Cells at Work! (2018)
Anime series · 13 episodes · david production · directed by Kenichi Suzuki
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David Production’s Cells at Work! is an action-comedy sci-fi series that anthropomorphizes the human body’s cells. It follows a clumsy Red Blood Cell and a stoic White Blood Cell as they navigate daily life and combat threats like viruses and injuries. The show blends educational themes of medicine and biology with workplace comedy.
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The story
Within the vast, bustling city that is the human body, trillions of cells diligently perform their assigned tasks. Among them is AE3803, a newly minted Red Blood Cell who frequently gets lost while delivering oxygen and nutrients. Her path often crosses with U-1146, a serious and skilled Neutrophil, a type of White Blood Cell, whose primary duty is to patrol for and eliminate foreign invaders.
Their daily routines are anything but ordinary, as the body constantly faces internal and external threats. From bacterial infections and allergic reactions to minor injuries, every crisis demands the coordinated effort of countless cells. The narrative follows these characters as they confront these challenges, highlighting the vital roles each cell plays and the constant struggle to maintain the body's delicate balance and ensure its survival.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- david production
- Director
- Kenichi Suzuki
- Character design
- Takahiko Yoshida
- Voice
- Kana Hanazawa as Sekkekkyuu AE3803
- Voice
- Tomoaki Maeno as Hakkekkyuu U-1146
Where to watch Cells at Work!
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Cells at Work! colour palette
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Colour script
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Where Cells at Work! happens
buildingbodyfloorcityindustrialdestroyedlandscapehallway
Cells at Work! background art
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9 fan votes · Shared: Comedy · Shounen
- 2
4 fan votes · Shared: Anthropomorphic · Comedy
- 3
4 fan votes · Shared: Comedy
- 4
4 fan votes · Shared: Educational · Medical
- 5
3 fan votes · Shared: Comedy · Educational
- 6
3 fan votes · Shared: Anthropomorphic
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2 fan votes · Shared: Anthropomorphic · Educational · Medical
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2 fan votes · Shared: Comedy
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Questions about Cells at Work!
Who made Cells at Work!?
Cells at Work! (2018) was animated by david production and directed by Kenichi Suzuki.
Where can I watch Cells at Work!?
Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube list Cells at Work!. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Cells at Work!?
Fans most often recommend Dr. Stone, Hetalia Axis Powers, Moyashimon, Once Upon a Time... Life. In look: Undead Unluck, Urusei Yatsura (2022) Seasons 3 & 4, Ensemble Stars!!: Road to Show!!.
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