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Description
They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade - and take control of - a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret - except an ordinary high school student. Shinichi is battling for control of his own body against ...
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They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade - and take control of - a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret - except an ordinary high school student. Shinichi is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come?
Note: Won the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga and the Seiun Award for Best Comic of the Year in 1996. Less...
Note: Won the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga and the Seiun Award for Best Comic of the Year in 1996. Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Associated Names
Kiseijū
Ký Sinh Thú
Parasitic Beasts
Parasyte
Pasożyt (Polish)
Паразит
الطفيلي
ปรสิต (SIC)
ปรสิตเดรฉาน (Pirate)
寄生獣
기생수
Ký Sinh Thú
Parasitic Beasts
Parasyte
Pasożyt (Polish)
Паразит
الطفيلي
ปรสิต (SIC)
ปรสิตเดรฉาน (Pirate)
寄生獣
기생수
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Latest Release(s)
v.10 c.64 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 16 years ago
v.10 c.63 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 16 years ago
v.10 c.62 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 16 years ago
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v.10 c.63 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 16 years ago
v.10 c.62 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 16 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
10 Volumes (1990 - Complete)
8 Kanzenban (2003 - Complete)
10 Shinsoban (2014 - Complete)
8 Bunkoban (2014 - Complete)
8 Kanzenban (2003 - Complete)
10 Shinsoban (2014 - Complete)
8 Bunkoban (2014 - Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 10, Chap 64
Ends at Vol 10, Chap 64
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
4 topics, 27 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (1740 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.46 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.46 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 7th 2024, 8:13pm
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Genre
Action Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Romance School Life Seinen Tragedy
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1988
Original Publisher
Kodansha (1990, 2003, 2012, 2014)
Serialized In (magazine)
Afternoon (Kodansha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Azuki (digital)
Del Rey (Defunct)
INKR Comics
Kodansha USA (8 Vols - Complete | 5 Color Vols - Ongoing)
Mixx (Expired)
Del Rey (Defunct)
INKR Comics
Kodansha USA (8 Vols - Complete | 5 Color Vols - Ongoing)
Mixx (Expired)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #586 (+38)
Monthly Pos #914 (+245)
3 Month Pos #1542 (+69)
6 Month Pos #1680 (+397)
Year Pos #2192 (+410)
Monthly Pos #914 (+245)
3 Month Pos #1542 (+69)
6 Month Pos #1680 (+397)
Year Pos #2192 (+410)
List Stats
On 934 reading lists
On 1315 wish lists
On 4658 completed lists
On 78 unfinished lists
On 547 custom lists
On 1315 wish lists
On 4658 completed lists
On 78 unfinished lists
On 547 custom lists
Forum Posts Click to view the forum
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over 9 years ago
over 16 years ago
over 16 years ago
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Solid
by a_v
May 31st, 2009, 1:14pm
May 31st, 2009, 1:14pm
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
Fairly good horror/parasite series. Weaknesses are that it could include more conflict in terms of the individual with his family, and perhaps a competing love interest, but the action scenes are what make this manga.
Overall, it is a solid manga, but not one that manages to become unforgettable.
Overall, it is a solid manga, but not one that manages to become unforgettable.
This is your premise on drugs
by AmishSamurai
April 6th, 2009, 2:08pm
April 6th, 2009, 2:08pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
Take the idea of a supernatural force possessing and killing humans (Devilman). Now take the idea of a sentient being replacing your right arm (Midori no Hibi). Mix the two together. This is the most generalized summary of the premise of Parasyte.
Yet everybody will only remember it for the cock-arm in chapter 2. Figures.
Yet everybody will only remember it for the cock-arm in chapter 2. Figures.
Good Series
by wait321
February 28th, 2009, 8:00pm
February 28th, 2009, 8:00pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
This series has an original concept that touches on very philosophical questions. The beginning was very entertaining as the main character slowly develops and comes to grips with the parasite situation. However, from the military raid onwards, the pacing speeds up dramatically and major inconsistencies arise (such as the mayor being a human) as the story is forced to an abrupt end.
Overall, I would recommend this series for a casual read. It's good but nothing to write home about.
Overall, I would recommend this series for a casual read. It's good but nothing to write home about.
Different from everything else
by xvan
January 31st, 2009, 6:31pm
January 31st, 2009, 6:31pm
Rating: 7.4 / 10.0
Strage Manga, Lot's entretaining battles, some gore in them.
Touches lot's of themes, a simbiotic relationship, the point of view of humankind as one among other spicies and the evolution of the personality, and the way of thinking of a person through some experiences...
Has a differn't drawing style (well, different for me who hasn't read too much manga).
I'll only critisize that some emotions of the main character, and the reactions in the main character seemed a bit fake for a real "human", but came on, it's a manga about parasytes ruling the world.
Finaly I'll say that this manga has something that makes you say, this is stupid, I won't keep reading it, but some strange force avoids you from dropping it. I can't explain it...
Well it's deffinitely not a masterpiece but it's must read. The plot has an approach that i couldn't find in another manga yet.
If you are looking for something different this is a good choice.
... Last updated on January 31st, 2009, 6:35pm
Touches lot's of themes, a simbiotic relationship, the point of view of humankind as one among other spicies and the evolution of the personality, and the way of thinking of a person through some experiences...
Has a differn't drawing style (well, different for me who hasn't read too much manga).
I'll only critisize that some emotions of the main character, and the reactions in the main character seemed a bit fake for a real "human", but came on, it's a manga about parasytes ruling the world.
Finaly I'll say that this manga has something that makes you say, this is stupid, I won't keep reading it, but some strange force avoids you from dropping it. I can't explain it...
Well it's deffinitely not a masterpiece but it's must read. The plot has an approach that i couldn't find in another manga yet.
If you are looking for something different this is a good choice.
... Last updated on January 31st, 2009, 6:35pm
Parasite
by NightSwan
October 15th, 2008, 12:27am
October 15th, 2008, 12:27am
Rating: 9.2 / 10.0
I didn't want to read parasyte at first. Thought it was some insane horror manga.
Turns out it's actually really good. Kept me interested and I finished it in three days, so that says something about how good it is (at least in my book).
Anyways, even for its age the art was quite nice. Realistic. And I loved how tha parasites were drawn, all the movements and so.
The only thing that I thought was lacking were the characters. They were a bit emotionless and even when they did show emotion it was kind of strange...
Good thing the focus was on other things, because if not it would have bothered me more.
Really good story telling and fast paced.
... Last updated on July 19th, 2009, 3:32pm
Turns out it's actually really good. Kept me interested and I finished it in three days, so that says something about how good it is (at least in my book).
Anyways, even for its age the art was quite nice. Realistic. And I loved how tha parasites were drawn, all the movements and so.
The only thing that I thought was lacking were the characters. They were a bit emotionless and even when they did show emotion it was kind of strange...
Good thing the focus was on other things, because if not it would have bothered me more.
Really good story telling and fast paced.
... Last updated on July 19th, 2009, 3:32pm
Wow!
by luzzz
October 11th, 2008, 1:43am
October 11th, 2008, 1:43am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
This manga was awesome, and unique in regards to its interesting premise. I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through, and finished the manga in one sitting. The most attractive thing to me about the manga was the development of the relationship between Shinji and Migi. The only complaint I have about the manga is how they draw Shinji's girlfriend. 95% of the time she's drawn like a 40 year-old, and as a consequence it always feels weird when she and Shinji are drawn in the same frame.
good
by Jack_T
October 5th, 2008, 1:11am
October 5th, 2008, 1:11am
Rating: 7.5 / 10.0
this is one wierd manga, its only ten volumes long, its a decent story and it doesnt take up too much of your time.
read it if your waiting for a release of your favorite manga to finally come out.
read it if your waiting for a release of your favorite manga to finally come out.
natural storyteller
by itachi187
June 8th, 2008, 4:08am
June 8th, 2008, 4:08am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
iwaaki is a genius in storytelling, never once do u feel stagnant the story flows and flows like ur drinking from a cup. he tied up all or most of the important loose ends and made a neat clean cut ending.
Great manga but ended too abruptly
by azn500
May 23rd, 2008, 4:41am
May 23rd, 2008, 4:41am
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
I like the character design. Why does one need to have flashy character make up? I like the quote, "Simplify, simplify, simplify". I also happen to like the philosophical approach in the manga. Its not all about the blood and gore.
GREAT.
by Dragonfiremule
January 13th, 2008, 11:58pm
January 13th, 2008, 11:58pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Well, Psychological has always been my favorite genre, and lately, horror has become my second. THIS MANGA IS GREAT! I mean, I love it. Its defiantly one of the best I have ever read.
The ending was a bit abrupt, but its still really great. =D
A must read for everyone.
The ending was a bit abrupt, but its still really great. =D
A must read for everyone.
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