Episode 16

The sixteenth anime episode of Claymore, adapted from the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The episode was first broadcast on July 17, 2007 and was directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka and produced by Madhouse Studios. It was dubbed by Funimation and released on DVD Volume ? in ?.

The episode is entitled: The Witch's Maw (Part 2); Majo no agito (II); 魔女の顎門(II)

Short Synopsis
Clare arrives at a cave inhabited by two Awakened Beings: the "Abyssal One" known as Riful of the West, and her lover and protector Dauf. In her confrontation with Dauf, Clare is rescued by Galatea. They come to learn of a secret arms race between the three Abyssal Ones of the North, West, and South and Riful's intentions to raise as many Awakened troops to join her side as she can before their inevitable confrontation. As Galatea buys time by distracting Dauf, Clare races to save Jean, the only Claymore capable of penetrating Dauf's heavy armour.

Characters Introduced

 * Riful
 * Dauf

Characters Mentioned

 * Luciela
 * Isley