---
title: "Cells at Work!"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cells-at-work-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 80671
imdb_id: "tt8673610"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 21
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 312
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Cells at Work! (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cells-at-work-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cells at Work is a television series that explores the inner workings of the human body. The series is based on the idea that the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells, which are hard at work every day. The story follows the lives of various cells, including red blood cells and white blood cells, as they go about their daily tasks. The series has been adapted into an anime television series, produced by David Production, and has also spawned several spin-off manga series, including Cells at Work Code Black. The anime series aired with 13 episodes and has been made available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll. The series has been well-received and offers a unique and interesting look at the life of cells within the human body. The story is told from the perspective of the cells and offers a relatable and engaging look at their daily lives.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Explore the dramatic daily lives of the thirty-seven trillion cells working inside the human body."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- informative
- engaging character interactions

### Caveats & Content Note
- frequent depictions of biological threats
- fast-paced action
- Tone & Suitability: The series features animated depictions of biological processes and combat sequences involving internal cellular threats.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: educational, anthropomorphic, action-oriented, relatable

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Cells at Work! (13 Episodes)
Cells at Work! is an animated television series that premiered in 2018. The show is categorized under the genres of action, adventure, and comedy. The narrative explores the internal functions of the human body, which contains approximately 37.2 trillion cells that operate continuously throughout the year. The story focuses on the daily responsibilities of these cells as they maintain the body's health.

The plot follows Sekkekkyuu AE3803, a cheerful and somewhat airheaded cell who has recently completed training and is tasked with the vital responsibility of transporting oxygen. Simultaneously, the series depicts the work of Hakkekkyuu U-1146, who patrols the body to identify and eliminate foreign bacteria that attempt to establish a presence within the system. Additionally, the show features groups of platelets that organize and execute construction projects. The series provides an anthropomorphic perspective on biological processes, presenting the body as a complex environment where these various cells perform their specific duties. The program is rated TV-14 and is documented as part of a series that spanned from 2018 to 2021.

### Season 2 (8 Episodes)
Cells at Work! Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 8 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Cells at Work! Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 21
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 17 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Red Blood Cell AE3803 (Erythrocyte) (voice)*
- **Tomoaki Maeno** as *White Blood Cell U-1146 (Neutrophil) (voice)*
- **Mamiko Noto** as *Narration (voice)*
- **Kentaro Kumagai** as *White Blood Cell U-4989 (Neutrophil) (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Killer T Cell (voice)*
- **Junichi Yanagita** as *White Blood Cell U-2626 (Neutrophil) (voice)*
- **Maria Naganawa** as *Platelet 'Leader' (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Macrophage (voice)*
- **Akinori Egoshi** as *White Blood Cell U-2001 (Neutrophil) (voice)*
- **Juri Kimura** as *Announcement (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Cells at Work?
The series depicts the anthropomorphized cells of a human body performing their daily functions.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The show centers on a red blood cell and a white blood cell who frequently encounter one another.

### Q: How many seasons does the show have?
The series spans two seasons.

### Q: Who produced the anime?
The anime adaptation was produced by David Production.

### Q: Where can the show be watched?
The series is available on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cells at Work! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cells_at_Work!)
- [Cells at Work! (TV Series 2018–2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8673610/)
- [Cells at Work! | Cells at Work! Wiki | Fandom](https://cellsatwork.fandom.com/wiki/Cells_at_Work!_(Anime))
- [Cells at Work! - streaming tv show online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/cells-at-work)
- [Watch Cells at Work! - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GR3KVPQER/cells-at-work)
- [Watch Cells at Work! | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/TITLE/81028791)

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