Parasyte: Part 1

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Parasyte: Part 1

Tiny creatures called “Parasytes” have arrived on Earth with the sole purpose of taking over human brains and preying on mankind. One latches on to ordinary high school student, Shinichi Izumi. Whilst he is able to fight it off before it reaches his brain, it is now stuck within his right hand. But a strange relationship develops between himself and the creature he calls “Migi”, and before long they begin to encounter other Parasytes which launch savage attacks against them and endanger the lives of his friends and family. Shinichi and Migi have no choice but to work together and hurl themselves into the fight against an ever more complex and aggressive enemy.

Streaming Services:

Available with English subtitles.

Movie Details:

Title (Japanese)寄生獣
Movie Length109 minutes
Original LanguageJapanese
Original Japanese Premiere DateNovember 2014

Sequel:

The movie was filmed as a 2-part series, which was concluded with Parasyte: Part 2 that released in Japan on April 2015.

Other Adaptations

A separate Korean TV adaptation was released on Netflix in April 2024 under the title Parasyte: The Grey.

Manga Details:

An adaptation of the Parasyte (寄生獣) manga.

AuthorHitoshi Iwaaki (岩明均)
Manga Length10 volumes
Availability in EnglishThe series is currently being released in English print and digital volumes, along with a Full Color edition from Kodansha. A previous English edition was available from Tokyopop and Del Rey Manga.

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