The BEST episodes directed by Kenichi Shimizu
#1 - The Stranger
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 5
Running late to school, Shinichi sees Nagai in trouble with some punks. When Shinichi steps in to help, he meets a high school student, Kimishima Kana. Shinichi and Satomi share a close moment when she tends to his injuries, but his life is about to take a sudden turn with a single phone call from his father...
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#2 - Kokoro
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 12
Kana's special ability is gaining in strength. Believing that ignoring her will only endanger her life, Shinichi tells Kana everything about the parasites. Shinichi only wants to save Kana, but Kana believes Shinichi is lying to her. They are two ships, passing in the night...
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#3 - More Than Human
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 18
Shinichi and Migi arrive at the park, only to find Tamura holding her child. As Shinichi struggles to quell his fury at the sight of her, Tamura unleashes a flurry of questions about the meaning of the parasites' existence and what humanity means to them.
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#4 - The Sun Also Rises
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 6
Struck through the heart by his mother-turned-parasite, Shinichi survives only through Migi's efforts. After regaining consciousness, Shinichi is devastated by the realization that none of it had been a dream.
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#5 - Parasyte
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 24
With Gotou's defeat, Shinichi's life is finally back to "normal." Though saddened by Migi's sudden departure, Shinichi moves forward with his life. However, a final threat appears...
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#6 - What Mad Universe
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 10
Incapable of rationala thought, Shimada Hideo is a savage beast on a rampage, and Satomi's class has become his prey. Shinichi must make his way through the carnage in order to save Satomi...
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#7 - Dark Night's Passing
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 7
Thinking he'd found his mother's killer, Shinichi instead meets Uda Mamoru, a man in a similar situation as himself. Uda sympathizes with Shinichi and suggests that they all work together. The time to avenge his mother has come at last! Shinichi heads to the precipice...
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#8 - Life and Oath
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 23
With no chance to survive, Shinichi pulls off a desperate move.
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#9 - Feast
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 3
As the number of mincemeat murder victims grows, Shinichi, alone in his knowledge of the truth, is in turmoil. When Migi suddenly alerts him to the presence of another parasyte, he is aghast to find that it is in his own school. Paranoid, Shinichi attends a schoolwide assembly, where the staff introduce a beautiful new teacher...
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#10 - Crime and Punishment
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 20
The joint operation by the police and the strike force to eliminate the group of parasites led by Hirokawa has begun. Yamagishi's unit uses their special sensor system to hunt down the parasites. Amidst the chaos, human victory seems all but confirmed. But the tables are about to be turned by a single parasite...
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#11 - Metamorphosis
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 1
The whole world is about to change one quiet evening with the arrival of parasytes who devour human brains. One of their eggs lands at the home of Izumi Shinichi, a high school student. The hatched parasyte attacks Shinichi, but it faces unexpected resistance and fails to infiltrate his brain.
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#12 - Beyond Good and Evil
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 9
Yuko is drawn to Shimada Hideo, but gradually realizes that something is seriously amiss with Shimada's face itself. As Yuko pursues Shimada's secret, she connects the dots between him and her brother's police investigation.
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#13 - Disheveled Hair
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 4
Shinichi's life returns to "normal" after A's killing spree, but Shinichi remains in low spirits. His mother, Nobuko, becomes worried, but Shinichi just bluffs when she asks him what's wrong. His father, Kazuyuki, suggests to Nobuko that a past incident may be involved. Nobuko looks down at the old scar on her hand and thinks back to what happened when Shinichi was a little boy...
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#14 - Demon in the Flesh
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 2
As Shinichi and his parasyte continue their unasked-for coexistence, the parasyte in his right (migi) arm decides to take on the name of "Migi." Shinichi realizes that parasytes are involved in the ongoing mincemeat murders. Feeling alone in his discovery, Shinichi grapples with frustration. Unbeknownst to him, he is about to meet another parasyte for the first time...
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#15 - You've Gotten Stronger
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 9
Second place school Todo-dai Sagami continues to impress... Not only are they strong, but their clever play produces advantageous situations for them throughout the game. Their barely legal plays and words mess with the Jinko players... The game begins going in Jinko's favor once Ebumi joins the game, but the stronger Sagami team tries to take the game back by force!! Do the savage Sekizan and the rest of the Jinko team have any chance at winning?!
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#16 - Quiescence and Awakening
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 22
Motivated by Satomi to stay alive, Shinichi resolves to fight Gotou. With Migi's support, they press their attack in an isolated forest. However, they fail to finish Gotou at a critical juncture, causing Shinichi to lose Migi and flee in defeat.
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#17 - Happy Family
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 16
The newest parasite to appear is different from the others. Chatty and expressive, the parasite identifies himself as Miki and immediately makes his move. With Migi asleep, all Shinichi can do is to run and keep running...
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#18 - Sex and Spirit
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 21
The assault squad succeeds in eliminating Hirokawa, the parasites' leader, but they find themselves in a bind when the ultimate parasite appears. Their failure to eliminate Gotou strikes fear into Shinichi's heart--who will give him the final courage to face Gotou?
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#19 - I Am Not Crying
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 19
"Renpei, you're the height of lame right now." With those words, the Tenjiku team's stagnant atmosphere begins to change. They begin closing the point gap between themselves and Jinko. In order to change the flow of the game, Jinko sends Oharano onto the field. Making ingenious use of Ebumi and Gion, Jinko regains their pace. When Gion scores his first try at the end of the battle, in his eyes are the hint of...
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#20 - The Selfish Gene
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 14
Shinichi's secret becomes known to Kuramori, the private investigator hired by Tamura. Shinichi tries to confide in Satomi, but his unsuccessful attempt only drives a wedge between them. Shinichi recruits Uda's help to break the impasse.
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#21 - In Cold Blood
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 19
Suspecting Shinichi's connection to the parasite cases, Hirama arranges to have Shinichi meet with Uragami, a convict with a peculiar ability. Although cleared of any suspicion and able to return to his high school life, it isn't long before Hirama appears once more before Shinichi. A government operation to neutralize the parasites with Hirokawa is about to begin...
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#22 - Freezing Point
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 8
Shinichi has regained some semblance of a normal life. However, with Migi's cells dispersed throughout his body, his physical abilities have greatly increased to the point that not even Mitsuo poses a threat. Shinichi fears that the changes go beyond the physical and into the psychological. Just as peace returns to his school, a new parasite appears!
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#23 - The Adventure of the Dying Detective
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 17
Having determined Tamura to be a threat, Kusano's group moves to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Kuramori moves to avenge his family's death by abducting Tamura's baby. With her baby in his arms, Kuramori faces Tamura and threatens to throw the infant down a steep slope--what will Tamura do?
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#24 - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 15
Though still full of doubt, Kuramori has, for the time being, accepted Shinichi. Soon after, Kuramori's resolve is severely shaken by witnessing a parasite murder a human being. Shinichi is frustrated by the turn of events, but the lull is cut short when a new parasite appears...
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#25 - Learn
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 18
Tenjiku performs as well as expected for a top eight school from the fiercely competitive region of Osaka! Physical ability, speed, and techinque... Tenjiu is a cut above Jinko in all respects. Furthermore, their team even contains Sakura Renpei, a player formerly chosen to play on Osaka's middle school team! But Jinko won't accept defeat!! The difficult training they overcame together wasn't just for show!!!!
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#26 - My Friend Taught Me
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 23
With the Ryoin game coming up tomorrow, Iwashimizu spends the night anxious. Miyuki realizes his friend's emotional state and shows up at his inn. When Gion, who had been training at the field alone, joins them, the three of them begin a secret training (?) session. While hanging out with friends and teammates, Iwashimizu realizes anew how fun rugby is, and all trace of anxiety towards tomorrow's game disappears from Iwashimizu's heart!!
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#27 - The Blue Bird
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 11
Kana's feelings for Shinichi grows day by day, and so does Shinichi's apprehension about Kana's ability. As ordinary life returns, Satomi struggles with her mounting suspicion that something has changed in Shinichi. Meanwhile, a new parasite appears to wreak havoc in a local gang hideout. Everyone's lives are about to get shattered yet again.
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#28 - What's Lacking
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 5
The Jinko rugby club's training camp has begun. As the team engages in intense practice, a lone man appears and tells them they're wasting their time. The harsh words of former national team coach Komori Shingo leave the team at a loss. Meanwhile, Sekizan asks him what the team is lacking. Will Komori become the savior of the leaderless Jinko rugby team?
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#29 - Hello Sadness
Parasyte: The Maxim - Season 1 - Episode 13
A few days after Kana's death, things seem to be back to normal for Shinichi. Satomi and her friends are perturbed by his seeming indifference, but Shinichi, himself, is grappling with his own sense of disquiet with his unnatural state of mind. Meanwhile, a man begins snooping around about Shinichi...
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#30 - The Opponent We Never Could've Fought
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 24
The team's game against Ryoin has finally started!! They may be the second string, but Ryoin is still the strongest team in Kanagawa! Jinko is tossed about by Ryoin's refined play... is what they were expecting, but the Jinko team that has gotten stronger over the past few months fights on equal footing against Ryoin! As the fierce battle continues, an ominous atmosphere surrounds the third-years...?
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#31 - You Have No Feel For The Game
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 11
Gion and Kamo have arrived at Ryoin Academy to spy on the team. Among the Ryoin team that overwhelmed its opponent, twin flankers Kirishima Sekito and Kokuto stood out from the rest!! Along with their 92 centimeter 98 kilogram ace Zanba Ryujin, the two feel firsthand just how amazing Ryoin Academy is. Gion's path has become clear to him, while Kamo is overwhelmed by the amazing prowess of Ryoin. On their way home, they stop by a sporting goods store where they run into Sekito and Kokuto...
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#32 - Joint Practice
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 12
Joint practice with Keijo High. Since meeting Sekito, Gion has begun to see his own path. In order to become a flanker, he chooses to particiate in the fowards' practice. Gion is inspired by the hard work of the fowards of one of the best teams in Kangawa. To wrap things up, a practice game of Jinko & Keijo mixed teams is held!!
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#33 - Summer Training Camp
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 17
The Sugadaira summer training camp has finally begun!! Strong players from all over the country have gathered at Sugadaira, and every day several practice matches are conducted on the various fields. Naturally, Jinko has a match to play on their first day as well! Their first opponent is one of Osaka's top eight from the year before, the great Tenjiku Tech! Having endured their difficult training and overcome X Day, it's time for Jinko to show its true worth!!
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#34 - Good Luck Charm
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 21
During a moment after their match has ended, Gion and his teammates run into a group of Ryoin players at a crepe shope. Yoshida's request pays off, and Ryoin agrees to play against Jinko in two days. With the upcoming match against Ryoin, Gion heads out to the field at night to get in some "secret training." However, someone has beaten him to the field... Kifune is already practicing there!
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#35 - X Day
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 14
Komori meets with his former college teammate Tomie Yujiro. Time flies as they have fun catching each other up on how they've been doing. When it's time to leave, Tomie tells Komori that X Day will come before the start of summer break before going home... Then one day, someone submits a club resignation form to Yoshida-sensei--and Komori understands the meaning of Tomie's words.
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#36 - You've Prepared
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 16
With the Sugadaira training camp starting tomorrow, Sekizan and Hachioji take their brief day off to go out together. In contrast with Umeno and Rie's wild fantasies, the two of them are simply going to a lunch meeting at Coach Komori's house. When Gion discovers what they're up to, he tries to go with them, but Sekizan sends him away! Then the persistent Gion comes up with a plan to accompany them to lunch!!
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#37 - All Out
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 25
The bad blood between Matsuo and the other third-years remains... but right now... right now making the "Strongest Team in Kanagawa" standing before us remember our name comes first!! Despite their inconsistent coordination, Jinko desperately holds on, finally drawing that man to the field... The Jinko VS Ryoin game heads towards is magnificent conclusion!
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#38 - I Ate Too Much Shaved Ice
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 10
With their game against Todo-dai Sagami over, the Jinko rugby team has even more work to do. At Komori's suggestion, they engage in a slightly unusual practice session on the beach! While there, Gion begins to wonder if there's a better position for him on the team... After receiving advice from Oharano, Gion and Kamo head to Ryoin Academy to scout out the best flanker in Kanagawa!!
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#39 - Your Turf
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 22
With the Ryoin match coming up, the stagnating Gion practices tackling with Kasuga, Hyosu, and Ise! On the complete opposite end of the spectrum is Susa. Susa tells Oharano he doesn't know how it feels to just barely make the cut. Oharano becomes enraged by Susa's words, and the two end up in an argument...
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#40 - What Should I Do ?
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 4
It looks like Keijo may be making a comeback in their game against Keijo thanks to prodigal first-year Oharano Estugo. However, their opponent is one of Kanagawa's top four teams. The match begins going poorly under their opponents' skillfull assault. In order to change the flow of the game, Sekizan subs in the amateur Gion! Will Gion have a chance to shine in his very first match? Jinko VS Keijo finally comes to a close!!
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#41 - Giving Everything You've Got
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 6
With their new coach Komori, the new and improved Jinko Rugby Team begins the second day of their training camp. Contrary to Gion's excitement, a fight breaks out between teammates. The first thing the hot-tempered sore loser Ebumi ever became passionate about... was rugby. And because of his attitude, he can't tolerate the lukewarm approach of his teammates!
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#42 - I Want to Be Able to Do Everything
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 7
For Gion, who joined the rugby team after being charmed by tackling, rugby = tackling. Even during an intrasquad match, Gion neglects teamwork and the basics in favor of tackling and tackling and tackling... Komori has some harsh words for Gion! Gion becomes depressed... Concerned, Iwashimizu tries to cheer him up... Will his voice reach Gion?!
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#43 - What's Most Important
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 3
The practice game against Keijo High, one of Kanagawa's top four teams, begins. Iwashizumi faces off against Miyuki Atsushi, the friend he injured during middle school. Will Gion's words reach Iwashizumi's soul as he's unable to wholeheartedly take on his old friend? As the fierce battle rages on, Sekizan's unparalleled determination to win leads him to tackle his rival Taira Tadakazu...!
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#44 - Teammate
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 15
Encouraged by Komori and his friends, Sekizan begins practicing even harder. Though everything appears to be going well for Jinko, X Day isn't over yet!! Ise is unable to focus on rugby because of his situation at home. HaChioji does his best to be considerate of him, but he's spurned by Ise's older brother Haruki... Will another team member be leaving the Jinko rugby club?
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#45 - Ball Games
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 8
As the members of the rugby team are feeling the results of their training camp, Komori arranges a practice match against Todo-dai Sagami. Their opponents placed second at the Kanagawa prefectural preliminaries... Sekizan is fired up at the prospect of facing just the type of opponent he hoped for! But Yoshida, the team's advisor, calls the rugby team's activities mere "ball games." Jinko versus Sagami... Will Yoshida see ball games or something more?!
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#46 - Let's Go To Ryogoku Together
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 13
Though Gion has decided to become a flanker, he doesn't know what to practice. While watching Iwashimizu offer him advice, Hachioji is reminded of Sekizan's past... The unknown story of how Sekizan, who now leads the Jinko rugby team, joined the rugby team is revealed!
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#47 - I Want to Tackle Someone
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 2
Gion and Iwashimizu join the Jinko rugby team. Captain Sekizan Takuya imposes a brutal training exercise known as "the turtle" on Gion, who wants to practice tackling. Gion claims to have learned how to tackle while watching the team practice as he did the trutle and begins training with Iwashimizu. Will Gion be able to successfully tackle the large Sekizan?!
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#48 - Are You Not Happy?
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 20
The whistle sounds and the curtains close on a fierce battle. In their fight against Tenjiku, Jinko has achieved victory. At dinner after the game, Jinko finds themselves unable to celebrate their victory. However, when Komori asks the team, "Aren't you happy?", Sekizan and the others boil over with delight. Later Komori makes good on his promise to take Yoshida drinking, but at the bar they encounter...!
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#49 - This Year's First-Years Are Hilarious
All Out!! - Season 1 - Episode 1
It began with a chance meeting... The day of the Kanagawa High entrance ceremony, Gion Kenji, a first year insecure about his height, decides to join the rugby team after watching the team practice. Meanwhile, tall and experienced rugby player Iwashimizu Sumiaki decides not to join the team due to a traumatizing experience during middle school. Curtains rise on the mismatched duo's young rugby story!!
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