Parasyte - the maxim Full Anime Review| 寄生獣 セイの格率 |

🔷  Parasyte - the maxim- •  (寄生獣 セイの格率)

🌟 Anime review by @AnimeMandir

⚡️ Anime:-

Type: TV

Status: FINISHED

Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Seinen

Studios: Madhouse

🌟 Season 1: 24 Episodes

♦️ Story / Synopsis :

The 17-year-old Izumi Shinichi lives with his mother and father in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo. One night, worm-like aliens called Parasytes to invade Earth, taking over the brains of human hosts by entering through their ears or noses. One Parasytes attempts to crawl into Shinichi's ear while he sleeps, but fails since he is wearing headphones, and enters his body by burrowing into his arm instead, taking over his right hand and is named Migi. Because Shinichi was able to prevent Migi from traveling further up into his brain, both beings retain their separate intellect and personality. As the duo encounter other Parasytes, they capitalize on their strange situation and gradually form a strong bond, working together to survive. This gives them an edge in battling other Parasytes who frequently attack the pair upon realization that Shinichi's human brain is still intact. Shinichi feels compelled to fight other Parasytes, who devour humans as food while enlisting Migi's help.

🍀 Review : 

While the story may be imperfect at times, however, incredible characterization drives the narrative forward with intensity and purpose. The tale follows Shinichi, a high school senior, who by simple chance becomes a target for one of the parasites. As he struggles against its assailment, he forces the alien to gestate prematurely and take over his right hand while leaving his nervous system intact. From this emerges an intriguing drama in which he and his hand, affectionately named Migi, must coexist within the same body, navigating ordinary life as a human with a substantial handicap. 

More than these things, the story emphasizes the interpersonal interactions of all parties involved – just because Shinichi has attained a parasite for a right hand, for example, does not mean his crush loses feelings for him or he loses his desire to maintain his family bonds. More than just death, Shinchi’s losses in life expand beyond just losing important people around him. It shows that he can’t save everyone and when that happens, Shinchi feels regret because of his own lack of confidence. 

Animation style keeps Parasyte from becoming a glance at the cover image, one might expect a phenomenally dark and bloody alien invasion with a moody tone and pallid lightning. 

🍀 In conclusion: For those looking for a solid drama with good characterization and an emotional story, this one’s for you. Though it has its very “over-the-top” shounen-style moments, Parasyte is a riveting horror-drama that hits all important points to make it a captivating and well-written story.

✨ Dub or Sub?  The musical score works well generally and matches with the animation style in keeping a relatively neutral tone for most of the screen time. Likewise, the voice acting was on par with standard quality. So you give sub priority, anyways both are good.

🔶 Anime Review by @AnimeMandir

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( Anime: 8.5 ) 🌟

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