Parasyte Vol. 1

Name: Parasyte Vol. 1
Price: 0.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (733 reviews)
Author: Iwaaki Hitoshi

by Iwaaki Hitoshi

Science Fiction Manga

4.5 (733)

4.5 stars from 733 reviews. Top 93% of Science Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love body horror and creature design that actually unsettles you, not just for shock value.
You want sci-fi that explores what it means to lose control of yourself to something parasitic and cruel.
You're after manga that treats a high-concept premise seriously, with real stakes and genuine tension.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a clear hero winning decisively. Shin's situation is precarious and messy throughout.
You prefer romance or character relationships as the emotional core. This is existential horror first.
You want finished stories. Volume 1 ends with the invasion far from over.

About this book

Alien parasites arrive silently from the sky, descending to invade and control human hosts for survival. Once infected, they can transform into various deadly forms—creatures with giant teeth, winged demons, or blade-like appendages. Most parasites choose to hide behind ordinary human faces, keeping their lethal nature secret. Shin, an ordinary high school student, finds himself in a battle for control of his own body against an alien parasite inhabiting him. As one of the few who knows the truth about these creatures, he must find a way to warn humanity of the horrors approaching.

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Currently around #18K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 31% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 733 reviews

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