In an exciting development for fans of the Parasyte manga, the highly anticipated live-action series, “Parasyte: The Grey,” has revealed a captivating visual and an eagerly awaited release date of April 5, 2024.
Under the direction of acclaimed South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho, the series promises a thrilling narrative loosely inspired by Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original Parasyte manga.
The official synopsis of the live-action series, set to be distributed by Netflix, teases a gripping storyline:
“Parasitic life forms, thriving on human hosts, seek to expand their power and disrupt society. A courageous group of humans rises to combat the emerging evil.”
This revelation follows the initial announcement in August 2022, introducing the main cast featuring Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Lee Jung-hyun.
Climax Studio spearheads the production, and viewers can expect to be immersed in the Parasyte universe from April to June 2024. The recently released teaser images provide a sneak peek into the ominous world of “Parasyte: The Grey.”
About Parasyte
The Parasyte manga originally serialized in Kodansha’s Morning Open Zokan and Monthly Afternoon magazines from 1989 to 1994, has garnered a global fanbase.
The English version, licensed by Kodansha USA, encapsulates the suspenseful plot: “In silence and darkness, alien parasites descend, hungry for human flesh, infiltrating and taking control of their hosts. Ordinary faces hide lethal creatures, and only one high school student, Shin, battles to warn humanity of the impending horrors.”
With its roots deeply embedded in the manga, the Parasyte franchise has expanded to include a spin-off manga titled “Parasyte Reversi,” serialized on Kodansha’s Comic Days from 2018 to 2021.
Screaming, crying, throwing up.. all out of pure happiness. Parasyte is getting a live action by @netflix 🥹😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ae7iUPCn0N
— Nathan 🦚 (@Nathancookz) February 28, 2024
The anime adaptation, “Parasyte -the Maxim-,” brought the story to life with 24 episodes animated by Madhouse and directed by Kenichi Shimizu. Additionally, the series enjoyed a successful two-part Japanese live-action film adaptation in 2014 and 2015.
As the countdown begins to the release of “Parasyte: The Grey,” anticipation builds for a new chapter in the Parasyte saga, promising viewers an enthralling blend of suspense, horror, and human resilience.
