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

[GDiddy]

Shinichi has hit Peter Parker level of hotness now.

This show has filled up my need for action this season since PP 2 is turning more and more into disappointment.

Anyhooo....

Spoiler:

I can't be the only one who sees deathflags galore for Maki. I thought for sure something was about to get her thru the wall.

The Parasyte at the end isn't the mother, unless mom's parasyte got another host.

Obvious that the father realizes what happened, but doesn't want to admit it to himself.

Migi+Shinichi=best duo this fall.

[jeroz]

confidence is a real draw to a lot of ladies

[IceHism]

I really don't see why people hate harems. That shit happens in real life too you know. And it's not like there isn't a reason for people to not like Shinichi. He's noble and generally a good guy. His appearance even changed to align to what the stereotypical(forgive my lack of a better term) image of an awesome masculine male is.

Either way, ep6 was awesome. It made Shinichi a lot more likable in my view.

Also, Kana is best girl.

[orion]

Originally Posted by DOmus

Found the current shinichi more likeable
so having a parasyte makes one self desirable for the womens?

Parasytes got to reproduce before they die. Also being more attractive means less energy to hunt for food. The food just comes to you.

[aohige]

Originally Posted by orion

Parasytes got to reproduce before they die. Also being more attractive means less energy to hunt for food. The food just comes to you.

I'm sure you were just joking, but it's already been established that parasytes cannot reproduce.
Any offsprings come out human, since the parent bodies are just humans.

[omimon]

Originally Posted by aohige

I'm sure you were just joking, but it's already been established that parasytes cannot reproduce.
Any offsprings come out human, since the parent bodies are just humans.

The parasytes are doomed to be extincted in a matter of a little less than a century. The question is where did they come from and evolution wise why does a species that is doomed to fail exist?

I really like how the author establishes the fact early on that the parasytes aren't here to become a new dominant race. They really are just here to fuck shit up.

[ndqanh_vn]

But they are truly smart, aren't they? I mean those parasytes.
Even though they just come into existence a few months ago (I suppose), they learn enough about human to blend in almost perfectly. The parasytes that kill his mom firgured out very fast that it had to find their address to hunt down his father - and did so with ease. Migi proved their learning capacity too - he apparently learned enough to know what to do in that situation, how to keep Shinichi hydrated while performing surgeon like a Black Jack on him.

I always think it's weird for a species to be so smart and so adaptive, yet does not have the most basic ability of reproduction.

[Benigmatica]

After last week's episode (and all that criticism I've received from you guys), watching Episode 6 saw and liked how Shinichi transformed into a strong and more resolved character.

It's sucks that Migi has a 4-hour time limit before going to a deep sleep, but hey at least Shinichi's senses and strength were heightened!

[Guardian Enzo]

That was a perfectly splendid episode in every respect - clearly the best of what was already a good run. Tense, beautifully paced, and emotionally believable. Really great stuff.

[cupumanager]

Spoiler for .:

Parasyteman, Parasyteman
Does anything a Parasyte can
Grow a Blade, of any size
Get lots of girls, just like that
Look out, here comes Parasyteman

Well, jokes aside; I really like that the BGM arrangement are lately getting much better. No, I'm not talking dubstep, I'm talking about the placement of the BGM, when to keep it silent, and the the transitions between. It really helps the scenes, unlike the choppy arrangements of earlier episodes.

[Kanon]

The piece that started playing near the end of the episode was so good. Really enhanced the scene.

Shinichi has taken his first step on the path to badassery. The lack of glasses alone makes him look a lot better, but this isn't only it. His determination to avenge his mother and protect his father is giving him more confidence and his expression has changed, he looks more serious and colder. He's already a far cry from the Shinichi at the beginning of the series.

[GDiddy]

Originally Posted by aohige

I'm sure you were just joking, but it's already been established that parasytes cannot reproduce.
Any offsprings come out human, since the parent bodies are just humans.

But that teacher's pregnant though

[Dauerlutscher]

Yeah the teacher is pregnant, but it is a human baby.

[aohige]

Originally Posted by GDiddy

But that teacher's pregnant though

A and Tamiya are standard parasytes with normal human bodies.
The reproduced baby is genetically simply an offspring of the original humans the two parasytes took over.

Now... I do wonder. Since a parasyte assumes the function of whatever organs they latch on to at the larva stage, if a partial-takeover like Shinichi happened to someone's male reproductive system, and had sex with a similarly partial parasite that took over the female reproductive system, would a baby born of parasyte gene be produced?

The chances of that happening in the first place is nill, even though the thought of penis-parasyte and a female groin parasyte is rather... disturbing.

[orion]

Originally Posted by aohige

I'm sure you were just joking, but it's already been established that parasytes cannot reproduce.
Any offsprings come out human, since the parent bodies are just humans.

Well they came into being somehow. Maybe they don't remember how to reproduce.

[ndqanh_vn]

Originally Posted by cupumanager

Spoiler for .:

Parasyteman, Parasyteman
Does anything a Parasyte can
Grow a Blade, of any size
Get lots of girls, just like that
Look out, here comes Parasyteman

Well, jokes aside; I really like that the BGM arrangement are lately getting much better. No, I'm not talking dubstep, I'm talking about the placement of the BGM, when to keep it silent, and the the transitions between. It really helps the scenes, unlike the choppy arrangements of earlier episodes.

To think of it, Madhouse did have a history of making anime adaption of Marvel comic. That moment when Shinichi removed his glass...I cannot think it's just a coincident

But I am glad that Parasyte is a better adaption than Madhouse's attempt of adapting Western comic.
I love Madhouse very much, but they're pretty inconsistent.

[FlareKnight]

There are some positives I guess to Migi having a 4 hour a day total shutdown. Can spend time with that girl he likes without having to worry about Migi observing human relations .

I did like the Peter Parker kind of shift for Shinichi here. Curious to see how he and Migi develop as the series goes along. Certainly Shinichi is going to get more inhuman as time goes on, but could be interesting to see how much humanity Migi might pick up along the way.

[GDiddy]

I wonder if Shinichi and Murano do get it on like the OP implies?

[Maxulous]

Originally Posted by ndqanh_vn

But I am glad that Parasyte is a better adaption than Madhouse's attempt of adapting Western comic.
I love Madhouse very much, but they're pretty inconsistent.

Depends on the staff they chose, but frankly I think Parasyte drew a short(ened) stick. It's great material that deserves more polish than it's received so far.
The latest episode was better than usual. Having said that, those preceding it weren't anything to write home about.

I'm glad to finally see Shinichi's change, even if it feels quite abrupt.

[PGilis]

Great episode! Shinichi finally man up, Peter Parker style!

I can't wait to see what happens next. I hope those bullies from episode 05 JUST TRY to beat Shinichi again. They will get the FLASH THOMPSON treatment!!