While this episode remains largely faithful to the source material, it marks the beginning of the anime's transition toward its original, non-canon ending. In the manga, the Battle of Pieta has a significantly different resolution that leads into a seven-year time skip. Episode 22 | Claymore Wiki | Fandom
: Miria, the leader of the surviving Claymores, is pushed to her absolute limits by Rigaldo, the "Silver-Eyed Lion". Despite her "Phantom" speed techniques, she is eventually outmatched and severely injured by his overwhelming agility and claws. Claymore Episode 22
: Clare intentionally releases her Yoki (demon energy) beyond the safe 80% limit to keep up with Rigaldo, putting her at high risk of permanent "Awakening" into a monster. While this episode remains largely faithful to the
: Just as Rigaldo is about to deliver a final blow to Miria, Clare intervenes. Driven by desperation to protect her comrades, she begins to tap into her awakened power, managing to sever Rigaldo's arm in a moment of extreme speed. Despite her "Phantom" speed techniques, she is eventually
: The Claymore team of Helen and Deneve attempt to support Miria but are easily brushed aside by Rigaldo’s power. Manga vs. Anime
In Episode 22 of , titled "The Critical Point," the tension peaks as the Battle of Pieta reaches a desperate turning point. Plot Summary