"Cells at Work" Review: A fun anime that teaches you about the world of cells

Cells at Work - Hataraku Saibou - Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

July 8, 2018 - September 30, 2018
0:00～

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, BS11

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

Akane Shimizu

■ Director

Kenichi Suzuki

■ Production

・Animation production: david production

■Works

© Akane Shimizu / Kodansha, Aniplex, davidproduction

■ Story

The number of cells in the human body is approximately 37 trillion (new theory).
The cells in our body are working tirelessly and without rest today as well.
Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight bacteria...
There was a drama of unknown cells.

■Explanation

This is your story.
The story inside your body.

■Cast

・Red blood cells/Hanazawa Kana・White blood cells (neutrophils)/Maeno Tomoaki・Killer T cells/Ono Daisuke・Macrophages/Inoue Kikuko・Platelets/Naganawa Maria・Helper T cells/Sakurai Takahiro・Regulatory T cells/Hayami Saori・Dendritic cells/Okamoto Nobuhiko・Memory cells/Nakamura Yuichi・B cells/Chiba Shoya・NK cells/Yukinari Toa・Naive T cells/Tamura Mutsumi・Effector T cells/Nomura Kenji・Memory T cells/Takeuchi Ryota・Eosinophils/M.A.O
・Basophils/Tomokazu Sugita・Mast cells/Ayako Kawasumi・White blood cells (2048)/Kensuke Sato・White blood cells (2626)/Junichi Yanagida・White blood cells (4989)/Kentaro Kumagai・White blood cells (2001)/Akinori Egashira・Senior red blood cells/Aya Endo・Junior red blood cells/Yui Ishikawa・Pneumococcus/Hiroyuki Yoshino・Staphylococcus aureus/Mai Nakahara・Campylobacter/Daiki Kobayashi・Streptococcus pyogenes/Masaya Matsukaze・Pseudomonas aeruginosa/Chikara Kitazawa・Bacteria/Jun Fukushima・Vibrio parahaemolyticus/Itaru Yamamoto・Cedar pollen/Kazuyuki Okitsu・Erythroblasts/Kana Hanazawa・Bone marrow cells/Sato Muranaka・Neutrophils/Satoshi Hino・Cancer cells/Ishida Akira, Immature thymocyte 1/Mariko Higashiuchi, Immature thymocyte 2/Mikako Komatsu, Thymocyte epithelium professor/Rikiya Koyama, Monocyte/Kikuko Inoue, Bacillus cereus/Kosuke Toriumi, Narration/Mamiko Noto

■ Main staff

・Original work: Akane Shimizu (serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Shonen Sirius")
Director: Kenichi Suzuki Series Composition: Yuko Kakihara Screenplay: Yuko Kakihara, Kenichi Suzuki Character Design: Takahiko Yoshida Bacteria Character Design Prop Design: Kenta Mimuro Sub-Character Design: Keiko Tamaki Chief Animation Director: Takahiko Yoshida, Keiko Tamaki Art Director: Risa Wakabayashi (Atelier Platz)
Art setting: Yudai Sono, Koji Hashiguchi Color design: Aiko Mizuno Director of photography: Yuki Oshima 3DCG director: Yutaka Nakajima Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose (editz)
・Sound Director: Hitoshi Aketagawa ・Sound Production: Magic Capsule ・Music: Kenichiro Suehiro ・MAYUKO
・Producer: Yuuma Takahashi ・Animation Producer: Tsuyoshi Wakamatsu ・Animation Production: david production
Produced by: Aniplex, Kodansha, David Production

■ Main Characters

Red blood cells circulate, carrying oxygen throughout the body and carbon dioxide to the lungs.
・White blood cells (neutrophils)
Its main job is to eliminate foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses that enter the body from the outside.
Platelets gather together when blood vessels are damaged, sealing the wound and stopping the bleeding.

■Subtitle

Episode 1/PneumococcusEpisode 2/AbrasionsEpisode 3/InfluenzaEpisode 4/Food poisoningEpisode 5/Cedar pollen allergyEpisode 6/Erythroblasts and myelocytesEpisode 7/Cancer cellsEpisode 8/Blood circulationEpisode 9/Thymus cellsEpisode 10/Staphylococcus aureusEpisode 11/Heat strokeEpisode 11.5/Heat stroke - What if Pocari Sweat existed?
Episode 12/Hemorrhagic shock (part 1)
・Episode 13/Hemorrhagic shock (part 2)
・Special Edition/Cold Syndrome

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Mission! Health No. 1・Lyrics and composition: Yuumao・Editing: Kenichiro Suehiro・Singers: Red Blood Cell (CV: Kana Hanazawa), White Blood Cell (CV: Tomoaki Maeno), Killer T Cell (CV: Daisuke Ono), Macrophage (CV: Kikuko Inoue)
・ED
・CheerS
Lyrics: Hayashi Kei; Composition: megane
・Editor: Kegani ・Song: ClariS

A comprehensive evaluation of Cells at Work

"Cells at Work" is an anime series based on the manga of the same name by Akane Shimizu, which aired from July to September 2018. This work depicts the story of the cells that work in our bodies every day, and is a unique work that allows you to enjoy scientific knowledge as entertainment. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal, evaluation, and recommended points of "Cells at Work".

Story and Themes

"Cells at Work" is a story in which the cells in our bodies play an active role. Various cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, play their own roles and struggle to keep peace within the body. Each episode takes up a health problem that we face on a daily basis, such as pneumococcus, influenza, and food poisoning, and describes how each cell deals with it.

The greatest appeal of this work is that it provides scientific knowledge as entertainment. For example, content that would be difficult to understand in a biology textbook, such as how red blood cells transport oxygen or how white blood cells fight bacteria, is made visually easier to understand in the form of animation. In addition, the cells are personified and each character's personality and background are depicted, making it easier for viewers to empathize with their struggles.

character

The characters in "Cells at Work" have unique designs and personalities that reflect the roles of the cells. In particular, the main character, Red Blood Cell (voiced by Hanazawa Kana), is impressive in her efforts to transport oxygen despite being a beginner, and she resonates with viewers. Meanwhile, White Blood Cell (voiced by Maeno Tomoaki) is charming and portrayed as a reliable presence as he calmly and courageously fights against bacteria. The adorable character of Platelet (voiced by Naganawa Maria) is also popular, and their unity adds warmth to the story.

Other than that, various other cells such as killer T cells (voiced by Daisuke Ono) and macrophages (voiced by Kikuko Inoue) also appear, and their roles and personalities are carefully depicted. The drama woven by these characters provides viewers with laughter and emotion, and allows them to learn scientific knowledge while having fun.

Animation and visuals

The animation of "Cells at Work" is characterized by high-quality drawings by David Production. The designs of the cells and bacteria are visually appealing while maintaining scientific accuracy. In particular, the character designs of the bacteria and viruses are given unique prop designs by Kenta Mimuro, giving them a strong visual impact.

The beautiful backgrounds and colors created by art director Risa Wakabayashi and color designer Aiko Mizuno also add to the appeal of the work. The visuals, which realistically recreate the world inside the body while also incorporating fantasy elements, have the power to draw viewers in.

Music and Sound

The music for "Cells at Work" was composed by Kenichiro Suehiro and MAYUKO, and is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the opening theme "Mission! Healthy First" is sung by the red blood cells, white blood cells, killer T cells, and macrophages, and is a song that symbolizes the theme of the work. In addition, the ending theme "CheerS" is a refreshing song by ClariS that will cheer up the viewers.

The sound production by sound director Hitoshi Aketagawa also plays a role in enhancing the realism of the work. The sound effects, such as the voices and movements of the cells and the battle scenes with the bacteria, are realistically reproduced, enhancing the viewer's sense of immersion.

Evaluation and recommendation points

"Cells at Work" has been highly praised for providing scientific knowledge as entertainment. Viewers can learn about biology while having fun, and can increase their awareness of health. In addition, the unique characters and carefully written storyline provide viewers with laughter and emotion, and are supported by a wide range of generations.

The recommended points are as follows:

• Have fun learning scientific knowledge
• Unique characters and moving story
• High quality animation and visuals
• Music and sound that enhance the atmosphere of the work

"Cells at Work" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by science lovers but also by the general audience. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in health and biology. Also, watching it with your family can be a good opportunity to teach your children scientific knowledge.

Related information and recommended content

After enjoying "Cells at Work," please check out the related information and recommended content below.

Related information

• Original manga "Cells at Work"
• Sequel anime "Cells at Work!!"
• Spin-off work "Cells at Work! BLACK"

Recommended Content

• "Cells at Work!" - English version of the original manga
• "Cells at Work" Official Guidebook - Detailed explanation of the work and setting materials collection
• "Cells at Work" related goods - Character goods, figures, etc.

"Cells at Work" is a unique work that provides scientific knowledge as entertainment. Viewers can learn about biology while having fun and increase their health awareness. The work combines various elements, such as unique characters, a moving story, high-quality animation and visuals, and music and sound that enhance the atmosphere of the work, and is supported by a wide range of people. Please watch "Cells at Work" and enjoy the drama of cells in the body.