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Claymore [クレイモア] #4
CLAYMORE 4 死者の烙印 [CLAYMORE 4: Shisha no Rakuin]
Teresa, a powerful Claymore, saves a young girl from her bandit captors and leaves the child in the care of some villagers. But triumph quickly gives way to despair when the situation takes a tragic turn, and Teresa is forced to kill a human - an act that will condemn her to death at the hands of her own kind.
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2003
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About the author
Norihiro Yagi
126 books278 followersNorihiro Yagi (八木教広 Yagi Norihiro) is a Japanese manga writer and artist from Okinawa Prefecture. He started making manga in 1990.
Norihiro Yagi is a successful manga artist, having won the 32nd Akatsuka Award for his very first work, Undeadman. Undeadman appeared in Monthly Shōnen Jump and has had two sequels. Yagi's first serialized manga was his comedy-genre Angel Densetsu, which appeared in Monthly Shōnen Jump from 1992 to 2000. His most recent work, Claymore, has been running in the magazine since 2001.
Norihiro Yagi is a successful manga artist, having won the 32nd Akatsuka Award for his very first work, Undeadman. Undeadman appeared in Monthly Shōnen Jump and has had two sequels. Yagi's first serialized manga was his comedy-genre Angel Densetsu, which appeared in Monthly Shōnen Jump from 1992 to 2000. His most recent work, Claymore, has been running in the magazine since 2001.
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May 18, 2023
"And yet, she still hasn't released her yoma power."
May 23, 2021
How is one series so good
December 8, 2023
لأسباب كثيرة كنت ساتوقف عن قراءة هذه المانغا -لا تتعلق أي واحدة من هذه الأسباب بالمانغا، وكنت أنوي العودة لها في العام القادم.
لكن على ما يبدو أنني سأكملها حاليًا، مع أنني لا أدري كم سأقرأ حتى نهاية العام.
لكن على ما يبدو أنني سأكملها حاليًا، مع أنني لا أدري كم سأقرأ حتى نهاية العام.
February 1, 2023
[ Re-read in 2023. ]
Some low-life bandits attack a small village in revenge of Teresa not taking their shit, but among Claymores, they have a rule: to not attack humans, only yoma, not even if the humans are scumb like these men.
She breaks this rule and kills them all so she could save Clare once again. She’s taking care of her, as if she were her little sister, so she doesn’t regret giving her life if that means she can be safe.
Now, the organization sends the claymores ranked from #2 to #5, and so, we have really cool scenes of Teresa fighting against the other 4 claymores. We also get a little bit information about them and their special abilities.
Truth be told, these volumes are far too short, or perhaps that’s because the chapters are filled with action scenes. Either way, I can’t wait to read the next!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3
Some low-life bandits attack a small village in revenge of Teresa not taking their shit, but among Claymores, they have a rule: to not attack humans, only yoma, not even if the humans are scumb like these men.
She breaks this rule and kills them all so she could save Clare once again. She’s taking care of her, as if she were her little sister, so she doesn’t regret giving her life if that means she can be safe.
Now, the organization sends the claymores ranked from #2 to #5, and so, we have really cool scenes of Teresa fighting against the other 4 claymores. We also get a little bit information about them and their special abilities.
Truth be told, these volumes are far too short, or perhaps that’s because the chapters are filled with action scenes. Either way, I can’t wait to read the next!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3
December 3, 2022
The story really picks up steam - the continuation of the origin story of Clare gives us the occasion to reflect upon the role of Claymores, and the rebellion of Teresa - the second reading revealed a more political book than I expected. Teresa not only rebels against her organization due to her act of justice - she notices that justice is far from the organization's objectives, and she understands that there is another meaning to her life. Clare offers her that meaning, but not the meaning that the organization set for her. So she rebels, knowing full well what awaits her.
The stacking of powers by levels is immature, and I think that the oversimplification of the levels is really problematic overall. Also, I'm a bit bothered by the splitting of the stories that go across volumes. Teresa of the Faint Smile ends here, and Marked for Dead starts here but doesn't end (it does in the next volume). And it's a shame, since this would've been solved with slightly thicker previous volumes - and, perhaps, they would've saved a volume or two.
The stacking of powers by levels is immature, and I think that the oversimplification of the levels is really problematic overall. Also, I'm a bit bothered by the splitting of the stories that go across volumes. Teresa of the Faint Smile ends here, and Marked for Dead starts here but doesn't end (it does in the next volume). And it's a shame, since this would've been solved with slightly thicker previous volumes - and, perhaps, they would've saved a volume or two.
April 29, 2016
I have to say this review is completely biased because I loved the anime so much and so far there aren't really any deviations.
Also, c'mon, what's not to love here: a rich dark fantasy world, bunch of well-rounded kickass female warriors with cool nicknames, tragedy, revenge, great action scenes, mystery? It's easy to overlook any flaws. 4.5
Also, c'mon, what's not to love here: a rich dark fantasy world, bunch of well-rounded kickass female warriors with cool nicknames, tragedy, revenge, great action scenes, mystery? It's easy to overlook any flaws. 4.5
February 24, 2023
The cliffhangers are getting more and more annoying
And I don't have the next volume
Should've stopped after the third
And I don't have the next volume
Should've stopped after the third
October 13, 2023
MOTHER TERESA MOTHERED
February 3, 2023
Poco da dire, è un volume di raccordo, che introduce ciò che inevitabilmente accadrá.
July 4, 2021
This was a great volume as we follow Teresa and Clare and they get attacked by thiefs and seeing her friend in danger she breaks the code and goes after the humans and maybe unalives them and takes on her sisters and even battles them. The great betrayal happens and she is marked for death by the guild. What will happen next when Sophia, Noel, Ilena and Priscilla target her and will she survive?
This was a great volume and just shows the cost of betrayal and how we often do that to protect out loved ones and seeing their bond is awesome and just the action scenes when she takes on the sister and learning more about Teresa and her powers and all is just epic and makes this a scintillating read and the art is just so gorgeous again. The art is on another level the east with which they draw the action scenes.
This was a great volume and just shows the cost of betrayal and how we often do that to protect out loved ones and seeing their bond is awesome and just the action scenes when she takes on the sister and learning more about Teresa and her powers and all is just epic and makes this a scintillating read and the art is just so gorgeous again. The art is on another level the east with which they draw the action scenes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 25, 2019
Hey I wanted to read one issue a week for 27 week, taking it slowly I though, I read four in two days. If you love manga or comic and haven't read it your're missing something!! I just saw that there is also an animate based on it... gonna finish reading first but I'm very curious to have a look at it!! If you have don't hesitate to give me your though, spoiler free please!!!
June 23, 2024
Teresa of the Faint Smile… that’s the woman for me.
June 19, 2019
Endless action!
World: The art is superb and the sense of motions is fantastic. The world building is also strong with no info dumping and pieces when we need it. We get a glimpse of the Claymore organization and the past.
Story: The end of the Teresa arc was pretty beautiful and emotionally satisfying and with the new Marked for Death arc it's a continuation of that. Wow there is a lot of fighting here and it's so well done. There are some quiet moments in between and Yagi takes advantage of it for all the emotional bits he can squeeze out of those few pages. The emotions are good but they are not deep and that's not the point of the story, it's to make us care and I do indeed care when the blades start slashing.
Characters: Clare is well done and this arc she's more of an observer like Raki was in the last 2 arcs. This time around with Teresa it's really well done and continues on her journey and the end result is eared at the town in the inn. The new Claymores are basic but done well and the stakes and their drive is very easy to understand and enjoy.
Nonstop action with an emotional core.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is superb and the sense of motions is fantastic. The world building is also strong with no info dumping and pieces when we need it. We get a glimpse of the Claymore organization and the past.
Story: The end of the Teresa arc was pretty beautiful and emotionally satisfying and with the new Marked for Death arc it's a continuation of that. Wow there is a lot of fighting here and it's so well done. There are some quiet moments in between and Yagi takes advantage of it for all the emotional bits he can squeeze out of those few pages. The emotions are good but they are not deep and that's not the point of the story, it's to make us care and I do indeed care when the blades start slashing.
Characters: Clare is well done and this arc she's more of an observer like Raki was in the last 2 arcs. This time around with Teresa it's really well done and continues on her journey and the end result is eared at the town in the inn. The new Claymores are basic but done well and the stakes and their drive is very easy to understand and enjoy.
Nonstop action with an emotional core.
Onward to the next book!
August 5, 2022
5/5 So disappointingly quick. This volume was excellent the art was beautiful and the action is top notch. So little dialog though that you finish the volume in 20 minutes.
Teresa traveling with Clare are hunted by other Claymore's for Teresa breaking certain covenants of the "Claymores". However Teresa doesn't take her punishment and decides to fight back.
This volume introduces 4 more Claymores and explains that they have a ranking system based on who is the most powerful. Teresa being number one and a new comer named Priscilla as number 2.
Teresa and Clare on the cover of volume 4.
Read 8/5/2022
Teresa traveling with Clare are hunted by other Claymore's for Teresa breaking certain covenants of the "Claymores". However Teresa doesn't take her punishment and decides to fight back.
This volume introduces 4 more Claymores and explains that they have a ranking system based on who is the most powerful. Teresa being number one and a new comer named Priscilla as number 2.
Teresa and Clare on the cover of volume 4.
Read 8/5/2022
July 4, 2024
Probabilmente il volume più bello finora insieme al quinto, apprezzo molto come in meno di 3 volumi si possa capire l'importanza del legame tra Claire e Teresa all'interno della storia, vedere la Claymore più forte dell'epoca disertare e massacrare un' intera banda di razziatori nonostante il regolamento per salvare la vita ad una bambina è stato da pelle d'oca. Anche lo scontro con le altre Claymore mandate assieme per ucciderla non era da meno, soprattutto se teniamo conto del fatto che Teresa aveva a malapena utilizzato il 10% dei suoi poteri da yoma e riusciva comunque a dare filo da torcere alle avversarie, veramente fantastico e mozzafiato.
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November 20, 2021
Claymore 4
Teresa “adopta” a la niña.
Pero entonces ocurre algo que no debía y tendrá consecuencias importantes.
Buenas escenas de peleas para el final, y por lo que menciona una de las claymore, aun no ha llegado al limite. Interesante
SPOILERS
3.5 star
Teresa “adopta” a la niña.
Pero entonces ocurre algo que no debía y tendrá consecuencias importantes.
Buenas escenas de peleas para el final, y por lo que menciona una de las claymore, aun no ha llegado al limite. Interesante
SPOILERS
3.5 star
August 7, 2019
Oh yes!! I think it's getting interesting... also, Teresa is really pretty!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!! I like the concept that's it's like GIRL POWER kind of manga with women as leading characters. Which is great! The drawing also got better! Thank goodness!
January 24, 2022
Las batallas ganan en intensidad, el dibujo mejora aunque considero que tiene buenas ideas y la ejecución le cuesta un poco más. El parecido de las Claymore confunde aún más en las confrontaciones. La historia pega un giro interesante y escapa de la premisa inicial de agentes cazadoras de Yomas.
October 7, 2017
Okay, now I’m into it. Love the new storyline of the other Claymores coming to put Teresa down. Exciting!
May 31, 2019
No sé. No me convence el pasado de Clare 🤔
November 26, 2020
Loving the backstory here!
November 9, 2021
Incroyable les liens qui unissent Teresa et Clare, on découvre ici Priscilla et la fin’ du tome est palpitante
June 2, 2022
Solid volume with great action. Theresa is a pure badass.
August 26, 2022
I forgot to write a review of this when I read it, but it was only a couple days ago, so it's still fresh. The flashback arc is incredible, and Teresa is a top character of the series. A lot of cool action and a neat look into Clare's backstory and motivations. Really put the series plot into perspective.
January 21, 2023
Avevo dimenticato quanto detestassi Priscilla, help. Irene invece ottima (ri)scoperta, mentre Teresa è sempre meravigliosa.
February 4, 2023
Se esperaba. Resulta y acontece que Teresa ataca y mata a un grupo de bandidos al rescatar a Clare y eso está penado por la Organización, por lo cual convocan a las cuatro mejores Claymore después de Teresa para eliminarla. El nuevo talento aquí es Priscila, quien pelea sin utilizar su aura de Yoma, lo cual la se contrapone a la habilidad de Teresa.
August 25, 2023
Bellissimo volume. Trovo i combattimenti veramente eleganti e ben disegnati, con delle protagoniste uniche e affascinanti, come Teresa dal sorriso.
March 12, 2024
estoy muy estresada ayuda
July 5, 2024
I am enjoying this way more than I thought I would.
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