Claymore

[Kraco]

'The Organization' really needs to work on its priorities.

Not necessarily. We actually know next to nothing about it. For all we know, it could be just a bunch of greedy men running the hybridization process, producing Claymores. Then they send the emotionally screwed up Claymores to kill random Yoma and collect all the money. They probably make very good money out of it, so that alone could be their objective. In that sense they would be little concerned about the tools that do the actual work, the Claymore girls, that is. As long as they have enough in the pool to kill the Yoma attacking villages.

They seem basically to be mercenaries, killing Yoma case by case, so losing their top 5, while a loss, may not really be any serious setback for them as long as they still have enough Claymores to produce money. Enforcing that strict rule of not killing humans probably ensures two things: The larger populace / rulers won't bother them and on the other hand the Claymores are easier to keep under control when one mistake results in a punishment performed by the whole community. This allows little independence for the Claymores.

But of course we don't really know.

[Board of Command]

The super fast sword fighting reminds me of Diablo 2. If you've played the game, you'd know what I'm talking about (paladins ).

[David Craft]

damn that is shocking...

Well if this is indeed a story about revenge then (Clare going after Priscilla) that means that for 10 years (mabey even 15) The "Organization" hasnt been able to take Priscilla down... or perhaps they dont want to.

Just something I was thinking but perhaps, as Kraco said, they main goal is to get money. Real powerful Claymores are cool but even the low ones get the organizations tons of money. In reality its Claymores like Teresa that are super powerful thats the real threat to this line of work. Priscilla just equals another evil person out there making the organization more money.

So with this they got rid of the 5 most powerful Claymores, one turning into another way to get money. It realy works out for them.

If suddenly all the Yoma died because a super powerful Claymore killed them all, the organization wouldnt get any money.

Also remember Teresa hinted that the Organization itself sends the Yoma out lol. I think this Organization is alot darker than many think. Its more then likely the true evil and the true villan here. Nothing like profiting off the pains of others...

~David Craft

[Augury]

Wow, this episode was really well done. Up until now I've felt that the voice acting and sounds used were a bit lackluster, but the background music and the visual effects here had great execution.

As for Priscilla becoming another way for the Organization to make money: If the other members of the top 5 couldn't kill her, how would they be able to kill her if a request came?

[Kraco]

As for Priscilla becoming another way for the Organization to make money: If the other members of the top 5 couldn't kill her, how would they be able to kill her if a request came?

Yeah. That's a troublesome fact. Of course there being a super Yoma that possibly gains high infamy would allow them to get more money if they are able to defeat it. If they are not, they might lose credibility if they summarily turn down requests to destroy the Priscilla-Yoma (because losing many Claymores makes no money).

Well, once again, we don't yet know how it's going to turn out to be. And that, of course, is a good thing!

[Ryllharu]

Also remember Teresa hinted that the Organization itself sends the Yoma out lol. I think this Organization is alot darker than many think. Its more then likely the true evil and the true villan here. Nothing like profiting off the pains of others...

Teresa was scaring the villagers into making sure they paid the correct man in black. He even reprimanded her slightly for doing so. She wasn't serious, she was bored.

It seems Irene knew far more than the others, because she properly identified Priscilla as beyond a yoma, an Awakened Being. What this means, we have no idea. I hope we find out soon.

[Psyke]

Awesome episode. I haven't been this shocked by any anime for a long long time. And I'm not referring to the violence. Just that I miss Teresa already.

[Board of Command]

It seems Irene knew far more than the others, because she properly identified Priscilla as beyond a yoma, an Awakened Being. What this means, we have no idea. I hope we find out soon.

It's possible that all Claymores turn into "Awakened Ones" when they become yoma. That's why the organization disposes of them immediately when they start to transform and lose grip of their human side.

It's just hard to believe that Claymores turn into regular yoma eventually.

[Inazuma]

Awesome episode. I haven't been this shocked by any anime for a long long time. And I'm not referring to the violence. Just that I miss Teresa already.

Just like the man said.

The pathetic turn into final stage boss
The hero change into a dead hero

Last time I felt that, it was when I first saw Spike Spiegel die.

" How come on ... can't be for real. "

You just wish for a plot device to reverse the thing.

[Shadow Skill]

I was definately not expecting that to happen. :/

Server her right for letting her guard down.

[Aeon]

Teresaaaaaa, she was beyond awesome on so many levels. I was kinda wondering what the point of showing Clares flashback was but it's nice and sad to know why now. Also I wonder what number Clare is and will we hit a time jump with the kid she's traveling with being useful with his sword.

[Kraco]

I doubt Clare can be very high on the power scale now. In the few fights we have seen she has been wounded several times, has needed to use enough yoki to get the golden eyes, and generally speaking she hasn't been that impressive, looking at it in retrospect, now that we have seen real badass Claymores like Teresa or even the top 5 in general.

I think this is a rather interesting fact in a few ways, because it could indicate a kind of more bitter plot if Clare's aim is to avenge Teresa's death yet she doesn't have the power, or perhaps this will lead to a plot that will allow Clare to get more powerful. Maybe even with help from Raki. After all, Raki already saved her in the chapel from becoming a yoma.

[Knives122]

Wow, that was probably the most well done antagonist entrance I've ever seen. Teresa got no farewell speech nor did any of the other characters, they all became cannon fodder in literally 6 seconds.

I am now more interested in this show then I am in Bleach, and that is saying a lot.

[TheBladeChild]

Wow, they did a awesome job in making the transition from the manga to the anime. Though in some way I didnt want to watch this episode knowing that Teresa was going to die. Props to the music as well really well done. And yeah Noel, Sophia, and Irene got owned soo fast, which is crazy considering they are 3-5.

[Idealistic]

omfg... just wow... what an awesome turn of events.... i did sort of figured that priscilla would be pulling a dirty trick like that... it's become obvious because many enemies do that in other shows.

but wow... i wonder how clare turns into a claymore though... i think she voluntarily turns into a yoma so she can have the strength to avenge teresa...

[eat_toast]

I sat staring at my screen for like five minutes, eyes wide, jaw down...... Fucking didn't even want to see that coming. I was like, ok, ok, move it along, stop with the anime bullshit of "I'm pathetic, kill me please" just get it over with- wait, no! no! not the han-wait what was NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

- AHAHAHAHA THEY GOT IMMEDIATELY FUCKED TOOOOOOOOOO BUT STILL TERESAAAAAAAAA FUUUUUUUUUUCK. *cries inside* D;

[Board of Command]

I just grabbed the ED single and it contains two versions of Guilty Sky. Their lyrics sound a bit different but I'm not totally sure what the difference actually is. Is the second version (title in all CAPITAL letters) in English...?

[Kraco]

Is the second version (title in all CAPITAL letters) in English...?

Aye, it seems to be so. The vocals are kind of low compared to the music, so it's not easy to make out all of it, but it's definitely English. Very interesting.

[jaguar04p]

Episode 9 by Eclipse

Claymore 09 h264
Claymore 09 XviD

[Shadow Skill]

Clare doesnt seem worried, or is it just me?

She seems intent on either killing herself or testing her limits, despite her rank...

I guess something happened to her mentally after the Cathedral incident.