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The Best Episodes of Claymore

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Claymore Season 1 Episode 8 - Awakening
    8.9/10(327 votes)

    #1 - Awakening

    S1:E8

    Continuing where the battle left off, Teresa of the Faint Smile will now have to face the Numbers 2-5 Claymores, who have released their full power. Knowing that she has never need to release her power, how will Teresa fair against these tough opponents? Overcome by her emotions, Priscilla surpasses the limit and becomes what is known by an "Awakened One".

    Director:Jang Gil-yong
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  2. Claymore Season 1 Episode 6 - Teresa and Clare
    8.4/10(280 votes)

    #2 - Teresa and Clare

    S1:E6

    After naming the girl who was following her, Claire; Teresa is heading towards the town of Rokut to drop her off. At night while they are resting in the woods, the man whose arm was chopped off is back for revenge. It turns out that the girl was able to save her and not from the man but to save her lonely heart. Teresa later encounters the bandits but this time they have done something unforgivable which forces Teresa to do something unforgivable.

    Director:Kim Jong-hak
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  3. Claymore Season 1 Episode 7 - Marked for Death
    8.2/10(251 votes)

    #3 - Marked for Death

    S1:E7

    Two more Claymores have appeared, Sophia and Noel who have entered a town that has become a Yoma hive, don't require much effort to eradicate the hordes of Yoma. There are still some Yoma left but that is until Irene nicknamed, "Flash Sword Irene" finishes them off. Following Teresa's betrayal, the number 2-5 Claymores have gathered with orders to execute Teresa, but who is the remaining Claymore yet to arrive? The ultimate battle between Claymores is about to begin.

    Director:Kim Gi-du
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  4. Claymore Season 1 Episode 10 - Those Who Rend Asunder II
    8.1/10(234 votes)

    #4 - Those Who Rend Asunder II

    S1:E10

    The team of Claymore reach the mountains and are surprised by what they encounter, a Male Awakened One. Another Claymore and a handler are watching the battle from a distance, but what do they appear to be plotting? The battle reaches its climatic stage, with all but the "Phantom Miria", badly wounded. This may be what the Awakened meant by "true despair", however Claire is one to know what true despair is really like and this is not it.

    Director:Kim Dong-jun
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  5. Claymore Season 1 Episode 17 - The Witch's Maw III
    8.1/10(221 votes)

    #5 - The Witch's Maw III

    S1:E17

    Following the events of the previous episode, Clarie has managed to make it to Jeane, in order to rescue her, nevertheless she is too late. Galatea continues her battle with the newly motivated Duff which is becoming more difficult for her than she originally thought. How will it turn out for the three warriors, in this dire situation?

    Director:Woo Seung-wook
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  6. Claymore Season 1 Episode 5 - Teresa of the Faint Smile
    8.0/10(256 votes)

    #6 - Teresa of the Faint Smile

    S1:E5

    Another Claymore known as Teresa has appeared in a town where she quickly dispatches a Yoma, with no effort. She is well-known as for her nickname "Teresa of the Faint Smile" because she never releases her Yoma powers. In the town of Teo, as soon as she arrives there she ruthlessly attacks any Yoma she senses and after the massacre a girl with no name who was with one of the Yoma seems to be very attached to Teresa. This girl ends up following Teresa no matter what she did.

    Director:Lee Hak-Bin
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  7. Claymore Season 1 Episode 14 - To be Qualified to Fight
    7.9/10(221 votes)

    #7 - To be Qualified to Fight

    S1:E14

    Claire continues her intensive training with the former no .2 Irene and she doesn't seem to be improving much, without her dominant arm. Claire and Irene later part ways but not before Claire is given a farewell gift. It doesn't take long for Claire to run into some trouble again; however this time it's something monstrous yet someone she has already encountered. Will Claire prove that she is qualified to fight?

    Director:Eom Sang-yong
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  8. Claymore Season 1 Episode 22 - Invasion of Pieta II
    7.9/10(202 votes)

    #8 - Invasion of Pieta II

    S1:E22

    Rigardo also known as "The Silver-Eyed Lion King" has begun his rampage by targeting all the Captains. With four Captains down, in the end, just how many will survive this as the light of hope begins to fades away? Also Raki has learned what Priscilla is and he's able to empathize with her yet that still doesn't stop him from heading off, after news of nearby Claymores reaches his ears.

    Director:Park Jin-kyeong
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  9. Claymore Season 1 Episode 11 - Those Who Rend Asunder III
    7.8/10(222 votes)

    #9 - Those Who Rend Asunder III

    S1:E11

    By working together, Miria and Claire were able to defeat the Male Awakened One, which surprised the handler observing the battle but the team are left with injuries all over the place. In the meantime while they recover from their injuries, they begin talking about their past and it seems like they all have something in common that led to them being teamed up together. It is revealed that they have all experienced the Awakening process in the past.

    Director:Kim Yong-Ho
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  10. Claymore Season 1 Episode 12 - The Endless Gravestones I
    7.8/10(224 votes)

    #10 - The Endless Gravestones I

    S1:E12

    Following her recent experience in the mountains Claire is back to her jobs of taking care of Yoma, accompanied by Raki. In the light of her recent change in personality Claire has been given a job to hunt down another Awakened One, North to the village of Gonahl. As she reaches the rendezvous point, Claire is greeted by a lone Claymore and to her surprise it is non-other than the Claymore who lust for blood and battle, no.4 "Ophelia".

    Director:Lee Hak-Bin
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  11. Claymore Season 1 Episode 13 - The Endless Gravestones II
    7.8/10(215 votes)

    #11 - The Endless Gravestones II

    S1:E13

    Claire has separated from Raki in order to save him from the merciless Ophelia, who is currently pursuing Claire. It doesn't take long for Ophelia to catch up with Claire, where she is forced to fight for her life. With Claire putting up a good fight, Ophelia gets excited and decides to reveal the secret behind the name she gave herself "Ophelia of the Ripples". Claire is now in a dire situation, yet there was no chance of winning to begin with, when suddenly a familiar face appears from the shadows.

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  12. Claymore Season 1 Episode 19 - The Carnage In the North II
    7.8/10(207 votes)

    #12 - The Carnage In the North II

    S1:E19

    Awakened Beings have launched a surprise attack on the city of Pieta, forcing the teams of Claymores to begin their battles against these unbeatable creatures. Even with these incredibly powerful Awakened Beings to fight against there may be some Claymores who are able to handle this sort of situation, which will only get tougher in the future.

    Director:Lee Hak-Bin
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  13. Claymore Season 1 Episode 23 - Critical Point I
    7.8/10(204 votes)

    #13 - Critical Point I

    S1:E23

    The fight rages on and while battling with the unbeatable Rigardo, Claire has inadvertently awakened partially and dealt a deadly blow. With her new found abilities Claire has proven herself to be a great adversary for the "The Silver-Eyed Lion King", so now he is finally able to go all-out.

    Director:Woo Seung-wook
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  14. Claymore Season 1 Episode 4 - Clare's Awakening
    7.7/10(244 votes)

    #14 - Clare's Awakening

    S1:E4

    Claire becomes seriously injured in her fight with the Yoma and just before the Yoma could finish them off it is interrupted and quickly escapes. Claire is then taken back to the inn to recover from her serious injuries and Raki waits by her bedside hoping that she'll eventually wake up. Father Vincent decides to cooperate with Claire to help her find the Yoma but something doesn't seem right. Defeating the Yoma is the least of Claire's worries as she begins to lose control.

    Director:Kim Dong-jun
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  15. Claymore Season 1 Episode 16 - The Witch's Maw II
    7.7/10(208 votes)

    #15 - The Witch's Maw II

    S1:E16

    Claire has joined the hunt for the Awakened One, in the mountains of Zakol, to save the no. 9 "Jeane". Things seem odd to begin with, as Claire enters the eerie lair, with an irregular Yoki flowing everywhere and the fight begins once she finds the source of the Yoki. Even with the Flash Sword it appears impossible for Claire to defeat her foe however the tables turn with the arrival of no. 3 "Galatea". More is revealed about the powerful Awakened One in the mountains and the reason why it's gathering more Awakened beings.

    Director:Kim Jong-hak
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  16. Claymore Season 1 Episode 21 - Invasion of Pieta I
    7.7/10(200 votes)

    #16 - Invasion of Pieta I

    S1:E21

    Having just heard the news of what happened in the City of Pieta, Isley has ordered his entire army of 27 Awakened beings to annihilate the Claymores located there. With the probability of this mission ending in success zero, no matter the odds the teams of Claymores are still determined to carve out their path of survival. Meanwhile Raki is heading towards Pieta with Isley and Priscilla when he later discovers something shocking.

    Director:Jo Yong-ju
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  17. Claymore Season 1 Episode 3 - The Darkness In Paradise
    7.6/10(251 votes)

    #17 - The Darkness In Paradise

    S1:E3

    Rabona the Holy City that does not allow the entry of unnatural beings is being preyed upon by a Yoma and as a last resort, have to disobey their own laws and called for help. So Claire now has a job to do but it will be different from the usual Yoma hunting, it's more of a covert operation and she has to suppress her powers to do so. During her searches Claire happens to run into 2 soldiers on patrol, but they only seem to get in the way of her job. After she manages to lose them, Claire faces the Yoma which happens to be an extremely strong one known as "Voracious Eater".

    Director:Oyunam
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  18. Claymore Season 1 Episode 9 - Those Who Rend Asunder I
    7.6/10(226 votes)

    #18 - Those Who Rend Asunder I

    S1:E9

    Three Claymores arrive in the town of Toriro to only find Claire, who has already taken care of the Yomas. It is revealed that what Claire defeated in the Holy City was not a Voracious Eater but a regular Yoma; because Voracious Eater is a public term for what the organization labels an "Awakened One". Claire has been added to the expedition team to hunt an Awakened One, as a chance to measure the limits of her skills. How will Claire ranked no. 47, fair against such a powerful being after a shocking turn of events?

    Director:Yoshifumi Sueda
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  19. Claymore Season 1 Episode 15 - The Witch's Maw I
    7.6/10(208 votes)

    #19 - The Witch's Maw I

    S1:E15

    The Organization is getting uneasy of no. 47 Claire, after receiving no contact from her for three months. Following recent events, they end up taking drastic measures by sending out a Claymore on the mission to find Claire and it's made top priority. Meanwhile Claire is searching for Raki but while doing this a Claymore expedition team pass through the town, to hunt down an Awakened One; in the mountains nonetheless something seems odd about the situation.

    Director:Lee Ho-se
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  20. Claymore Season 1 Episode 18 - The Carnage In the North I
    7.6/10(204 votes)

    #20 - The Carnage In the North I

    S1:E18

    After what occurred in the mountains of Zakol, Jeane is accompanying Claire until she can return her favour, however Claire already feels thankful to her because she is now able to fully control her "Flash Sword". Out of the blue Claire's handler Rubel turns up with the no. 5 "Rafaela" but not with request for her return to the organization but with orders to join the war, against Awakened beings, in the Northern Lands. This mission brings upon an unexpected reunion.

    Director:Kim Dong-jun
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  21. Claymore Season 1 Episode 24 - Critical Point II
    7.6/10(195 votes)

    #21 - Critical Point II

    S1:E24

    The immense battle between the partially Awakened Claire and Rigardo is now over, though Claire has paid a terrible price for this and is on the verge of completely Awakening. Priscilla is able to sense this from afar and is so frightened that she runs away. Nonetheless she cannot run away from the past she thought she forgot, as her memories return and she is forced to remember about her family, about herself and of course "Teresa". An epic battle is about to commence.

    Director:Kim Dong-jun
    Writer:Daisuke Nishida

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  22. Claymore Season 1 Episode 25 - For Whose Sake
    7.6/10(197 votes)

    #22 - For Whose Sake

    S1:E25

    In the middle of an active volcano, Claire and Priscilla are finally going to face-off and even in her partially Awakened form Claire is still not any closer to being a match for former no. 2 Priscilla. For whose sake is Claire willing to risk her life for? Just when Priscilla was about to finish things Miria, Helen and Deneve arrive just in the nick of time, although what can they do against this formidable foe, who hasn't even shown her latent power.

    Director:Lee Hak-Bin
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  23. Claymore Season 1 Episode 1 - Big Sword
    7.4/10(300 votes)

    #23 - Big Sword

    S1:E1

    A village is tormented by a Yoma, which is a demon that has disguised itself as a human it has eaten. As a last resort the Chief of the village has ask for the help from a Claymore, who are feared as they are half human, half Yoma. Raki is a young boy who has found an interest in the Claymore and he begins to follow her about until later when he discovers who the Yoma is.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tanaka
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  24. Claymore Season 1 Episode 2 - The Black Card
    7.4/10(264 votes)

    #24 - The Black Card

    S1:E2

    It doesn't take much effort for Claire to quickly complete her job and so Claire and Raki are off while she waits for another job. A strange man from the organization comes to give Claire a new set of clothes but not only that, he also gives Claire a "Black Card". What does this Black Card mean to Claire? Raki later has an encounter with the same man from the organization, who explains to him exactly what Claymores are (half human, half Yoma).

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  25. Claymore Season 1 Episode 26 - To the Successors
    7.3/10(221 votes)

    #25 - To the Successors

    S1:E26

    The battle between the two awesome powers Claire and Priscilla reaches its climax as Claire somehow manages to gather the strength and determination to go on. Raki and Jeane have also arrived to witness the bloodbath that is about to begin, yet what will be the overall outcome of this battle?

    Director:Hiroyuki Tanaka
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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Best Episodes Summary

"Awakening" is the best rated episode of "Claymore". It scored 8.9/10 based on 327 votes. Directed by Jang Gil-yong and written by Daisuke Nishida, it aired on 5/22/2007. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Teresa and Clare".