Announcement of the 'Parasyte -the maxim-' anime adaptation based on the manga.
The anime adaptation 'Parasyte -the maxim-' premiered in Japan.
Final episode of 'Parasyte -the maxim-' aired, concluding the anime series.
Funimation and other licensors began releasing the 'Parasyte -the maxim-' anime internationally.
Parasitic creatures arrive on Earth and begin infecting human hosts by burrowing into their brains.
Shinichi Izumi's right hand is infected by a parasite named Migi, but unlike others, Migi fails to take over Shinichi's brain and instead resides in his right hand.
Shinichi and Migi defend themselves against multiple parasite attacks, establishing their cooperation and survival dynamic.
Shinichi deepens his personal connections by further interacting with Satomi Murano, his classmate and love interest.
Shinichi discovers and clashes with a parasite family that has been living covertly in his neighborhood, ensuring safety for their human hosts.
Shinichi encounters Reiko Tamura, a parasite with ambitions to coexist peacefully with humans, leading to complex moral dilemmas.
Parasites are being actively hunted and exterminated by specialized forces, increasing the stakes for both humans and parasites.
Shinichi and Migi face the parasite queen in a decisive battle that determines the fate of parasite-human coexistence.
Following the final battle, the parasitic threat diminishes significantly and humans begin to rebuild, with Shinichi reflecting on his experiences.
