Cells at Work!

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Cells at Work!

2024,

1h 51m,

Comedy/

Drama

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A novice red blood cell and a relentless white blood cell work together to protect their human from invading germs, pathogens and other threats.

Charles Hartford

But Why Tho?

Jun 13, 2025

9/10

Cells at Work manages to be an incredible adaptation. It not only adheres to the core concepts of its source material but also expands them.

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James Marsh

South China Morning Post

Feb 5, 2025

3/5

It is precisely Takeuchi’s deft balance between overt silliness and genuinely thoughtful informative drama that ensures Cells at Work! is a surprisingly entertaining watch.

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James Hadfield

Japan Times

Dec 24, 2024

3/5

Takeuchi is rare among Japanese filmmakers in his ability to make manga adaptations where the characters feel like they’ve stepped straight out of the pages of a comic, rather than a cosplay convention.

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Hideki Takeuchi

Director

Mei Nagano

Red Blood Cell

Takeru Satô

White Blood Cell

Mana Ashida

Niko Urushizaki

Sadao Abe

Shigeru Urushizaki

Yuichi Tokunaga

Screenwriter

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A novice red blood cell and a relentless white blood cell work together to protect their human from invading germs, pathogens and other threats.

Director: Hideki Takeuchi
Screenwriter: Yuichi Tokunaga
Production Co: Twins Japan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 1h 51m

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