Parasyte -the maxim- English Sub & Dub

About Parasyte -the maxim-

Parasyte -the maxim- (Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu) blends action, sci-fi and seinen by Madhouse (2014). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: All of a sudden, they arrived: parasitic aliens that descended upon Earth and fast infiltrated humanity by burrowing into the brains of vulnerable targets. These insatiable beings acquire full control of their host and are able to morph into a variety of forms in order to feed on unsuspecting prey.

More of the story: Sixteen-year-old high school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but it fails to take over his brain, ending up in his right hand instead. Unable to relocate, the parasite, now named Migi, has no choice but to rely on Shinichi in order to stay alive. Thus, the pair is compelled into an uneasy coexistence and has to defend themselves from hostile parasites that hope to eradicate this new threat to their species.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Madhouse, which means the visual identity of Parasyte -the maxim- follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.4/10, which signals strong word of mouth. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.