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Cells at Work! CODE BLACK

Name: Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure

TV·2021–2021·1 season, 13 episodes·Gunma TV·Animation, Action & Adventure·24m·8.2

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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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01Desperation, Gout, and RebellionS01E11 · 9.0Red 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 friend. However, this body does not have the wherewithal to let Red Blood Cell recover. While lack of sleep and exercise is pushing the body into a state of disarray, a sharp and huge inanimate object is found floating midair. An attack from a mysterious germ begins…
02Excitement, Swelling, and EmptinessS01E03 · 8.5The 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 opportunity to contribute to the birth of new life. However, after overcoming various struggles, the exhausted cells must face their arch enemy, the gonococcal cells, known for multiplying at astonishing rates. Though they are vastly outnumbered, the White Blood Cells (Neutrophils) fight the gonococci with everything they have. The desperate battle to protect this body and their world begins now…
03Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and LossS01E10 · 8.5Red 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 the serosa becomes perforated, the stomach will end up melting down. Due to the excessive secretion of gastric acid, the body may die at any moment, but the Red Blood Cells continue to desperately carry oxygen. However, the gastric mucosa is being eaten away, and inflammation is getting worse. In such a disastrous situation, a dangerous enemy appears.

Castfull cast & details

Junya EnokiRed Blood Cell (Erythrocite) (voice)

Yoko HikasaWhite Blood Cell (Neutrophil) (voice)

Kenjiro TsudaNarrator (voice)

KENNRed Blood Cell (voice)

LynnWhite Bood Cell (Neutrophilic) (voice)

Yumi UchiyamaWhite Bood Cell (Neutrophilic) (voice)

Takashi NarumiGastric Chief Cell (voice)

Yurika KuboPlatelet (voice)

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes2021Aired 8.1Season avg

S01E01Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the EndJanuary 10, 2021 8.0Inside the human body, the Red Blood Cells that were produced after erythroblast enucleation, watch an orientation video explaining that the
S01E02The Liver, Alcohol, and PrideJanuary 17, 2021 8.0There 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 c
S01E03Excitement, Swelling, and EmptinessJanuary 19, 2021 8.5The Red Blood Cells have been given an important mission to fill the erectile tissue with blood to trigger an erection. Red Blood Cell (AA21
S01E04Front Line, Gonococci, and ConflictJanuary 19, 2021 8.0Gonococci have entered the body through sexual intercourse. The White Blood Cells are forced to fight an uphill battle with the gonococci, w
S01E05Overwork, Hair Loss, and DeliriumJanuary 24, 2021 8.0Red Blood Cell (AA2153) has gained confidence in his work after overcoming numerous obstacles. Along with White Blood Cell, he vows to creat
S01E06Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and TearsJanuary 31, 2021 8.0Red Blood Cells AA2153 and AC1677 are getting accustomed to their jobs and even have enough energy to joke around during their downtime. The
S01E07Caffeine, Temptation, and JealousyFebruary 7, 2021 7.5An accident occurs where the oxygen delivered by Red Blood Cell (AC1677) to a young Ordinary Cell transforms into reactive oxygen, causing t
S01E08Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick ThinkingFebruary 14, 2021 7.5Due 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
S01E09Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of WorkFebruary 21, 2021 8.0White Blood Cells are nowhere to be seen, and White Blood Cell (1196) is alarmed by this abnormal situation. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is worr
S01E10Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and LossFebruary 28, 2021 8.5Red 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
S01E11Season's bestDesperation, Gout, and RebellionMarch 7, 2021 9.0Red Blood Cell (AA2153) repeatedly sees flashbacks of his fellow Red Blood Cell (AC1677) falling into a sea of gastric acid and beats himsel
S01E12Return, the Heart, and DemiseMarch 14, 2021 8.5Still unable to find meaning in his work, Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is determined to continue delivering oxygen and works hard at his job. Con
S01E13Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a ChangeMarch 21, 2021 8.0Bodily 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 (AA215