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Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
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Cells at Work! CODE BLACK

8.2 / 10
2021
1 season
13 episodes
AnimationAction & Adventure

Alcohol, smoking, and stress—in the body subjected to these irritants, the cells responsible for maintaining life seem to fight a war that never ends. Due to a severe shortage of workers, Red Blood Cell AA2153 has to quickly learn to deliver oxygen and collect carbon dioxide, even in dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, White Blood Cell U-1196 has to do her part by dealing with germs and viruses during life-threatening situations. In the midst of these crises, they have to work together to keep the body healthy, despite not knowing if their sacrifices will be worthwhile. Cells at Work! Code Black takes a different approach by showing the grittier side of the jobs our cells perform.

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Cast

Junya Enoki

Yoko Hikasa

Kenjiro Tsuda

KENN

Lynn

Yumi Uchiyama

Takashi Narumi

Yurika Kubo

Hekiru Shiina

Sarah Emi Bridcutt

Daisuke Hirakawa

Seasons

  • Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End

    1.Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End

    8.0
    10-01-202124m

    Inside the human body, the Red Blood Cells that were produced after erythroblast enucleation, watch an orientation video explaining that they will be going to a fun work environmen...

  • The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride

    2.The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride

    8.0
    17-01-202124m

    There are no such things as rookies in this workplace. Even on the first day of the job, Red Blood Cell (AA2153) and his coworkers have to carry oxygen throughout the body without...

  • Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness

    3.Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness

    8.5
    19-01-202124m

    The Red Blood Cells have been given an important mission to fill the erectile tissue with blood to trigger an erection. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is enthusiastic about the opportunit...

  • Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict

    4.Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict

    8.0
    19-01-202124m

    Gonococci have entered the body through sexual intercourse. The White Blood Cells are forced to fight an uphill battle with the gonococci, who are known for their unbelievable prol...

  • Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium

    5.Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium

    8.0
    24-01-202124m

    Red Blood Cell (AA2153) has gained confidence in his work after overcoming numerous obstacles. Along with White Blood Cell, he vows to create a better world and is overcome with a...

  • Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears

    6.Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears

    8.0
    31-01-202124m

    Red Blood Cells AA2153 and AC1677 are getting accustomed to their jobs and even have enough energy to joke around during their downtime. They head to the kidneys to wash away the d...

  • Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy

    7.Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy

    7.5
    07-02-202124m

    An accident occurs where the oxygen delivered by Red Blood Cell (AC1677) to a young Ordinary Cell transforms into reactive oxygen, causing the Ordinary Cell to age. Though it was a...

  • Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking

    8.Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking

    7.5
    14-02-202124m

    Due to an increase in smoking and alcohol consumption, the liver has lost the vitality and vigor it once had. It is apparent that the Liver Cells are unhealthy, and according to th...

  • Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work

    9.Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work

    8.0
    21-02-202124m

    White Blood Cells are nowhere to be seen, and White Blood Cell (1196) is alarmed by this abnormal situation. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is worried about the deteriorating health of th...

  • Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss

    10.Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss

    8.5
    28-02-202124m

    Red Blood Cells are summoned to handle an emergency. They carry as much oxygen as they can to the scene, but they discover that the stomach has an ulcer and is badly breached. If t...

  • Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion

    11.Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion

    9.0
    07-03-202124m

    Red Blood Cell (AA2153) repeatedly sees flashbacks of his fellow Red Blood Cell (AC1677) falling into a sea of gastric acid and beats himself up for not being able to save his frie...

  • Return, the Heart, and Demise

    12.Return, the Heart, and Demise

    8.5
    14-03-202124m

    Still unable to find meaning in his work, Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is determined to continue delivering oxygen and works hard at his job. Contrary to his determination, the body’s i...

  • Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change

    13.Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change

    8.0
    21-03-202124m

    Bodily functions are coming to a halt. In this dire situation, all the cells are on the verge of losing hope, but only Red Blood Cell (AA2153) hasn't given up. Are they making us w...

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