Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)
Anime series · 24 episodes · MADHOUSE
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Parasyte -the maxim- is a MADHOUSE sci-fi horror series about an ordinary high schooler, Shinichi, whose right hand is taken over by an alien parasite. This forced symbiosis thrusts him into a world of shapeshifting creatures that secretly prey on humanity, exploring themes of survival, body horror, and philosophical questions of identity.
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The story
Alien parasites arrive on Earth, silently descending to infect human hosts and consume human flesh. These creatures, capable of assuming any monstrous form, conceal their true nature by mimicking ordinary people. Shinichi Izumi, a high school student, becomes an unwilling host when a parasite, Migi, takes over his right hand. Unlike other parasites, Migi fails to fully control Shinichi's brain, resulting in a unique, forced coexistence.
Shinichi and Migi navigate a world where hidden parasites hunt humans, forcing Shinichi to confront these shapeshifting threats. The series explores the struggle for survival against these predatory beings and delves into the philosophical implications of their existence. Shinichi’s dual nature, part human and part parasite, drives the narrative as he fights to protect humanity while questioning his own identity and the nature of life itself.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Story
- Hitoshi Iwaaki
- Character design
- Tadashi Hiramatsu
- Voice
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shinichi Izumi
- Voice
- Aya Hirano as Migi
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Who made Parasyte -the maxim-?
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) was animated by MADHOUSE.
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