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Parasyte - The Maxim Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2015 - 0
Episode 1
The Metamorphosis
Wed, Oct 8, 2014 30 mins
In the series premiere, Shinichi Izumi's life changes when he is attacked by a strange life form.
Episode 2
The Devil in the Flesh
Wed, Oct 15, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi battles for control of his arm with his parasite, now named Migi, as the number of Mincemeat murders increases. But, they're forced to work together when another parasite surfaces.
Episode 3
Symposium
Wed, Oct 22, 2014 30 mins
A new parasite surfaces and poses as a substitute teacher as the number of murders continue to grow.
Episode 4
Tangled Hair
Wed, Oct 29, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi is adapting to Migi, but doing so isolates him from his family as he struggles to keep Migi a secret.
Episode 5
The Stranger
Wed, Nov 5, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi has a confrontation with a gang that brings him face-to-face with a girl named Kana, who takes an interest in him. Elsewhere: His parents' vacation is cut short by an unexpected attack.
Episode 6
The Sun Also Rises
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 30 mins
Migi takes drastic actions to save Shinichi, who tries to reach his father before the parasite strikes again.
Episode 7
A Dark Night's Passing
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi seeks revenge against a parasite that attacked his family, with help from an unexpected ally.
Episode 8
Freezing Point
Wed, Nov 26, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi's behavior changes and Ryoko sends another parasite.
Episode 9
Beyond Good and Evil
Wed, Nov 26, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi and Satomi are at odds; Shinichi's classmate comes across a secret while investigating Hideo; and Ryoko Tamiya, now known as Reiko Tamura, plots behind the scenes.
Episode 10
What Mad Universe
Wed, Dec 3, 2014 30 mins
Shimada loses his mind and goes on a killing spree after an attack from Yuko and Shinchi confronts him head on.
Episode 11
The Blue Bird
Wed, Dec 10, 2014 30 mins
Kana meets Chinichi once more and tries to get close to him as parasites begin organizing under Takeshi Hirokawa.
Episode 12
Kokoro
Wed, Dec 24, 2014 30 mins
Shinichi tells Kana about the parasites, but Kana later falls victim to one.
Episode 13
Hello Sadness
23 mins
In the aftermath of loss, Shinichi struggles to feel anything but indifference and begins to question his own humanity. He soon realizes that he is being watched when he discovers a private detective following him.
Episode 14
The Selfish Gene
23 mins
The private detective, Kuramori, discovers Shinichi's secret and flees. Concerned about his intentions, Shinichi seeks help from Mamoru in order to track him down.
Episode 15
Something Wicked This Way Comes
24 mins
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.
Episode 16
Happy Family
23 mins
A powerful Parasyte unlike any Shinichi has ever seen before attacks, and soon he and Migi are running for their lives. Meanwhile, Kuramori puts his family in harm's way.
Episode 17
The Adventure of the Dying Detective
Wed, Feb 4, 2015 30 mins
Reiko's judgement is questioned and Kuramori tries to seek revenge.
Episode 18
More than Human
Wed, Feb 11, 2015 30 mins
Reiko sacrifices herself to save her child and entrusts Shinichi with her baby.
Episode 19
In Cold Blood
Wed, Feb 18, 2015 30 mins
The police try to bring down Takeshi's group, but still have suspicions about Shinichi.
Episode 20
Crime and Punishment
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 30 mins
Takeshi's group tries to slip away in the wake of a failed escape attempt and civilian panic.
Episode 21
Sex and Spirit
Wed, Mar 4, 2015 30 mins
Gotou breaks away from police during the siege and Uragami takes it as an opportunity to escape.
Episode 22
Repose and Awakening
Wed, Mar 11, 2015 30 mins
Shinichi takes on Gotou and battles him in a remote area and Migi makes an unexpected sacrifice.
Episode 23
Life and Vows
Wed, Mar 18, 2015 30 mins
Shinichi takes on Gotou by himself.
Episode 24
Parasitic Beasts
Sun, Apr 10, 2016 30 mins
Migi gives a final farewell and an unexpected enemy surfaces.