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64 Parasyte the maxim- (anime) (17.5 points)
Nominated by: Johnbobb (2/5 remaining)


Importance: 4.5
Fear: 7
Snake: 6

Parasyte -the maxim- is a boundary pushing anime that takes the concept of body horror and carries it to its natural limits. Much like Evil Dead, I did notice plenty of more comedic elements too but in general, when it comes to plain grossing out the viewer, few do it better than Parasyte here. The series stars Shinichi Izumi, as parasites from space come down to Earth and take over humans like Body Snatchers. One of these parasites targets Izumi but fails in his total assimilation due to not being able to enter through his ear, instead taking over his right hand and giving Izumi a sort of unwanted super power. A large portion of the series deals with Izumi coming to grips with his parasite (who he names Migi) and the close bond they share, but also the change in personality Izumi exhibits due to this power. When it comes to the monster design, Parasyte shines beautifully. These are some of the most gruesomely realistic monsters in an anime, and when combined with their human hosts, it gives each encounter a sense of gravitas and originality that makes each unique encounter incredibly memorable. I will admit though, when it came to the main plot and Izumi's interactions with his typical supporting cast, it didn't quite grip me as much. Any moments not spent on the anime's disgustingly gorgeous parasites was time wasted to me. Still, it's anime I would absolutely recommend for any hardcore body horror fans out there, it's easily one of the best in that department.

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