Peter's Japan blog

A new and very good anime that started since April.
The world is terrorized by demons called Yoma, who can disguise themselves as humans, and also kill and eat humans. They are fought by a group of warrior from a nameless organization. They are called Claymores from the name of their swords. These are women that are half human, half yoma, that can control their Yoma inside them. Claymore usually have blond hair and have silver eyes. The main story follows a Claymore called Claire who takes a boy under her care (which is very unusual, as Claymores travel alone).
The setting of this anime has a medieval look which can also be heard in the soundtrack. The action is very fast and detailed. This is not an anime for small children as splattering blood is used quite heavily and decapitations are shown as if it's nothing.
The soundtrack is done very well and has some dark synth sounds in it.

The OP is "Raison d'être" from Nightmare, who you may remember of doing the first OP and ED of Death Note. (Buy at YesAsia: CD, CD+DVD V1 or CD+DVD V2)
Watch on YouTube the PV or Live at Music Station

The ED is "Danzai no Hana ~Guilty Sky~" from Kosaka Riyu, her first solo single and an instant hit. It has a very gothic feeling that fits the series perfectly. (Buy at YesAsia: CD or CD+DVD)
Watch on YouTube the PV

But this anime is not just about violence, the story follows the characters and goes deep into their past. So if you like deep story and good action with some medieval put into it, this is definitely for you.

P.S.: my reviews and descriptions are not very good, so don't blame me :)