(L+CR) Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu (Parasyte - the maxim)

[SilverSyko]

Huh, I wonder why there were two episodes this week.

What Yuuko's doing isn't the brightest course of action sure, but I suppose she just really wanted to believe in the slight possibility of Hideo not being a killer, she did have a crush on him after all.

Doesn't seem like she's unprepared for the fact he is a killer with whatever that bottle is full of. Plus since Shinichi caught wind, I don't think she'll die, but she'll definitely learn about the existence of Migi.

Lastly, I wonder who that was Ryoko was speaking with? Possibly another parasite, but if so it seems to know a lot more than she does.

[Benigmatica]

Originally Posted by SilverSyko

Huh, I wonder why there were two episodes this week.

It's probably to celebrate the premiere of the live-action film adaptation of Kiseijuu.

Still, seeing Shinichi changing into a different person is unsettling, as if he lost his compassion like when he throw away a dead dog into the trash box.

[MagicaLideaL]

How foolish am I to actually believed what Hideo said that he feeds on what normal human eats. He is trying to buy time to observe Shinichi? Well, it will be found out eventually though. The idea of using Kana to fill in for Migi in that 4 hours is not a bad idea at all That drawing girl might just have spell her own death there.

[aohige]

Originally Posted by thundrakkon

Sorry, I cannot believe anyone can be this stupid to exist

Have you never read a single book of Darwin Awards?

[JKL]

Originally Posted by ndqanh_vn

Most people I know hate that OP and have to skip it over when they watch the episodes. It's so scratching that it hurts my ears, and I am not fan with the Engrish.

I hate it too. The worst OP of all the series I'm watching, OP from Shingeki no Bahamut would be a better match imo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsi_gBdRdt4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZVr-Zu9vPM

[thundrakkon]

Originally Posted by aohige

Have you never read a single book of Darwin Awards?

LOL No I haven't, but I saw some top examples just now. It's a sad, sad world we live in. However, although stupidity played a huge part in a lot of these, I found that they had a logical reason for doing what they did, or they were drunk and made impaired decisions.

Yuko's only logic is, "he's handsome, so I have to make extra sure that handsome guy is not a mass-murdering, human-eating monster." She was sensible enough to ask her brother about it, so she's not a total idiot. She was able to communicate with him, so she's not a social recluse. It just escapes me how she wants to verify if the person she has the hots for is a mass murdering, human eating monster in a secluded place without even mentioning it to her brother or friends. In a secluded place is the dumbest part of it all. Well, I guess the only thing she has going for her is that she took a bottle of acid with her, just in case.

[oompa loompa]

Originally Posted by thundrakkon

Yuko's only logic is, "he's handsome, so I have to make extra sure that handsome guy is not a mass-murdering, human-eating monster." She was sensible enough to ask her brother about it, so she's not a total idiot. She was able to communicate with him, so she's not a social recluse. It just escapes me how she wants to verify if the person she has the hots for is a mass murdering, human eating monster in a secluded place without even mentioning it to her brother or friends. In a secluded place is the dumbest part of it all. Well, I guess the only thing she has going for her is that she took a bottle of acid with her, just in case.

the brain said " you should probably report this " , but the.. er.. 'heart' said " no you better make sure, if he's not maybe we can get it on!"

[Kanon]

I never got that feeling when reading the manga but Murano is starting to seriously annoy me here. We can all tell Shinichi has drastically changed, she doesn't need to hammer it home by asking if he's really Shinichi three times per episodes. I can totally understand why Shinichi snapped at her. He's not very conformable with the changes he's underwent himself, having the girl he loves repeatedly tell him he's a different person must be painful.

The new Shinichi is amazingly awesome. He finally thinks logically, but he hasn't lost his human heart. He is still capable of love and hatred. The scene with the dog was a wonderful way of showcasing the way his mind works now. He's compassionate enough to not let a puppy die all alone, but logical enough to know a corpse is nothing but an empty husk. It was a fantastic scene. He's definitely lost something, but I don't think the way he is now is all that bad.

[Ryuga]

LOL I was thinking the exact same thing Kanon. She kept asking that same question over and over, I'm glad Shinichi told her to shut her yap 'cause that's the exact same way I'd have answered. As well from Shinichi's changes, it's been slight, but I've been noticing Migi's expressing more emotion in his voice than before.

As for Yuuko, I'd say she was in a state of denial, but yeah, it wasn't a good move at all. Overall, my enjoyment for this series only keeps rising.

[omimon]

Shinichi's last line sums up the whole episode.

[FlareKnight]

Well at least Murano isn't suggesting Shinichi check himself into a mental hospital. Considering the extreme personality shift, talking to himself, having a "I will murder all life" expression on his face on occasion, etc. It would not be an unbelievable suggestion for someone to make.

It's not like he just stopped wearing glasses and gained some confidence. For someone with no inside information these are some pretty extreme and worrying behavioral traits. This is the kind of situation people constantly get pissed off at people for not doing anything about. How someone goes off the deep end and no one paid attention to it. Well someone is paying attention to it here.

Even though the situation is different, it's still important to keep hammering it home with him. Shinichi didn't even think what he said with the dog incident was odd at the time. With his current state he's not going to notice how far he's going unless someone outside points it out to him.

[Cloudedmind]

Originally Posted by Kanon

I never got that feeling when reading the manga but Murano is starting to seriously annoy me here. We can all tell Shinichi has drastically changed, she doesn't need to hammer it home by asking if he's really Shinichi three times per episodes. I can totally understand why Shinichi snapped at her. He's not very conformable with the changes he's underwent himself, having the girl he loves repeatedly tell him he's a different person must be painful.

The new Shinichi is amazingly awesome. He finally thinks logically, but he hasn't lost his human heart. He is still capable of love and hatred. The scene with the dog was a wonderful way of showcasing the way his mind works now. He's compassionate enough to not let a puppy die all alone, but logical enough to know a corpse is nothing but an empty husk. It was a fantastic scene. He's definitely lost something, but I don't think the way he is now is all that bad.

You mean it didn't bother you in the manga? Because it sure as heck annoyed me, and yeah it's no better here. It's like god any minute now she's going to stay rapping "Will the real Izumi Shinichi please stand up, please stand up, please stand up."

Yeah, Shinichi is changing, but I never thought that any of his changes were particularly worrying. I realize that as an audience member I know what he's going through behind the scenes and she doesn't, but considering she's known him for quite a while now you'd think she'd give him the benefit of a doubt. I don't dislike Murano, but there's a reason why I consider Kana best girl and why Migi will always be my favorite character from the manga.

[liquidmetal]

Finding this show great at the moment. Needs more Migi with Shinichi as his muscle.

[Roger Rambo]

...you know, I'm frankly a bit weirded out that so many people are having trouble understanding why Murano being so absolutely freaked by Shinihchi's sudden and unexplained personality change. Cause i mean, what exactly has Murano seen so far? Cause on top of the complete change in mannerisms we also have...

-Shinichi no longer seems to understand why tossing dead puppies into trash is considered socially inappropriate
-Shinichi is now prone to seemingly random aggressive outbursts
-Shinichi engages in seemingly spastic and unpredictable behavior, such as running off mid conversation


You know, thinking about it in real life terms, the most plausible explanation for a radical personality/behavior change like this would be a brain injury of some kind. Like a stroke, clot or concussion. And lets face it. 30% of Migi being merged with Shinichi's body (likely his brain included) is more similar to those things I mentioned than any benign explanation of what happened.


You might also want to stop and consider that the only one arguing Shinichi's changes are an objective improvement is Migi...who is a sociopathic alien life form with at most abstract understanding of human emotions/social interactions.

[Ryuga]

I do agree that Murano being freaked out about Shinichi's behaviour is perfectly understandable. The problem is, as an audience member, I know what Shinichi's going through whereas Murano doesn't, so it's a lot of repetition. So even though I should sympathise with Murano, I sympathise with Shinichi a lot more since the kid's been through a ton of crap and can't really tell anyone about it. If I were in Shinichi's position, even if someone was trying to be well meaning, the very last thing I'd want would be for someone to keep pestering me with the question "Are you really you?". Even before Shinichi's behaviour took a major turn, she still kept asking the same question.

Though yeah, she was definitely right to be disgusted at Shinichi's treatment of the dog and to be worried about his demeanor.

[thundrakkon]

I might be looking into things a little too much when there might not be anything; however, I decided to research the eyes in the series.

Spoilers

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Well, it's just a thought. It could really end up being a misinterpretation on my part.

[ndqanh_vn]

It's very interesting, what they did to Migi's voice.
During the first few eps, I got the impression they have digitally-tuned Aya Hirano's lines so that it appeared to be robotic, artificial.
It grew more and more normal with each eps, and in these current episodes, I think they no longer edit Migi's voice at all, and just make Hirano speaks at a lower tone.

And I lol so hard at Migi's attempt to...well, cheer Shinji up after Murano ran away from him.
In the time of need, your right hand is the only one who would never give you up.

[Jan-Poo]

I wish I could think that there's no way a teenage girl would want to believe that an inhuman monster who feeds upon human beings in order to exist could be someone worthy of her compassion, mercy or even affection, no matter how good-looking he is, but we all know the truth.

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by Jan-Poo

I wish I could think that there's no way a teenage girl would believe that an inhuman monster who feeds upon human beings in order to exist could be someone worthy of her compassion, mercy or even affection, no matter how good-looking he is, but we all know the truth.

Yeah, sadly I have no problem believing that someone this stupid actually exists in the world. It's just that I'm not going to feel all that bad for her if she gets killed before Shinichi can get up there.

[ndqanh_vn]

Originally Posted by Jan-Poo

I wish I could think that there's no way a teenage girl would want to believe that an inhuman monster who feeds upon human beings in order to exist could be someone worthy of her compassion, mercy or even affection, no matter how good-looking he is, but we all know the truth.

Too true.

To be honest, I kinda think of Twilight at that scene. In another world, it would be the start of another super cheesy idiotic romance, but well, we know too well what kind of world Parasyte is.

Yuko is just another teenager going through puberty, so it's impossible for her to not take her crush on Hideo into account when deciding her next move. It's a stupid move anyways. At least the girl had the sense to prepare some sort of "weapon" in the chance he was truly a monster.

I'll say the anime improve on the manga a lot here. In the manga it was not clear that Yuko had a crush on him. The anime put stronger focus on Yuko's crush, which makes her action more understandable for me.

I still do think it's a stupid move, but poor girl, to have her first crush turn out to be that ...thing. All possible endings sucks: either somebody close to her got killed, or she herself got killed, he got captured and dissected...I think she probably viewed the last possibility too horrible, so she did not alert her brother about Hideo right away.