Parasyte Paperback Collection

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 1

Graphic Novel

Dec 16, 2025

They start off tiny-like a floating seed, or a virus-and when they come in contact with a human host, they invade and take over. Once in control, they can hide in plain sight to avoid detection, then contort themselves into terrifying abominations, many times stronger and faster than any human, to hunt their prey. Only one thing has gone wrong in their stealth invasion. A high school boy named Shinichi managed to arrest his infection with a parasite such that it can only control his right arm. Now the two must depend on each other to survive. But can there be any common ground between predator and prey?

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 2

Graphic Novel

Jan 13, 2026

Shinichi has survived, not just high school (so far), but being invaded by an intelligent and deadly parasite. Instead of taking over his entire body, the creature stopped at Shinichi's right arm. Thus, he's nicknamed it Migi ("Righty"), and now they are dependent on each other. Shinichi has family, and he has Satomi, a best friend who looks at him with longing... But in a world where humans can't possibly understand, and successful parasites fully control their hosts and hunger for human flesh, what place is there for a being that is half and both at the same time?

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 3

Graphic Novel

Feb 17, 2026

Change is the only sure thing. Shinichi has recovered from near death, but at the cost of more of his original, human body, which Migi had to replace. The two have also learned that they can work together, destroying the parasite that killed Shinichi's mother. But so much remains unknown. What are the limitations of Migi and Shinichi's shared body? Why can the fully-human girl Kana detect Shinichi's presence, as a prey animal detects a predator? And finally, most importantly, what is the ultimate goal of the cunning and ruthless parasite Ryoko?

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 4

Graphic Novel

Mar 17, 2026

Panic and carnage, as the school corridors flood with blood. Yuko has exposed Hideo as a parasite, and the resulting rampage has left classmates and teachers dead, and police swarming everywhere. The only upsides are Yuko's quick reflexes, which allow her to survive, and the luck and strategy that help Shinichi and Migi notch another kill. Yet, Shinichi can't help but think about the worries that Satomi expressed before this latest nightmare began. Is he forcing himself to change too quickly? Or, even worse... could she or someone else be onto him?

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 5

Graphic Novel

Apr 14, 2026

Shinichi is wracked with guilt and paranoia over his monstrous transformation, and the human detective sniffing around isn't helping his nerves. Struggling to protect his human sense of integrity amidst monsters imitating human behavior more and more closely, Shinichi's relationships with his friends and family grow strained and distant. Will Shinichi be able to stand for what's right, and fight back against cleverer monsters than ever before?

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 6

Graphic Novel

May 19, 2026

Shinichi's daily life will never be the same. Forced to skip school and abandon his home to protect his loved ones, he wanders the streets in search of others like him. Meanwhile, the parasites are starting to work together, while the human authorities are learning how they might be able to fight back. As private detective Kuramori learns the extent of the parasites' capacity for violence, parasite Reiko Tamura learns about the human capacity for compassion. But will that be enough to stop the bloodshed?

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 7

Graphic Novel

Jun 16, 2026

The humans are ready for war, and they're bringing everything they've got-including a dangerous "psychic" killer who can identify parasites on sight but whose own capacity for bloodshed is just as monstrous. Shinichi cooperates, but he's struggling to keep his parasite arm a secret from the humans around him. As the sting operation at City Hall turns even more gruesome, Shinichi finds himself once again in the crosshairs of a powerful enemy...

Parasyte Paperback Collection Vol. 8

Graphic Novel

Jul 14, 2026

The final showdown takes more out of him and Migi than either expected. Away from everything Shinichi's known and loved, recovering in the home of a stranger, Shinichi is forced to reckon with the moral balance of humanity's impact on the Earth. But for better or for worse, it's hard to make sure a parasite stays dead... Will Shinichi and Migi ever be able to lead a normal life?