Claymore
On Nippon TV
A dark fantasy action series following a half-demon warrior and her human companion through a grim world of monster-hunting, building toward personal vengeance and existential questions about the nature of humanity.
When a shapeshifting demon with a thirst for human flesh, known as "youma," arrives in Raki's village, a lone woman with silver eyes walks into town with only a sword upon her back. She is a "Claymore," a being manufactured as half-human and half-youma, for the express purpose of exterminating these monsters. After Raki's family is killed, the Claymore saves his life, but he is subsequently banished from his home. With nowhere else to go, Raki finds the Claymore, known as Clare, and decides to follow her on her journeys. As the pair travel from town to town, defeating youma along the way, more about Clare's organization and her fellow warriors comes to light. With every town cleansed and every demon destroyed, they come closer to the youma on which Clare has sought vengeance ever since she chose to become a Claymore.
Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
- BuyApple TV Store
Questions people ask
Is Claymore violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Is Claymore sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Claymore scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Claymore easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does Claymore leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Claymore, and what each one shares →
Like Claymore
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Claymore
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Claymore, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Claymore, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Claymore, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
