Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)
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Parasyte -the maxim- is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Anime Times, dAnime.
What the audience says
Parasyte -the maxim- sits near the top of Japanese series on audience ratings. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 1,483 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 23 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Anime Times, dAnime.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with drama threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 1,483 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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