
Parasyte -the maxim-
寄生獣 セイの格率
In a world where parasites invade and control human hosts, a teenager must fight for survival and uncover the truth about his new existence.
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? (Source: Del Rey)
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
8.1/10 avg
Studio: MADHOUSE
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch Parasyte -the maxim-?
Within our mood classification system, Parasyte -the maxim- aligns strongest with a dark / adventurous / thriller viewing mood (gritty, mature stories with complex moral themes). Key tonal signals include dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, sci fi horror, slow burn, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a action, drama, horror anime series released in 2014 from MADHOUSE.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem.
- •You want a multi-arc 24-episode series to sink into (~24 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
Official Trailer

Episodes — Season 1
EP 1
Metamorphosis
EP 2
Demon in the Flesh
EP 3
Feast
EP 4
Disheveled Hair
EP 5
The Stranger
EP 6
The Sun Also Rises
EP 7
Dark Night's Passing
EP 8
Freezing Point
EP 9
Beyond Good and Evil
EP 10
What Mad Universe
EP 11
The Blue Bird
EP 12
Kokoro
EP 13
Hello Sadness
EP 14
The Selfish Gene
EP 15
Something Wicked This Way Comes
EP 16
Happy Family
EP 17
The Adventure of the Dying Detective
EP 18
More than Human
EP 19
In Cold Blood
EP 20
Crime and Punishment
EP 21
Sex and Spirit
EP 22
Quiescence and Awakening
EP 23
Life and Oath
EP 24
Parasyte
Frequently Asked Questions About Parasyte -the maxim-
Where can I watch Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) legally online?
Parasyte -the maxim- is available through official platforms including Prime Video, Crunchyroll Roku Channel, HIDIVE, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime) Amazon Channel, Netflix. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does Parasyte -the maxim- fit best?
Parasyte -the maxim- is classified under Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi and best matches a dark or adventurous or thriller mood, featuring elements of dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, sci fi horror.
How many episodes does Parasyte -the maxim- have?
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) is currently marked as completed with 24 episodes, averaging 24 minutes per episode.
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