8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)
Overview
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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Bias Rating
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Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution emphasize humanity's destructive impact on the environment and challenge human exceptionalism, advocating for a more balanced and empathetic view of life within the ecosystem, aligning with progressive environmental values.
The movie, a Japanese anime, features an all-Japanese cast and characters, which is standard for its production origin and does not involve intentional DEI-driven casting in the context of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores sci-fi horror themes of survival and humanity, without explicitly focusing on or critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The series features Reiko Tamura, a female-presenting parasite, who engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male human opponents. She utilizes her enhanced physical capabilities to defeat them.
Parasyte -the maxim- is an anime series primarily focused on sci-fi horror and philosophical themes of humanity and survival. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Parasyte -the maxim-" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a high school student's symbiotic relationship with an alien parasite and the broader conflict between humanity and parasitic invaders, without touching upon transgender identities or experiences.
The anime adaptation of Parasyte -the maxim- faithfully portrays the genders of its characters as established in the original manga. No major or legacy characters had their canonical gender altered in the on-screen adaptation.
Parasyte -the maxim- is a Japanese anime adaptation of a Japanese manga. The characters, originally depicted as Japanese, are portrayed as such in the anime, with no changes to their racial or ethnic background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.2
8.3
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