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Parasyte -the maxim-
Series · 2014
What hooked you in Parasyte -the maxim- was the unsettling internal struggle of balancing human morality with a lethal, encroaching alien presence.
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Common questions
Is Parasyte -the maxim- about alien invaders?
Yes, Parasyte -the maxim- follows a species of parasitic aliens that descend on Earth. These creatures infiltrate humanity by entering the brains of unsuspecting targets to gain total control, allowing them to transform their bodies to feed on prey.
What happens to the protagonist in Parasyte -the maxim-?
In Parasyte -the maxim-, a high school student named Shinichi Izumi is attacked by a parasite. The creature fails to reach his brain and instead takes over his right hand, leading to a unique co-existence between the human host and the alien parasite.
Does Parasyte -the maxim- feature body horror elements?
Parasyte -the maxim- contains significant body horror as the parasitic aliens are capable of transforming their host bodies to feed on prey. The series focuses on the physical struggle between humanity and these insatiable beings that have infiltrated society.
How does the parasite survive in Parasyte -the maxim-?
The parasites in Parasyte -the maxim- survive by entering the brains of vulnerable humans to gain total control of their hosts. They are insatiable beings that use their ability to transform their bodies to hunt and consume unsuspecting prey.