Parasyte: The Gray comes from the director of popular Korean TV and film projects such as Hellbound and Train To Busan and premieres on Netflix. When the streaming giant first released the terrifying trailer for the K-drama, I couldn't resist getting excited. But I also realized how gutsy elements from the world of animation can look in a live-action project. Of course, it has a similar name to the Parasyte animanga, but let's dig deeper to learn if the new Parasyte: The Gray K-drama is based on the source material.
Who is Shinichi Izumi? PARASITE: THE GRAY
Spoiler alert This article contains spoilers for the ending of the new Netflix K-drama Parasyte: The Grey. So proceed with caution.
The answer to this can be yes and no. Sounds confusing, right? Well, to be precise, Parasyte: The Gray is set in the same universe, so it's very well canon for the Parasyte animanga. However, its story takes place in a different country with completely new and unique characters.
Unlike anime or manga, this K-drama is set in South Korea, and it doesn't feature Shinichi as the main character. Instead, it has a female lead named Jeong Su-in.
