Cells at Work! CODE BLACK

S01E09: Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work

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 (AA2153) has been recognized for his recent achievements, he is chosen to train the new recruits and is asked to deliver oxygen with them. However, Red Blood Cell (AA2153) pushes himself too hard without rest while trying to set a good example for the new recruits, and…

Overview

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.

Episodes

Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End

S01E01 Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End

January 10, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride

S01E02 The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride

January 17, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness

S01E03 Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness

January 19, 2021 8.5 24 min
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...
Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict

S01E04 Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict

January 19, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium

S01E05 Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium

January 24, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears

S01E06 Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears

January 31, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy

S01E07 Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy

February 7, 2021 7.5 24 min
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...
Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking

S01E08 Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking

February 14, 2021 7.0 24 min
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...
Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work

S01E09 Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work

February 21, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss

S01E10 Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss

February 28, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...
Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion

S01E11 Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion

March 7, 2021 9.0 24 min
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...
Return, the Heart, and Demise

S01E12 Return, the Heart, and Demise

March 14, 2021 8.0 24 min
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....
Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change

S01E13 Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change

March 21, 2021 8.0 24 min
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...

Cast

Junya Enoki
Junya Enoki
Red Blood Cell (Erythrocite) (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
Yoko Hikasa
White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) (voice)
Kenjiro Tsuda
Kenjiro Tsuda
Narrator (voice)
KENN
KENN
Red Blood Cell (voice)
Lynn
Lynn
White Bood Cell (Neutrophilic) (voice)
Yumi Uchiyama
Yumi Uchiyama
White Bood Cell (Neutrophilic) (voice)
Takashi Narumi
Takashi Narumi
Gastric Chief Cell (voice)
Yurika Kubo
Yurika Kubo
Platelet (voice)
Hekiru Shiina
Hekiru Shiina
Macrophage (voice)
Sarah Emi Bridcutt
Sarah Emi Bridcutt
Liver Cell (voice)
Daisuke Hirakawa
Daisuke Hirakawa
Brain Cell (Command) (voice)

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