Cells at Work! (2018)
An imaginative anime that transforms the human body into a vivid, action-packed world where trillions of cells work tirelessly every single day.
Cells at Work! - Series Information
- Original Title: はたらく細胞
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 21
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 8, 2018 (United States - TV-14), July 8, 2018 (Canada - 14+), July 8, 2018 (United Kingdom - PG), July 8, 2018 (Germany - 16), July 8, 2018 (Australia - MA 15+), July 8, 2018 (Brazil - 14), July 8, 2018 (Mexico - C), July 8, 2018 (Spain - 16), July 8, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Alternative Titles: Cells at Work! (DE), Робота клітин!! (UA), Hataraku Saibou (PL), Células no Trabalho! (PT), 工作细胞第2季 (CN), LES BRIGADES IMMUNITAIRES (CELLS AT WORK - HATARAKU SAIBOU) (FR), Hataraku Saibou (ES), Células no Trabalho! (BR)
- Production Companies: David Production, Aniplex, Kodansha
- Production Countries: Japan
Cells at Work! - Plot
This is a story about you. A tale about the inside of your body... According to a new study, the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells. These cells are hard at work every day within a world that is your body. From the oxygen-carrying red blood cells to the bacteria-fighting white blood cells, get to know the unsung heroes and the drama that unfolds inside of you! It's the oddly relatable and interesting story that is the life of cells!
Cells at Work! - Trailer
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Cells at Work! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kana Hanazawa
- Tomoaki Maeno
- Mamiko Noto
- Kentaro Kumagai
- Daisuke Ono
- Junichi Yanagita
- Maria Naganawa
- Kikuko Inoue
- Akinori Egoshi
- Juri Kimura
Writers
- Yuko Kakihara
Executive Producers
- Shuichiro Tanaka
- Masanori Miyake
- Takuya Matsushita
- Yoshio Kaneko
Cells at Work! - FAQs
Where can you stream Cells at Work!?
Cells at Work! is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll in the United States. It can also be accessed via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Additionally, episodes are available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
Is Cells at Work! based on a manga?
Yes, Cells at Work! is adapted from the manga series はたらく細胞 (Hataraku Saibou) by Akane Shimizu, serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine beginning in 2015. The manga is praised for making human biology accessible and entertaining through personified cell characters.
Who are the main voice actors in Cells at Work!?
The principal voice cast includes Kana Hanazawa as Red Blood Cell AE3803, Tomoaki Maeno as White Blood Cell U-1146, Daisuke Ono as Killer T Cell, Maria Naganawa as Platelet Leader, Kikuko Inoue as Macrophage, and Mamiko Noto as the Narrator.
Is Cells at Work! educational or just entertainment?
Cells at Work! is both genuinely educational and highly entertaining. The series accurately depicts biological processes — immune responses, blood cell functions, and disease mechanisms — through action-comedy storytelling. Critics and educators have praised it for making human anatomy engaging and surprisingly informative for viewers of all ages.
How many seasons and episodes does Cells at Work! have?
Cells at Work! consists of 2 main seasons and a collection of specials. Season 1 contains 13 episodes, Season 2 (subtitled Cells at Work!!) contains 8 episodes, and there are 7 additional special episodes, bringing the total episode count to 21 across the main seasons.
When did Cells at Work! first air?
Cells at Work! premiered on July 8, 2018, broadcasting in Japan on Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and BS11. The series concluded in 2021 with its second season, Cells at Work!!, which aired in January of that year.
What is the content rating for Cells at Work!?
Cells at Work! carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features action sequences, depictions of cellular combat, and some graphic imagery related to disease and injury, though it remains largely comedic in tone.
What is Cells at Work! about?
Cells at Work! follows the daily lives of personified cells inside the human body. Red Blood Cell AE3803 and White Blood Cell U-1146 navigate a bustling cellular world, battling invading bacteria and viruses. The series blends action and comedy to depict real biological processes in an imaginative, accessible way.
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