Parasyte: The Maxim
The 16-year-old Izumi Shinichi lives with his mother and father in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo. One night, worm-like aliens called Parasytes invade Earth, taking over the brains of human hosts by entering through their ears or noses. One Parasyte attempts to crawl into Shinichi's ear while he sleeps, but fails since he is wearing headphones, and enters his body by burrowing into his arm instead, taking over his right hand and is named Migi. Because Shinichi was able to prevent Migi from traveling further up into his brain, both beings retain their separate intellect and personality. As the duo encounter other Parasytes, they capitalize on their strange situation and gradually form a strong bond, working together to survive. This gives them an edge in battling other Parasytes, who frequently attack the pair upon realization that Shinichi's human brain is still intact. Shinichi feels compelled to fight other Parasytes, who devour humans as food, while enlisting Migi's help.
- 2014-2015
- 1 season
- Cartoon Network
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Suspense
- TV-MA
The 16-year-old Izumi Shinichi lives with his mother and father in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo. One night, worm-like aliens called Parasytes invade Earth, taking over the brains of human hosts by entering through their ears or noses. One Parasyte attempts to crawl into Shinichi's ear while he sleeps, but fails since he is wearing headphones, and enters his body by burrowing into his arm instead, taking over his right hand and is named Migi. Because Shinichi was able to prevent Migi from traveling further up into his brain, both beings retain their separate intellect and personality. As the duo encounter other Parasytes, they capitalize on their strange situation and gradually form a strong bond, working together to survive. This gives them an edge in battling other Parasytes, who frequently attack the pair upon realization that Shinichi's human brain is still intact. Shinichi feels compelled to fight other Parasytes, who devour humans as food, while enlisting Migi's help.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
stage: 1 Henshin
Sat, Dec 31, 2016 23 mins
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.
Awards
- 2016 - BTVA Anime Dub Television/OVA Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Television Series/OVA - Nominated
- 2016 - BTVA Anime Dub Television/OVA Voice Acting Award - Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA - Nominated
- 2017 - BTVA Anime Dub Television/OVA Voice Acting Award - Best Female Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA in a Supporting Role - Winner
- 2017 - BTVA Anime Dub Television/OVA Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA in a Supporting Role - Nominated
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