Hey, the comparison to the rise of K-pop warriors cracked me up, I'd never thought of it that way, haha. I haven't actually seen Claymore; the name sounds familiar, but I had no idea what it was about. The fact that Madhouse animated it is a mark of quality, even if it's old. I'm really intrigued by what you said about the protagonist, especially about her starting out last in the rankings and maintaining that neutrality; sometimes it gets tiring when characters are too emotional, so I like that more raw and serious tone. Thanks for the recommendation!