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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. |
| raki might actually be more stronger than we think. Koreth said: 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. |
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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... |
| Interesting second episode. We got to learn more about the claymores. =p |
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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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| Nice episode. Black card. A little more information about becoming a Claymore. |
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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 |
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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. |
| Some slight development, some interesting info though on he organisation but I expected the ending to be more impressive... |
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| Awesome episode. I like how Claymores have that convenience of getting new clothes, money, etc. |
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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. |
| 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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| Pretty good episode. You get some nice background info on the claymores. |
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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. |
| 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 |
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. |
| The hell Raki is crying for. |
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| Hope Raki is not going to be useless for the next 24 ep ._. |
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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. |
| "It's a tragic misunderstanding that could have been easily avoided if he just finished his sentence in time!" — Richard Watterson (The Amazing World of Gumball) |
| Raki needs to bog off, this anime doesnt need any annoying characters. |
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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. |
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| Yeah being a Claymore sucks. |
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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. |
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| She had to kill her friend, that's sad. I can't see this having a happy ending. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
| 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... |
| 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 :(  |
| another solid episode. i hope the kid gets to fight at some point. why was dude at the inn? weird stuff ya know? |
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| Definitely the Claymore condition is tough... Claire ended up killing her best friend before she turns into a beast that's not something you can avoid and I fear the worst for Claire later, sure that's heartbreaking :/ |
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| Agree with most of the comments on the previous page that the exposition (Raki) is overkill so far. There's something to be said for showing rather than telling, but it's almost like we're shown something just for Raki to tell us what it means regardless of whether we already got it. Hopefully he gets more bearable soon. |
| Seriously, what purpose does the boy serve in the scenario? |
| No way they casted Saber's VA to voice a "fodder" character in a show filled with badass, mostly blonde swordswomen. |
| I don't know what that is. |
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