Episode 8

The eighth anime episode of Claymore, adapted from the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The episode was first broadcast on May 22nd 2007 and was directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka and produced by Madhouse Studios. It was dubbed by Funimation and released on DVD Volume 2 in December 2008.

The episode is entitled: Awakening (Kakusei; 覚醒)

Short Synopsis
Teresa fights off the four Claymores easily, disabling Irene before defeating the other three. Irene grows frustrated, irrated that, while they had been using their Yoki Teresa had not released any of hers. Teresa steps up behind Priscilla, raising her sword to behead her. Priscilla begins to cry and begs for someone to save her however Teresa sheathes her sword, saying that Clare had made her soft. Teresa takes Clare and the two leave the village, leaving Priscilla sobbing on the bridge. Irene goes to help Priscilla but Priscilla releases all her Yoki and heads after Teresa in a rage. Irene panics and orders Sophia and Noel to follow her. Teresa warns Priscilla to leave but she ignores her and attacks. Priscilla is now powerful enough to cut Teresa, which is enough to force Teresa to release some of her own Yoki.

The other three Claymores arrive in time to see Priscilla being defeated again by Teresa. Priscilla realizes she has gone passed her limit and begs Teresa to help her return to being human. Teresa says the only thing she can do now is kill her and Priscilla agrees to being killed. Teresa goes to behead Priscilla, but she is able to cut off Teresa's arm before quickly decapitating her. Priscilla fully Awakens and kills Sophia and Noel, who had tried to stop her. She then chops Irene's arm off before flying away. Crying, Clare walks forward and embraces Teresa's head.

Episode Order
Preceeding Episode: Claymore Anime Episode 7

Following Episode: Claymore Anime Episode 9