Claymore

In the dark fantasy world of Claymore, a clandestine organization deploys half-human, half-monster warriors—the titular Claymores—to hunt the man-eating Yoma that terrorize human settlements. Published by Glénat from 2006 to 2015, this 27-issue series is best known for the intense, emotionally charged storytelling of creator Norihiro Yagi, who wrote and illustrated every chapter. The series stands out for its grim, morally complex take on the monster-hunter genre, where the hunters themselves struggle to hold onto their humanity against a terrifying inner beast. With its distinctive silver-eyed warriors and brutal, tactical battles, Claymore remains a landmark of early-2000s dark fantasy manga.