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Parasyte in English so far

The English edition started with Vol. 1 on May 1, 2007 from Kodansha USA. In the 2.2 years since, 8 volumes have come out — one about every 4 months on average. The pace has picked up lately, with recent volumes about every 3 months.

The series is complete in Japan at 8 volumes (its run ended in December 1994), and the English edition has reached the final volume.

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The table below is the 8-volume English edition from Del Rey Manga (May 1, 2007 – July 28, 2009), which follows the Japanese kanzenban and covers the whole story. Kodansha USA reprinted those volumes in 2011–2013, and in December 2025 began the Parasyte Paperback Collection, a new 8-volume black-and-white edition with an updated translation (Vol. 1 on December 16, 2025). The first English edition, from Tokyopop (1998–2002), ran 12 volumes.

	Vol.	English	Japan	Status
	8	Jul 28, 2009	Jun 23, 2003	Out
	7	Apr 28, 2009	May 23, 2003	Out
	6	Jan 27, 2009	Apr 23, 2003	Out
	5	Oct 28, 2008	Mar 17, 2003	Out
	4	Jul 29, 2008	Feb 21, 2003	Out
	3	May 13, 2008	Feb 21, 2003	Out
	2	Oct 30, 2007	Jan 23, 2003	Out
	1	May 1, 2007	Jan 23, 2003	Out

Japanese dates are for the 8-volume Japanese kanzenban edition (January–June 2003), which the English volumes follow.

More Parasyte manga in English

Besides Parasyte, 1 other Parasyte series has an English edition. Each one has its own volume numbering, so check the right list before you pick up the next volume.

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Parasyte English release FAQ

Is Parasyte finished in English?

Yes. The series ended in Japan in December 1994 at 8 volumes, and the final English volume, Vol. 8, came out Jul 28, 2009.

How many volumes of Parasyte are there?

In Japan, Parasyte ran from 1989 to December 1994 and was collected in 10 volumes (1990–1995), then republished as an 8-volume kanzenban edition in 2003. The English edition follows the 8-volume kanzenban, so it is complete at 8 volumes. 8 volumes are out in English as of November 2026 (the latest is Vol. 8, released Jul 28, 2009).

How far behind Japan is the English edition of Parasyte?

It isn't behind anymore: the series is complete in Japan at 8 volumes, and all of them are out in English.

How often do new Parasyte volumes come out in English?

Recently, about every 3 months. Since Vol. 1 came out in May 2007, the average gap has been 4 months.

Are there other Parasyte manga in English?

Yes. Parasyte Reversi (8 volumes) is also out or announced in English, each numbered separately from Parasyte.

Who publishes Parasyte in English?

Kodansha USA publishes the English edition of Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki.