Starting out slowly, with a tragic story of the lives of those in the villages under Yoma oppression, then gradually expanding the story further and deeper than you might have imagined at first, this manga leaves you very little space for thoughts like "oh it's just another fighting shounen".

Under the explicit scenes of combat and gruesome looking monsters called Yoma, an intriguing story set in a well-crafted universe of "Claymore" unravels at ever-increasing pace, escalating into a conflict between unlikely allies and foes so enticing- you'll feel the Youki flowing right into you.

Story: 8/10

Although it is a combat-based manga, the underlying story is intelligent and filled with unexpected plot twists.

Art: 9/10

The characters look proportioned and beautiful, environment isn't any worse and in the latter chapters the monster design certainly doesn't leave anything more to be desired. Combat scenes are brutal (though the blood is there just in the right amounts) and really take you there.

Character: 8/10

A multitude of characters is introduced and none of them are exploited more than they should, I have yet to find myself disliking any of them, even those rather one-dimensioned ones.

Enjoyment: 8/10

"Claymore" is extremely addicting to read, it is quite easy to forget yourself and immerse in the story.



Overall: 8/10