Parasyte -the maxim-
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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Top cast
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Izumi Shinichi (voice)
Aya Hirano
Migi-(voice)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Parasyte -the maxim- online?
As of August 6, 2026, Parasyte -the maxim- is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HiDive, and Hidive Amazon Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Parasyte -the maxim- on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, Parasyte -the maxim- is on Netflix in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Portugal. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy Parasyte -the maxim- online?
Yes. In United States, Parasyte -the maxim- is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Parasyte -the maxim-?
As of August 6, 2026, Parasyte -the maxim- is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
