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Season 1

Season 1

Parasyte -the maxim-

2014
Episodes: 24

Episodes

Metamorphosis

1. Metamorphosis

October 9, 2014

6.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Hiroyuki Yoshino

Demon in the Flesh

2. Demon in the Flesh

October 16, 2014

7.1
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Rena Maeda

Feast

3. Feast

October 23, 2014

7.3
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

Disheveled Hair

4. Disheveled Hair

October 30, 2014

7.4
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

The Stranger

5. The Stranger

November 6, 2014

7.8
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

The Sun Also Rises

6. The Sun Also Rises

November 13, 2014

7.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

Dark Night's Passing

7. Dark Night's Passing

November 20, 2014

8.1
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Masaki Aizawa, Chieko Sasai

Freezing Point

8. Freezing Point

November 27, 2014

7.5
23 min

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!

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

Beyond Good and Evil

9. Beyond Good and Evil

November 27, 2014

7.5
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

What Mad Universe

10. What Mad Universe

December 4, 2014

8.1
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

The Blue Bird

11. The Blue Bird

December 11, 2014

7.5
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Miyuki Sawashiro

Kokoro

12. Kokoro

December 25, 2014

8.4
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Miyuki Sawashiro, KENN

Hello Sadness

13. Hello Sadness

January 8, 2015

7.8
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

The Selfish Gene

14. The Selfish Gene

January 15, 2015

7.7
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Takuma Suzuki, Atsuko Tanaka

Something Wicked This Way Comes

15. Something Wicked This Way Comes

January 22, 2015

7.4
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Rena Maeda

Happy Family

16. Happy Family

January 29, 2015

7.8
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Masaki Aizawa

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

17. The Adventure of the Dying Detective

February 5, 2015

7.8
23 min

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?

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Rena Maeda

More Than Human

18. More Than Human

February 12, 2015

8.4
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Hiroyuki Yoshino

In Cold Blood

19. In Cold Blood

February 19, 2015

7.6
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Hiroyuki Yoshino

Crime and Punishment

20. Crime and Punishment

February 26, 2015

7.8
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Hiroyuki Yoshino, Atsuko Tanaka, Yu Mizushima

Sex and Spirit

21. Sex and Spirit

March 5, 2015

7.4
23 min

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?

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yu Mizushima

Quiescence and Awakening

22. Quiescence and Awakening

March 12, 2015

8.0
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kazuhiko Inoue, Seiko Fujiki, Takuma Suzuki

Life and Oath

23. Life and Oath

March 19, 2015

7.8
23 min

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

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Atsuko Tanaka, Kazuhiko Inoue

Parasyte

24. Parasyte

March 26, 2015

7.7
23 min

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...

Guest Stars: Kana Hanazawa, Kiyono Yasuno, Hiroyuki Yoshino

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