turned you off?
If that was the case I would have never watched GITS of any variety  Also I enjoyed stuff like Nausicaa, Seirei no Moribito and Mononoke. I love strong women  Maybe it's her annoying sidekick which we the audience are supposed to identify with that bugs me. More likely I think my enthusiasm for generic western fantasy has waned somewhat. I don't think the show is bad or anything. It just stopped becoming a point of interest for me |
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yzlu
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« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2007, 11:48:44 PM » |
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I'm up to ep 12. At the rate this anime is going, this may end up being in my top 5 of the year. It really is that good.
What are you top 5 animu? |
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yzlu
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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2007, 11:53:03 PM » |
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I think maybe the strong female role turned you off?
If that was the case I would have never watched GITS of any variety Also I enjoyed stuff like Nausicaa, Seirei no Moribito and Mononoke. I love strong women Maybe it's her annoying sidekick which we the audience are supposed to identify with that bugs me. More likely I think my enthusiasm for generic western fantasy has waned somewhat. I don't think the show is bad or anything. It just stopped becoming a point of interest for me Same old same old fellow always replying the same stuff even after 2 years IVe been here what happened to your sutaru toraku avatar? |
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piano_cello_conducting
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« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2007, 11:28:02 AM » |
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I'm up to ep 12. At the rate this anime is going, this may end up being in my top 5 of the year. It really is that good.
What are you top 5 animu? Ask me this question again when the year is over and I've actually finished all of Claymore..... |
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« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2007, 11:29:17 AM » |
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No 1 reading the manga here too?
Read my post above. I said I've read the manga - currently reading up to volume 8. |
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