

はたらく細胞!!
The cells of the human body never rest for too long; there is always something new to do and learn every day. At least, that is what Hakkekkyuu U-1146 feels as he rushes to and fro, searching for any pathogens that could cause harm to the body. Despite his dangerous line of work, it is all worth it to protect the happy smiles of Sekkekkyuu AE3803, the platelet crew, his fellow neutrophils, and the other cells he meets along the way. In his latest pathogen-hunting adventures, Hakkekkyuu U-1146 ...
Tiny heroes wage nonstop battles inside you, turning biology into a comedy‑filled adventure.
Inside the bustling metropolis of a human body, a legion of microscopic workers never clock out. The series follows Hakkekkyuu U‑1146, a hyper‑energetic neutrophil who darts through bloodstreams and tissues, hunting down invading microbes with relentless zeal. Alongside his cheerful platelet partner, Sekkekkyuu AE‑3803, and a quirky crew of fellow cells, he confronts everything from sneaky bacteria to rogue viruses, turning each encounter into a high‑octane lesson in biology. The show blends slapstick comedy with surprisingly accurate depictions of immune responses, making the inner workings of our bodies feel like a bustling cityscape where every organ has its own district and every cell its own personality. As the episodes progress, Hakkekkyuu learns that the line between friend and foe isn’t always black and white—some microbes turn symbiotic, while even the most diligent cells can slip up. These missteps spark heartfelt moments of camaraderie, reminding viewers that teamwork and perseverance keep the body humming. By the end of each short arc, the chaotic day settles into a quiet victory, reinforcing the notion that even the tiniest defenders play a colossal role in keeping us alive and smiling.
This educational comedy anthropomorphizes human cells as workers defending the body from germs, blending accurate biology with slapstick action. The short 8-episode season keeps things light and episodic, making it an accessible watch for teens curious about how the immune system functions.
Cells at Work!! has 8 episodes.
Cells at Work!! is currently finished airing.
Cells at Work!! was produced by David Production.
Cells at Work!! aired Jan 9, 2021 to Feb 27, 2021.
Cells at Work!! is based on a Manga.
This educational comedy anthropomorphizes human cells as workers defending the body from germs, blending accurate biology with slapstick action. The short 8-episode season keeps things light and episodic, making it an accessible watch for teens curious about how the immune system functions.
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Hakkekkyuu U-1146
Main
CV: Maeno, Tomoaki

Ippan Saibou 1
Main
CV: Kobayashi, Yuusuke

Sekkekkyuu AE3803
Main
CV: Hanazawa, Kana

Acne Bacteria
Supporting
CV: Matsushige, Shin

B Saibou
Supporting
CV: Chiba, Shouya

Campylobacter
Supporting
CV: Kobayashi, Daiki

Clostridium
Supporting
CV: Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu

Gan Saibou
Supporting
CV: Ishida, Akira

Hakkekkyuu 2048
Supporting
CV: Satou, Kensuke

Hakkekkyuu 2626
Supporting
CV: Yanagita, Junichi

Hakkekkyuu 4989
Supporting
CV: Kumagai, Kentarou

Helper T Saibou
Supporting
CV: Sakurai, Takahiro

Jujou Saibou
Supporting
CV: Okamoto, Nobuhiko

Kesshouban
Supporting
CV: Naganawa, Maria

Kesshouban (Fuku Leader-chan)
Supporting

Kesshouban (Ushiromae-chan)
Supporting
CV: Iwami, Manaka

Killer T Saibou
Supporting
CV: Ono, Daisuke

Kioku Saibou
Supporting
CV: Nakamura, Yuuichi

Kouenkikyuu
Supporting
CV: Sugita, Tomokazu

Kousankyuu
Supporting
CV: Ichimichi, Mao

Kyokakukyuu
Supporting
CV: Kaida, Yuuko

M Saibou
Supporting
CV: Hayami, Show

Macrophage
Supporting
CV: Inoue, Kikuko

Mast Saibou
Supporting
CV: Kawasumi, Ayako
21 episodes · 2 cours
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More popular than 95% of all anime