Episode 12: “Kokoro”
- 12 of 24
- December 24, 2014
- 22 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Parasyte: The Maxim |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 24 |
| Japanese | こころ |
| Original air date | December 24, 2014 |
| Episode length | 22 min |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “The Blue Bird” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Hello Sadness” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, HIDIVE |
“Kokoro” is episode 12 of the anime Parasyte: The Maxim. It first aired on December 24, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Shinichi Izumi confides in Kana Kimishima about his condition and Migi's presence. Kana reveals her suspicions about Shinichi's transformation. The situation leads to Kana's death.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Let Me Hear” — Fear, and Loathing in Las VegasAnimeThemes
- ED 1“IT'S THE RIGHT TIME”AnimeThemes
Where to watch
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Episode guide
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About the series
A high school student’s encounter with a parasite leaves the creature inhabiting his hand rather than taking control of his brain. The resulting partnership between Shinichi Izumi and Migi sets the story apart, placing an uneasy human–parasite coexistence at the center of a suspenseful conflict involving other…
Read the article →References
- “Parasyte: The Maxim”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Parasyte: The Maxim”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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