Parasyte
| Parasyte honestly left me so much to think about and was curious to hear what your guyses interpretation of the story was! Art is subjective! No one is incorrect! |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
| It's been ages since I watched it but I remember environmentalism being a big one, also what it means to be human I think? |
ForeverTraitor said: It's been ages since I watched it but I remember environmentalism being a big one, also what it means to be human I think? Fair enough! It dives really heavy into that IMO and that connection between human nature and animalistic nature. Deep stuff, I loved it Any suggestions if I liked this one? |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
YoursTrulyJ said: ForgedSteel said: Fair enough! It dives really heavy into that IMO and that connection between human nature and animalistic nature. Deep stuff, I loved it Any suggestions if I liked this one? I would say the Chimera Ant arc from Hunter x Hunter is really similar about being human and their nature and animalistic nature. Oooh Thanks so much!!! |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
Editor_Reviews said: The theme for me came off as the indescribable preciousness of life. Even if species seems at odds with each other, we may in fact be necessary for each other to prosper as in the show they contemplate that with the Parasytes. Also how all life is precious and inherently the human condition is truly about recognizing that. But it also shows the other end with the death of Gotou, even though Shinji was reluctant to kill him because of his humanity to protect all life, his same humanity which forged connections with those he loved and was concerned Gotou would harm them, took over and gave Shinichi the will to finish him off. Put it simply, Parasyte is mainly a piece of human nature and what it means to be human. A treasure of humanity is to love all life no matter how harmful it may be but another treasure of humanity is the altruism which conflicts with the former. The anime perfectly showed what happens when they collide This is perfect! Your analysis really made me remember everything I love about this show, it was so so powerful. Life is indescribably valuable and it makes sense it applies to all life. |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
jimmy1_1 said: I liked the monologue towards the end that emphasizes how humans are just as much a part of the natural world as are plants and animals, so you can’t really call yourself a true environmentalist if you don’t value all human life too. Another anime that’ll make you think is From The New World (Shinsekai Yori), also deals a lot with ethics and what it means to be human. Also the Chimera Ant arc previously mentioned is a great suggestion too. Ooh that's a great quote you just created and ill check it out! Is it on hulu? |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
BugsBuggy said: We don’t need to be perfectionist and super marginal to be happy.Most precious things in life can be earned without power Very interesting take, I really like this! |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
| Many profound meanings and interpretations can be inferred from this Anime but the biggest one I think is what it means to be human. The thing that makes humans human isn't appearance or intelligence but humanity. Without humanity, humans are just parasyte only with the difference in terms of body structure, like when Shinichi fused with Migi, he became such cold, stoic, emotionless, and even calls a dog "lump of meat". In contrast, parasyte can mentally become human, like Tamiya developed maternal instinct leading to the sacrifice to save her newborn child. There's a subtle hint I really love is every parasyte returns to its primal form once dying except for one case. |
kizumi91 said: Many profound meanings and interpretations can be inferred from this Anime but the biggest one I think is what it means to be human. The thing that makes humans human isn't appearance or intelligence but humanity. Without humanity, humans are just parasyte only with the difference in terms of body structure, like when Shinichi fused with Migi, he became such cold, stoic, emotionless, and even calls a dog "lump of meat". In contrast, parasyte can mentally become human, like Tamiya developed maternal instinct leading to the sacrifice to save her newborn child. There's a subtle hint I really love is every parasyte returns to its primal form once dying except for one case. Incredible analysis really opened up a new avenue and perspective for me |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
jimmy1_1 said: Thanks!! And unfortunately I just checked and it seems it’s only on Crunchyroll to legally stream. While looking I remembered one that tackles a lot of deep themes about life/death and human relationships on Hulu, Death Parade. If you haven’t seen it yet it could be a good next choice Death parade is in my top 5 I love it so much<3 |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
shash_sama18 said: My Top 3 main philosophical ideas from this series will be: ★ In the race of survival of the fittest, we have forgotten the very importance of an individual's life which holds value for someone else ★ Emotions & Feelings completes a human being ★ Coexistence of different lives & one of the most common ideas that there can be few hidden species which may be way more advanced than us BONUS: Communication is really effective which can help in development of any species I really love how you worded this, streamlined and effective |
| REGULAR SHOW TROUNCES ANY ANIME. PEAK FICTION We protect other species because humans themselves are lonely creatures. We protect the environment because humans themselves don’t want to go extinct. What drives us is simply self-gratification. But I think that’s fine, and that it’s really all there is to it. There’s no point in despising humans by human standards. That’s right. So in the end, it’s hypocritical for us to love Earth without loving ourselves. |
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