Jun 20, 2016
Story: 9
Parasyte tells its story by following the life of the protagonist, an ordinary high school student, whose life is shaken up when a foreign parasitic life form inhabits his right hand. Despite the protagonist falling into a very common trope category, Parasyte has a very compelling and thought-provoking storyline that poses questions about what it truly means to be human. The storyline occasionally loses its focus and goes off on a few tangents regarding the balance of Earth's ecosystem and the validity of imposing human morals on other species; nevertheless, the show consistently retains its stimulating nature. The series contains elements from a multitude
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of genres, such as romance, horror, and psychological, all of which were well-executed.
Art: 9
The art for this series was amazing and certainly unforgettable. Outstanding art greatly assists Parayste in its horror elements; plenty of grotesque and gory illustrations are depicted with great detail. The animators certainly managed to achieve a gloomy, slightly disturbing atmosphere, which suited the story very well and helped enhance its impact. On the other hand, the character design was very visually appealing and highlighted the humanity (or lack of it) in various characters' eyes.
Sound: 10
Parasyte's soundtrack was, in a word, captivating. The music played throughout the series amplified the intensity of certain moments, especially those in which the characters harbor great animosity. With unique beats and melodies, the soundtrack overall simply gets the viewer pumped and involved with the show. On the topic of voice acting, the seiyuu for the protagonist was very expressive and fitting, which is always nice. Migi's seiyuu did a wonderful job of voicing a character that's an emotionless alien and maintained a suitable, monotone voice at all times.
Character: 9
Pulling off character development for parasitic life forms with no capacity for sympathy is quite a difficult feat, but Parasyte managed to do it quite well. As the story goes on, a select few parasites gain a better intellectual understanding of human emotion, which makes a fitting substitute for emotional development. However, the real star of the show is Shinichi (the protagonist). It's important that any main character has flaws and weaknesses, and Shinichi is no exception. He has many ongoing internal conflicts regarding morality and the likes, some of which are relatable, and some of which are most likely not a common struggle. Regardless of whether the protagonist has relatable struggles or not, it's still interesting to see how he tackles them. The only reason I would not give this show a perfect score for this category is because the main love interest is quite bland; however, in the show's defense, it's arguable that her gentle nature was placed there to contrast how callous Shinichi can be at times.
Enjoyment: 10
Whether you decide to follow the series' deeper meaning or you are just viewing it for the enthralling action scenes, Parasyte is, overall, incredibly enjoyable. I think that it's a good watch regardless of whether or not you're an avid anime watcher or a newcomer. The show has rewatch value in the respect that viewing it again can allow you to pick up on nonverbal cues that you missed the first time around. However, even on the first time around, Parasyte is an engaging series that left a lasting impression on me and many other viewers.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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