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#1MetamorphosisShinichi Izumi's life takes a turn to the bizarre when a mysterious lifeform attempts to infiltrate his body in order to snatch it, but it ends up stuck on where his right hand used to be and both are forced to…2014-10-08 · 23m

#2Demon in the FleshCalling his new partner "Migi", Shinichi attempts to move on with his normal life despite his new condition, but other members of Migi's race keep coming after them to protect their secret.2014-10-15 · 22m

#3FeastMuch to his dismay, Shinichi discovers that Reiko Tamura, a new teacher of his, is another inhuman just like those he faced before and knows his secret. However, Reiko is not interested in fighting him, and asks for his…2014-10-22 · 22m

#4Disheveled HairThanks to their teamwork, Shinichi and Migi defeat A, who ends up killed by Ryōko who quits school once news of her pregnancy reach her colleagues. Back at home, Shinichi's parents are suspicious of his behavior and he…2014-10-29 · 22m

#5The StrangerShinichi is targeted by a gang of delinquents and Kana, the girl who walks with them becomes suspicious of his nature. After returning home, Shinichi is caught by surprise when he is attacked by an enemy who possessed…2014-11-05 · 22m

#6The Sun Also RisesAfter Shinichi is mortally wounded, Migi uses its powers to save his life, but weakening itself in the process. When Shinichi hears that his father is still alive, he rushes to the hospital where he is treated in order…2014-11-12 · 22m

#7Dark Night's PassingShinichi meets Mamoru Uda, another human who is in a similar situation as him and they decide to join forces to protect his father. However, when the enemy appears, Migi falls asleep and both Shinichi and Mamoru must…2014-11-19 · 22m

#8Freezing PointBack to Tokyo, Shinichi's sudden change in behavior put his father and friends wary of him, and things get even more tense when Hideo Shimada, another parasite, is sent by Ryōko to keep an eye on him.2014-11-26 · 22m

#9Beyond Good and EvilThe recent events involving Shinichi draws him even further from his friend and crush Satomi Murano. Meanwhile, another of his friends gets close to danger after discovering Hideo's secret.2014-12-03 · 22m

#10What Mad UniverseStunned by a surprise attack from Yuuko, Hideo loses his mind and enters into a killing spree. Worried about Murano, Shinichi decides to confront him head on to protect her.2014-12-10 · 22m

#11The Blue BirdKana meets Shinichi once more and is determined to get closer to him, despite knowing of his relationship with Murano. Meanwhile, a group of parasites is organizing themselves with unknown intentions.2014-12-17 · 22m

#12KokoroShinichi decides to tell Kana about the existence of Parasites and Migi, while Kana wants to reveal that she can tell that Shinichi is different, ultimately leading to her death.2014-12-24 · 22m

#13Hello SadnessShinichi 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 Ryōko Tamiya and Migi is caught on camera.2014-12-31 · 22m

#14The Selfish GeneWith their hands forced, Shinichi and Migi reunite with Mamoru in order to capture and interrogate the private investigator.2015-01-15 · 22m

#15Something Wicked This Way ComesSpurred by Reiko's words, Shinichi decides to go on a crusade to eradicate the Parasites and kills one associated with Takeshi's camp. The group decides to send Miki to take care of him.2015-01-22 · 22m

#16Happy FamilyShinichi & Migi manage to barely escape from Miki, while Takeshi's camp takes measures to cover up loose ends by burning Kuramori's office and killing his family.2015-01-29 · 22m

#17The Adventure of the Dying DetectiveAfter dealing with three enemies who wanted her dead, Reiko learns that her child was kidnapped by Kuramori who intends to get revenge on her. Reiko then asks Shinichi for help, and leaves to confront Kuramori, unaware…2015-02-05 · 22m

#18More than HumanSurrounded by the police, Reiko sacrifices herself to protect her child and entrusts the baby to Shinichi before dying. After several interrogations, Shinichi protects his secret from the investigators, who come with one…2015-02-12 · 22m

#19In Cold BloodDespite having no evidence against Shinichi, the police are still certain that he is hiding something, and they start an operation to bring Takeshi's group down.2015-02-19 · 22m

#20Crime and PunishmentThe police storm the Town Hall to bring down Takeshi's group, but chaos ensues when the cops encounter an enemy that they can't bring down.2015-02-26 · 22m

#21Sex and SpiritGotou breaks free from the police siege, but not before meeting Shinichi and vowing to kill him on a later occasion. In face of a seemingly invincible threat, Shinichi is driven into despair until Satomi appears to…2015-03-05 · 22m

#22Quiescence and AwakeningMotivated by Satomi to stay alive, Shinichi resolves to fight Gotou. With Migi's support, they press their attack in an isolated forest. However, they fail to finish Gotou at a critical juncture, causing Shinichi to lose…2015-03-12 · 22m

#23Life and OathDespite not seeing any chance to win, Shinichi confronts Gotou and thanks to a desperate move, manages to injure him severely and rescue Migi from inside his body, turning the tables against him,2015-03-19 · 22m

#24ParasyteAfter returning home, Migi appears in Shinichi's dreams and bids farewell to him, revealing that he will enter into a dormant state and may never awaken again. One year later, Uragami appears before Shinichi and takes…2015-03-26 · 22m

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Quick facts

Episodes24

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2014

Japanese title: 寄生獣セイの格率
Also known as: Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu, Parasite, Parasitic Beasts, Parasyte

Synopsis

All of a sudden, they arrived: parasitic aliens that descended upon Earth and quickly infiltrated humanity by burrowing into the brains of vulnerable targets. These insatiable beings acquire full control of their host and are able to morph into a variety of forms in order to feed on unsuspecting prey. Sixteen-year-old high school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but it fails to take over his brain, ending up in his right hand instead. Unable to relocate, the parasite, now named Migi, has no choice but to rely on Shinichi in order to stay alive. Thus, the pair is forced into an uneasy coexistence and must defend themselves from hostile parasites that hope to eradicate this new threat to their species. (Source: MAL Rewrite)