Best Episodes of Parasyte -the maxim-
Parasyte -the maxim-
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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Kokoro
Air date: 2014-12-25 | Season 1 Episode 12
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...
8.224/10
268 votes
The episode Kokoro was rated 0.358 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
The Stranger
Air date: 2014-11-06 | Season 1 Episode 5
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...
8.152/10
301 votes
The episode The Stranger was rated 0.286 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
More Than Human
Air date: 2015-02-12 | Season 1 Episode 18
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.
8.122/10
253 votes
The episode More Than Human was rated 0.256 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
What Mad Universe
Air date: 2014-12-04 | Season 1 Episode 10
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...
8.076/10
279 votes
The episode What Mad Universe was rated 0.21 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
Parasyte
Air date: 2015-03-26 | Season 1 Episode 24
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...
8.072/10
274 votes
The episode Parasyte was rated 0.206 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
Life and Oath
Air date: 2015-03-19 | Season 1 Episode 23
With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move.
8.024/10
249 votes
The episode Life and Oath was rated 0.158 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
Dark Night's Passing
Air date: 2014-11-20 | Season 1 Episode 7
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...
8.007/10
290 votes
The episode Dark Night's Passing was rated 0.141 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
The Sun Also Rises
Air date: 2014-11-13 | Season 1 Episode 6
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.
7.971/10
302 votes
The episode The Sun Also Rises was rated 0.105 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
Crime and Punishment
Air date: 2015-02-26 | Season 1 Episode 20
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...
7.954/10
242 votes
The episode Crime and Punishment was rated 0.088 points better than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.
Sex and Spirit
Air date: 2015-03-05 | Season 1 Episode 21
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?
7.843/10
254 votes
The episode Sex and Spirit was rated 0.023 points worse than the Parasyte -the maxim- show average of 7.866.