Episode 5

The fifth anime episode of Claymore, adapted from the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The episode was first broadcast on May 1, 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: Teresa of the Faint Smile (Hohoemi no Teresa; 微笑みのテレサ)

Short Synopsis
A long haired Claymore is seen killing Yoma in a village and leaves before meeting up with an Organization member named Orsay. He gives her her next target after introducing her as Claymore #1 Teresa. Teresa enters another village and begins easily slaying all the Yoma until only one remains. The final Yoma hides behind a girls but Teresa quickly kills him too. The next day Teresa attempts to leave the village but is stopped by the little girl. Teresa tells the girl that she is not her saviour and kicks her away before heading into the forest.

The girl enters the forest behind Teresa and continues to follow her. The pair are then attacked by bandits. When one touches the girl she quickly slices his hand off. When she realizes they want to rape her she shows them her body. Disgusted by what they see the men quickly leave. The girl continues to follow Teresa despite her best efforts to lose her. When the girl is injured Teresa decides to take care off her until they reach the next village. She gives her a bath and some of her food in the mean time. Teresa watches the girl sleep and realizes how strong the little girl is. The next morning Teresa has a hard time calling the girl over by simply shouting "Hey!" so decides she should name the girl and chooses to name her Clare, after the Teresa and Clare statue.

Characters Introduced
Teresa

Orsay

Episode Order
Preceding Episode: Claymore Anime Episode 4

Following Episode: Claymore Anime Episode 6