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Is Parasyte -the maxim- safe for children?

TV-MA Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Parasyte -the maxim- Parent Guide This mature anime follows a teenager whose brain is invaded by an alien parasite, leading to graphic violence, strong language, and body horror. The storyline involves brutal fights and disturbing imagery that makes it unsuitable for children under 16. It's best reserved for mature teens who enjoy dark sci-fi content.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
Type
TV Show
Released
2014
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

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.

Nobunaga Shimazaki
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Izumi Shinichi (voice)
Aya Hirano
Aya Hirano
Migi-(voice)
Full cast on IMDb ›
Very high stimulus

This show is absolutely not appropriate for infants and toddlers — it contains graphic violence, horror elements, intense action sequences, rapid cuts, and dark themes designed for mature audiences.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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