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EP 1Raki survives Yoma attacks and joins the Claymore Clare as a traveling cook.
Apr 4, 2007After his family is slaughtered by a Yoma, young Raki encounters a Claymore hired to slay the beast. He later faces a Yoma disguised as his brother at his uncle's home but is rescued by the Claymore. Terrified villagers subsequently banish Raki, leaving him to perish in the desert. He is saved by a Claymore and attacked by another Yoma while searching for his rescuer. The Claymore who saved him intervenes again, allowing him to accompany her as a cook and revealing her name is Clare.
EP 2Clare receives a black card from a mysterious man linked to her organization.
Apr 11, 2007Clare accepts a black card from an enigmatic figure associated with the organization she serves. Raki observes Clare facing another Claymore, Elena. Clare explains that Claymores who overuse Yoma power risk succumbing to their demonic half. To preserve their humanity before fully awakening, they send a black card with their insignia to a chosen Claymore to be killed. Elena was nearing this awakening. Despite Raki's objections, Clare kills Elena, allowing her to die with her human heart intact rather than becoming a monster.
EP 3Clare infiltrates a holy city to hunt a Voracious Eater while disguised as a human.
Apr 18, 2007Clare enters a holy city where Claymores are banned to eliminate a Voracious Eater. She uses a drug to hide her identity but struggles to detect the monster. Posing as a human, she infiltrates a church to meet her client. At night, she fights two suspicious knights but escapes. The next day, the knights raid her inn room with Raki, accusing her of being a Claymore. Raki defends her, claiming she is kind. The knights leave without proof. Clare tells Raki to stop seeking kindness in her. Later, she returns to the church to find the Voracious Eater. The knights interfere, complicating the battle. When the monster attacks, Clare protects them by jumping in front of its claws.
EP 4Clare nearly awakens during battle and considers suicide until Raki stops her
Apr 25, 2007Clare approaches full awakening after expending excessive Yoki while fighting the Yoma known as the Voracious Eater. Believing that death is the only way to find peace while remaining human, she plans to commit suicide before the transformation completes. Raki desperately pleads with her not to proceed, stating that their meeting was the best event in his life. His emotional appeal successfully halts Clare's transformation. Following the battle, one of the two participating knights presents Raki with a sword to express gratitude for their contributions, while the other knight expresses a wish for Raki to become strong in the future.
EP 5Teresa accepts Clare after eliminating Yoma threatening the mute girl
May 2, 2007This segment initiates a flashback narrative focusing on Teresa, recognized as the most formidable Claymore of her generation. She is commissioned to eliminate six Yoma terrorizing a village. Teresa swiftly dispatches the target group and an additional creature responsible for abusing Clare, a young, mute human girl. With no other guardians available, Clare persists in following Teresa through the wilderness. Despite Teresa’s repeated attempts to leave the girl behind, Clare’s determination eventually leads Teresa to accept her as a disciple, thereby establishing their mentor-student relationship.
EP 6Teresa and Clare face bandits and village destruction while Clare refuses to leave.
May 9, 2007Teresa and Clare arrive at a town where Clare refuses to depart. A bandit attacks Teresa in the forest, but Clare intervenes, leading to a confrontation where Teresa asserts her free will to obey the rule against killing humans. The bandit flees, and Clare weeps, moved by Teresa’s hidden pain. After Teresa completes a job, she asks the village head to care for Clare, but Clare refuses. Teresa leaves with a wish for Clare to live as a human. Teresa later discovers the village razed by bandits and kills them all to save Clare. A hooded observer reports this to the Organization, which dispatches the second through fifth strongest Claymores to execute Teresa after she survives an initial attempt.
EP 7Teresa faces a coordinated assault from four Claymore pursuers in a village setting.
May 16, 2007Claymores numbered two through five, identified as Priscilla, Ilena, Noel, and Sophia, assemble to hunt Teresa. Meanwhile, Teresa and Clare secure accommodations in a village, only for their pursuers to locate them shortly thereafter. Priscilla initiates a duel with Teresa, gaining a temporary advantage before being overpowered. Recognizing the need for assistance, the remaining three Claymores prepare to join the fight. The group begins releasing their Yoki, signaling their intent to execute a combined attack against Teresa. This sequence highlights the escalating threat posed by the four hunters as they coordinate their efforts to eliminate their target.
EP 8Teresa defeats Claymares but Priscilla awakens and kills everyone while Clare holds Teresa's head
May 23, 2007Teresa swiftly overcomes the other Claymores yet chooses to spare their lives. Enraged by this defeat, Priscilla chases Teresa and unleashes excessive Yoki during their confrontation. This surge causes Priscilla to awaken, resulting in the deaths of both Teresa and her former comrades. The narrative concludes with Clare holding the severed head of Teresa, marking a tragic end to their conflict and the destruction of the group.
EP 9Clare seeks Claymore status after Teresa's death, then hunts a powerful male Awakened Being with her party.
May 30, 2007Following Teresa's demise, Clare presents her head to Rubel to request admission into the Claymore order. In the current timeline, Clare joins a hunting party tasked with tracking an Awakened Being. She leaves Raki at an inn and sets out alongside Miria, Helen, and Deneve. Upon confronting the target, the group discovers the creature is male and possesses strength far exceeding their initial expectations. This unexpected power level surprises the warriors as they engage in combat against the formidable opponent during their mission.
EP 10Clare and Miria defeat the Awakened Being while Galatea observes the battle for Ermita.
Jun 6, 2007Despite the apparent hopelessness of the fight against the male Awakened Being, Helen, Deneve, and Miria display their exceptional abilities. Clare refuses to surrender, utilizing her Yoki-reading skill to evade the enemy's assaults. She joins forces with Miria to strike down the Awakened Being. Meanwhile, Galatea, acting as an eye for the Organization, monitors the Yoki of the four Claymores from a significant distance. She reports the battle's progress to her overseer, Ermita, throughout the entire engagement.
EP 11Miria suspects the Organization sent them on a suicide mission
Jun 13, 2007While recovering from injuries, Miria theorizes that the Organization deliberately targeted the group because they are all troublemakers with partial awakenings. Deneve confirms this by intentionally pushing past her limits to heal her wounds, a process that surprisingly does not result in her awakening. This outcome validates Miria’s concerns about the Organization's intentions. Consequently, Miria instructs the team to steer clear of the top five Claymores: Alicia, Beth, Galatea, Ophelia, and Rafaela. She emphasizes that these specific warriors possess overwhelming power, making direct confrontation extremely dangerous and advising the group to avoid engaging them in battle at all costs.
EP 12Clare and Ophelia face an Awakened Being alone, endangering Raki.
Jun 20, 2007Clare is assigned to hunt an Awakened Being alongside a team. She discovers the group is limited to just herself and Ophelia. Ophelia’s intense bloodlust, combined with the danger posed by the target, creates a perilous situation. This dynamic places both Raki and Clare in serious jeopardy as they confront the threat. The mission becomes a high-stakes encounter where the lack of additional support and Ophelia’s unstable nature significantly increase the risk to their lives during the engagement.
EP 13Clare loses her arm to Ophelia before Ilena intervenes and teaches her Flash Sword
Jun 27, 2007During the battle, Clare is defeated by Ophelia and loses her right arm. Ilena, who had been presumed dead, rescues Clare and inflicts severe injuries on Ophelia. Enraged by her brother's death at the hands of Priscilla and her own defeat by Ilena, Ophelia awakens. Following the conflict, Clare recovers from her injuries. Ilena then decides to instruct Clare in the use of the 'Flash Sword' technique to improve her combat abilities.
EP 14Clare defeats Ophelia using the Flash Sword technique after Ilena meets Rafaela.
Jul 4, 2007Following Clare's departure, Ilena encounters Rafaela. Meanwhile, Clare engages Ophelia in combat, utilizing her newly acquired right arm and the Flash Sword technique. During the fight, Ophelia realizes she has awakened and is paralyzed by shock. With support from the remaining fragments of her humanity, Clare successfully overcomes Ophelia.
EP 15The Witch's Maw Part 1
Jul 11, 2007After three months of silence following Ophelia's death, the organization dispatches Galatea to locate Clare. Meanwhile, Clare hides in a town with suppressed energy, searching for Raki. She narrowly avoids a Claymore hunting party pursuing an Awakened Being. The next day, a wounded Claymore arrives, reporting that her comrades were captured. Clare resolves to rescue them, unaware that the captives are being tortured to trigger their awakening.
EP 16Clare confronts Riful and Dauf while Galatea intervenes to prevent disaster.
Jul 18, 2007Clare reaches a cave where she encounters Riful of the West and her partner Dauf. During the battle with Dauf, Galatea steps in to rescue Clare. The group discovers an arms race among the three Abyssal Ones and learns Riful plans to recruit more Awakened troops before the inevitable conflict. While Galatea distracts Dauf, Clare rushes to save Jean, the sole Claymore able to pierce Dauf's heavy armor.
EP 17Clare defeats Dauf with Jean's aid and learns about Isley from Riful
Jul 25, 2007Clare successfully restores Jean from her awakened state, securing her loyalty before returning to assist Galatea. Their combined efforts turn the tide of battle, leading to Dauf's defeat, although Riful intervenes to save him. Clare manages to strike Riful, prompting her to reveal details regarding the Northern Kingdom and its ruler, Isley. Following these events, Galatea resumes her original mission to return Clare to the organization but ultimately chooses to abandon this objective instead.
EP 18Clare joins twenty-three Claymores to face Isley in the north
Aug 1, 2007Rubel and Rafaela confront Clare and Jean, assigning Clare a mission to the northern lands alongside twenty-three other Claymores to battle a horde of Awakened Beings and the Abyssal One Isley. Rubel reveals that Raki has traveled there, providing Clare with additional motivation to accept the task. Upon arrival, Clare reunites with Miria, Helen, and Deneve. The group of twenty-four Claymores splits into five teams and is immediately attacked by three Awakened Beings in the town of Pieta, who strike first.
EP 19Five Teams Defeat Awakened Beings While Raki Meets Priscilla in Ruins
Aug 8, 2007The five teams successfully defeat the three Awakened Beings, sustaining serious wounds but avoiding any casualties. Meanwhile, Raki wanders through the ruins of a town previously destroyed by Yoma. There, he encounters a child-like Priscilla, who takes an immediate liking to him. Isley, who serves as Priscilla's caretaker, observes this interaction and invites Raki to accompany him and Priscilla to their home. This sequence highlights the aftermath of the battle and introduces a new connection for Raki amidst the devastation.
EP 20Raki trains with Isley while Priscilla acts friendly and Undine reconciles with Deneve.
Aug 15, 2007Raki remains determined to protect Clare and persuades Isley to teach him swordsmanship. Meanwhile, Priscilla continues to express a seemingly innocent and peaceful liking for Raki. Deneve confronts her captain, Undine, and the two reconcile by revealing their motivations for becoming Claymores. Flora, Clare's captain, distrusts Clare because of her borrowed arm, but accepts it after Clare reveals it came from Ilena. Undine returns to her team and addresses them rather kindly, puzzling the other Claymores. In the distance, Isley orders his lieutenant, Rigaldo to bring along the full manpower of his awakened followers to annihilate Pieta.
EP 21Clare and Claymores face Awakened Beings while Rigaldo enters battle to stop casualties
Aug 22, 2007Clare and the remaining Claymores ready themselves for an incoming wave of Awakened Beings. Meanwhile, Raki, Isley, and Priscilla travel toward Pieta. The Claymores fight effectively against the enemy assault, prompting Rigaldo to intervene and prevent further losses. He demonstrates his overwhelming strength by eliminating four of the five captains. Rigaldo kills Veronica, Undine, and Flora instantly, and severely wounds Jean by striking through her abdomen.
EP 22The ongoing assault on Pieta continues with Clare fighting Rigaldo while Raki learns Priscilla's tragic history.
Aug 29, 2007Clare and the remaining Claymores persist in their combat against Rigaldo. During this struggle, Raki offers comfort to Priscilla, while Isley reveals the terrifying details of her past. Rigaldo shifts his focus to attack Miria exclusively, causing the other Claymores to intervene in an attempt to assist. However, they are effortlessly repelled by Rigaldo’s power. Miria is quickly overpowered and faces imminent death at his hands. Just as she is about to be slain, Rigaldo’s arm is severed by Clare, who appears to have awakened.
EP 23Clare's Uncontrollable Speed and Raki's Arrival at Pieta
Sep 5, 2007While traveling to Pieta, Clare explains that her legs have awakened, granting her immense but uncontrollable speed. This lack of control allows Rigaldo to regain the advantage in their fight. Excited by the prospect of a worthy opponent following his defeat by Isley, Rigaldo unleashes his full power. Raki arrives to witness the partially awakened Clare. Driven by a desire to avenge Jean's apparent death, Clare releases dangerous levels of energy. She eventually slashes Rigaldo into pieces just as Jean regains consciousness.
EP 24fillerClare asks Helen to behead her while Priscilla regains memories of Teresa
Sep 12, 2007Unable to revert to her normal state, Clare asks Helen to decapitate her to prevent awakening, while Raki hides in an alley. Priscilla detects Clare’s energy and, mistaking her for Teresa, regains her memories. Clare pursues Priscilla upon noticing her presence. Isley watches the events unfold, ordering his forces to stay on the sidelines. In response to the conflict, the Organization sends Galatea to investigate the situation in the north.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does CLAYMORE have?
- CLAYMORE has 26 episodes.
- When did CLAYMORE come out?
- CLAYMORE came out in 2007.
- Which studio made CLAYMORE?
- CLAYMORE was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed CLAYMORE?
- CLAYMORE was directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka.
- Is CLAYMORE finished?
- Current status of CLAYMORE: Finished.