Great Sword2007-04-04
A spare, assured premiere that establishes the world's monster hierarchy and Clare's cold professionalism without over-explaining, earning audience trust through economy.
Full episode review →MAL community scores it 7.73 from 346,000 ratings; Rotten Tomatoes audience gives it 86%. Reviewers praised Madhouse's visceral action animation and Clare's emotionally grounded arc, while noting the anime-original ending diverges from the manga's richer conclusion.
Renewal: 26-episode single-season run concluded September 26, 2007. The anime ends with an original conclusion; the manga ran until 2014 with a different story resolution. (Wikipedia)

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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12007 · 26 eps | 4 April 2007 | 7.4 | n/a | 7.7/10 | WORTH-IT |
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A spare, assured premiere that establishes the world's monster hierarchy and Clare's cold professionalism without over-explaining, earning audience trust through economy.
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