Series

Parasyte -the maxim-

★ 8.3(1,408)201423m1 season

Animation Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure

Parasyte -the maxim- is streaming on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Hidive Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 2014-10-09
Runtime: 23m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 24
Network: Nippon TV
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: Madhouse

Parasyte -the maxim- — trailer

About Parasyte -the maxim-

Parasyte -the maxim- is a 2014 web series in the Animation, Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, starring Nobunaga Shimazaki and Aya Hirano. It spans 1 season and 24 episodes, and originally aired on Nippon TV. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 1,408 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Parasyte -the maxim- in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 124 eps · 2014

Cast

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Izumi Shinichi (voice)

Aya Hirano

Migi-(voice)

Themes & keywords

detectiveaffectationhigh schoolromancealiengoretragedypsychological thrillerbased on mangamassacreschool lifeseinenanimepsychologicalhorror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Parasyte -the maxim- in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Parasyte -the maxim- on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Hidive Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Is Parasyte -the maxim- on Netflix?+

Parasyte -the maxim- is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Hidive Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of Parasyte -the maxim- are there?+

Parasyte -the maxim- has 1 season and 24 episodes in total.

Who stars in Parasyte -the maxim-?+

Parasyte -the maxim- stars Nobunaga Shimazaki and Aya Hirano.

When did Parasyte -the maxim- come out?+

Parasyte -the maxim- is a 2014 web series.

What genre is Parasyte -the maxim-?+

Parasyte -the maxim- is Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Action & Adventure series.