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Feb 8, 2009 1:45 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Pros:
+ Awesome color scheme
+ Weird character design
+ Soundtrack rocks, so far
+ Giant sword-slinging action

Cons:
- Tsundere Claymores...
- Weird character design
- Almost fatally predictable
- Comic relief kid sucks

Well, we'll see how it goes. I don't like the kid at all, I hope he dies next episode. His reaction to Clare was bizarre - He's not freaked out at all when she nearly cuts him in half with a broadsword, but he starts cowering in fear from her when she saves his life from some demon thing.
May 27, 2009 5:28 PM
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thats one giant monster down, thinking back this is pretty good like the manga is
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Jun 24, 2009 5:34 PM
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naikou said:
His reaction to Clare was bizarre - He's not freaked out at all when she nearly cuts him in half with a broadsword, but he starts cowering in fear from her when she saves his life from some demon thing.

Ugh. Totally agree. >.>
Jul 2, 2009 5:01 PM
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Yes, that's weird. I still like the show so far, though.
Jul 18, 2009 2:46 AM
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Hmm, interesting.
The episode was a bit predictable.


But it's okay because this anime has caught my interest, and I look forward to watching more episodes.

naikou said:

Well, we'll see how it goes. I don't like the kid at all, I hope he dies next episode. His reaction to Clare was bizarre - He's not freaked out at all when she nearly cuts him in half with a broadsword, but he starts cowering in fear from her when she saves his life from some demon thing.


Reminds me of Twilight..
Aug 20, 2009 5:34 PM
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first ep was decent i guess
Oct 6, 2009 3:34 PM
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was fairly predictable and i didn't like the animation style a lot, but i still rather liked it. hopefully it gets better as the show goes on.
Oct 8, 2009 8:23 PM
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i loved it!!! the soundtrack was awesome the animation isnt like every other anime and Clare tears ish up!! lol

Dec 15, 2009 12:30 PM
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Cali4nian said:
i loved it!!! the soundtrack was awesome the animation isnt like every other anime and Clare tears ish up!! lol


this show is dope so far!
Mar 23, 2010 7:47 AM

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It's dark and badass. So far, I like it.
The OST is really good, especially the opening song.
Mar 30, 2010 11:42 AM

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I really liked this episode. Excellent.

The kid is kinda annoying but I see why he's in the plot- shows the "Claymore" have human emotions.
Aug 4, 2010 8:19 PM

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I totally look after the Art 1st in every anime, didn't like it a bit.. but the story might cover it,
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Aug 21, 2010 11:48 PM

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naikou said:
Well, we'll see how it goes. I don't like the kid at all, I hope he dies next episode. His reaction to Clare was bizarre - He's not freaked out at all when she nearly cuts him in half with a broadsword, but he starts cowering in fear from her when she saves his life from some demon thing.
Hmm.. I didn't find him to be afraid of Clare after the incident.

I will definitely continue watching this.
Aug 27, 2010 7:27 AM
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zinvince said:
I totally look after the Art 1st in every anime, didn't like it a bit.. but the story might cover it,


Well, the way I pick which animes to watch is exactly like this:
1st - I see some pictures. If I don't like them, I don't watch;
2nd - I read reviews. If they seem to be good, way to go. If not, I give it a try anyway.

However, I absolutely love the art in this anime. It's different and it gives me a strange feeling. I think that's amazing.

I really liked this episode. Yeah, some scenes were predictable but I wouldn't expect otherwise since this is the first episode and, as so, supposed to introduce the series. There wasn't many possibilities to make things unpredictable. What would they do, kill Raki? No, they needed to make Clare save him to give him a reason to go with her.
Sep 9, 2010 8:57 AM

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Those damn asshole villagers!!!
Clare kicks ass though!
Sep 30, 2010 4:25 AM

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Kinda liked it, Clare was really cool killing those yoma with her sword.
The graphics was great. I'll rate the anime art 8/10 though.
Oct 1, 2010 3:25 PM

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Liked the art style. The atmosphere however was ruined by the breakneck pacing. So much was crammed into this one episode that its impossible to take any of it seriously much less care about it. I hope they correct this problem in later episodes.
Oct 10, 2010 7:42 PM

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Nice, first episode and already loving it.

I like these kind of fantasy, dark animes. :)
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Nov 9, 2010 9:16 PM

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It was alright.
It ain't no Xena, but it'll do.

I hope the show gets better as it goes along though
Dec 9, 2010 6:56 PM

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Great first episode, i think i might watch the whole series straight, though its only first episode there are so many questions about the series, can't wait to finnish it. =3
Jan 3, 2011 2:26 AM

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great episode. kid is gonna be annoying.
Mar 7, 2011 8:56 PM
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No remorse about the loss of his brother? How odd. Good episode otherwise. I'll keep watching.
Mar 10, 2011 8:17 AM
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Yeah the first episode was predictable, but I don't think the rest of the season will be like that. I don't really like the artwork, but I'm definitely going to be watching it. The only thing I don't really like is that kid...lol
Mar 21, 2011 11:10 AM

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No remorse about the loss of his brother? How odd. Good episode otherwise. I'll keep watching.


He might have been done with his remorse, since he had remorse for his family, and he was like 'i already cried for all of them' (probably not). Or it could be like they don't feel like it, since he was a monster. Or that the scene doesn't suit the anime
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Aug 6, 2011 11:10 PM

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It was OK. Nothing special. I'm not a fan of the art, but the whole half-Yoma half-human thing caught my attention.
Sep 23, 2011 3:27 PM

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i think i already know all the comedy skits that might happen between the 2, so i guess i'll thats left is the action and plot.
the music reminds me a bit of death note, they have the same amount of blood too.


May 3, 2012 1:44 AM

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Sick first episode. Why is everyone hating on the kid... already? Its only been one episode man.
May 24, 2012 12:48 PM

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I really only care about Clare; a yoma can devour the kid in five episodes for all I care.

Jul 18, 2012 5:20 AM
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Ok first episode I guess. Are all Claymore tsundere?
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Sep 8, 2012 6:54 AM
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its nice the boy calls clare SISTER love this anime
Sep 25, 2012 1:26 PM

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Pretty good first episode. I wonder how good the action will actually be in this anime! =P

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Oct 2, 2012 2:39 PM

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Finally got the chance to start Claymore. Wow, an incredible start. Plenty of action, loved the plot, characters are nice too.

Oct 4, 2012 6:59 AM

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Not bad for a pilot episode. I've heard some good things about this anime, so I'll continue on watching it. Soundtrack rocks, the fight scenes were ok, the silver-eyed witches shit sounds nice.

Also: Tsundere Claymores
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Dec 27, 2012 6:08 PM

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Did anyone catch the fact that they threw him out the village in the anime but in the manga he left on his own....?

Also I like how they included what happened to Clare.

Jan 8, 2013 9:06 AM

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See this is why I like Shingeki no Kyojin, monsters don't tell you they are eating you, explain how they are superior while I wait for a sword to cut their heads...they just fucking eat you.

Generic, predictable, terrible music.
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Jan 8, 2013 9:20 AM

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Mikasa said:
See this is why I like Shingeki no Kyojin, monsters don't tell you they are eating you, explain how they are superior while I wait for a sword to cut their heads...they just fucking eat you.

Generic, predictable, terrible music.
Dropped

You shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but i don't blame you for doing it.
Jan 9, 2013 12:43 PM

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Since when was the first episode the cover -____-
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Jan 9, 2013 1:07 PM

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The idea is exactly the same. I'm pretty sure that what makes Claymore popular isn't it being generic, predictable or having terrible music.
Jan 10, 2013 3:23 PM

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No. The first episode isn't the cover, the cover is the cover, the first episode is the first episode, the first part of multiple parts that comes right after the cover -____-
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Jan 10, 2013 3:44 PM

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Are you really taking it literally? What i mean is that you can't judge something by it's surface alone; and after the first episode you have only scratched Claymore world's surface; it is much more than that. Like i said somewhere today, i rather regret for completing an anime than regret for dropping it, but i know that most of people drop them right on the first episode if they don't feel hooked. That's ok, i don't blame it..i was just expressing my opinion as some1 that loved Claymore.
Feb 1, 2013 10:22 AM

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I can only really echo what has been said before. I agree that the plot of the first episode was rather unsurprising but I feel that the art, soundtrack and Clare's character more than make up for it. I believe Raki will provide an empathic outlet in a story where the main protagonist appears to be an emotional shut-in, at least externally.
Apr 6, 2013 3:00 PM

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Interesting start, a bit weird style of introduction of the character but well it seems alright! Lets see what happens next!
Jun 8, 2013 1:03 PM

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Interesting first episode. Dark, nice art and very good soundtrack. I am pretty sure that every Claymore has an eventful past to discover but my concern is that Yoma seem an easy target for Claymores, so how they are gonna keep things interesting?
p.s stupid cowards the villagers. stupidity can become one of cruelest things in the world.
Nov 27, 2013 3:13 AM
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naikou said:
His reaction to Clare was bizarre - He's not freaked out at all when she nearly cuts him in half with a broadsword, but he starts cowering in fear from her when she saves his life from some demon thing.


It's bizarre to be a tad bit freaked out after watching this woman crash through your ceiling and, without breaking a sweat, proceed to dismember and slice in half a horrifying creature (who happens to technically be your brother) that was bent on consuming you?

Guess you guys got more balls than me lol
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Claymores are pretty ruthless.

Liking the series so far, not a huge fan of the art style but meh.
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Jan 28, 2014 11:03 AM

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Episode 1 Awesome
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Nov 8, 2014 1:54 PM
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Interesting first episode, it has my attention. The art is different, the frontal looks of their faces seems weird to me but I'm sure I'll get over it. But it has my attention, I'll see how it goes from here.
Mar 17, 2015 10:35 PM
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I thought there was some decent stuff here, the arm through the gut of Claire gave me a little shock
Apr 22, 2015 2:05 PM
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I don't like the kid at all, hope he will not be theree for the whole anime.
Was a nice 1° ep though. Let's se how it goes on :)


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I don't like that kid. He ruins the show.
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