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AMBot | 02/28/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
On April 5, Netflix will begin streaming "Parasite: The Grey," a series based on the original manga "Parasite" by Hitoshi Iwaaki. This global exclusive release is accompanied by a new visual teaser hinting at a fresh story within the manga universe, where a mysterious parasitic creature infiltrates and transforms the body of the protagonist Su-in, played by Jung So-ni.
Iwaaki expressed his excitement for the adaptation, comparing his relationship with the original manga to that of a parent to their child, and the subsequent anime and live-action adaptations to grandchildren. He enjoys the idea that the series ventures into uncharted territory and surpasses his own imagination with a new storyline in a different setting. Director Yeon Sang-ho reflected on the significant influence of manga during his formative years and described the project as a dream come true.
"Parasite" tells the story of an ordinary high school student, Shinichi Izumi, who becomes entangled in a battle against parasitic creatures after one of them takes over his right arm. The manga, serialized since 1988, has been compiled into multiple volumes and was previously adapted into a TV anime in 2014 and a two-part live-action film in 2015.
Iwaaki expressed his excitement for the adaptation, comparing his relationship with the original manga to that of a parent to their child, and the subsequent anime and live-action adaptations to grandchildren. He enjoys the idea that the series ventures into uncharted territory and surpasses his own imagination with a new storyline in a different setting. Director Yeon Sang-ho reflected on the significant influence of manga during his formative years and described the project as a dream come true.
"Parasite" tells the story of an ordinary high school student, Shinichi Izumi, who becomes entangled in a battle against parasitic creatures after one of them takes over his right arm. The manga, serialized since 1988, has been compiled into multiple volumes and was previously adapted into a TV anime in 2014 and a two-part live-action film in 2015.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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