Review of Parasyte: The Maxim
Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu or "Parasyte" was very interesting and kept me on edge almost the whole way through. I'm sure others will review this anime to the 'T' so this will be short and simple if you don't know if you'd like it. I'll break it down into the categories that we have to grade the anime on. I'll will try to avoid any insider spoilers other than common knowledge about the anime. I'll also try my best to explain (short n sweet style) why I gave it the score I did. Story- (9/10): The story, as you probably know is all about that 'Humanity' and havingit on the verge of being destroyed. That by itself is something I'm extremely interested in (Attack on Titan sort of anime) so I'm all ears at this point. I have to say, it does deliver. Its not the impact left after watching attack on titan (obviously) but it had its own twist that I'm sure anyone would love to watch. It's an experience that pulls the heart strings, gets your blood pumping and makes you want the next episode immediately. I was very happy with it.
Art- (9/10): I love them gory anime, know what I mean? This anime looks pretty without a doubt from the very first episode. Once you see the 'Monsters' attack and eat, it's crazy. I rate art usually on how nice it is to watch and how smooth everything happens. They did a very good job in my opinion.
Sound- (8/10): There isn't anything wrong with this soundtrack so I bounced between 7 and 8 for this score. Its nothing amazing but it went with the show. In a situation where everything's going to hit the fan, its kicks up some dubstep. Made my battles scenes all the better to watch.
Character- (9/10): The characters were mostly parasites, mostly. With that being said, they had their own attitude and general mind set for domination. It was really something. With the exceptions of a few parasites that didn't make a host of the human, which made matters even more interesting. It was a pleasure to watch everyone develop and the plot thicken over time. I'm positive that the characters make this show what it is.
Enjoyment/Overall- (9/10): This is a solid 9 in my book and other fans of the show probably agree. It had me hooked to the point that when I started an episode, it was over instantly. I can't say many shows do that for me. Watching someone get their head chopped off or the main protagonist figure out if this right hard is a friend or foe is just a great watch. If you want a show that delivers a good story, no ecchi, and plenty of gore then this is your show. It's nuts.