Cells at Work! Code Black
TV Series2021 · 1 season · 13 episodes · Ended

Cells at Work! Code Black

Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationactioncomedyfastlightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeA larger-than-life, breakneck animated series: expansive and simple. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

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8.3 /10

TMDB · 77 votes

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Season

Season 1

· 2021 · 13 episodes
Episodes (13)
  1. 1Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End10 Jan 2021

    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 environment, but they find themselves at the mercy of their seniors who make unreasonable demands to them without explaining anything about the job…

  2. 2The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride17 Jan 2021

    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 rest. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) sits down after an exhausting day of work when a veteran Red Blood Cell appears in front of him. “This is…

  3. 3Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness19 Jan 2021

    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 opportunity to contribute to the birth of new life. However, after overcoming various struggles, the exhausted cells must face their arch enemy, the…

  4. 4Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict19 Jan 2021

    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 proliferation rate. The gonococci have invaded the areas surrounding the urethra and are closing in on the epididymis where the sperm are. In…

  5. 5Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium24 Jan 2021

    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 sense of purpose in his work, but shortly after, inflammation is found in the hair follicles. Red Blood Cell discovers that the Killer T…

  6. 6Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears31 Jan 2021

    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 dirt accumulated on the job, where they meet the Glomeruli who work silently to filter the blood. A young Glomerulus warns Red Blood Cell to…

  7. 7Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy7 Feb 2021

    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 an accident, he is overcome by guilt for making a cell grow old. Shortly after, an awards ceremony is held for new Red Blood Cells, where…

  8. 8Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking14 Feb 2021

    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 these cells, too much fat has built up in the liver which has caused the functions of this organ to deteriorate. While Red Blood Cell…

  9. 9Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work21 Feb 2021

    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 the body but continues to deliver oxygen. He happens to see newly recruited Red Blood Cells undergoing training. Since Red Blood Cell…

  10. 10Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss28 Feb 2021

    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 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…

  11. 11Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion7 Mar 2021

    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 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…

  12. 12Return, the Heart, and Demise14 Mar 2021

    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 internal environment continues to decline. Plaque, which is made up of cholesterol and fat deposits, has accumulated on the inner walls of…

  13. 13Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change21 Mar 2021

    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 work hard because the body is unhealthy? Do we stop working because the body is going to die? After experiencing various diseases and losing…

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  • Pace: Fast, where this profile leans slow

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Synopsis

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.

Synopsis: TMDB

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SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Genre
Action & Adventure
Year
2021
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended
Studio
Aniplex
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