---
title: "Claymore"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/claymore-2007"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 34791
imdb_id: "tt0985344"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 386
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Claymore (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/claymore-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Claymore is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 2007. The show follows Clare, a Claymore—a being created from the fusion of human and youma, a type of shapeshifting demon—together with Raki, a boy she saves after his village is attacked by youma. Clare exists as a weapon designed to exterminate these monsters, possessing enhanced physical abilities and the power to sense youma. As Clare and Raki travel from town to town, they face numerous battles against these creatures. The series explores themes of humanity, sacrifice, and coexistence as Clare struggles with her dual nature. Based on the manga written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, which began serialization in June 2001, the anime adapts part of the source material’s early story arcs. Claymore combines dark fantasy and action elements as it delves into the complexities of its characters' lives and the world they inhabit. The series is available for streaming and purchase through various digital platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A silver-eyed warrior hunts shapeshifting demons to protect humanity in this dark fantasy adventure."

### Why Watch
- compelling combat sequences
- intense world-building

### Caveats & Content Note
- graphic violence
- bleak atmosphere
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains significant depictions of violence and themes involving monsters that prey on humans.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, action-packed, supernatural, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (26 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 26
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 23 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Motoki Takagi** as *Raki (voice)*
- **Houko Kuwashima** as *Clare (voice)*
- **Toru Nara** as *Villager C (voice)*
- **Youichi Nishijima** as *Townsman A (voice)*
- **Hana Takeda** as *Deneve (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Miria (voice)*
- **Miki Nagasawa** as *Helen (voice)*
- **Yuichi Nakamura** as *Villager B (voice)*
- **Aya Hisakawa** as *Priscilla (voice)*
- **Kotono Mitsuishi** as *Jean (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is a Claymore?
A Claymore is a warrior who is half-human and half-youma, created specifically to exterminate monsters.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a lone woman named Clare who travels from town to town defeating youma.

### Q: What are youma?
Youma are shapeshifting demons that live among humans and feed on their flesh.

### Q: What abilities do Claymores have?
Claymores possess heightened strength, speed, durability, regeneration, and the ability to detect youma by sensing their energy.

### Q: Is the series based on a book?
Yes, the series is based on a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Claymore (TV Series 2007) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0985344/)
- [Claymore (manga) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claymore_(manga))
- [Claymore - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/claymore)
- [Claymore (TV 2007) - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/1818/Claymore)
- [Claymore (TV Series 2007-2007) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/34791-claymore)
- [Claymore | Claymore Wiki | Fandom](https://claymore.fandom.com/wiki/Claymore)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*