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  1. Mon, 03-19-2007, 02:04 PM #1
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    Claymore

    Well, I read the manga for this series so I'm just going to quote a review I did for it in the manga section, with a bit of edits:

    Claymore

    This is the manga I've been reading lately, and I really like it. Great sword action for those of you that like that. At the moment there hasn't been much plot, just character development, but it has been pretty good thus far. I really like the art style, especially the way the mangaka draws the faces (same mangaka as Angel Densetsu). The world is one filled with Yomas (monsters) and there's an organization that trains people to kill them, Claymores. Claymores are the only ones with the skills and strength necessary to kill the Yomas. Who are these Claymores? That's the question that the manga/anime will answer as it goes along. At the moment, they are an unknown identity which commoners know as Silver-Eyed Witches. The story will follow a Claymore in particular called Clare. There's lots of action, and there's no censorship as far as I can see. The mangaka is not afraid to cut-off a couple of ams, legs, and heads.
    http://www.j-claymore.com/

    Some screenshots I just found (and the reason for creating the thread):
    http://ga.sbcr.jp/news/0702/099/index.html

    Anyways, the anime starts on April 4, wait for it.
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  2. Mon, 03-19-2007, 02:18 PM #2
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    Saw the screenshots, now I'm definitely looking forward to it.

    Can't wait for the next volume of the manga either.
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  3. Mon, 03-19-2007, 02:39 PM #3
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    Hopefully they realize that the story doesn't fit on a 26 episode series, and they don't fuck it up like Black Cat. Also good to see that the violence is still there.
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    Ho... This looks like a series certainly worth watching, based on the description and those few shots. It's always a good sign graphical censoring is not in place, because that also potentially means a shift, at least a partial one, from shounen towards seinen. And that of course means lots of things.

    I'm going to check this out. Thanks for the heads-up, Bud.
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    Hmmm, is it me or does the anime not really capture the gritty looking art from the manga totally?
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  6. Mon, 03-19-2007, 11:04 PM #6
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    Can't really say much from those screecaps, they don't show much.
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    I'm always into these sword-fighting things.... It looks and sounds quite interesting.. But like Munsu says.. Can't really tell much from the screenshots so will just have to wait and see!
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  8. Wed, 03-21-2007, 06:14 AM #8
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    ya you cant but the screenshot do catch my attention...
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  9. Mon, 03-26-2007, 06:56 AM #9
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    Here's a video from the Tokyo Anime Fair:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQaviD8xYB0

    Beware of possible spoilers, as some scenes seem from beyond episode 1.

    I don't like watching RAWs, even less discussing them, but I just had to see how they were adapting this series. There will be no spoilers in this post.

    I thought the first episode was pretty good, and the adaptation seems to be closely following the manga so far. The first episode was mainly 2 chapters of the manga combined, chapters 1 and 3. From the next episode it looks like it'll be mostly chapter 4, and probably combine it with some elements of chapter 2.

    So, so far I'm pleased with the adaptation. Not sure what to think of the VAs or the music yet, they'll probably grow on me.

    I can see many people being putoff by the first episode, especially because of some dullness in the characters etc. But the story will really improve as it progresses, so bare with it for now. There's currently 11 volumes (ongoing) of content, so you bet your ass there's plenty of room for character and story development.
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  10. Wed, 04-04-2007, 11:56 AM #10
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    Sorry for the triple post, but out by Eclipse:
    http://torrents.no-sekai.de/eclipse/...5d.mkv.torrent
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    A good introductory episode. Pretty much everything I expected from the series.

    Good fights, great sound effects, and excessive amount of blood I got used to in the manga.
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    pretty sweet first episode... i will be keeping an eye on it to see how it develops.
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    Hmm women in armor, reminds me of Saber. Gotta check this series out.
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  14. Thu, 04-05-2007, 02:09 AM #14
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    [Eclipse] Claymore 01.mkv

    [Eclipse] Claymore 01.avi

    Off to see how it compares to the manga.
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  15. Thu, 04-05-2007, 07:37 AM #15
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    You're a bit late Everon... already posted the first episode one day ago.

    Come on people, start watching the new series... This and Gurren-Lagann were both good.
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  16. Thu, 04-05-2007, 08:48 AM #16
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    Mmmm, feels like so much was left out. I also didn't like Raki's VA either.
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  17. Thu, 04-05-2007, 08:52 AM #17
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    What are you talking about... almost nothing was left out. They only skipped a chapter, but I'm pretty sure that they'll use its contents in the next episode. It was an almost flawless adaptation.
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    It was good, but maybe it's just me. It just felt jumpy or rushed. I thought the beginning of the development for Raki and Claire was longer and more intricate in the manga. Oh well, I guess it was just me.
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    Na', you're right in that account... The anime did have a fast pace at some points. But I think this is a good thing, the early chapters weren't very engaging so I think the anime did a good thing as to get the interest of the viewers.

    I myself am hoping for the anime to be split into various seasons/series. Slow down the pace a bit, go for a good 26 episode season, then take a break.
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  20. Thu, 04-05-2007, 10:52 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Munsu
    Come on people, start watching the new series... This and Gurren-Lagann were both good.
    I'm watching the series, I just very rarely say anything about it until the second ep. most of the time.
    Last edited by Munsu; Thu, 04-05-2007 at 12:11 PM.

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