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How often does a good story gets thrown under the rug? Claymore, in this case, is no stranger to this practice. The series is an underappreciated gem when it comes to dark fantasy genre. It is a true masterstroke.

From characters to premise, Norihiro Yagi’s manga is a forgotten masterpiece. It is hailed for it’s power system, depth and compelling storyline. The anime did attempt at bringing out its intricacies to life, but it failed.

This is one of the many reasons why Yagi-san’s story deserves a revival. A reboot is the way to go especially with how the trend works well for most anime. But that’s also because it is a true goldmine in the dark fantasy genre.

Studios should capitalize on Claymore’s Reboot

Often people deem Claymore as Berserk’s sister. Some also call it Berserk with waifus. Honestly, we’re not complaining.

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“Angel Densetsu”, a two-episode Ova from 1996 directed by Yukio Kaizawa, adapts Norihiro Yagi’s shonen manga. It centers on Seiichirou Kitano, a high school freshman with a heart of gold but a face that could haunt nightmares. Pale skin, sharp teeth, and eerie eyes make everyone, from classmates to delinquents, peg him as a terrifying thug. Set at Hekikuu High, the story follows Kitano’s attempts to be kind, which are hilariously misread as threats, landing him the role of “school guardian.” The Ova adapts the manga’s early chapters, delivering a quick dose of dark comedy.

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Back in the mid-90s, OVAs were the testing ground for manga adaptations, and “Angel Densetsu” hit the scene during a wave of high school delinquent stories like “Slam Dunk” or “Yu Yu Hakusho.” Produced by Toei Animation, this low-budget project aimed at manga fans,...

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Norihiro Nagi’s dark fantasy manga, Claymore, is set to receive a live-action series adaptation.

CBS Studios and Propagate Content are teaming up with actor and producer Masi Oka, in partnership with Shueisha, the original publisher of the manga.

Oka had previously co-produced Netflix’s Death Note live-action adaptation.

The collaboration will see Oka serving as an executive producer alongside Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Rodney Ferrell from Propagate Content.

While more details are yet to be revealed about the adaptation, the team behind it hopes to retain the action and complex moral dilemmas of the source material. They are currently searching for a writer.

Claymore is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi. It debuted in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Jump in June 2001, where it continued until the magazine was shut down in June 2007.

The series was transferred to the newly launched Jump Square,...

Live-action adaptations are mostly a hit or miss and Death Note is a perfect example of that. This is especially true for the 2017 film that left a bitter taste in fans’ mouths. It heavily altered the elements and was accused of whitewashing, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Ryuk in a still from the anime | Credit: Madhouse

In other words, the producer might salvage the reputation through his upcoming live-action adaptation of Claymore. The news left most fans skeptical, but if done right, it would change their perception of adaptations. This contrasts Tsugumi Ohba’s series being inaccurately represented.

Claymore gets its live-action adaptation

There are only a few dark fantasy manga that make the cut and Claymore is one of them. Written by Norihiro Yagi, the story is set in a fictional realm where humans are plagued by Yoma, the demons who disguise themselves as humans.

CBS Studios and Propagate Content have teamed up with Hawaii Five-o actor and producer Masi Oka to develop a live-action TV adaptation of Claymore in collaboration with Shueisha, 11 years after the manga's conclusion.

Via Deadline, a Claymore live-action TV series has been announced, adapting the series of the same name created by Norihiro Yagi; Shueisha published the series in its Monthly Shonen Jump magazine from Jul. 2001 to Jul. 2007 before it moved to Jump Square from Dec. 2007 to Dec. 2014. Oka is an executive producer alongside Propagate Content's Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Rodney Ferrell alongside Shueisha. No writer has been confirmed.

Details are sparse for the upcoming Claymore live-action TV series. Deadline highlights Oka's manga fandom and says that the series "aims to preserve the action and complex moral dilemmas of the original manga and the anime TV series." The Claymore anime by Madhouse ran for two cours from Apr.

One of the most popular manga from the early 2000s, Claymore, has been confirmed to receive a live-action adaptation thanks to the efforts of CBS Studios and Masi Oka, according to a report published by Deadline. With support from the publishing company that originally premiered the series, Shueisha, Oka will undertake the job of producing the manga into a faithful replication that honors the original source.

Claymore is a dark fantasy series written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, originally published by Monthly Shōnen Jump in 2001. The story follows the main character, Clare, as she embarks on a journey to rid the world of the dreaded monsters known as Yoma, alongside a young orphan boy she takes in after saving him from one of these creatures. As a Claymore, Clare herself is a mix of human and Yoma, designed by a mysterious organization to combat these threats as long as the...

Exclusive: CBS Studios and Propagate Content have teamed with actor and manga fan Masi Oka to develop a television adaptation of dark fantasy manga series Claymore in partnership with Japanese publishing company Shueisha.

Oka will serve as executive producer alongside Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Rodney Ferrell of Propagate Content banner as well as Shueisha. Search is underway for a writer.

Written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, Claymore is set in a dark, medieval world where humans have been preyed upon by shape-shifting predators called Yoma since ancient times. The survival of mankind depends on female warriors known as Claymores, who fight the Yoma.

The live-action series adaptation aims to preserve the action and complex moral dilemmas of the original manga and the anime TV series which has been available in the U.S. on Crunchyroll.

Similar to his character on Heroes, Oka also collects manga...

Creating an anime series isn't easy. While the medium can be used to tell epic, life-changing stories, many things can quickly turn a fantastic series into a hated one. Sometimes, a story beat doesn't land how the writer imagines it will, leading to mass audience confusion. Sometimes an anime's ending fails because the studio misjudges the pacing, creating a show that feels overly long or painfully rushed.

Outside factors can also massively affect how an anime series plays out, from scheduling changes forcing production timelines to shift to sudden budget cuts forcing the creators to pare back their ideas. Because of this, anime history is full of series that started fantastically but concluded with legendarily terrible episodes, ones that soured fans on the series as a whole.

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Anime history is full of excellent fantasy series, from gritty sagas like Berserk to exciting magic-laden isekai adventures like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. Due to the genre's immense depth, many great fantasy shows have slipped through the cracks, being overshadowed by titles with more advertising or pre-release hype. One example of this is Claymore, as despite being an excellent dark fantasy tale, it often gets overlooked when fans talk about the genre.

Claymore is based on the manga written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, the artist who also created Angel Densetsu and the long-running Ariadne in the Blue Sky. Serialized in Monthly Shnen Jump, the series debuted in June 2001. Claymore was one of the series running when Monthly Shnen Jump shut down in 2007, forcing the series to move to Shueisha's Jump Square magazine until the story concluded in late 2014. In 2007, Madhouse, the studio behind Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Overlord,...

The anime industry is changing and growing every single day while still relying on the strong roots that established this beloved medium. As time goes on, improving ideas are proposed to keep fans fascinated. There are plenty of anime that weren't given the proper attention that they deserved during their release around 20 years ago. Whether it be a conflict of interest, lack of budget, or creative liberties, some series weren't developed to the best of their abilities.

An example of an anime that steered far from the path of its source material is the original 2001 adaptation of Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. The series began its development before Takaya had completed the manga, leaving the anime team to make choices that Takaya disapproves of to this day. However, a faithful reboot proved that with a little time, criticism, and understanding, there's a possibility to create an even better version of...

Most anime series are adaptations of manga. While it means fans often get to see their beloved titles brought to life, this trend can also cause tons of frustration and disappointment. Inaccurate adaptations or lengthy gaps between seasons are valid reasons to be annoyed.

Yet, nothing compares to the disheartenment of falling in love with a show only to find out that it ends on a cliffhanger with no continuation in sight. Countless compelling series, old and new, grip fans with a promising first season only to vanish indefinitely. Watching the anime is not enough to get the full scope of these incredible stories, which only exist unabridged in the manga.

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