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Nov 19, 2009 10:36 AM

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Just as it should be, this episode was an improvement over the first. The jury is still out on the characters and the show is having a bad habit of repeating stuff we already should know. For example: Clare is half-human and half-yoma? Really?
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Feb 5, 2010 11:21 PM

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Lol, seriously raki has to shut up. he's getting annoying in the show.
Mar 30, 2010 12:22 PM

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ShanaNightray said:
Lol, seriously raki has to shut up. he's getting annoying in the show.


I agree.. yet I think he will grow immensely.

Unfortunately, it looks like he will end up being the one to kill Clair.

this show is off to a good start....
Apr 30, 2010 11:26 AM

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... i can;t help but wonder , why are all the claymores blonde ?
Aug 5, 2010 10:27 PM

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I just hate how Raki express his feelings for Clare, how he get into their business.. just like a kid attitude
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Aug 22, 2010 3:22 PM

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Great episode.
Sep 9, 2010 9:04 AM

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All the Claymores seem to look alike.
Not sure what to make of Raki yet.
Sad that Clare had to "euthanize" her friend.
Sep 30, 2010 4:29 AM

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Nice episode, we get to know more about claymore stuff; like them having a chance of
becoming a yoma herself. Well seeing Clare kill some of his friend was saddening though.
Rating it 8/10.
Oct 10, 2010 7:45 PM

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Damn, I can see that Raki is going to be the annoying tag-along.
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Mar 21, 2011 11:39 AM

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Tough luck for any claymores that turn into yomas and don't have any friends they want to kill them...
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Aug 7, 2011 1:26 AM

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Better episode than the first. I still find Raki annoying though.

kage-bunshin said:
this was pretty much just background, but anyone else think that guy in black is pretty perverted?

I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way.
Aug 24, 2011 9:05 AM
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I don't like animation colors at all, too grey...
Sep 23, 2011 4:00 PM

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raki might actually be more stronger than we think.
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Raki seems impressionable, imo he could change a lot as he learns things. Don't forget, he's extremely scared right now and he's just lost everyone in his life. He also understands very little of the goings-on in the world, he's from a small village (the elder hadn't ever seen a Claymore before) that seems very introvert. Raki on the other hand didn't really fit in there, and I think that after learning the way the world works, he could change a lot... though he'll still be the "character with a heart."
Anyone else think Raki might be... Lucky ??

really good explanation of him. he's just a little kid, a small villager's mind is very different than other ppl's. so lets give him a chance. i'm sure he'll realize that he needs to learn to fight so he wont always be a weakness for claire.


Dec 8, 2011 3:50 PM

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RazzleDazzle said:
The human cries for the monster. Good stuff.

This.

The Claymore's destiny is quite sad. I still don't like Raki, but I liked to see him crying. It was like he was crying for Clare.
Apr 12, 2012 2:41 AM

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didn't like this episode that much... I need more action, less drama and talk xD
I still don't like the guy...
May 3, 2012 2:19 AM

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Interesting second episode. We got to learn more about the claymores. =p
Sep 25, 2012 2:11 PM

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Why don't claymores just kill themselves when they start turning into a Yoma? She dragged her friend all the way to the mountain just to be killed by her. And the guy is pretty annoying but I hope he develops into a less annoying character =P.

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Oct 2, 2012 4:27 PM

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Nice episode. Black card. A little more information about becoming a Claymore.

Oct 4, 2012 1:43 PM

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It feels good to get background information so early. This anime prepares the ground for some big-time drama.

Also: Lesbian Claymores/Lesbian sex
Feb 1, 2013 10:43 AM

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DarkShards said:
Why don't claymores just kill themselves when they start turning into a Yoma? She dragged her friend all the way to the mountain just to be killed by her.


Each sword of the Claymore contains a black card so perhaps the Yoma elements have reached a point where the hand can be stayed. Anytime before that and the Claymore may believe they are still in control.

And remember, a Yoma can imitate a human quite well, even one it has killed before, and I would hazard a guess that only another Claymore can destroy that Yoma - the one who it resides in may just be leaving their human shell for it to use.

Although that does raise the question of what happens when a Claymore dies in a more ordinary circumstance? Is it's body just a host for the Yoma half to live on in?

Really enjoyed the first two episodes. The art and music especially put it on a strong footing, and if the story and characters can ever come close to matching those other elements then I am very excited for what's to come.
Apr 6, 2013 3:41 PM

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Some slight development, some interesting info though on he organisation but I expected the ending to be more impressive...
May 5, 2013 11:25 AM

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Awesome episode. I like how Claymores have that convenience of getting new clothes, money, etc.

Jun 8, 2013 3:50 PM

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Better and better. Very good episode. I like the whole system of Claymores with the swords and the cards. Very sad though.
Aug 22, 2013 5:34 AM

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I understand that Raki is meant to act as a guide for the viewer- asking questions so we can get the information we need, but a lot of it just makes sense without an explanation. What I'm saying is, I wish Raki were a bit less naive. Nevertheless, I'm really liking it so far.
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Nov 30, 2013 9:50 AM

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Pretty good episode. You get some nice background info on the claymores.
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Dec 29, 2013 7:55 AM
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I thought Claymore are born after papa Yoma loves a human woman.
Jan 4, 2014 10:42 PM

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Given Clare's low affect I was kind of expecting Claymores to mostly lack or be discouraged from showing individuality, but it turns out they're actually given an individual icon by their organization.

I assumed too much. In fact even in episode 1 this seems more like a story of a woman living the hard life of a warrior-nun than another story about an emotionless girl who's not really emotionless.

Claymores seem to be feared by the general populace, but I'm curious as to how their organization itself treats them. As tools? As soldiers with a job to do? As honored martyrs sacrificing themselves to protect humanity?

What are the ideals of this organization? At this point it could be anything from fighting for humanity to just making money selling a service.
Jan 28, 2014 11:04 AM

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Another Nice Episode
'"Hearts, you say? You Humans are always so quick to speak of such things. As though you carry your hearts in the very palms of your hands. But this eye of mine perceives all. There is nothing that it overlooks. If this eye cannot see a thing, then it does not exist. That is the assumption under which I have always fought. What is this "heart"? If I tear open that chest of yours, will I see it there? If I smash open that skull of yours, will I see it there?4th Espada


Feb 19, 2014 9:17 PM

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Spooky_Sez said:
I understand that Raki is meant to act as a guide for the viewer- asking questions so we can get the information we need, but a lot of it just makes sense without an explanation. What I'm saying is, I wish Raki were a bit less naive. Nevertheless, I'm really liking it so far.


I wish Raki just didn't exist.
Apr 26, 2014 8:49 AM

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Oct 8, 2014 10:41 PM

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The hell Raki is crying for.
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Mar 18, 2015 3:14 AM
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cyruz said:
Another nice episode. Not that much blood this time and you get to know some more background information. Judging from the preview I will love episode 3 heh. Good show.
Op got it right!!
Apr 22, 2015 3:05 PM
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Hope Raki is not going to be useless for the next 24 ep ._.


Oct 6, 2015 5:44 AM

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I don't know how long I can watch this anime. Raki's patheticness might be too much for me to handle.
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Feb 9, 2016 5:19 AM

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Raki needs to bog off, this anime doesnt need any annoying characters.
Apr 1, 2016 7:51 PM
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I'm honestly surprised at the amount of emotion Raki was showing. He might be a rather sensitive type, but I'm sure that most would think twice or even thrice before deciding to try to stop a claymore from doing ANYTHING. I feel him crying and bawling like a child over two people he barely know really, really detracted from the experience. I struggled to find much emotion or compassion for the two characters when Raki made the scene seem so out of place.
Aug 1, 2016 8:17 PM

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This got sad really quickly! The messenger/leader guy is super creepy. But what about the really awesome sward? we're just going to leave it there? ok.
Sep 25, 2016 3:09 AM

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Yeah being a Claymore sucks.
Sep 27, 2016 11:44 AM

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Hell of throw Clare threw at the flying Yoma.
Wonder what the "other one" is, a different wound she may have gotten during a Yoma fight.

That's a good system honestly, being able to die as a human by the one you send the black card to.
FFS Raki, at least let Elena die in peace.


Viper_607 said:
I'm honestly surprised at the amount of emotion Raki was showing. He might be a rather sensitive type, but I'm sure that most would think twice or even thrice before deciding to try to stop a claymore from doing ANYTHING. I feel him crying and bawling like a child over two people he barely know really, really detracted from the experience. I struggled to find much emotion or compassion for the two characters when Raki made the scene seem so out of place.

I have to agree with you on that one.
Mar 5, 2017 1:14 PM
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Why is Raki crying. Stupid fucking kid.
Mar 19, 2017 3:27 PM
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Damn, Raki is so annoying
Jan 27, 2018 10:57 AM

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She had to kill her friend, that's sad.
I can't see this having a happy ending.
Mar 30, 2018 6:27 PM
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Yuichiro said:
Damn, Raki is so annoying
++ i almost dropped the series because of him
Dec 19, 2018 2:12 PM

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I still can't believe that in a series full of female blonde, badass, sword-wielding warriors, they casted Ayako Kawasumi (whose more famous role is Saber, a prime example of "female blonde, badass, sword-wielding warrior") to voice a fodder character. Oh, the irony.
Jun 25, 2020 9:17 PM
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For anybody who is watching and isn't sure if they should continue... Yes, yes you should.

I was not a fan of the first 2 episodes. I considered dropping it but decided to give it a little longer. I'm glad I did. It gets much better.

That's all. No spoilers
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Aug 26, 2020 2:05 PM

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DarkShards said:
Why don't claymores just kill themselves when they start turning into a Yoma? She dragged her friend all the way to the mountain just to be killed by her. And the guy is pretty annoying but I hope he develops into a less annoying character =P.


Imo it would be better to be killed by a fellow rather than commit suicide.
Aug 7, 2021 3:20 AM

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Well that was a quickill....

Lol even Claire didn't cry, Raki might as well cry for every person that die in this show...
Aug 7, 2021 3:22 AM

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I guess Clare had developed some feeling for Raki, the fact that she's just making excuses to keep Raki as a cook, even though she rarely need to eat...
Sep 3, 2022 7:19 AM
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It has Witches vibes and I'm planning to see rest of it in near future, if I won't forget about it xd
Sep 18, 2022 2:30 AM

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Another good episode, Raki is annoying just like in the manga xD! Can't wait to see the rest of the story!
Sorry for my english xD!

RIP Kentaro Miura :(
RIP Akira Toriyama :(

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