Summary(short):As Clare charged at Priscilla, Isley watched from a distance. Even with her legs awakened, Clare was inferior to Priscilla. Just as Priscilla was going to deliver the final blow, Miria, Helen and Deneve arrived to rescue Clare. Meanwhile Jean and Raki made their way towards the volcano. The emotionally unstable Priscilla released her yoki and transformed into her “fully” awakened state. With just one finger she defeated the three claymores. Clare was frustrated since she could not save anyone, reaching for her sword she reminded herself of why she became a warrior. With this, she awakens further.

Thoughts: So the final show-down will take place in the final episode. I was convinced that it was going to be this week meaning it would leave one week to tie up all the loose ends, guess I was wrong. It is a shame to see how Riful and Luciela as well as other unexplored things, which made Claymore interesting, to be neglected. Nevertheless, the episode wasn’t all that bad…. I mean it’s because we all love power ups right?

Rather than focusing on the things I didn’t like, there were little things I did like in this episode. Miria’s explanation on why the organization took Clare in was not something I remember reading in the manga. I like how they are hinting more and more that they are the villains, yet their true goal is still unknown. In terms of the animation the episode was generally well done, but I guess it is the climax of the series.

Ending next week, I don’t know what sort of ending to expect any more. Although it does look like we can expect more flashy auras and power ups >_>;