Claymore

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Violent action sword fighting manga that is extremely well drawn. 

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Monster fighting, not always ends well, dark ambience. 

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claymore is basicly a less explicit version of berserk except claymores characters are almost all female 

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Both Berserk and Claymore involve the main character battling against monsters that take the form of a human for the sake of revenge, however that is not the only thing that the two series' have in common. Both have a dark atmosphere and contain a flashback arc revealing the reasons for the protagonists goal of revenge. Aswell as that both protagonists are burdened with taking care of someone they care about. Chances are if you enjoyed Claymore, you'll enjoy reading Berserk, or vice versa.  

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Both mangas have a dark medieval setting.  They are both also very violent.  The main characters both wield giant swords in order to kill demonic monsters.  I feel berserk has a richer plot but claymore's fighting scenes were on par with if not better than berserk's. 

reportRecommended by Crikkle

Both stories are dark and violent. Both main characters wield huge swords to kill monsters.  

reportRecommended by asura_2724

Similar tone, where the mangaka takes the story and art to dark places. 

reportRecommended by Newnono

Taking place in a fantasy setting, Claymore and Berserk outlines the cruelty of their world by the lives of the main characters. There are bloody battles, a thirst for vengeance, and evil that roams in their world. The main characters from both series has great skills in swordsmanship that they display throughout their journey. Yet, they suffer internally by the past actions of certain adversaries they've encountered. Their stories constitute a grim adventure filled with dangers and challenges the audience will feast their eyes on. 

reportRecommended by Stark700

Both are placed at a medieval world with a lot monsters.

Berserk has a superior art and gore level, but Claymore still pretty good. 

reportRecommended by ricardocsc

If you like dark fighting stories that feature a lot of blood and gore then you should read these manga. Both of them take place in a very mysterious and dark fantasy setting. The fights in them are stunningly beautiful and the main characters are both on a long journey where they have to kill a lot of monster. 

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Both are set in medieval style fantasy setting, although Claymore has main female character and Berserk male, they both figth with big swords, slay demons/monsters from time to time... If you liked one of them you will certainly like the other because they`re so amazing that it can`t be explained with words without spoiling the content. 

reportRecommended by grsh

Although Berserk is senien but the killing and fighting is quite similar just is that Claymore is less dark and better IMO.  

reportRecommended by AhmadAbbadi

Both Berserk and Claymore take place in a demonic world filled with violence and death, and both fight to survive against monsters odds. 

reportRecommended by KalfKaneda

Killing monsters, set in a medieval-esque period, and have a dark tone when drawn 

reportRecommended by Sekaiou

Not as gory as berserk but comparable. It is also about main characters facing similar odds because both claire and guts take on enemies much larger and stronger than themselves.  

reportRecommended by Scorp1us

If monster slaying action and dark medieval fantasy was what you liked about Claymore I think you'll love Berserk cause it's that and so much more.  

reportRecommended by Gundroog

Very similar, but not that much. I recommend because if you like good fights, and powerful main characters, you will probably like both  

reportRecommended by live1345

Claymore seems like a rip-off of berserk . It has similar atmosphere , swordfighting , nice art , bad-ass MC , sad story. I actually liked claymore a lot. 

reportRecommended by gautam

Similar to Berserk, this manga focuses on action instead of romance and other genres. Other than the fact that most of the characters here are females, this feels as if it is written by the author of Berserk. The intense action, suspense, amazing world building, personality development, everything is superbly done. Enjoy. 

reportRecommended by intelanands

The dark themed world of agony and pain inflicted to the minorities and the weak, and the main heroes that want to change that dark world is what I believe makes Claymore similar to Berserk. 

reportRecommended by FarKiD

Giant freaking swords, deadly demons, beautiful backgrounds and sinister plots abound in these works. 

reportRecommended by Treima

Gore. Very bitter struggle. 

reportRecommended by Neowarden

Both are set in dark fantasy world where almost everything goes against the main character's odds. They are both well written and push trough the scenarios they are put through. Claymore's world is also very interesting and the world building and character developments is top tier. 

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gotta be honest here,
In many ways i like claymore more than berserk. Of course berserk has the better art and individual characters are more interesting than in claymore,  But the story moves so fucking slowly that it can get tiring sometimes. Not in the first two story arcs (golden era and the dark knight or whatever), but after that its a little stagnant and there are too many long battles. Especially the last buildup to the sea god battle was kinda grueling and the tentacles lost their charm fast.  I know claymore is largely inspired by berserk and you see it at every turn. The yoma are kind of a bland mirror of the apostels in berserk even in later volumes when their design gets better it never reaches the amazing creativity of berserks monsters.So the main two things claymore has going for it are that the story moves along rather quickly and always stays engaging and entertaining.
And it actually ended so thats a major plus im looking forward to.
The other major plus are the characters, which are almost all claymores.  I love their design, even if their main distinction point visually are their hairs. Their personalitys are fleshed out and fun.
The ranking system of the organisation is engaging af just because power rankings like that are always great.  And of course theyre all cute grills, badass cute grills! 

Overall i wouldnt necessary put one over the other manga since i havent seen both conclutions (and who knows we'll ever see the berserk one -.-).       
Berserk is better for its artworks, deep characters, monster designs and wordbuilding, whereas claymore has the better story drive and an overall more engaging ensemble cast. read more 

reportRecommended by Fluggyboi

Both are masterpieces in their own way. Claymore is more direct whereas berserk is more poetic.Both the manga's have a lot of blood and gore.Both the manga's have stunning characters.Art style is also kinda similar, so can't guarantee but if u like one you'd probably like the other.
P.S - Claymore is the closest to berserk ;) 

reportRecommended by PK9

this is as close as it gets.
If Berserk is king then Claymore is the queen. Start the journey and don't look back! 

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Meanwhile waiting for another chapter on hiatus, you might want to check Claymore, same as Berserk main focus of Claymore - outside of swinging THAT sword - are characters and bound they share. Also, with both series, I fell into their grasp with volume #3 

reportRecommended by Wujson

-Both Berserk and Claymore take place in a very European, medieval-style worlds.
-If you enjoy your dark fantasy setting with lots of gore, blood, violence and monsters.. lots and lots of monsters then you will very much enjoy both of these series. 

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Others can explain it better, but I am confident that if you like Claymore you will LOVE Berserk and vice versa. Please do be careful of content warnings if needed, however.  

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Both manga are set in a medieval-style dark fantasy world, where the main characters battle demons preying on humans. The world is rather cruel, and both main characters have revenge as their prime motivations in life and display some other similarities, such as both wielding giant swords.

There are many depressing moments (especially in Berserk universe, where the world is downright hopeless), yet there are also times when the heartwarming moments shine up. Lots of action, quite a lot of gore and shock factor.

Though a matter of personal preference, I am fond of Claymore more than Berserk, as it has an ensemble cast of characters rather than focus on fewer (but admittedly more rounded and comple) characters and because of the fact it has concluded to an ending.  read more 

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After catching up to Berserk and looking for similar titles, I came across this masterpiece called Claymore.

It's the most similar thing to Berserk so if you want more monsters and a great story, definitely check this one out!! 

reportRecommended by otakusafi

Claymore has a similar dark fantasy setting as Berserk, but instead follows a female protagonist. The fights are bloody, but I can't say that it matches the brutality of Berserk. It does come close though. If you loved Berserk and are a fan of dark fantasy, then I would highly recommend you try giving Claymore a shot. 

reportRecommended by MScientist0

Both are very dingy, bloody and tragic! 

reportRecommended by caiomgc93

dark fantasy manga with body horror and really creative monster designs 

reportRecommended by GothPuppy

Let's go around the world with a moody main lead and kill ugly monsters with a giant sword! 

reportRecommended by Call_me_Ben

Both are not a hero journey 

reportRecommended by Orochi_Sama

Another dark fantasy manga with great artwork like berserk. A creative story with a dark setting and intricately designed monsters drawn so grotesquely. Captivating characters and wonderful story overall. If you're a fan of berserk, then this is a must read. 

reportRecommended by DarkenedDreamer

Both series have an action, violent and similiar detailed art style. And both are dark medieval fantasy. But Claymore's concept is more likely Witcher. Also main characters are woman. And also both series have a tragic backstories. 

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Dark medival fantasy (unique)
MC having tragic past (sad)
Lots of gore and distrubing stuff (yumm)
Rivalry bw mc and villian was good (yes)
Slaying monsters and action heavy (yeah)
Both having good artwork  (berserk has better imo)
Low-mid text easy read (thank god)
Both having incomplete and bad anime adaptations (bwhaha lol)
CLAYMORE HAS AN ENDING!!! berserk doesnt(sad pikachu face) 

reportRecommended by noobxii

they both have very similar elements probably the mangaka of claymore was inspired by miura 

reportRecommended by gimiliis

Same general vibes, including amazing monster designs and beautiful scenery. Just toned down in the violence department. 

reportRecommended by Squatch70

because both Berserk and Claymore are gore-type sleeves, vintage, with excellent drawings and although their history differs, none of them is not developing well. 

reportRecommended by -Lara

-Claymore(swords)
-asshole friends
-dark and gore
-Shitty anime lol 

reportRecommended by HontoTanaka

Both are dark fantasy stories. 

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Though the stories are quite different, the art styles are similar. Both the mangakas use a really unique shading when creating panels. As well as the world it is set in, both are medieval times, swords, armor, horse and wagon for transportation, that kind of thing. 
Claymore really stands out for me personally is the way Noritoshi Yagi writes his chapters or as in his manga, Acts. I think using Acts instead of chapters makes for smoother arc transition. Where as chapters usually are short and have multiple within each new arc, acts are pretty much cutting out the extra chapters. All of the lore and content is still present, it just does stop every 10 - 20 pages for a new chapter. The story itself is always very entertaining and gripping emotionally. There is a few plots twist in which I didn't see coming and fit perfectly in the world I was reading about. Another thing is the cast of characters. Having the protagonist a female was a refreshing and interesting as being a man, I am used to reading about male MC's. Not only was the MC great but every character you came across as its own personality, abilities and design. Yagi's art I think gets better as the series goes. The series is only 27 Volumes so it isn't a super long read but has a solid start middle and ending that of which I rate it a 9 or 10 outta 10 with how much I enjoyed it.  read more 

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For fans of Berserk seeking a new adventure, Claymore offers a compelling parallel with its intense battles, wielded by formidable warriors known as Claymores, reminiscent of the dark and visceral combat found in Berserk. Both series share a penchant for complex characters with haunting pasts, weaving intricate narratives that explore themes of isolation and sacrifice. Claymore's dark fantasy world, replete with ominous landscapes and supernatural elements, provides a captivating backdrop akin to the rich and immersive universe of Berserk. 

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Dark histories in the world filled with wonders and unknowns. People must stick together during hard times without any thought of selfish desires.

'Claymore' signify friendship and teamwork in the midst of chaos. No matter how strong one is, there comes a time where they need to reach out for a needing hand. 'Shingeki no Kyojin' convey on dominance and total control where the King decides all. What is truth? How do you define good and bad?  The answer to those questions are not as simple as it seems. 

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Both series are relentlessly gory action-series that pit humans in an underdog position against a race of incredibly powerful creatures who are out for human flesh. 

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Although Claymore is not set during a time period where humans are driven to the brink of extinction by unknown monsters, this manga nevertheless shares some characteristics with Shingeki no Kyojin, a currently rising and largely promising manga: barren rock background, focus on the quality of story rather than art, and the fact that their respective monsters can not be killed using normal human means. While reading Shingeki no Kyojin, I was reminded of Claymore some times, perhaps owing to the potentially gory nature of the monsters' killings. 

reportRecommended by Jazze

All of the things other people have said about these two manga being similar are true. 

But I just wanted to add: both have extremely strong female characters, and would be enjoyable for those who prefer to read something that can pass the Bechdel Test.  

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Both manga depict how weak human is up against a powerful predator 
Claymore hav women who is half-yoma and half human to fight yoma and awaken being. And there is a plot twist in the story~~~
While in Shingeki no Kyojin there is human armed with different gear and weapon to fight the giant. With amazing background story! 

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Both of the series have similar artwork; dark, rougher with panel composition that isn't typically seen in shonen manga but seinen itself.

Much like Claymore, Shingeki no Kyojin finds itself on the border of the shonen/seinen genres by being a dark fantasy story which doesn't shy away from multiple deaths, limb loss and gore. 

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Both series takes place in a medieval like world where there is hell and chaos. That chaos and hell are caused by the monsters that resides in both series.

There are resistance against the monsters in both series who tries to eradicate and contain the threat. In fact, the main male and female protagonists from both series are part of such an organization to deal with the threat.

Both series contains graphic violence as well as shounen like battles. They also enforces some psychological and thriller like endings. 

The main male and female protagonist from both series also shares a strange relationship but does get along well especially when events calls for it. 

Both series also has similar artwork. read more

reportRecommended by Stark700

Both have gore and are placed at a mediavel world. 

Shingeki no Kyojin has more psychological elements.Claymore is more direct. 

reportRecommended by ricardocsc

The human race has to face yet another difficult challenge, a new species harps risen that eats human. The only way to survive is fighting for survival. In both of these manga that is the main theme. The main characters have to fight to keep humanity alive. Both of them also feature battles with sword fighting. If you like manga with a medieval setting and a lots of mysteries that slowly unfold throughout the story, then these manga are perfect for you!  

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In both manga, the characters are (eventually) pushed until they reach the point where it seems like everybody is just going to die because of some monstrous beasts that never stop reproducing(?).

In addition, the characters are a little bit a like. (Annie and Clare, for example.)  

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Simalarities 
-Both set in Medieval times and involve Swordplay.
-Both involve mosters (Giants/Yoma) which are almost impossible to kill by humans
-Half breeds are created in order to have a close the gap between humans and Monsters.
Differences
- While humans close themselves and hide away from Giants, in Claymore, Villages are unaware as yoma's can disguise themselves as human.
- Claymore is more organisation based where Shingeki seems to be more like a apocalypse.   

reportRecommended by Zaker82

They both fight evil beings they do not know much about

They both have great fights and good drawings

The back stories of the characters are good and similar

Some of the characters may match up and be similar

They have pretty badass female roles

They are both still publishing and have alot of promise

reportRecommended by Xphinial

-Filled with tragedy
-Action packed
-Kinda similar themes & threats (yoma &titans)
-Lots of twists
-THe mc is looking to avenge someone 
-Filled with despair and also hopeful scenarios
-cool badass characters
-friendship matters
-not that long
-plot thickens with time 

reportRecommended by Jesus_Marin

Monsters being eradicated by specially trained soldiers. Many mysteries and great art in both. They just have a similar vibe, both are very violent and bloody, also both are shonen. 

reportRecommended by SteamedPlague

Insane world building with great characters.
Both the series had humaoid monsters that consume humans, and a fight against that which later turns out to be much more than that.
Claymore is old and the art is exceptional. A horde of amazing female leads, I'd recommend to read this for anyone who loves high fantasy 

reportRecommended by Kiri_Hina_Shouyo

Spoilers: 
Both are about survival of humanity against monsters. Both rely on a elite force to protect humanity. But as the story progresses the world widens. And you discover that in both the monsters you have been battling all along are actual humans turned into monsters. Also at first both  stories think they are the only humans in the world then it widens, and it turns out  there are more humans. Attack on titan explores this realm Claymore doesn't but still a dynamic none the less. Both are bloody and grotesque at times.  

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There is a lot of fighting in both stories. In Bleach every shinigami has his/her typical zanpaktou technique, the same goes for Claymore (but with swords). In both stories the characters fighting against some kind of evil creature (in Bleach: hollow; in Claymore: youma). The main characters (Ichigo (Bleach) and Clare (Claymore)) are similar in that they want to became stronger for some reason (in Bleach Ichigo wants to become stronger to protect his friends; in Claymore Clare wants to become stronger for the sake of her revenge). 

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These two manga's just got a lot in common on a lot of points. Both are based on sword fighting, and in both manga's there are two sides fighting eachother. The warriors are leaded by an organization and get numbers which stand for their strenght. If you liked Bleach, Claymore is a MUST read.  

reportRecommended by Jeffusz

both stories have characters that wield swords and have powers.   it has a great plot twist and makes you want to know what happens next. 

reportRecommended by AbyssDomain

Both feature characters who have hybrid powers, one of which is the same as the enemies they are trying to eliminate, in Bleach it is hollows, in Claymore it is Yoma. 

reportRecommended by Dunkjoe

They're both shonens with characters who fight a lot with monsters who only be seen or found by these particular characters, both have fighting with swords although bleach's fights drag on forever and are very repetitive while claymore's are interesting, and full of good action and actually END, not to mention the art is better, read bleach before claymore :)  

reportRecommended by cardtrick

Fighting against ghost and more specifically sword fighting is the theme that these manga have in common. They both Center around people who's mission it is to kill 'wandering ghost' (or something like that) to send them to the afterlife. The battles are mainly sword battles. If you like action stories with a good story behind them, then you should give both of these manga a try. 

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Both are about an organization (soul society/the organization) that dispatches its warriors (shinigami/claymores) to eleminate a certain type of monsters that used to be hunman (hollows/yoma) using special types of swords (zanpakuto/claymore) where each warrior has a unique style of swordmanship. The main protagonist in each manga has forsaken part of their normal humanoid form to gain power to (protect/avenge) those important to them. The main antagonists used to belong to the side of the protagonists. 

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They're both about a group of sword wielding warriors with super powers who have to hunt down man eating monsters. Also in both shows the main protagonist has a dark side and he/she struggles to controll it. 

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Has to do with hunting and killing evil man-eating spirits and beings that are hiding in among people in various towns and cities 

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Both Claymore and Freezing are in a world were female warriors accept flesh in their bodies to obtain powers strong enough to save mankind from "demons". Both female main characters are these warriors and, at first, cold and cruel towards everyone. The male main characters both believe that these girls are really kind and chose to help them. And the cruel warrior girls seem to loosen up and become more kind towards this guy. 

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Both have girls (Claymores/Pandora) fighting monsters (Youma/Nova). And not only that, both are part human part monster and both have limits/extents to which they can use that monster part of them to an extent. If you like one, you'll 100% like the other.  

reportRecommended by Spartan-117

Both are similar in that they consist of organisations, with the members being given special powers, with some trade-off, to fight special beings. For Freezing it is Pandora, for Claymore it is Yoma. However, their special powers are not only used to fight Yoma, the members on several incidents fight amongst each other too for various reasons.
 

reportRecommended by Dunkjoe

Why there aren't more people recommending claymore is beyond me. Be warned there are potential/insignificant spoilers that follow:

-A large number of girls who belong to an organization/school whose purpose is to defeat monsters/aliens.

-In order for these girls to match fighting ability they have to have the monsters/aliens DNA bonded to them

- If they use to much of the monster/alien power they will become a monster/aliens

-There are ranks of who is better and who is worse in the organization/school

-You have male lead who has is younger and has a strong emotional connection to the female lead 

-You have a female lead who can tap into the alien/monster ability to a level the other girls cant/haven't yet.

-Both stories have technical fighting terminology

-Each high ranking girl has an ability they're significantly in tuned with

-Both have lots of bloody fighting

-A serious undertone

-A past/historical female who was the greatest of them all

Need I say more? Go read Claymore read more

reportRecommended by Siurz

Although Freezing is set in the future and Claymore is set in the past, they both have a similar feel to them.
Both mangas have creatures that are the enemies of humanity and female warriors that fight them with parts of them implanted within them that act as their source of power which of course when overused, turns you into one the creatures.
 

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Humans fighting monsters by transforming into semi-monster forms, plenty of monster on human and monster on monster violence in both titles 

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Kimetsu no Yaiba addpermalink

Both have human turned monsters, and they eat humans.
Both have organization specialize in killing them
Both main chars' family/loved one are killed by monsters, thus making them to join the organization
Both main characters travel around wherever the missions lead them 

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Both share semi-realism art style, gore and dark athmosphere. 

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They might not take place in the same setting but both series has a familiar feeling when it comes to some concepts. The main character isn't entirely normal (non-human) and in fact possesses superhuman abilities. Throughout both series, we see their inner struggles and coping with their newfound life. They do possess some human traits, mostly in terms of their behavior though. The stories are also grim and tells of tragedy when it comes to various events that often revolves with horror, violence, and death. I recommend Tokyo Ghoul and Claymore for those into supernatural horror. 

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Jigokuraku addpermalink

Violent sword fighting manga with well drawn fight scenes. Both have similar types of large monster/demon creatures that the characters fight against and have similar systems of humans gaining power by sacrificing their humanity. 

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

Both have woman who fight and aren't human, and a human guy with dead parents as one of the main character. Both are pretty dark and gory and have no clear line between the good and the bad guys. 

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Vagabond addpermalink

Both feature gory sword/melee combat scenes and journeys of warriors who grow mentally and physically strong yet must make sacrifices to survive. While Claymore's art suits its fantasy setting, Vagabond uses a hyper-realistic art that reinforces its historical context. 

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Highly recommend Kubera and Claymore. If you like one, you definitely need to read the other.
 
Similar dark fantasy medieval world with killer monsters/demons. The main character is another girl setting out for revenge against a strong monster who took away everything. Both starts out weak but eventually grows stronger as the story progresses, possibly becoming one of the strongest. Meets plenty of friends/comrades and powerful enemies. There's also a bit of romance.  Plenty of action and a good story. The art is great, especially later on. (Kubera is fully colored) 

Claymore starts out not that great with generic weak guy following strong girl, but the author eventually changes that and the story starts to improve. read more 

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North, South, East, West. In both mangas, there are four big shot bad guys that dominate each of the four sides of the globe, and they all act independent of each other. There is also one organization whose primary focus is to take down these big shot bad guys, as well as their loyal yet powerful subordinates, and protect the ordinary people at the same time. In Claymore, the bad guys are Yoma. In Witch Hunter, the bad guys are witches. Also, both mangas seem to make a significance in gender in that it is relevant to the premise of power. In Witch Hunter, obviously, only women become witches. Similarly, in Claymore, generally only women can become claymore. Claymore are also known as the "Silver Eyed Witches". Although this is a vague comparison, it does imply certain gender limitations on the male side, primarily in that men cannot directly use the witches' power. In either case, both claymore and witches are regarded as a stigma in society and are shunned by normal people. read more 

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Manga: Kiba no Tabishounin: The Arms Peddler

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While eventually Claymore and Kiba no Tabishounin diverge into totally different directions, they both start off similarly: two young boys are bereft after their families are killed, and the female leads take them in under the guise of making them their servant. The boys are initially a bit weak, especially compared to such strong women, but the during the long, hard journeys they face, they show remarkable growth.

The female leads themselves both appear cold, indifferent, and, at times, morally ambiguous. They look out for the boys in their own way. They're also both part of a larger organization that dictates their actions and gives them orders.

The setting itself isn't similar at all, with KnT in a western, almost steampunk environment and Claymore as a more medieval story, but both feature the supernatural, awesome weaponry, revenge, and badass characters. read more 

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Übel Blatt addpermalink

Both are set in Western fantasy settings, and have revenge as a main theme. The fight scenes are also focused around swordsmanship, much like Claymore. However, Ubel Blatt has many more mature scenes with full frontal sex. 

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Houseki no Kuni addpermalink

Strong female leads, many different characters, friendships, swords, duties. And finding out the ugly truth of the past. 

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There's an instinctive to craft a story with powerful female fighters in both series. While they follow a different premise with a contrast in their settings, both series unifies the concept of fantasy/supernatural horror. The main male female characters from both series possesses incredible powers that are capable of superhuman feats. Throughout both series, we learn about the most prominent of these fighters including their personalities, origins, and even some background story. Both series also relies on flashbacks to tell events from the past that has profound influence relating to events of the present.  

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Chainsaw Man addpermalink

- Very similar monster designs
- Both very brutal and have cool fights
- Both are dark fantasies
- In both you have a mysterious organisation behind 
- Some parts in Chainsaw Man really made me think again about Claymore 

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Vagrant Soldier Ares addpermalink

Violent action sword fighting manga that draws you in and is really fun to read. 

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Girls are taken in at a young age, often in dire and hopeless situations, and modified into soldiers/warriors according to the "mysterious" Organization's purposes. At first it seems like the girls are saved from whatever tragic and painful experience they had but there is a deeper truth behind the Organization's plans...
Both are expected to die in battle and can be easily replaced. 

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Both have the 'fighting monsters of insane size and strength' going for them
If you like Blood and Gore
If u like limbs getting cut off
But in the end all amounts to an awesome piece of story and art!! 

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While Blaster Knuckle is a Western & Claymore being a dark fantasy, their similarities include the main characters being on a revenge journey while facing demons who can disguise themselves as humans. Towards the end of Blaster Knuckle, an organization is introduced whose purpose is to train children into demon hunters much like the organization found in Claymore. 

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In Claymore there are monsters, called Yoma, that can only be killed by warriors known as Claymores. It's similar to Trace. 

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Set in a fantasy world, both Claymore and Nanatsu no Taizai involves a main character who experiences dark events in their lives. But despite this, they possesses incredible powers for combat and survival. Built on mysterious origins, we see how much the past influences their present self. At the same time, both series tells of their journey and relationship developments with others. There is a decent amount of action in both series. However, do note that Claymore indulges readers with more graphic violent while Nanatsu no Taizai depicts more of shounen. 

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Variante addpermalink

both main character used to be human, but now they are half-demon, half-human. They try to preverve mankind from the real demon, thanks to a mysterious organisation. it's gore, violent and pretty sad... 

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Tokkou addpermalink

The design of youma and monsters from Tokko is pretty similar and both feed on human flesh. Also both claymores and hunters from Tokko has a part of their enemys in their bodys that gives them all the abilitys they have. 

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Devilman Lady addpermalink

Both series involve women learning to control their murderous blood-lust as they execute monsters for the greater good. Claymore focuses more on action while Devilman Lady contains psychological horror. 

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Both series takes place in a more fantasy like setting of the dark ages times.

Both series has a lot of action, drama, and involving organizations carrying out certain tasks that are often dangerous and puts the characters' lives at risks.

Both series' main female protagonists are tough, independent, and also has a dark past/back story.

Both series also has supernatural themes involving with their abilities during various combat sequences.

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Wolf Guy: Ookami no Monshou addpermalink

Both Main Characters try to stay isolated and away from people and life around them after they experience losing their love ones at a early age. Both Protagonists are very strong and powerful and trouble appears where ever they seem to go. As the story of both Manga's start to reach it's climax, we see a love interest start to develop but also character growth/development.
  

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Jujutsu Kaisen addpermalink

Lots of action and character deaths. Both the heroes and villains are formidable. 

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Fruits Basket addpermalink

This may seem like a weird comparison, but both stories have a large, diverse cast of side-characters, who all have fully fleshed out backstories, motivations, relationships, and personalities.   

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Darling in the FranXX addpermalink

As a fun fact , these two are my favorite series ever . . && also some of the first few mangas I read ! These two mangas are very different yet very similar . .

Starting off , they are both set in a post-apocalyptic plot in which groups of strong characters who are assigned a number based off of their strength were created in order to protect the weak . They both have a lot of action , however Claymore is way more gory . The main protagonists (( which in the future go on to assist the female )) of both of these mangas show an interest (( platonic in one , romantic in the other )) to the non-human female they meet && end up being together all the time to being seperated , however they end up meeting once again . The two main female protagonists both have a sad backstory && want revenge , eventually getting it . They also both are half the monsters they were made to kill && have features different from normal humans that they get shunned for by society . in Claymore , claymores have silver eyes && in Darling in the FranXX , Zero Two has horns .

These two have different genres , however I ' m sure if you like one , you ' ll like the other ! read more 

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Blame! addpermalink

Transhuman warriors locked in a battle for survival against hordes of genocidal monstrosities.

Two no-nonsense series loaded with fast-paced action but without the bitter aftertaste of excessive drama and didactic sermons that plague many shounen titles. Both feature taciturn and somewhat amoral protagonists who survive against all odds in order to fulfill their personal missions, with the fate of the world hanging in balance as well. 

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Leviathan addpermalink

both about fighting insane monsters, but also has a bit of conspiracy and politics in both of them.

the protagonists both use heavy large cutting blades, with very similar fighting styles.

kana is VERY similar to claire, with almost an identical back story and also personality,
and they also fight with two broad swords in a very similar way,

the world building is very different though, one is sci fi and on sea, and one is middle ages and fantasy 

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Sidonia no Kishi addpermalink

Different time settings but the atmosphere feels the same with the grim reality involving monostrity that threatens humanity's very existence.

Claymore and Sidonia no Kishi conveys the very essence of survival. However, there is resistance involving characters who takes a stand and fights for what they believe in. There are mysteries relating to the monostrity present in both series. Furthermore, the main characters themselves are topics of mystery relating to their background origins. There is the reality of horror that becomes pivotal to deliver its message to viewers into both series. 

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InuYasha addpermalink

These two mangas are really different: Inuyasha is more light-hearted, typical shonen while claymore is darker, and the plots are different too. I just feel like the battles are similar, with all the yoma energy stuff and the giant monsters regenerating, if you like those type of battles. Also, both of the main characters are part yoma and part human. They both have swords, and in claymore, the character keeps on learning new sword techniques and in inuyasha, the sword keeps getting new abilities. 

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Yakusoku no Neverland addpermalink

Both series:
* Take place in dangerous worlds full of man-eating "demons"
* Have a brave female lead
* Take place hidden from the "outside world"
* Have humans rebelling against the demons 
* Non-Japanese ambient  

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Red Hood addpermalink

Very similar set up all around:

-Strong female warrior travels around killing monsters for money (Werewolves instead of Yoma).
-Young boy travels with female warrior after having been orphaned by monsters.

The main twist with Red Hood is that everything so far is fairy tale themed (specifically red riding hood). 

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Knights addpermalink

its most similar to claymore cause of all sword fighting and techniques used looks basically the same as in claymore and is very exciting 

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Immortal Regis addpermalink

Bouth of them are darker mangas whit monsters and have main character that turned from human to something inhuman just to be able to live on.
Bouth characters search restlessly for power, but they are forgeting that power is inside them and all other think that they are uselless since they have low ammo of energy , but they are blind to their growth and potencial of thair unique existance. 

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Angel Densetsu addpermalink

Both are by the same mangaka, and they have a similar theme of discrimination against kind and good people, and the acceptance of the outcast / outcasts by certain people.

The setting is vastly different. Even if both have action, Angel Densetsu has a focus on delinquents, school, romance, comedy and slice-of-life, while Claymore focuses on adventure, action, supernatural and tragedy. 

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Rosario to Vampire addpermalink

Both are similar in that they concern yoma, action and discrimination.

The settings are vastly different though...
Rosario to Vampire's discrimination is against humans, and the only one affected is the main male character, while Claymore's is against half-yomas, and affects the entire Claymore Organisation.

Rosario's setting is mainly in a school, with harem, romance, comedy and school life while Claymore's is between cities, with adventure and tragedy. 

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Psyren addpermalink

They are both shounen manga with a very well built universe and story and a more mature feel. The action is intertwined with the story development and explanations very well and even though at first glance you may say there are a lot of differences between the two (like setting, timeline, weapons, powers...), the feeling I got after reading Psyren is very similar to that from Claymore. They are well written and there is also a lot of consistency to the story in both of them, a characteristic which lacks from many other mangas. The fights are very entertaining and original and never boring. The characters are well developed (a bit more in Claymore) and diverse, they are intelligent and grow throughout the story, adapt well in new situations and don't usually make stupid mistakes. I honestly recommend anyone who likes Claymore to have a go at Psyren too, or vice versa. (recommendation after reading 110 Chs of Psyren and 105 Chs of Claymore) read more 

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Fullmetal Alchemist addpermalink

Both titles are full of characters that are easy to get along with. Both have a lot of action and violence but also have moments of comedy. They each have plot twists that make you keep thinking and theorizing on how something happened or will turn out. Over all, they are both titles that are hard to put down, they make you want to keep reading. 

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Koukaku no Regios addpermalink

 Claymore and Chrome Shelled Regios have many common things - like special warriors fighting monsters to protect humanity. The works are really similar and give off the same feeling. Chrome Shelled Regios isn't as dark as Claymore, but you get pretty much the same feeling from it. By the way, you'd better watch Chrome Shelled Regios's anime version if you want to get something similar to  Claymore's manga. 

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Devil May Cry 3 addpermalink

Fighting,woaaaa <3
The story isn't that much incommong,but some fragments are - demons,big swords,,the main characters try to find a reason to fight,rather than just for surviving and,well..let's face it - both have awesome battles =D.
That's all I can say. 

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Manga: Hakodate Youjin Buraichou Himegami

Hakodate Youjin Buraichou Himegami addpermalink

Both are great action mangas about chicks killing human/demon/things 

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Bestiarius addpermalink

Sword fights and monsters in an ancient civilizations setting. 

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Lives addpermalink

Both have plenty of fight scenes and a lot of gore with interesting female lead characters. Perhaps the greatest similarity between these two titles is that they both feature characters that turn into powerful and often times grotesque monsters that are almost guaranteed that you have not seen before in terms of design and that is also one of the best parts in these titles (guessing what kind of creature they'll turn out to be) 

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Manga: Black★Rock Shooter: Innocent Soul

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Fighter girls with weapons. They have to defeat supernatural beings, youmas for Claymore and corrupted souls for Black Rock Shooter, in order to protect the world. But if the girls surpass their limit they turn into one of those beings, becoming stronger than any other. 

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Pupa addpermalink

Both are about humans who transform into monsters that eat human flesh, and filled with gore scenes. 

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Moonsorrow Collection II addpermalink

Monsters are praying on humanity and it's up pretty girls to stop them 

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Gachirin ni Kirisaku addpermalink

female characters with monsters powers and weapons fighting against other monsters. 

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Manga: Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man

Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man addpermalink

Both action manga with feudal swordplay, some fantasy and a wasteland like world with dangerous and horrifying monsters. While very different, they sword of remind me of each other. Both also have great art and interesting characters. 

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Manga: Monster Collection: Majuu Tsukai no Shoujo

Monster Collection: Majuu Tsukai no Shoujo addpermalink

Both have similar settings and both have intense monster battling action. Perhaps the most significant difference between the two titles is that Monster Collection is only 6 volumes long and is more suitable for people who have little patience because the series has already ended whereas Claymore is still being published and has at least 13 volumes and is more suitable for people who like to read a longer and more epic series. 

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Vinland Saga addpermalink

Both are great action mangas. Personally I liked Vinland Saga better because it has deeper character development and a more realistic and impressive fight scenes 

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Ragnarok addpermalink

The concept behind both of these series are very similar. In Claymore we have the sword wielding ladies, and man, face off against mankind's enemy, the Yoma. In Ragnarok we have this same enemy in the form of the Dark Ones. With the main character from Ragnarok, Leroy, also being a claymore using fighter with a background similar to the Claymores, it gives the same feeling you get when you learn about the mankind's feelings towards the claymores. Both series deal with a sword wielding protagonist with "demonic" powers fighting against their monster enemies. 

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Zombie-Loan addpermalink

Even though they're not the same, they're both similar in the fact of someone hunting down creatures that even though have a human body are flesh eating monsters in reality. 

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