CLAYMORE – Clare – Original Illustration Reproduction (Jump SQ – Made to Order)
I have only seen this piece twice in my entire life as a collector. Twice. And both times, it slipped through my fingers.
Since then, it has become a quiet obsession. Among all the rare Claymore items in existence, this official reproduction remains the one I regret missing the most.
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Context & discovery
I first encountered this reproduction while browsing completed listings on Mandarake.
The sale was already over, marked SOLD OUT.
Yet a single image and a few lines of description were enough for me to understand one thing:
this illustration of Clare, sword raised, eyes burning with resolve, was far more than a simple piece of merchandise.
It carried the full aura of Claymore.
From that moment on, I knew it would become one of my collector’s grails.
Why this reproduction matters
Norihiro Yagi’s style is unmistakable: sharp, restrained, and precise. He has an extraordinary ability to capture the icy dignity of his heroines.
This illustration is not merely beautiful. It distills everything Claymore stands for: solitude, determination, and the weight of an impossible quest.
Unlike other franchises flooded with derivative products, Claymore never received waves of mass merchandising.
Every rare item feels like a relic.
My attempts / frustrations
My only real chance came in 2021, on Yahoo Auctions. I bid up to ¥91,000. The final price? ¥91,500.
Five hundred yen. Less than five euros.
Losing a piece like this over such a narrow margin leaves a very particular scar.
A frustration that never truly fades — even years later. Because this wasn’t indifference. I was there. Ready.
I simply didn’t have the budget to click one last time. To this day, I regret letting that moment pass.
Known appearances
Mandarake (2015 — final price: ¥34,000)
Yahoo Auctions (2021 — final price: ¥91,500)
Why I keep searching
Unlike the Fate universe, Claymore does not flood the market with collectibles.
Here, every piece is a treasure.This reproduction represents the culmination of a long pursuit: owning a tangible, rare, and official trace of a universe I have admired for years.
I know it will one day join my collection. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe in ten years.
But I am convinced it exists somewhere, waiting, and that one day, I will finally get my hands on it.
Call for help
If you own this piece, have photos of it, or any lead at all, please contact me.
Even the smallest piece of information can change the course of this search.
Quick notes
Origin: Jump SQ 2010 (made to order / 受注生産)
Size: 414 × 527 mm (frame included)
Specifications: unsigned, unnumbered, limited to the order period
Original price: ¥18,000
Resale price: ¥34,000 – ¥91,500
Seen on: Natalie (announcement), Mandarake (2018 — sold for ¥34,000), Yahoo Auctions (2021 — sold for ¥91,500)
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