What happens when an ordinary high school student becomes infected by a parasitic alien… but manages to stop it before it reaches his brain? Parasyte: The Maxim explores identity, morality, and evolution through an intense fusion of sci-fi horror and human drama. As Shinichi and the sharp-tongued parasite Migi form a reluctant partnership, the series examines what it means to be human — and what happens when survival demands transformation.

It’s gripping, intelligent, and unsettling in the best possible way.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Riverside Studio by Trevor Scott from Bitstorm and Strictly Ballroom (cannot confirm nor deny that part), to share their thoughts on Hitoshi Iwaaki and Madhouse's 2015 horror science fiction hit, Parasyte: The Maxim.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this genre-defining thriller deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your existential crisis list.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "Opening Battle: First Game", so be ready for spoilers.

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