Parasyte -the maxim-(2014)
Parasyte -the maxim- Synopsis
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.
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) is a animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series that premiered on October 9, 2014, spanning 1 season and 24 episodes. It stars Nobunaga Shimazaki and Aya Hirano. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 1,463 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2014-10-09
- Last aired:
- 2015-03-26
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) Trailer
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Parasyte -the maxim- Videos & Clips
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Parasyte -the maxim- Official Trailer
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Parasyte Announcement Teaser - The Invasion Has Begun...
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Parasyte -the maxim- Cast & Crew
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Parasyte -the maxim- Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 1,463 ratings.
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Parasyte -the maxim- – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Parasyte -the maxim-?
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Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HiDive and Hidive Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Parasyte -the maxim- are there?
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Parasyte -the maxim- has 1 season and 24 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 9, 2014.
Is Parasyte -the maxim- still running?
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No. Parasyte -the maxim- is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 26, 2015.
Who is in the cast of Parasyte -the maxim-?
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Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) stars Nobunaga Shimazaki and Aya Hirano. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Parasyte -the maxim- any good?
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Parasyte -the maxim- (2014) is rated 8.3 out of 10 from 1,463 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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