Parasyte -the maxim-
2014 • MADHOUSE
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2014
- Episodes
- 24
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- MADHOUSE · VAP · Kodansha · Nippon Television Network
- Genres
- Action · Drama · Horror · Psychological
They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade–and take control of–a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret–except an ordinary high school student. Shin is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come?
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Parasyte -the maxim- was produced by Studio MADHOUSE and released in 2014, serving as a modern television adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki's classic science fiction manga, which originally serialized from 1988 to 1995. The decision to adapt the story nearly two decades after its conclusion was driven by a desire to revitalize the source material for a contemporary audience, resulting in a shift from the late-eighties setting to a more modern-day aesthetic while retaining the original narrative's intense body-horror and philosophical examination of humanity's place in the ecosystem.
Directed by Kenichi Shimizu, the series was noted for its distinct visual style, which balanced visceral, morphing creature designs with nuanced character drama. The production team focused on maintaining the dark, unsettling tone of the original manga, exploring the symbiotic relationship between protagonist Shinichi Izumi and his alien parasite, Migi. Upon its release, the series received significant critical attention for its pacing, faithful adaptation of the source's thematic depth, and its ability to bridge the gap between retro-horror sensibilities and modern animation standards.
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