Episode 3

The third anime episode of Claymore, adapted from the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The episode was first broadcast on April 17, 2007 and was directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka and produced by Madhouse Studios. It was dubbed by Funimation and released on DVD Volume 1 in October 2008.

The episode is entitled: The Darkness in Paradise (Mahoroba no yami; まほろばの闇)

Short Synopsis
After Elena's death, Rubel sends Clare to Rabona on her next job. Rabona does not allow any unnatural creatures to enter, which includes Claymores, so Clare has to use a Yoki suppressant pill in order to keep her identity a secret. However, this means she loses the ability to sense the Yoma and means she'll have to search the hard way. She and Raki enter the Holy City unger the guise of a brother and sister looking to sell some items. They head to the church and meet with the Father Vincent, the man who sent for the Claymores' help. Later that night Clare meets with him again and aks him to take care of Raki if she dies. She leaves but is ambushed by Galk and Sid, two guards who suspect her of being a Claymore.

The next morning the soldiers enter Clare and Raki's room and accuse Clare of being a Claymore. They see Clare's eyes are brown, not silver, but still suspect her, however Raki manages to convince them she is just a normal girl. She again meets with Father Vincent and tells him she believes the Yoma is a "Voracious Eater" and that she will hunt for it again at night. When night falls Clare leaves in search of the Yoma but is once again attacked by Galk and Sid. After a brief skirmish they hear a scream from the Cathedral. Clare heads there but is unable to sense the Yoma and is attacked. Galk and Sid order and try to help but have to be saved by Clare. She is then impaled by the Yoma's extendable nails and goes limp.

Characters Introduced

 * Father Vincent
 * Galk
 * Sid