Parasyte -the maxim-

Parasyte -the maxim-

2014
Parasyte -the maxim-
Parasyte -the maxim-

Parasyte -the maxim-

8.3 | TV-MA | en | Animation

A species of parasitic aliens descends on Earth and quickly infiltrates humanity by entering the brains of vulnerable targets; insatiable beings that gain total control of their host and are capable of transforming themselves to feed on unsuspecting prey. High school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but the creature fails to take over his brain and ends up in his right hand.

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EP24  Parasyte
Mar. 26,2015
Parasyte

With Gotou's defeat, Shinichi's life is finally back to "normal." Though saddened by Migi's sudden departure, Shinichi moves forward with his life. However, a final threat appears...

EP23  Life and Oath
Mar. 19,2015
Life and Oath

With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move.

EP22  Quiescence and Awakening
Mar. 12,2015
Quiescence and Awakening

Motivated by Satomi to stay alive, Shinichi resolves to fight Gotou. With Migi's support, they press their attack in an isolated forest. However, they fail to finish Gotou at a critical juncture, causing Shinichi to lose Migi and flee in defeat.

EP21  Sex and Spirit
Mar. 05,2015
Sex and Spirit

The assault squad succeeds in eliminating Hirokawa, the parasites' leader, but they find themselves in a bind when the ultimate parasite appears. Their failure to eliminate Gotou strikes fear into Shinichi's heart--who will give him the final courage to face Gotou?

EP20  Crime and Punishment
Feb. 26,2015
Crime and Punishment

The joint operation by the police and the strike force to eliminate the group of parasites led by Hirokawa has begun. Yamagishi's unit uses their special sensor system to hunt down the parasites. Amidst the chaos, human victory seems all but confirmed. But the tables are about to be turned by a single parasite...

EP19  In Cold Blood
Feb. 19,2015
In Cold Blood

Suspecting Shinichi's connection to the parasite cases, Hirama arranges to have Shinichi meet with Uragami, a convict with a peculiar ability. Although cleared of any suspicion and able to return to his high school life, it isn't long before Hirama appears once more before Shinichi. A government operation to neutralize the parasites with Hirokawa is about to begin...

EP18  More Than Human
Feb. 12,2015
More Than Human

Shinichi and Migi arrive at the park, only to find Tamura holding her child. As Shinichi struggles to quell his fury at the sight of her, Tamura unleashes a flurry of questions about the meaning of the parasites' existence and what humanity means to them.

EP17  The Adventure of the Dying Detective
Feb. 05,2015
The Adventure of the Dying Detective

Having determined Tamura to be a threat, Kusano's group moves to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Kuramori moves to avenge his family's death by abducting Tamura's baby. With her baby in his arms, Kuramori faces Tamura and threatens to throw the infant down a steep slope--what will Tamura do?

EP16  Happy Family
Jan. 29,2015
Happy Family

The newest parasite to appear is different from the others. Chatty and expressive, the parasite identifies himself as Miki and immediately makes his move. With Migi asleep, all Shinichi can do is to run and keep running...

EP15  Something Wicked This Way Comes
Jan. 22,2015
Something Wicked This Way Comes

Though still full of doubt, Kuramori has, for the time being, accepted Shinichi. Soon after, Kuramori's resolve is severely shaken by witnessing a parasite murder a human being. Shinichi is frustrated by the turn of events, but the lull is cut short when a new parasite appears...

EP14  The Selfish Gene
Jan. 15,2015
The Selfish Gene

Shinichi's secret becomes known to Kuramori, the private investigator hired by Tamura. Shinichi tries to confide in Satomi, but his unsuccessful attempt only drives a wedge between them. Shinichi recruits Uda's help to break the impasse.

EP13  Hello Sadness
Jan. 08,2015
Hello Sadness

A few days after Kana's death, things seem to be back to normal for Shinichi. Satomi and her friends are perturbed by his seeming indifference, but Shinichi, himself, is grappling with his own sense of disquiet with his unnatural state of mind. Meanwhile, a man begins snooping around about Shinichi...

EP12  Kokoro
Dec. 25,2014
Kokoro

Kana's special ability is gaining in strength. Believing that ignoring her will only endanger her life, Shinichi tells Kana everything about the parasites. Shinichi only wants to save Kana, but Kana believes Shinichi is lying to her. They are two ships, passing in the night...

EP11  The Blue Bird
Dec. 11,2014
The Blue Bird

Kana's feelings for Shinichi grows day by day, and so does Shinichi's apprehension about Kana's ability. As ordinary life returns, Satomi struggles with her mounting suspicion that something has changed in Shinichi. Meanwhile, a new parasite appears to wreak havoc in a local gang hideout. Everyone's lives are about to get shattered yet again.

EP10  What Mad Universe
Dec. 04,2014
What Mad Universe

Incapable of rationala thought, Shimada Hideo is a savage beast on a rampage, and Satomi's class has become his prey. Shinichi must make his way through the carnage in order to save Satomi...

EP9  Beyond Good and Evil
Nov. 27,2014
Beyond Good and Evil

Yuko is drawn to Shimada Hideo, but gradually realizes that something is seriously amiss with Shimada's face itself. As Yuko pursues Shimada's secret, she connects the dots between him and her brother's police investigation.

EP8  Freezing Point
Nov. 27,2014
Freezing Point

Shinichi has regained some semblance of a normal life. However, with Migi's cells dispersed throughout his body, his physical abilities have greatly increased to the point that not even Mitsuo poses a threat. Shinichi fears that the changes go beyond the physical and into the psychological. Just as peace returns to his school, a new parasite appears!

EP7  Dark Night's Passing
Nov. 20,2014
Dark Night's Passing

Thinking he'd found his mother's killer, Shinichi instead meets Uda Mamoru, a man in a similar situation as himself. Uda sympathizes with Shinichi and suggests that they all work together. The time to avenge his mother has come at last! Shinichi heads to the precipice...

EP6  The Sun Also Rises
Nov. 13,2014
The Sun Also Rises

Struck through the heart by his mother-turned-parasite, Shinichi survives only through Migi's efforts. After regaining consciousness, Shinichi is devastated by the realization that none of it had been a dream.

EP5  The Stranger
Nov. 06,2014
The Stranger

Running late to school, Shinichi sees Nagai in trouble with some punks. When Shinichi steps in to help, he meets a high school student, Kimishima Kana. Shinichi and Satomi share a close moment when she tends to his injuries, but his life is about to take a sudden turn with a single phone call from his father...

EP4  Disheveled Hair
Oct. 30,2014
Disheveled Hair

Shinichi's life returns to "normal" after A's killing spree, but Shinichi remains in low spirits. His mother, Nobuko, becomes worried, but Shinichi just bluffs when she asks him what's wrong. His father, Kazuyuki, suggests to Nobuko that a past incident may be involved. Nobuko looks down at the old scar on her hand and thinks back to what happened when Shinichi was a little boy...

EP3  Feast
Oct. 23,2014
Feast

As the number of mincemeat murder victims grows, Shinichi, alone in his knowledge of the truth, is in turmoil. When Migi suddenly alerts him to the presence of another parasyte, he is aghast to find that it is in his own school. Paranoid, Shinichi attends a schoolwide assembly, where the staff introduce a beautiful new teacher...

EP2  Demon in the Flesh
Oct. 16,2014
Demon in the Flesh

As Shinichi and his parasyte continue their unasked-for coexistence, the parasyte in his right (migi) arm decides to take on the name of "Migi." Shinichi realizes that parasytes are involved in the ongoing mincemeat murders. Feeling alone in his discovery, Shinichi grapples with frustration. Unbeknownst to him, he is about to meet another parasyte for the first time...

EP1  Metamorphosis
Oct. 09,2014
Metamorphosis

The whole world is about to change one quiet evening with the arrival of parasytes who devour human brains. One of their eggs lands at the home of Izumi Shinichi, a high school student. The hatched parasyte attacks Shinichi, but it faces unexpected resistance and fails to infiltrate his brain.

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8.3 | TV-MA | en | Animation , Drama , Action & Adventure | More Info
Released: 2014-10-09 | Released Producted By: Madhouse , Nippon Television Network Corporation Country: Japan Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.vap.co.jp/kiseiju
Synopsis

A species of parasitic aliens descends on Earth and quickly infiltrates humanity by entering the brains of vulnerable targets; insatiable beings that gain total control of their host and are capable of transforming themselves to feed on unsuspecting prey. High school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but the creature fails to take over his brain and ends up in his right hand.

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Cast

Aya Hirano , Nobunaga Shimazaki

Director

Fuminao Akai

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Madhouse , Nippon Television Network Corporation

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Reviews

mydiem Waste of time. This was one of the most pretentious shows I have ever seen. The monologues the main character has makes me roll my eyes. I think this is meant for edgy and rebellious teenagers. Just because there's violence and sex does not make a show more mature. The messages are misguided and not represented well. I'm tired of people saying this show is underrated and a masterpiece. If you're looking for a intelligent and engaging show then this is not it. It may be fun to watch this but remember that this show is not the best.
jace-rynearson To put it simply, I LOVED this show. Everything about it was just amazing, the story, the characters, the animation, the music, I couldn't find one fault with it.I loved all the characters. The main character is just about the most well developed character in anime history. He changes plenty, but still keeps his established character, and he's so likable and relate-able it's impossible to not root for him. He and his girlfriend are just about the most romantic, realistic couple of all time. Even some of the villains are likable, I never expected myself to actually root for someone on the other side.Speaking of, the story is just about polished to perfection. It shows both sides of the struggle, but maintains it's stance that the right side is the good side, even if some people in it are not good. It has some truly unexpected moments in it, others that are very emotional, and an ending that could not possibly be more satisfying. And best of all, it takes itself seriously, it doesn't deviate from the established character or plot lines too much. The whole thing feels very real, even though it's a fiction. And the animation and every single musical piece in it complements the story BEAUTIFULLY.The voice acting in it is also really good. It's one of the few anime where I prefer the English version over the Japanese version because the English voice actors were so good. You could tell that through the whole thing, every single one of the voice actors did their best and took this project to heart. I'm surprised not all anime have English voice acting this perfect, because how could you not make it great in all of them? I liked all the voice actors, but I particularly liked the main voice actor.All in all, it's an anime you won't forget, it did everything right, and it made it's way into my heart. It's a prime example of what to do in any kind of media. I definitely recommend this show, without any hesitation.
seschell We humans are the dominating species on earth, deciding who lives and who dies, controlling all creatures we consider to be 'inferior'. Until one day spores, containing worm-like aliens, come to earth, starting to control some of us and, in order to survive, steadily consuming mankind. These events, witnessed though the eyes of the main focalizer Shinichi Izumi, confront the viewer with many concepts and themes from modern philosophy: Egoism, altruism, deciding who lives and who dies, and who is the real parasite on earth? Is it the human who exploits his environment or the alien creature, which reduces mankind? Not to mention that Shinichi, due to circumstances explained in the first episode, lives in a symbiosis with one of the parasites, being confronted with the problems of both species. He is now a human-parasite-hybrid, with all the flaws and advantages.I personally liked this anime a lot, always catching myself thinking how I would have reacted in this or that situation :).I've been hooked from the first episode onwards! Highly recommended.
abhilash-nanda1988 Today when I sit to write about this series, I honestly fail to write anything bad about this series. In the past couple of years we have seen shows of immense potential and sheer popularity, a la SnK (a big fan here). However, I would this show is even better made than SnK.All the elements like action, drama, good soundtrack, romance are present and by Gods grace not just for the sake of it. It's a cocktail of these things added in the accurate proportion that give it the real natural feel.But according to me the real meat of the show is the character development of Shinichi and Migi. How they slowly and organically come to understand each other better as the show progresses. The philosophical talks they have and the justifications of their actions.If not absolute it surely is a master of character development.P.S.: Music is one of the best I have heard, after SnK.Can't honestly give is less then 10.10/10. Go watch it. It will show you we are.