How Yagi killed my favourite Claymores

Norihiro Yagi, the creator of the Claymore world, is known for killing off Claymore warriors. Sometimes it happens out of the blue – even to some awesome characters.  His latest victim was Miria aka Phantom Miria. Considering the fact she was regarded as a very intelligent and smart leader with a strong drive to topple the Organisation - in every aspect an awesome character (therefore her widespread popularity among Claymore fans) it is difficult to understand the latest and out of her character actions. After arriving to Rabona and defeating former number 2 Aghata, she divided her forces sending most of the Ghosts to their personal journeys. Finally she cut loyal to her Tabitha and attacked the Organisation all by herself. Although after deaths of Alicia and Beth she was not too far from succeeding in bringing the Organisation down, finally she lost by being confused and deceived by youki manipulation and memories of Hilda. Her almost certain death comes - although nothing can be certain with Yagi - as a rather wimpy kind of death, not enough epic for such a great character as Miria. Obviously Yagi tried to explore guilt, friendship and other emotions making Miria almost happy while dying.

Jean’s death was similar in that respect; it was in fact a sacrifice. Of course, she was mortally wounded but nevertheless her sacrifice saved Clare and helped her come back to normal. No surprise Clare is very sensitive about Jean.

Another likeable Claymore who died (among others) during the Northern Campaign was Flora. Beautiful, with her graceful personality and swordplay mastery, Flora had a great story potential and her sudden death was a real shock to many. Why she died? Maybe the ‘shock effect’ was not the only issue, maybe Yagi didn’t want to have another strong character too close to Miria. Or maybe she and her Windcutter technique were needed as another heritage for Clare? Yes, that’s probably the case.

Similarly was with Irene's death. Irene died (again almost certainly – and again nothing can be certain with Yagi) shortly after teaching Clare Quick Sword and offering Clare her arm (an interesting gift indeed). Irene’s arm and Quick Sword saved Clare’s ass many times.

And at last but not least, the greatest warrior of all times Teresa of the Faint Smile. Well, we can’t be really upset about Teresa’s death because her death was the foundation stone of the whole story, can we? But many Teresa’s worshippers still believe Yagi wil resurrect her somehow. Who knows, maybe he will.