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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
Parasitic Beasts
Parasyte
Паразит
الطفيلي
ปรสิตเดรฉาน
기생수
寄生獣
Parasitic Beasts
Parasyte
Паразит
الطفيلي
ปรสิตเดรฉาน
기생수
寄生獣
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
v.10 c.64 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 12 years ago
v.10 c.63 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 12 years ago
v.10 c.62 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 12 years ago
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v.10 c.63 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 12 years ago
v.10 c.62 by Gantz_Waitingroom over 12 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
10 Vols (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: 8.6 / 10.0 (1624 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.56 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.56 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 18th 2020, 8:27pm PST
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Genre
Action Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Romance School Life Sci-fi Seinen
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Author(s)
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Year
1988
Original Publisher
Kodansha (1990, 2003, 2012, 2014)
Serialized In (magazine)
Afternoon (Kodansha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #296 
(-60)
Monthly Pos #577
(+455)
3 Month Pos #858(+341)
6 Month Pos #1071(+101)
Year Pos #1071(-164)
(-60)Monthly Pos #577
(+455)3 Month Pos #858
(+341)6 Month Pos #1071
(+101)Year Pos #1071
(-164)List Stats
On 858 reading lists
On 1193 wish lists
On 4360 completed lists
On 74 unfinished lists
On 461 custom lists
On 1193 wish lists
On 4360 completed lists
On 74 unfinished lists
On 461 custom lists
Forum Posts Click to view the forum
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over 5 years ago
over 12 years ago
over 12 years ago
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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 manga has a really unique feel to it. I really enjoyed that its one of those mangas that have at least a bit common sense. ^^
Its sad the manga ends so fast, but the more you chew on a topic, the more easily it becomes boring, unrealistic, or predictable.
For people who get a kick of artwork: Its not really great. But you will get to like it by time.
Its sad the manga ends so fast, but the more you chew on a topic, the more easily it becomes boring, unrealistic, or predictable.
For people who get a kick of artwork: Its not really great. But you will get to like it by time.
This is one of the most interesting manga I have ever read. Thou I wish it was some what longer since the ending seemed a bit too sudden for me be but nonetheless this is definitely worth reading.
... Last updated on August 3rd, 2007, 9:41am
... Last updated on August 3rd, 2007, 9:41am
Comparable to "Gyo"'s philosophies of humans fusing with micro organisms.
Except, this is far better.
Except, this is far better.
the whole ideology.. sucked me in. it is great. interesting how perception and opinion of something can change after a night of reading.
absolutely worth checking out. 8/10
absolutely worth checking out. 8/10
its a great series. kind of annoying however that they stopped scanlating with only under 5 chaps left. the scanlation teams need to work onn projects like this, not everyone doing naruto and bleach. ramblings aside, its a great series, thatll keep u on ur toes. once u start reading, youll be in for a surprise, and expect a few twists along the way
At first I thought that the plot sounded silly -- an alien living in a guy's hand? -- but seriously, this is very cool and makes you think about how fictional the idea of a universal morality really is. The comparisons between an alien culture and human psychology are just beyond awesome. Not to mention that the central character's eventual change -- both in outlook and in biology -- is so powerful and personal. Very gripping, fast-paced and well-written! Don't miss this manga. 
... Last updated on June 12th, 2007, 9:22am
... Last updated on June 12th, 2007, 9:22am
This is good shit. Can't describe it much better than the other comments or the description, but it's fun and involving. The alien vs human relationships are very interesting, imo. I love it.
Just wish they'd finish scanlating it now.
Just wish they'd finish scanlating it now.
I'm speechless.....
The little Alien that lives in his right hand is so cute . Makes you laugh too. Read this!
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