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Cells at Work!
Finished Airing TV PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Cells at Work!

Hataraku Saibou · はたらく細胞 · 2018–2021

Anthropomorphic microscopic blood cells tirelessly defend the human body from deadly pathogens.

StatusFinished Airing SeasonWinter 2021 StudioDavid Production SourceManga
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Deep within the complex microscopic metropolis of the human body, approximately thirty-seven trillion anthropomorphic cells labor unceasingly every day to sustain mortal life. Cheerful yet chronically directionless rookie Red Blood Cell AE3803 delivers vital oxygen canisters through winding circulatory corridors, constantly stumbling into catastrophic biological emergencies. Fortunately, she frequently crosses paths with stoic White Blood Cell U-1146, a ruthless pathogen-slaying specialist who swiftly eliminates invading bacterial hordes. Alongside adorable platelet construction squads and lethal cytotoxic T-cells, the body's microscopic defenders wage heroic daily battles against pneumococcus infections, abrasions, and pollen allergies to maintain harmony.

⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Adapted from Akane Shimizu's blockbuster biological manga, *Hataraku Saibou* was produced by David Production and broadcast in summer 2018. Directed by Kenichi Suzuki with series composition by Yuuko Kakihara, the thirteen-episode anime became a massive international educational hit, praised by biological scientists and casual viewers alike for its anatomical accuracy, charming character designs, and thrilling action. The series achieved viral renown, generating widespread medical acclaim, international school educational screenings, and spawning multiple anime sequels and spinoffs across global media networks.
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