Tamiya
A reasonable parasite who studies humanity while carrying a normal human child.
Ryoko Tamiya is a high school teacher who becomes host to a parasite in the 2014 Japanese science fiction action film Parasyte: Part 1. Unlike many parasites, Tamiya is more reasonable and interested in studying human life. She becomes impregnated with a fellow parasite, Mr. A, and explains that despite having parasite parents, the baby she carries is a normal human. Her actions and decisions significantly impact the story's progression, particularly in her interactions with Shinichi Izumi and her role in the parasites' broader plans.
Quick Facts
- Species
- Parasite
- Affiliation
- The Parasites
- Key opponent
- Shinichi Izumi
Lore & Background
Ryoko Tamiya is a parasite who possesses Shinichi Izumi's teacher. Unlike many of her kind, she is more reasonable and is interested in studying the humans' way of life. She demonstrates this by becoming impregnated with fellow parasite Mr. A, and she explains that despite having parasite parents, the baby she carries is a normal human. Tamiya's actions include sending an underling, Takeshi Hirokawa, to run for mayorship in order to set up the town for the parasites' interests. When Hideo Shimada, another parasite, becomes disfigured due to Satomi Murano and loses control, Tamiya leaves him to his fate. She then gives Shinichi the location of the Mr. A-possessed Nobuko before leaving the scene. Her character provides a contrast to the more aggressive parasites, showing a capacity for observation and strategic thinking.
Reader's Guide
Ryoko Tamiya is a parasite who takes the form of a high school teacher. She is portrayed by Eri Fukatsu. Her role in the narrative is that of a more reasonable and observant parasite, interested in studying human life. She becomes impregnated with fellow parasite Mr. A, and explains that the baby she carries is a normal human despite having parasite parents. Tamiya sends Takeshi Hirokawa to run for mayorship to set up the town for the parasites' interests. When Hideo Shimada becomes disfigured and loses control, Tamiya leaves him to his fate. Her actions demonstrate a strategic and observational approach, contrasting with the more aggressive parasites.
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