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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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- 01
KokoroKana'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... - 02
More Than HumanShinichi 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. - 03
Dark Night's PassingThinking 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...
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
MetamorphosisOctober 9, 2014The 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 h - S01E02
Demon in the FleshOctober 16, 2014As Shinichi and his parasyte continue their unasked-for coexistence, the parasyte in his right (migi) arm decides to take on the name of "Mi - S01E03
FeastOctober 23, 2014As the number of mincemeat murder victims grows, Shinichi, alone in his knowledge of the truth, is in turmoil. When Migi suddenly alerts him - S01E04
Disheveled HairOctober 30, 2014Shinichi's life returns to "normal" after A's killing spree, but Shinichi remains in low spirits. His mother, Nobuko, becomes worried, but S - S01E05
The StrangerNovember 6, 2014Running late to school, Shinichi sees Nagai in trouble with some punks. When Shinichi steps in to help, he meets a high school student, Kimi - S01E06
The Sun Also RisesNovember 13, 2014Struck through the heart by his mother-turned-parasite, Shinichi survives only through Migi's efforts. After regaining consciousness, Shinic - S01E07
Dark Night's PassingNovember 20, 2014Thinking he'd found his mother's killer, Shinichi instead meets Uda Mamoru, a man in a similar situation as himself. Uda sympathizes with Sh - S01E08
Freezing PointNovember 27, 2014Shinichi has regained some semblance of a normal life. However, with Migi's cells dispersed throughout his body, his physical abilities have - S01E09
Beyond Good and EvilNovember 27, 2014Yuko is drawn to Shimada Hideo, but gradually realizes that something is seriously amiss with Shimada's face itself. As Yuko pursues Shimada - S01E10
What Mad UniverseDecember 4, 2014Incapable of rationala thought, Shimada Hideo is a savage beast on a rampage, and Satomi's class has become his prey. Shinichi must make his - S01E11
The Blue BirdDecember 11, 2014Kana's feelings for Shinichi grows day by day, and so does Shinichi's apprehension about Kana's ability. As ordinary life returns, Satomi st - S01E12
Season's bestKokoroDecember 25, 2014Kana's special ability is gaining in strength. Believing that ignoring her will only endanger her life, Shinichi tells Kana everything about - S01E13
Hello SadnessJanuary 8, 2015A few days after Kana's death, things seem to be back to normal for Shinichi. Satomi and her friends are perturbed by his seeming indifferen - S01E14
The Selfish GeneJanuary 15, 2015Shinichi's secret becomes known to Kuramori, the private investigator hired by Tamura. Shinichi tries to confide in Satomi, but his unsucces - S01E15
Something Wicked This Way ComesJanuary 22, 2015Though still full of doubt, Kuramori has, for the time being, accepted Shinichi. Soon after, Kuramori's resolve is severely shaken by witnes - S01E16
Happy FamilyJanuary 29, 2015The newest parasite to appear is different from the others. Chatty and expressive, the parasite identifies himself as Miki and immediately m - S01E17
The Adventure of the Dying DetectiveFebruary 5, 2015Having determined Tamura to be a threat, Kusano's group moves to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Kuramori moves to avenge his family's death by ab - S01E18
More Than HumanFebruary 12, 2015Shinichi 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, Ta - S01E19
In Cold BloodFebruary 19, 2015Suspecting Shinichi's connection to the parasite cases, Hirama arranges to have Shinichi meet with Uragami, a convict with a peculiar abilit - S01E20
Crime and PunishmentFebruary 26, 2015The joint operation by the police and the strike force to eliminate the group of parasites led by Hirokawa has begun. Yamagishi's unit uses - S01E21
Sex and SpiritMarch 5, 2015The assault squad succeeds in eliminating Hirokawa, the parasites' leader, but they find themselves in a bind when the ultimate parasite app - S01E22
Quiescence and AwakeningMarch 12, 2015Motivated by Satomi to stay alive, Shinichi resolves to fight Gotou. With Migi's support, they press their attack in an isolated forest. How - S01E23
Life and OathMarch 19, 2015With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move. - S01E24
ParasyteMarch 26, 2015With Gotou's defeat, Shinichi's life is finally back to "normal." Though saddened by Migi's sudden departure, Shinichi moves forward with hi
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