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Season 1, 24 episodes

Episode 1: Metamorphosis
- Now playing
- 23m
- Oct 9, 2014
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.
Episode 2: Demon in the Flesh
- 23m
- Oct 16, 2014
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...
Episode 3: Feast
- 23m
- Oct 23, 2014
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...
Episode 4: Disheveled Hair
- 23m
- Oct 30, 2014
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...
Episode 5: The Stranger
- 23m
- Nov 6, 2014
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...
Episode 6: The Sun Also Rises
- 23m
- Nov 13, 2014
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.
Episode 7: Dark Night's Passing
- 23m
- Nov 20, 2014
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...
Episode 8: Freezing Point
- 23m
- Nov 27, 2014
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!
Episode 9: Beyond Good and Evil
- 23m
- Nov 27, 2014
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.
Episode 10: What Mad Universe
- 23m
- Dec 4, 2014
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...
Episode 11: The Blue Bird
- 23m
- Dec 11, 2014
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.
Episode 12: Kokoro
- 23m
- Dec 25, 2014
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...
Episode 13: Hello Sadness
- 23m
- Jan 8, 2015
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...
Episode 14: The Selfish Gene
- 23m
- Jan 15, 2015
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.
Episode 15: Something Wicked This Way Comes
- 23m
- Jan 22, 2015
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...
Episode 16: Happy Family
- 23m
- Jan 29, 2015
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...
Episode 17: The Adventure of the Dying Detective
- 23m
- Feb 5, 2015
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?
Episode 18: More Than Human
- 23m
- Feb 12, 2015
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.
Episode 19: In Cold Blood
- 23m
- Feb 19, 2015
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...
Episode 20: Crime and Punishment
- 23m
- Feb 26, 2015
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...
Episode 21: Sex and Spirit
- 23m
- Mar 5, 2015
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?
Episode 22: Quiescence and Awakening
- 23m
- Mar 12, 2015
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.
Episode 23: Life and Oath
- 23m
- Mar 19, 2015
With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move.
Episode 24: Parasyte
- 23m
- Mar 26, 2015
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...

2014 to 2015
Rated TV-MA
1 season
23m per episode
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure

8.3TMDB(1.5K)

Overview

A species of parasitic aliens descends on Earth and quickly infiltrates humanity by entering the brains of vulnerable targets; insatiable beings that gain total control of their host and are capable of transforming themselves to feed on unsuspecting prey. High school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but the creature fails to take over his brain and ends up in his right hand.

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Won the Kodansha Manga Award (1993)
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Ran for 1 season and 24 episodes (2014 to 2015)
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Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 24
Original title: 寄生獣セイの格率
First aired: October 9, 2014
Last aired: March 26, 2015
Original language: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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Season 1, 24 episodes

Episode 1: Metamorphosis
- Now playing
- 23m
- Oct 9, 2014
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.
Episode 2: Demon in the Flesh
- 23m
- Oct 16, 2014
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...
Episode 3: Feast
- 23m
- Oct 23, 2014
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...
Episode 4: Disheveled Hair
- 23m
- Oct 30, 2014
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...
Episode 5: The Stranger
- 23m
- Nov 6, 2014
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...
Episode 6: The Sun Also Rises
- 23m
- Nov 13, 2014
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.
Episode 7: Dark Night's Passing
- 23m
- Nov 20, 2014
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...
Episode 8: Freezing Point
- 23m
- Nov 27, 2014
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!
Episode 9: Beyond Good and Evil
- 23m
- Nov 27, 2014
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.
Episode 10: What Mad Universe
- 23m
- Dec 4, 2014
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...
Episode 11: The Blue Bird
- 23m
- Dec 11, 2014
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.
Episode 12: Kokoro
- 23m
- Dec 25, 2014
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...
Episode 13: Hello Sadness
- 23m
- Jan 8, 2015
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...
Episode 14: The Selfish Gene
- 23m
- Jan 15, 2015
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.
Episode 15: Something Wicked This Way Comes
- 23m
- Jan 22, 2015
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...
Episode 16: Happy Family
- 23m
- Jan 29, 2015
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...
Episode 17: The Adventure of the Dying Detective
- 23m
- Feb 5, 2015
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?
Episode 18: More Than Human
- 23m
- Feb 12, 2015
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.
Episode 19: In Cold Blood
- 23m
- Feb 19, 2015
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...
Episode 20: Crime and Punishment
- 23m
- Feb 26, 2015
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...
Episode 21: Sex and Spirit
- 23m
- Mar 5, 2015
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?
Episode 22: Quiescence and Awakening
- 23m
- Mar 12, 2015
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.
Episode 23: Life and Oath
- 23m
- Mar 19, 2015
With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move.
Episode 24: Parasyte
- 23m
- Mar 26, 2015
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...

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Metamorphosis

E2 Episode 2: Demon in the Flesh

E3 Episode 3: Feast

E4 Episode 4: Disheveled Hair

E5 Episode 5: The Stranger

E6 Episode 6: The Sun Also Rises

E7 Episode 7: Dark Night's Passing

E8 Episode 8: Freezing Point

E9 Episode 9: Beyond Good and Evil

E10 Episode 10: What Mad Universe

E11 Episode 11: The Blue Bird

E12 Episode 12: Kokoro

E13 Episode 13: Hello Sadness

E14 Episode 14: The Selfish Gene

E15 Episode 15: Something Wicked This Way Comes

E16 Episode 16: Happy Family

E17 Episode 17: The Adventure of the Dying Detective

E18 Episode 18: More Than Human

E19 Episode 19: In Cold Blood

E20 Episode 20: Crime and Punishment

E21 Episode 21: Sex and Spirit

E22 Episode 22: Quiescence and Awakening

E23 Episode 23: Life and Oath

E24 Episode 24: Parasyte

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Metamorphosis

E2 Episode 2: Demon in the Flesh

E3 Episode 3: Feast

E4 Episode 4: Disheveled Hair

E5 Episode 5: The Stranger

E6 Episode 6: The Sun Also Rises

E7 Episode 7: Dark Night's Passing

E8 Episode 8: Freezing Point

E9 Episode 9: Beyond Good and Evil

E10 Episode 10: What Mad Universe

E11 Episode 11: The Blue Bird

E12 Episode 12: Kokoro

E13 Episode 13: Hello Sadness

E14 Episode 14: The Selfish Gene

E15 Episode 15: Something Wicked This Way Comes

E16 Episode 16: Happy Family

E17 Episode 17: The Adventure of the Dying Detective

E18 Episode 18: More Than Human

E19 Episode 19: In Cold Blood

E20 Episode 20: Crime and Punishment

E21 Episode 21: Sex and Spirit

E22 Episode 22: Quiescence and Awakening

E23 Episode 23: Life and Oath

E24 Episode 24: Parasyte

Fun facts

Episode 1: Metamorphosis

Episode 2: Demon in the Flesh

Episode 3: Feast

Episode 4: Disheveled Hair

Episode 5: The Stranger

Episode 6: The Sun Also Rises

Episode 7: Dark Night's Passing

Episode 8: Freezing Point

Episode 9: Beyond Good and Evil

Episode 10: What Mad Universe

Episode 11: The Blue Bird

Episode 12: Kokoro

Episode 13: Hello Sadness

Episode 14: The Selfish Gene

Episode 15: Something Wicked This Way Comes

Episode 16: Happy Family

Episode 17: The Adventure of the Dying Detective

Episode 18: More Than Human

Episode 19: In Cold Blood

Episode 20: Crime and Punishment

Episode 21: Sex and Spirit

Episode 22: Quiescence and Awakening

Episode 23: Life and Oath

Episode 24: Parasyte

Episode 1: Metamorphosis

Episode 2: Demon in the Flesh

Episode 3: Feast

Episode 4: Disheveled Hair

Episode 5: The Stranger

Episode 6: The Sun Also Rises

Episode 7: Dark Night's Passing

Episode 8: Freezing Point

Episode 9: Beyond Good and Evil

Episode 10: What Mad Universe

Episode 11: The Blue Bird

Episode 12: Kokoro

Episode 13: Hello Sadness

Episode 14: The Selfish Gene

Episode 15: Something Wicked This Way Comes

Episode 16: Happy Family

Episode 17: The Adventure of the Dying Detective

Episode 18: More Than Human

Episode 19: In Cold Blood

Episode 20: Crime and Punishment

Episode 21: Sex and Spirit

Episode 22: Quiescence and Awakening

Episode 23: Life and Oath

Episode 24: Parasyte