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 byDeadline. 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.
Claymoreis a dark fantasy series written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, originally published by Monthly Shōnen Jump in 2001. The story follows themain 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 town or person can pay a fee.
Claymore Has Been Given a New Lease on Life
The Anime Was Great, But Ended So Quickly
Claymoreoriginally had an anime that debuted back in 2007, and while it was incredibly popular and continues to uphold to this day, it wrapped its storyline neatly within only one season and left almost no room for the chance at a sequel or second season. The manga itself extends to 27 volumes and includes details of the many adventures Clare embarks on that the anime itself missed out on showcasing in what could have been later iterations.
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Upon conclusion,Claymore’s anime only covered approximately 55 chapters of the manga, so there’s still a lot of room left to explore Clare’s and the other Claymore’s stories. If the live-action adaptation by Oka and CBS Studios is a success, then it could receive later seasons that further explore the background behind the elusive Silver-eyed witches and their Awakening powers.
Live-Action Adaptations Have Come a Long Way
Let’s Hope Claymore Receives the Same Treatment
Claymoreis a bit of a tricky manga to adapt into live-action given that it’s known for its classic dark-age look that is highly reminiscent ofBerserk. Its thematic elements often have it compared toThe Witcher, which has received a fair adaptation, though fans have seen some rocky areas in terms of armory and accurate representation.
One Pieceis a masterpiece in terms of live-action adaptions, between costume design and CGI effects that don’t take away from the original manga’s charm. As long as CBS Studios and Oka can recreate the strong whimsical appearance of the Claymores and pick a writer to accurately portray their story, then thisClaymorelive-action should see nothing short of success.
