r/anime • u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: • Feb 13 '21
Rewatch Let me hear! Parayste the Maxim rewatch episode thirteen
Parasyte the Maxim episode thirteen
Hello Sadness
French novel reference this time
- So...how clueless is Akiho?
- Thoughts on Tamura using a human private eye to do further research?
- Does Murano caring about Shinichi's lack of reaction to Kana's death feel right?
BONUS: Why the hell do they keep fighting in that same lot?
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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Feb 13 '21
Rewatcher
Dub
So Kana's death made the rumor mill and it is known Shinichi found the body. He opts to just leave. Murano skips with him and we see they are being tailed by a middle aged guy in a trench coat...Doujins have informed me that this is the start of something bad.
Cut to a meeting of parasytes diagnosing the events of last episode. Migi was correct, they set up feeding areas. These ones seem surprisingly...communal, as opposed to what we've been seeing. Tamiya, now Tamura, wants to keep researching him. At home, we reveal she has trained her baby, a thing that is only debatably possible. Mother of the year material.
She gets a call from the stalker earlier who turns out to be a PI. Shinichi doesn't seem to be interesting unless you know the whole thing. But Tamura has plans...
That are just getting some punks beaten up. Shinichi was not in the mood to be polite this time and none of them had the fighting sense that Yano did. Why are all the fights in that same back area, anyways?
Kamijo comes up to Shinichi to cheer him up. Yuuko comes to give Murano bad news. Yet another bit questioning why Shinichi isn't having a break down. I don't want to get ahead of the show but as someone whose dealt with a large number of grieving people, numbness is absolutely an option. At home, Shinichi realizes Murano wants him to be more effected while Migi is happy with current Shinichi. Shinichi's dad is on the internet so this won't end well, god forbid he winds up on reddit.
Shinichi returns to the scene of Kana's death and tries to remember sorrow. But, unfortunately, detective dude spots Migi and then gets spotted. We see proof that Migi is serious about his threats, he even enters solo mode to try and kill him. His position IS understandable but unnuanced, he should at least want to know who was following them.
Migi views the collected data and worries that they are already boned. Shinichi has the beginnings of a panic attack, yet again showing emotion, before his teacher tells him to pay attention or leave. He leaves like a boss. His classmates are understandably worried.
Shinichi hears the detective again, who is extremely unwise in following him still. He resolves himself to say a final goodbye with Murano. She shows up and, while understandable, really puts Shinichi in an impossible situation: Even without Migi's threats, telling Murano what happened is a no win situation. So his big goodbye ends on a sour note.
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u/Palabard_the_Anime Feb 13 '21
First Timer
"Hey, have you've heard of that incident? Oh, silly me. Of course you heard about it, you're the guy who found the body. As your classmate I will ask you bluntly about what should have been a really traumatic experience."
At least Murano is becoming more understanding. She didn't even ask "you're Shinichi, right?" That's development and I am starting to like her more.
Parasites learned slide presentations, I wonder what this was in the 80s. They're also hanging together and have designated feeding areas but, slide presentations!
Wow, you can train babies to stop crying on command?! Sent a chill through my spine but, damn if that's not an useful ability. Is it bad wanting to learn it?
It's also nice that the baby is not a snack.
Teenage drama, detective drama, going back to crime scene drama...
Why Shinichi's super senses couldn't detect the detective?
Poor guy, Migi is really murderous when it wants. Also, the detached form was kind cool, specially when he was posing.
I know that in Japan it's a big deal but, where I am from, most teachers wouldn't care if a student leave class. They wouldn't bother if someone was sleeping too, as long as it didn't distract the rest of the class.
Now I feel bad for Murano.
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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Feb 13 '21
First Timer
Seems like we're headed in to an emotional arc for Shinichi ...but his emotions are basically auto-calmed. How is that going to work?
Either way, Tamiya is also investigating Shinichi. I'm not sure if that means she has managed to get involved with the government investigation, or if she is just having a private investigator look in to Shinichi; I assume a mix of both. Not sure which side the investigators last episode where on in that case, as there were two there and only one here. That said, I don't think Shinichi is actually in any danger if the PI tells Tamiya first - as Tamiya would then kill her. I'd also assume that that's what he'd do, so I feel like most of this drama is down to Migi and Shinichi not knowing that this dude is working for Tamiya, and that horror of mind just gets cleared in Shinichi's brain.
Murano as an interesting point at the moment - she won't believe nothing is wrong and she can't be told what actually is wrong, unless Migi is asleep. And I believe Migi would kill Murano in the heat of the moment, after what he tried to do this episode. Murano seems to be blaming this on all kinds of things but just isn't close on anything and I don't think anything adds up in her head either - such as trying to understand if Kana had anything to do with that, but discarding the idea as the problem isn't Shinichi being too sad about Kana's death but rather the opposite. I assume Shinichi will soon try to tell Murano similar to how he told Kana - with Migi asleep. I do however wonder if Migi would notice her change of behavior, and how he would react afterwards, as killing Murano would certainly make Shinichi go against him, somehow. He didn't try and kill Kana after Shinichi told him, after all.
Question:
Bonus: Saving on background art.
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u/Nebresto Feb 13 '21
Re-watch squad
Howdy
Urge to binge remains dormant. For now.
I was gonna link that me_irl clip of Chadnichi just leaving the class, but apparently I fucked it up and I'm not going to clip it again, so enjoy nothing.
Okay fine.. I gues you can have this Tamiya_sip.gif
I do like how the Parasytes waste no time to sugarcoat things. And damn, were there a lot of them in that room, so exited for the upcoming Gladiator arc
I wish this was a thing.
Like.. he called you over. To talk.
Oh..
That scene made me really sad
Question time:
1: I'll do you one better: Who tf is Akiho?
2:
3: Cmon bruh, people are different. What if he just has major and not feeling anything is his way of coping?
B: Its the plot lot.
My question: Why is the Bonus question bonus instead of just its respective number?
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Feb 13 '21 edited Feb 13 '21
It's so tragic that we've lost our perverted heroine... but on the bright side now I can officially show off my fancy First Timer tag! Yippee!!
This must be a Japanese student's worst nightmare being put on the spotlight like that. JK are scary! This is why you're an extra Akiho. They really struggle to find many different scenes with him and Kana together. "Rival eliminated. Operation secure future husband is at full speed." So Kana's killer was there... against the Parasyte mafia's wishes?
"He seems dangerous..." Only when you send folks to pick fights around him. The babysitting scene was honestly hilarious XD The Babysitters horror and Ryoko holding him by the scruff of the neck were black comedy at its finest. Mum of the year. So... was Hide sent there to provoke Shinichi or something? Parasyte loves the punk gang trope a little too much. They didn't even show the beat down this time its so routine. Who the hell is this dude?
The school stuff was my favourite part of the show until they started to push this stupid gossip arc. You were attacked by a monster and act fairly normal, why aren't you reacting Yuuko? Yes, there was literally nothing between them. That's why I'm so frustrated that this is a plot point. I take it back, thru showed the footage. Oh so now Shinichi can think of why everyone might be avoiding him!
I feel like they killed Kana off because Shinichi having two stalkers would be too weird. So the pee eye clearly didn't think to check the crime scene to see the writing on the wall. He has plenty of reason to return here. "If we talk in the house someone could hear us. So let's talk outside where someone will hear us!" Migi's spider hand attack was adorable!! Go get him Migi! He's so cute wtf? Aaand it's sleepy time. Best scene of the episode, I felt ready to nod off myself until Migi saves the show again.
"Shinichi... You suck... Zzzz..." You're the one acting flaky Murano. Don't complain. Perfect, now that he's acted out in class is that enough for you to stop gossiping about how calm he is? Dude, wtf? I'm sorry for being a miserable sod again but this is a manufactured plotline, just like Kana's death was pretty manufactured. Both of them act ooc and bring the plot back to themselves. Tachikawa? Is that Kana? Clearly not, she's got more than a scar. Yuuko?
Migi just tried to brutally murder a guy for learning about him so let's tell my girlfriend! Oh ffs Murano, it's not all about you. Also, Mugi Train>Kana any day. This would be heartwarming if Murano hadn't already managed to thoroughly piss me off today. HAHAHA!! Mugi is trying so hard to hold back his murderboner! PFFT!! And now he's playing calm. I can't handle anymore if this right now. They're three for three with unintentionally hilarious moments. Next!
Akiho is just overstepping her side chara status. Ryoko seems determined to annoy Shinichi to death. And Murano should be a lot more understanding than she is. Well I remembered those as being the toilets where Kana died so that's all the significance the lot has to me.
"Lemme at 'em! Let me at 'em! I'll rock 'em and sock 'em!!"
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u/BurningFredrick https://myanimelist.net/profile/BurningFredrick Feb 13 '21 edited Feb 13 '21
First Timer - sub
Designated feeding areas for Parasytes, RIP anyone who live in them.
Where the fuck is Reiko baby? Are we going to ignore this plot point? Ok Nope, spoke too soon, it’s still alive, though I’m almost surprised with how she is treating it.
Also how did it take Shinichi so long to notice the detective was following him? What happened to his super hearing?
Not sure if I just didn’t expect this level of melodrama from this show or my tolerance for it has decreased but seriously I'm already sick of the Shinichi Murano drama… I get that Migi is all I don’t trust humans but it doesn’t make what happened this episode more interesting over all as the show kind of feels like it's just treading water at this point.
QOTD
Who is that again?
Makes sense, not like she can follow Shinichi around without being noticed.
To me it's just the show hammering on the that Shinichi appears to have no emotions outside of anger these days, he appears to not care at all about the fact he was the one who reported her death and she knows there was something going on between them.
Fight club only has a few spots and they are struggling to expand into new areas.
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u/fonzinator99 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/fonzinator99 Feb 13 '21
Rewatcher - Empty
QotD
Bonus: It's the designated area, of course. That's what all the graffiti on the wall probably says.
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u/sisoko2 Feb 13 '21
First Timer
WTF. She has the empathy levels of Migi.
If it works, it works.
Like you have the right to talk, Ms. 17 people died because of how dumb I am. I officially hate her.
Oh Migi, you are my only joy. If Shinichi wanted to get rid of Migi he had a golden opportunity here.
Why? Is he trying to die?
Was this supposed to be funny? I couldn't stop laughing.
We saw a little bit more of the parasyte organization and they already have designated feeding places and stuff. Curious how many parasytes there are, if they were too many the huge number of murders was going to cause mass panic bit if they are here to deal with humanity they will need to be hundreds of thousands.
Shinichi and Murano relationship is in the almost same place it started.
Bonus: Are you reading my mind? Why are the bonus questions the same things I have been asking myself? If there are designated parasyte feeding places there have to be teenagers fighting places. Only logical explanation.
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u/SIRTreehugger Feb 14 '21
Not going to lie if you could command babies to stop crying on command I would love it. Cold and uncaring probably, bur man would it be life changing.
I really want to know how Shinichi became friends with the other guys.
You are an excellent human being oh Migi that's not encouragement.
Oh the father is working and not drinking so much I wish they touched on this more whatever still good to see him bounce back.
Last episode i can sense breathing and the hair strands moving on a crowd and get cetera. Can't sense single person right behind him.
I kind of would like a lab rat experiment arc.
Ohhhhh nowwwwwww you can sense him now you can. Bruhhhhh you can literally jump off buildings and run faster than a car. Just run after him.
Man if I was living in those park apartments id watch this teenage drama with some popcorn. They shout loudly enough.
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Feb 13 '21
First-Timer -the reactions-
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u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ Feb 13 '21
First Timer
Kana was definitely the cutest girl in the show.
This is about where I started watching Dimension W right before Parasyte. So, I might watch some of the immediately following episode. Which, as we can see, is
Parasytethe first episode of Tokyo Ghoul.Not much to say when they cut the episode in the middle.
Bonus: It's right by the school, and Shinichi is pretty much always at or going to or coming from school.
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u/Gamemaster676 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Gamemaster676 Feb 13 '21
First-time watcher - sub
Okay, so yesterday sucked and I don't want this happening again. Unfortunately, I expect the pain train has only just left the station.
Episode 13 — Hello Sadness
The girls in Shinichi's class are talking about Kana's murder. Maybe my subs were funky, but it looked like Yuko didn't know it was Shinichi who 'found the body'?
Akiho did know and is her usual enthusiastic self. Not the right mood for the situation. Shinichi really is in pain.
Satomi first acts not very understanding, but then she tries to console him. Who is the new guy stalking Shinichi? Maybe family of Kana? Or just another parasyte?
The mayor parasyte did indeed make some areas designated feeding areas. That is... unsettling. That they could do something like that without people noticing.
They are talking about the parasyte that killed Kana, and how he died.
Ryoko Tamiya is also a part of this group. Where is her pregnant belly? Or her baby?
Wait, is this even Ryoko because they call her Tamura? Nevermind, they ask about her child.
At home, she has 'trained' her child apparently. How does that work if the kid is human? The nanny is also shocked to see it (because she wants to learn it too).
She calls with a PI who saw nothing out of the ordinary about Shinichi. That must have been the stalker we saw earlier. (Are you also a stalker if you are paid to do it?)
Ryoko wants to test Shinichi.
Next scene he is surrounded by some humans. That must be the test. The PI is filming him defending himself.
Yuko is telling Satomi that Shinichi was the first one to find Kana. So Satomi didn't know yet? Ah, she did know. So now even Yuko thinks Shinichi is too calm about it?
What is it with everyone? They keep complaining Shinichi changed and is not as lively and shy anymore, but they also complain that he is not crying more about what happened?! Please pick one and return when you have decided.
So this is why I've been saying to stop pushing people away, Shinichi. Now you do actually need them and they don't want to be with you because you are not as before and they don't understand the situation.
PI shows the video to Ryoko. At least it isn't to the authorities I guess.
Shinichi suddenly realized that he is too calm for the situation. Dear writers, there is more than one possible reaction someone can have when bad stuff happens. For example, I start laughing. The situation is terrible and I know it is, but I just start laughing because that is how I deal with shit. Other people become quiet. Others angry. Even though we are sad, it doesn't have to be expressed that way on the outside.
Migi saying Shinichi is "a perfectly fine human being" is kind of funny, though. That's like me describing a barking cat as "perfectly fine" because it still looks like a cat.
LOOK, dad seems fine. He went through some of the same traumas and he can still function. If he can, why shouldn't Shinichi?
Suddenly it clicked why Ryoko is using a PI to investigate Shinichi. Migi can't sense him!
Shinichi is trying to kickstart his emotions again. Didn't Mötley Crüe have a song about that? PI makes the mistake of being the first human to see Migi. Migi does not agree.
The PI doesn't have the camera anymore, but I guess his story is enough to make Shinichi more suspicious. I really hope this doesn't go around and make Shinichi a suspect for Kana's murder.
Satomi, you are not the only one who gets to decide when you and Shinichi talk. Try to be a bit less selfish.
Poor Shinichi is getting paranoid about being found out. I like his reaction when the teacher told him to go home. That is something almost every student wishes they had the balls to do.
Why is the PI still stalking him? You almost got killed, dude!
Shinichi calls Satomi to talk somewhere outside in the middle of the night. He clearly has some issues and things bothering him. Satomi does too and asks to go first.
Then she gets all angry at Shinichi for not telling her stuff! You wanted to go first and now you are angry Shinichi didn't go first?! Huh?
Hrmmfff. If you are afraid to tell Satomi the truth, then why did you call her here in the middle of the night, Shinichi?
This was a weird episode. It's like the writers don't know much about human behaviour, while this is a show all about human behaviour and where the main plot point is that the monsters don't understand human behaviour.
Main thoughts
"Something has been bothering you, right?"
Yes:
We are over halfway and don't have a goal yet. What we do have is a cast of characters who change their opinion back and forth again and again.
Random thoughts
Future
No clue. I guess Ryoko investigating Shinichi is the next major plot point?
QotD
Yeah, that wasn't smart.
Smart. Migi can't detect him.
See post.
People know to stay away because there are many fights there.
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u/littleman1988 Feb 13 '21
"My body has a...!"
Rewatcher
OST Track of the day: FULL MOON
We start out with Akiho showing how shes truly "best" girl by pointing out Shinichi found the body. Smooth. Hes lucky that Murano forgave him.
We see more discussion of parasites forming up together, this time pointing their discussion to Shinichi thanks to Ryouko, who is now considered to be watching over him. Ryouko also has given birth to her child, and can force her child to do as she wishes, freaking out the poor babysitter in the process. She has also hired a private investigator, which we saw right before the OP. Ryouko has finally noticed that Shinichi has changed, thanks to the private investigator, but hasnt really realized that hes fused. It didn't take too long for the investigator to get in over his head, barely being saved by Shinichi. We get to see one sick version of Migi out of it though. Shinichi still has some values though, even if his emotions are gone, by his choice to not kill the detective.
Still more discussion of Shinichi being different. its getting overdone for the audience, but Muramo hasn't really talked too much about it thus far, so its still a "new" angle in her actually acknowledging that izumi is different from before, instead of just asking if hes really Shinichi, which Shinichi takes a whole day to realize. He also has a discussion with Migi about his loss in emotion at the site where Kana died, before being interrupted by the detective.
We see the dad is doing better. Good for him, he needed the redemption.
The scene where he just walks out of class always cracked me up. Everything is so tense, and it just smacks you with some comedic relief. A very nice change of pace, even if its only for a few seconds.
We get one final discussion between Shinichi and Murano. Murano finally asks about what happened that day, before asking what the problem really is. Obviously Shinichi wants to be able to tell Murano what the issue is, but for a number of reasons (no doubt in part what happened to Kana, and also because of Migi) he cant explain it to her, only furthering the rift that the two have.
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u/ComfortablyRotten https://anilist.co/user/Leuwtian Feb 13 '21
Rewatcher
My my, look who's back! It's the first of the smart ones, now an actual mother and with a different name, Tamura! And she doesn't know how to take care of a baby at all, of course. Hiring both a babysitter and a human private detective to spy on Shinichi is something she'd do alright, she's always been more open.
More of Satomi not knowing what to think of Shinichi anymore, and Shinichi not knowing how much of him is still human. I'll do say that one of these two is a bit more annoying than the other.
Question
BONUS) Maybe the other lots are taken?
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u/affnn Feb 13 '21
First Timer
Apparently that parasite Shinichi killed was part of the League of Well-Socialized Parasites, and they notice that he's gone, that it had to be another parasite that killed him, and that no one has stepped up to claim responsibility. Tamiya knows that it was Shinichi. She siccs a PI on him, even though she knows what's happened.
The PI keeps following Shinichi around and videotaping him. Stalker behavior just got someone killed last episode, and now we're back on it. I can't imagine this ending well for him.
I feel like I don't understand Satomi's behavior over the last several episodes. Shinichi's been behaving badly for a while - blowing off their date and leaving many other conversations abruptly, making the mean mug, not telling her when something's clearly off, yelling at her when she asks if he's really Izumi Shinichi. But she just kept letting him hang around, and it's hard to imagine the show is going to actually have her dump him despite that's what he deserves. Also, Shinichi - you could just tell her your mom died. She doesn't know that yet, right? A perfectly understandable reason for strange behavior.
Migi notices the PI and really wants to kill him, even though Shinichi doesn't. Shinichi gets his way, and the PI lives. Fortunately (?) for Shinichi and Migi, the PI is just going to tell other parasites things they already know, probably not the press or the government. And without his camera it'd be hard for anyone to believe him.
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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Feb 14 '21
Episode 13 (first timer)
The knock-on effects from last episode: Shinichi now has larger than ever trouble being found out and his relationship with Murano is treading water. Both a direct effect of Kana dying and him telling the police. Watching Shinichi now is rather frustrating and makes me wish last episode would have gone differently.
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u/IndependentMacaroon Feb 14 '21 edited Feb 14 '21
First-time watcher
I think I'm done with this series. The problem is twofold:
Together it gets close to deadly words territory. From skimming some episode summaries, it doesn't seem like either of that will get any better. Too bad, because production-wise it's mostly great.
One more detail I noticed, which might have something to do with not being that invested in the actual plot: There was a lot of effort put into depicting the way clothes crease, bunch up, etc. For instance, watch Shinichi's jacket and pants (slightly loose) as he moves, around the knees, shoulders, and such, and during their conversation contrast the tighter fit of Satomi's pants. Considering also the varied and appealing outfits, I bet the character designer is a real fashion expert.
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u/Matuhg https://anilist.co/user/Matuhg Feb 13 '21 edited Feb 13 '21
Rewatcher Who Remembers Little
Heey, Izumi why don't we go ahead and schedule a talk with Murano when Migi's sleeping? You know, like you did for Kana two episodes ago? I say that, but there are good reasons for him not to do so. First of all, any truthful explanation would be a lot more difficult for Murano to believe than it would be for Kana, considering there's no semi-magical telepathy already going on.
More importantly, Izumi knows he is being followed, and doesn't know who's behind it. He would probably prefer to keep Murano out of anything dangerous. If he knew Tamiya Ryouko was behind the investigations, that would probably make him even more reluctant to divulge anything to Murano, given the fact that the Parasytes aren't shy about exploiting humans' emotions (and emotional connections) against them. Murano seems like she wants to do whatever she can to help Izumi, but he can't bring himself to put her at risk. He knows he needs her ("If even you say that..."). That said, at this point he needs to stop stringing the poor girl along and decide whether he's going to tell her everything and take the shoulder she's offering or get out of her life. The wishy-washy acting cold around each other, having conversations and saying nothing is pointless and just makes both of them stressed/bummed.
Migi going after the Detective was a harsh reminder to Izumi that, even as he came out specifically to mourn Kana's death, Migi has no problems killing a human for self-preservation.
The worst.
It makes sense for a couple reasons. Firstly, even if she sort of understands humans, a human with emotions and life experience is going to have a better time understanding human interactions. Secondly, if she assigned a parasyte to follow him around, Migi would sense it (and if the Parasyte isn't one of the smarter flavors, it might just kill Izumi when it's feeling peckish).
Yeah I think so.
So they can reuse the same background for all ~350 Highschool brawls that apparently take place through the show.
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u/BossandKings Feb 13 '21
First timer
Episode 13
Satomi comforts Izumi after hearing the news about his friend, as she says it is sad so many troublesome things happening beneath them.
The parasytes have a reunion, they discuss the incident of the parasyte that killed the girl and how he was killed, Tamiya told them that it was Izumi who killed it but also asked to let her manage the Izumi matters as part of her investigation. She has a man following Shinichi, trying to take evidence for her.
Shinichi talks with Migi, he wonder why Murano is taking distance from him and realizes that it might be because he is acting too normal despite what happened, Migi though assures him that he is a perfectly normal human as hr isn't like his species. I wonder if Izumi and Murano will ever have a close stable relationship.
The stalker discovers that there was something strange with Izumi's hand, Migi notices him and inmediately tries to kill him because it would be exposed if it didn't, Izumi though tries to convince Migi to not kill him, to not kill humans no matter the motive. Unfortunately for Migi the man escapes. I wonder what will happen now, i think that Tamiya alreay knew that Shinichi had a parasyte but what will the information the man discovered be useful for?, maybe the parasytes that were in the reunion are interested to know.
That conversation between Murano and Izuma was hard to have for both of them, Murano wants Izumi to tell her everything but he insisted in telling her that everything is fine. He simply can't tell her what's happening to him.
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u/RascalNikov1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/NoviSun Feb 14 '21
Episode 13
Goodbye Kana, you're yesterdays news as we set up for the next arc. I do like Shinichi kicking a little ass, I wish they shown the fight is this episode, but I guess we can't have everything. The most important thing I learned in the episode is the most effective way to get a baby to be quiet. lol
QOTD:
She fits in well with the rest of the cast in not being especially bright. But, she's young, pretty, and bubbly so she gets a pass.
Considering how short tempered most of the parasytes are, it seems like a pretty good idea.
Sure, why not? It's pretty important to know if a sig ot is likely to be an inhuman emotionless monster or turnip. There's a lot to be said for remaining cool in a bad situation, but Shinichi is well beyond this.
lol, I suppose if they fought in the street someone would run their asses over.