Monsters called Yoma roam the world preying on humans all the while disguised as them to blend in. But woman warriors called Claymores are striving to destroy the Yoma. They are the world's only hope but they too are Yoma but also half human, they are condemned to a life of fighting back their savage urges, in addition to this condition they have supernatural speed and power this helps them in their battle to wipe out the Yoma.

Claymores do more than hunt down Yoma, they act as a police force against themselves, constantly keeping their Yoma side in check with their human heart, but no matter how hard they try... they fall to their monster side, and this means their life must be ended by another Claymore. It is this that the main character Raki realise how lonely a Claymore must be.

The storyline for Claymore is dark but the artwork is crisp and realistic, the character Clare is one of my favourite characters in Manga, her personality and looks are impressive. The background artwork is perfect it is light and open the land reflects the people, a society worn by continual Yoma attacks. Both the art and story blend together wonderfully to create the image of a dark, fantasy world. Claymore isn't a feel good story it is a brutal portrayal of a chaotic world that is ruled by violence and power hungry souls.

In my opinion Claymore is a light read in comparison to Deathnote or Full Metal Alchemist but provides a good mental break from them, the author isn't afraid to show the dark side of humanity and the fact that we are so fearful and judgemental that we can be as dark and brutal as Yoma themselves.