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Kiseijû: Sei no kakuritsu

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  • 2014–20152014–2015
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Kiseijû: Sei no kakuritsu (2014)
Parasyte: The Maxim
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17-year-old Shinichi Izumi is partially infected by a Parasyte, monsters that butcher and consume humans. He must learn to co-exist with the creature if he is to survive both the life of a P... Read all17-year-old Shinichi Izumi is partially infected by a Parasyte, monsters that butcher and consume humans. He must learn to co-exist with the creature if he is to survive both the life of a Parasyte and a human as part monster, part person.17-year-old Shinichi Izumi is partially infected by a Parasyte, monsters that butcher and consume humans. He must learn to co-exist with the creature if he is to survive both the life of a Parasyte and a human as part monster, part person.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
35K
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1,681
149
  • Stars
    • Aya Hirano
    • Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Rinka H.B.B.
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  • Stars
    • Aya Hirano
    • Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Rinka H.B.B.
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    • 128User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Aya Hirano
    • Migîas Migî
    24 episodes24 eps • 2014–2015
    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Shin'ichi Izumias Shin'ichi Izumi
    24 episodes24 eps • 2014–2015
    Rinka H.B.B.
    • Migî moving effectsas Migî moving effects
    24 episodes24 eps • 2014–2015
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Migias Migi
    24 episodes24 eps • 2014–2015
    Adam Gibbs
    • Shinichi Izumias Shinichi Izumi
    24 episodes24 eps • 2014–2015
    Takuma Suzuki
    • Hiramaas Hirama…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2014–2015
    Kana Hanazawa
    • Satomi Muranoas Satomi Murano
    22 episodes22 eps • 2014–2015
    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Satomi Muranoas Satomi Murano
    22 episodes22 eps • 2014–2015
    Rena Maeda
    • Akiho Suzukias Akiho Suzuki…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2015
    Shin'ya Hamazoe
    • Kazuki Nagaias Kazuki Nagai…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2014–2015
    Kiyono Yasuno
    • Yûko Tachikawaas Yûko Tachikawa
    17 episodes17 eps • 2014–2015
    Masaki Aizawa
    • Kazuyuki Izumias Kazuyuki Izumi…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2014–2015
    Terri Doty
    Terri Doty
    • Yuko Tachikawaas Yuko Tachikawa
    17 episodes17 eps • 2014–2015
    Hilary Haag
    Hilary Haag
    • Akiho Suzukias Akiho Suzuki
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2015
    Atsuko Tanaka
    Atsuko Tanaka
    • Reiko Tamuraas Reiko Tamura…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2014–2015
    Rob Mungle
    Rob Mungle
    • Kazuyuki Izumias Kazuyuki Izumi
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    Joanne Bonasso
    • Reiko Tamuraas Reiko Tamura…
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    Tôru Nara
    • Sasaki-senseias Sasaki-sensei…
    10 episodes10 eps • 2014–2015
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    Storyline

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    The 16-year-old Izumi Shinichi lives with his mother and father in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo. One night, worm-like aliens called Parasytes invade Earth, taking over the brains of human hosts by entering through their ears or noses. One Parasyte attempts to crawl into Shinichi's ear while he sleeps, but fails since he is wearing headphones, and enters his body by burrowing into his arm instead, taking over his right hand and is named Migi. Because Shinichi was able to prevent Migi from traveling further up into his brain, both beings retain their separate intellect and personality. As the duo encounter other Parasytes, they capitalize on their strange situation and gradually form a strong bond, working together to survive. This gives them an edge in battling other Parasytes, who frequently attack the pair upon realization that Shinichi's human brain is still intact. Shinichi feels compelled to fight other Parasytes, who devour humans as food, while enlisting Migi's help.
    • anime
    • body horror
    • alien
    • psychotronic series
    • symbiotic relationship
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    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Every sound made by Migi is actually a noise from a female Japanese beat-boxer named Rinka Ange.
    • Quotes

      Migi: [Shinichi is peeing in a bathroom] Shinichi.

      Shinichi Izumi: [whispering loudly] Jesus, seriously? I told you not to talk when there's people around!

      Migi: Please hold still. I going to try to make your sex organ erect.

      Shinichi Izumi: [still whispering] The hell you are?

      Shinichi Izumi: [Migi starts making him masturbate against his will] Aaaa. No, no, no. Stop that! I can't believe you!

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Anime That Kinda Rip Off Other Anime (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Me Hear
      (Opening theme)

      Performed by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

    User reviews128

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Weird, Wacky, and Funny
    I honestly enjoyed Parasyte more than I thought I would. I was consistently hooked after every episode. The pacing is really great; I never found one episode boring or uninteresting. The story is just really wacky, and its originality really makes the show more entertaining. The characters are by far the best part about Parasyte. The friendship between Shinichi and Migi is so strange and yet so well developed. Plus, the English dub is really, really good; it's far better than the average dubs you'd get. Overall, Parasyte's a great show, definitely worth your time.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2014 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Parasyte: The Maxim
    • Filming locations
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Forecast Communications
      • Madhouse
      • Nippon Television Network (NTV)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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