How many seasons does Parasyte -the maxim- have?

Parasyte -the maxim- has 1 season and 24 episodes.

Is Parasyte -the maxim- renewed or canceled?

Parasyte -the maxim- is currently ended.

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Parasyte -the maxim- is available on Nippon TV. You can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel.

Parasyte -the maxim-

Name: Parasyte -the maxim-
Genre: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Released: 2014-10-09
Rating: 8.339
Cast: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Aya Hirano

ENDED1 Seasons24 Episodes★ 8.3

NetworkNippon TV

First AiredOct 9, 2014

Last AiredMar 26, 2015

GenreAnimation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Runtime23 min

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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Cast

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Izumi Shinichi (voice)

Aya Hirano

Migi-(voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 24 episodes

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E1Metamorphosis

Oct 9, 201423m★ 7.0

The whole world is about to change one quiet evening with the arrival of parasytes who devour human brains. One of their eggs lands at the home of Izumi Shinichi, a high school student. The hatched parasyte attacks Shinichi, but it faces unexpected resistance and fails to infiltrate his brain.

E2Demon in the Flesh

Oct 16, 201423m★ 7.2

As Shinichi and his parasyte continue their unasked-for coexistence, the parasyte in his right (migi) arm decides to take on the name of "Migi." Shinichi realizes that parasytes are involved in the ongoing mincemeat murders. Feeling alone in his discovery, Shinichi grapples with frustration. Unbeknownst to him, he is about to meet another parasyte for the first time...

E3Feast

Oct 23, 201423m★ 7.4

As the number of mincemeat murder victims grows, Shinichi, alone in his knowledge of the truth, is in turmoil. When Migi suddenly alerts him to the presence of another parasyte, he is aghast to find that it is in his own school. Paranoid, Shinichi attends a schoolwide assembly, where the staff introduce a beautiful new teacher...

E4Disheveled Hair

Oct 30, 201423m★ 7.4

Shinichi's life returns to "normal" after A's killing spree, but Shinichi remains in low spirits. His mother, Nobuko, becomes worried, but Shinichi just bluffs when she asks him what's wrong. His father, Kazuyuki, suggests to Nobuko that a past incident may be involved. Nobuko looks down at the old scar on her hand and thinks back to what happened when Shinichi was a little boy...

E5The Stranger

Nov 6, 201423m★ 7.8

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...

E6The Sun Also Rises

Nov 13, 201423m★ 7.9

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.

E7Dark Night's Passing

Nov 20, 201423m★ 8.1

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...

E8Freezing Point

Nov 27, 201423m★ 7.6

Shinichi has regained some semblance of a normal life. However, with Migi's cells dispersed throughout his body, his physical abilities have greatly increased to the point that not even Mitsuo poses a threat. Shinichi fears that the changes go beyond the physical and into the psychological. Just as peace returns to his school, a new parasite appears!

E9Beyond Good and Evil

Nov 27, 201423m★ 7.6

Yuko is drawn to Shimada Hideo, but gradually realizes that something is seriously amiss with Shimada's face itself. As Yuko pursues Shimada's secret, she connects the dots between him and her brother's police investigation.

E10What Mad Universe

Dec 4, 201423m★ 8.0

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...

E11The Blue Bird

Dec 11, 201423m★ 7.5

Kana's feelings for Shinichi grows day by day, and so does Shinichi's apprehension about Kana's ability. As ordinary life returns, Satomi struggles with her mounting suspicion that something has changed in Shinichi. Meanwhile, a new parasite appears to wreak havoc in a local gang hideout. Everyone's lives are about to get shattered yet again.

E12Kokoro

Dec 25, 201423m★ 8.4

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...

E13Hello Sadness

Jan 8, 201523m★ 7.7

A few days after Kana's death, things seem to be back to normal for Shinichi. Satomi and her friends are perturbed by his seeming indifference, but Shinichi, himself, is grappling with his own sense of disquiet with his unnatural state of mind. Meanwhile, a man begins snooping around about Shinichi...

E14The Selfish Gene

Jan 15, 201523m★ 7.8

Shinichi's secret becomes known to Kuramori, the private investigator hired by Tamura. Shinichi tries to confide in Satomi, but his unsuccessful attempt only drives a wedge between them. Shinichi recruits Uda's help to break the impasse.

E15Something Wicked This Way Comes

Jan 22, 201523m★ 7.3

Though still full of doubt, Kuramori has, for the time being, accepted Shinichi. Soon after, Kuramori's resolve is severely shaken by witnessing a parasite murder a human being. Shinichi is frustrated by the turn of events, but the lull is cut short when a new parasite appears...

E16Happy Family

Jan 29, 201523m★ 7.7

The newest parasite to appear is different from the others. Chatty and expressive, the parasite identifies himself as Miki and immediately makes his move. With Migi asleep, all Shinichi can do is to run and keep running...

E17The Adventure of the Dying Detective

Feb 5, 201523m★ 7.7

Having determined Tamura to be a threat, Kusano's group moves to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Kuramori moves to avenge his family's death by abducting Tamura's baby. With her baby in his arms, Kuramori faces Tamura and threatens to throw the infant down a steep slope--what will Tamura do?

E18More Than Human

Feb 12, 201523m★ 8.2

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.

E19In Cold Blood

Feb 19, 201523m★ 7.6

Suspecting Shinichi's connection to the parasite cases, Hirama arranges to have Shinichi meet with Uragami, a convict with a peculiar ability. Although cleared of any suspicion and able to return to his high school life, it isn't long before Hirama appears once more before Shinichi. A government operation to neutralize the parasites with Hirokawa is about to begin...

E20Crime and Punishment

Feb 26, 201523m★ 7.8

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...

E21Sex and Spirit

Mar 5, 201523m★ 7.3

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?

E22Quiescence and Awakening

Mar 12, 201523m★ 7.8

Motivated 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 Migi and flee in defeat.

E23Life and Oath

Mar 19, 201523m★ 7.8

With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move.

E24Parasyte

Mar 26, 201523m★ 7.7

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...

About Parasyte -the maxim-

Parasyte -the maxim- is a animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure series on Nippon TV. The show first aired on Oct 9, 2014 and currently has 1 season and 24 episodes. Parasyte -the maxim- has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 1,374 votes. The cast includes Nobunaga Shimazaki, Aya Hirano.