クレイモア [Kureimoa] [Claymore]

In a world overrun by shapeshifting monsters called Yoma, a lone warrior known as a Claymore—a half-human, half-monster hybrid—wields a massive sword to hunt them down. Published by Shueisha from 2002 to 2014, this 27-volume series is the singular vision of creator Norihiro Yagi, who wrote and illustrated every chapter. Claymore stands as a dark fantasy epic, renowned for its grim atmosphere, deliberate pacing, and its focus on a solitary female protagonist grappling with her own monstrous nature.