Parasyte -the maxim-
寄生獣 セイの格率
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
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Parasyte Announcement Teaser - The Invasion Has Begun...
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Where can I watch Parasyte -the maxim- in the United States?
Parasyte -the maxim- is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Parasyte -the maxim- for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Parasyte -the maxim- needs a subscription to Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and HiDive, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Parasyte -the maxim-?
Parasyte -the maxim- scores 8.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Parasyte -the maxim-?
Parasyte -the maxim- stars Nobunaga Shimazaki and Aya Hirano.
How many seasons of Parasyte -the maxim- are there?
Parasyte -the maxim- has 1 season and 24 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Parasyte -the maxim-?
All 24 episodes of Parasyte -the maxim- add up to about 9 hours 12 minutes at roughly 23 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is Parasyte -the maxim- on?
Parasyte -the maxim- airs on Nippon TV, and is produced by Madhouse, Forecast Communications, and Nippon Television Network Corporation.
What language is Parasyte -the maxim- in?
Parasyte -the maxim- is in Japanese, and its original title is 寄生獣 セイの格率.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.