Parasyte: The Maxim
17-year-old Shinichi Izumi is partially infected by a Parasyte, monsters that butcher and consume humans. He must learn to co-exist with the creature if he is to survive both the life of a Parasyte and a human as part monster, part person.
Genre: Animation, Action, Drama
Cast:Aya Hirano , Nobunaga Shimazaki , Rinka H.B.B. , Brittney Karbowski , Adam Gibbs , Takuma Suzuki , Kana Hanazawa , Luci Christian , Rena Maeda , Shin'ya Hamazoe , Kiyono Yasuno , Masaki Aizawa , Terri Doty , Hilary Haag , Atsuko Tanaka , Rob Mungle , Joanne Bonasso , Tôru Nara
S1.E1 ∙ stage: 1 Henshin
Shinichi Izumi's life takes a turn when a creature called a Parasyte attempts to infiltrate his body in order to take control of it, but it ends up burrowing into his right hand and both are forced to cooperate.
S1.E2 ∙ stage: 2 Nikutai no akuma
Shinichi and his Parasyte, now named "Migi," battle for control of Shinichi's arm as the number of Mincemeat Murders increases. But when an encounter with another Parasyte turns hostile, they must work together if they hope to survive.
S1.E3 ∙ stage: 3 Kyôen
Also known as "Symposium." Sinichi and Migi come across two more of Migi's kind - one, a new teacher at Sinichi's school named Ryoko Tamiya, has the ability to keep a low profile and adapt; while the other is an evil creature who will continue to kill humans mercilessly until the day he dies. He sees Migi as a threat to his livelihood that must be taken care of immediately.
S1.E4 ∙ stage: 4 Midaregami
While Shinichi and Migi are learning to work together, Shinichi's relationship with his parents (especially his Mother) is becoming more distant and strained.
S1.E5 ∙ stage: 5 Ihôjin
A violent confrontation with a gang brings Shinichi face-to-face with a girl named Kana, who begins to take an interest in him. Shinichi's parents continue their vacation, but their trip is cut short by an unexpected attack.
S1.E6 ∙ stage: 6 Hi wa mata noboru
With Shinichi at the brink of death, Migi takes drastic actions to ensure his host's survival. After a trying recovery, Shinichi learns that his father is still alive and races to his side before the Parasyte that attacked his mother strikes again.
S1.E7 ∙ stage: 7 An'ya kôro
Shinichi sets out for revenge and runs into an unexpected ally. Together they team up to take down the Parasyte that brutally attacked Shinichi's family. But when Migi falls asleep, Shinichi is forced to engage the enemy on his own.
S1.E8 ∙ stage: 8 Hyôten
Life has returned to normal, but Shinichi has not as his ties to Migi continue to change him. As those around him grow wary of this 'new' Shinichi, a Parasyte named Hideo Shimada emerges from the shadows and begins attending Shinichi's school.
S1.E9 ∙ stage: 9 Zen'aku no higan
The divide between Shinichi and Satomi continues to grow. Shinichi's classmate, Yuko, investigates Hideo and unknowingly stumbles upon a dangerous secret. Meanwhile, Ryoko Tamiya, now known as Reiko Tamura, plots behind the scenes
S1.E10 ∙ stage: 10 Hakkyôshi tauchû
The confrontation between Yuko and Hideo comes to a gruesome head when Hideo goes on a rampage throughout the school. With Satomi missing, Shinichi must hurry and find her before Hideo can get to her first.
S1.E11 ∙ stage: 11 Aoi tori
Kana's interest in Shinichi transforms into full-blown obsession when she discovers that she is able to sense his presence. Little does Kana know that it isn't Shinichi she can sense, but something much, much darker.
S1.E12 ∙ stage: 12 Kokoro
Migi says that Kana can emit a rather weak signal to other parasites so they can also seek her out. Shinichi tells her the truth while Migi is sleeping but things go unexpectedly.
S1.E13 ∙ stage: 13 Kanashimi yo kon'nichiwa
Shinichi returns to the crime scene to try to keep the feeling of mourning for Kana. He is followed by a human private investigator hired by Ryoko Tamiya and Migi is caught on camera.
S1.E14 ∙ stage: 14 Rikotekî denshiron
The private detective, Kuramori, discovers Shinichi's secret and flees from him. Concerned about Kuramori's intentions, Shinichi seeks help from Mamoru in order to track him down.
S1.E15 ∙ stage: 15 Nanika ga michi o yattekuru
Although he still has his doubts, Kuramori reluctantly decides to help Shinichi hunt down Reiko and her group of Parasytes. But when a strange man appears, Shinichi soon goes from the hunter to the hunted.
S1.E16 ∙ stage: 16 Kôfukuna katei
A powerful Parasyte unlike any Shinichi has ever seen before attacks, and soon Shinichi and Migi are running for their lives. Meanwhile, Kuramori's search for the truth puts his family in harm's way.
S1.E17 ∙ stage: 17 Hinshi no tantei
After Reiko's judgment is called into question, three members of her own group seek to eliminate her. With Reiko otherwise occupied, Kuramori takes advantage to seek revenge for his family.
S1.E18 ∙ stage: 18 Ningen'ijô
With her feelings regarding humanity and the purpose of Parasytes now in question, Reiko encounters Shinichi and Migi one final time. When police arrive on the scene, Shinichi soon finds himself at the center of their attention.
S1.E19 ∙ stage: 19 Reiketsu
Investigators continue to hold Shinichi, certain that there is something he is hiding. In an effort to uncover his secrets, they soon bring him face-to-face with the serial killer, Uragami, who has a unique ability.
S1.E20 ∙ stage: 20 Tsumi to batsu
The police commence their operation to take out Hirokawa and the remaining Parasytes. However, plans go awry when the Parasytes attempt to fight back. Things take an even more gruesome turn when Gotou appears on the scene.
S1.E21 ∙ stage: 21 Sei to sei
In the chaos of the raid, Gotou escapes and vows to return to kill Shinichi. Plagued by fear and with nowhere left to run, Shinichi turns to Satomi for comfort.
S1.E22 ∙ stage: 22 Sei to mezame
Shinichi decides to take Gotou head on, and tracks him to a remote area to fight him. When the battle goes awry, Migi makes an unexpected sacrifice.
S1.E23 ∙ stage: 23 Nama to chikai
With Migi no longer at his side, Shinichi attempts to take on Gotou by himself one final time.
S1.E24 ∙ final stage kisei-jû
An unexpected but familiar enemy surfaces and Migi gives a final farewell.
