Cells at Work! (2018)
Kernel Score: 86% · 301 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
First aired: 2018-07-08
Seasons: 2 · 21 episodes
Where to watch Cells at Work!
- Stream: Netflix, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
This is a story about you. A tale about the inside of your body... According to a new study, the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells. These cells are hard at work every day within a world that is your body. From the oxygen-carrying red blood cells to the bacteria-fighting white blood cells, get to know the unsung heroes and the drama that unfolds inside of you! It's the oddly relatable and interesting story that is the life of cells!
Cells at Work! parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Cells at Work! is an educational anime that personifies human biology, including some mutilation-themed fight scenes against germs.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts stylized battles between blood cells and pathogens, including mutilation-themed imagery per its keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kana Hanazawa as Red Blood Cell AE3803 (Erythrocyte) (voice)
- Tomoaki Maeno as White Blood Cell U-1146 (Neutrophil) (voice)
Cells at Work! FAQ
Is Cells at Work! good?
Cells at Work! has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 301 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cells at Work!?
In the US you can stream Cells at Work! on Netflix and Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Cells at Work! OK for kids?
Cells at Work! is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Cells at Work! is an educational anime that personifies human biology, including some mutilation-themed fight scenes against germs.
What shows are like Cells at Work!?
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