Episode 14: “The Selfish Gene”
- 14 of 24
- January 15, 2015
- 22 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Parasyte: The Maxim |
|---|---|
| Episode | 14 of 24 |
| Japanese | 利己的な遺伝子 |
| Original air date | January 15, 2015 |
| Episode length | 22 min |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Previous episode | Episode 13: “Hello Sadness” |
| Next episode | Episode 15: “Something Wicked This Way Comes” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, HIDIVE |
“The Selfish Gene” is episode 14 of the anime Parasyte: The Maxim. It first aired on January 15, 2015.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
With their options limited, Shinichi Izumi and Migi reunite with another person to capture the private investigator and interrogate him. The three work together to question the investigator after taking him into their custody.
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
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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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