Claymore, Vol. 1: Silver-eyed Slayer: Volume 1

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Claymore is another Shonen - a little like AOT and Death Note - where it doesn't feel like Shonen, and that absolutely works! I'm writing this review after finishing Claymore and- wow, stick with it! The art evolves over time like the story, and the characters are great. Clare's relationships with those around her are wonderful and some of the characters later on truly deserve more love, the villains and heroes, side-characters and world around them are so complex, it's a feast not just for the eyes but the mind as well! An absolutely underrated gem that you should read if you're a fan of manga as a whole!

As this review is being copied across Volumes One, Two and Three of the Claymore manga series, I will review all three volumes in one. Volume One: When a man-eating monster known as a Yoma starts to pray on the inhabitancies of a small village, the village elder is forced to hire the only known people who can fight the demon and win, a Claymore. These silver-eyed warrior women are specially created to fight the Yoma and have far greater strength and speed than any normal human but at the cost of some of their humanity. Volume Two: A Yoma is hunting within the cathedral of the holy city of Rabona but by law nothing evil is allowed to enter the city, including Claymores. As such Clare and her new friend Raki must go undercover to complete the mission and must deal with both the Yuma and the cities elite guards as well. Volume Three: The third volume of Claymore finishes off the storyline from the previous volume with the Clare battling the Yoma in Rabona cathedral. Once this story is finished with the volume goes on to tell the story of Teresa of the Faint Smile, the most powerful of the Claymores as she hunts Yoma and encounters a girl who won't stop following her. So far Claymore is becoming a very good series that has some nice and somewhat gory action, and an intriguing setting. The plot and dialogue of all three volumes are well written, and are more than adequately keeping your interest. The only real problem I have with the series is the artwork which, although good in its own way, isn't as good as some other manga that I have read but that is not to say that it is bad. The series does show some promise however and I do feel that it does have potential to become one of my favourite manga. Overall I think these volumes are well worth between four and four and a half stars, and it still has the potential to improve.

Without a doubt one of the most original manga stories out there. Actionpacked, fun, and adventerous, claymore just grips you and won't let go, its as intense as bleach was in the first series and as long lasting and fresh as naruto. This series has already made a tv viewing in japan and is set to be big if picked up. The manga is already 4th in Japan and 10th in America. If you dont want to take a risk and want a story that draws you in but also has dark and light sides, then this is for you

With nioh like bad guys 6 thumbs up. Would read again. Fans of berserk will enjoy this for sure. !

It good.

Just as good as I expected, good quality undamaged I love this series and it is a good price. As soon as I can afford more of these books I shall be buying more

Such an easy read. Loved it and even bought the box set after reading this one!

really good manga, decent art-style and a very appealing plot.

Dieser Manga spielt in einer fiktiven Welt, in der Menschen, Dämonen, so genannte Yomas, und eine dritte "Rasse", die Claymores, leben. Die Menschen können nichts gegen die Yomas ausrichten, welche sich perfekt tarnen können und somit unaufhaltsam Menschen töten. Um gegen diese Dämonen zu kämpfen, wurden die Claymores erschaffen, ursprünglich Menschen, die das Blut und Fleisch eines Yomas aufnehmen und daher halb Mensch, halb Dämon sind. Das gibt ihnen die Kraft, zu kämpfen. Allerdings ist es für die Claymores schwer, immer ihre menschliche Seite beizubehalten, da bei jedem Kampf ihre dämonische Seite stärker wird. Irgendwann kann es passieren, dass sie sich in einen echten Yoma verwandeln und müssen getötet werden. Der Hauptcharakter Clare muss auch mit diesen Problemen kämpfen und mit noch vielem mehr, stellt sich dann nur die Frage, ob sie es auch schafft ;) Ich habe vor kurzem angefangen, den Anime dieses Mangas zu sehen und bin davon sehr begeistert. Daher habe ich mir auch den Manga gekauft und muss sagen, ich bin damit wirklich zufrieden. Bisher habe ich nur den ersten Band (was sich bald ändern wird :)), die Zeichnungen sind sehr sauber, die Kämpfe dynamisch dargestellt, nur wurde überwiegend auf Hintergründe verzichtet, vielleicht ändert sich das noch, wobei das keineswegs schlimm ist, will ich damit sagen ^^ Es lohnt sich sicherlich, mal hieinzuschauen, ich kann es nur empfehlen!

O primeiro mangá que eu li, muito bom, mal posso esperar pelos próximos volumes!!!

I originally watched the Anime and decided to read the Manga. It has a more unique storyline than many Manga that I found very Interesting so it’s a Highly Recommended series as far as I’m concerned. I hope you found this review helpful.

Excellent book with a interesting main character and premise. I got into this by chance after it was recommended to me. I love books like Conan the barbarian and berserk so this is right up my alley. I love the art work as well and am a big fan of black and white comic books. I used to love the large black and white Conan comic books they did years ago. I really can not think of any thing I did not like about this issue and would recommend this book to pretty much any one who likes strong female characters and good entertainment. It might not be for every one as it is somewhat violent .people do get killed and eaten by yoma and there is plenty of blood and sword play. Some squeamish people might not like it and perhaps some over protective parents may nit want their kids reading it. Other wise it is an excellent book that many would enjoy.