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Kiseijuu ![]()
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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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Type
Manga
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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 (1742 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.46 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.46 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 21st 2024, 10:54pm
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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 #477 
(+132)
Monthly Pos #948(+144)
3 Month Pos #1417(+164)
6 Month Pos #1641(+436)
Year Pos #2095(+507)
(+132)Monthly Pos #948
(+144)3 Month Pos #1417
(+164)6 Month Pos #1641
(+436)Year Pos #2095
(+507)List Stats
On 938 reading lists
On 1325 wish lists
On 4667 completed lists
On 79 unfinished lists
On 545 custom lists
On 1325 wish lists
On 4667 completed lists
On 79 unfinished lists
On 545 custom lists
Forum Posts Click to view the forum
over 9 years ago
over 9 years ago
over 16 years ago
over 16 years ago
User Comments
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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.
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.
I'm speechless.....
The series has a style (art and narration) similar to Eternal Sabbath. The pacing is definite a bit faster. At first I saw "shounen" story elements, in the main character's newfound ability/powers, but no, they're not glorified. Battles are engaging; they're not deus ex machina like you'd see in a fighter, they're well-done. And the overall story stays focused and relevant even with multiple plotlines. Themes are mostly moral/interpersonal. In addition to the genres MU lists, there's also a bit Romance, School Life, Tragedy, and Drama.
Whether you're intrigued by philosophical question like, "What does it mean to be human?" and "What does it mean to be non-human?" and morality related thereto, or appreciate the well-crafted science fiction of the storyline, or enjoy the intensity of the fights, or care about the characters and their families and lovers, I don't know, but I highly recommend this series.
... Last updated on August 11th, 2007, 3:20pm
Whether you're intrigued by philosophical question like, "What does it mean to be human?" and "What does it mean to be non-human?" and morality related thereto, or appreciate the well-crafted science fiction of the storyline, or enjoy the intensity of the fights, or care about the characters and their families and lovers, I don't know, but I highly recommend this series.
... Last updated on August 11th, 2007, 3:20pm
It scared the hell out of me... Makes me paranoid actually... It's a good manga... Ended a little abruptly though but it's still all good... I love the gory, bloody scenes...
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.
Strange and original story... Quite old styled artworks, but ok anyway. Read it for the mood !
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