In a human body, trillions of cells work tirelessly to keep the host alive. "Hataraku Saibou Black" follows the battle waged by these cells against the owner's unhealthy habits, fighting to safeguard his well-being.

13 Episodes

  • Palenie, Bakterie i Początek Końca
    E1
    Palenie, Bakterie i Początek KońcaInside 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. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) carries oxygen all over the body while still in a state of bewilderment, and is shocked to find that the cells he saw in the orientation video are now overworked and look like a mess…
  • Wątroba, Alkohol i Duma
    E2
    Wątroba, Alkohol i DumaThere 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 just my hunch as a veteran… but on a day like this, it’s going to pour.” Red Blood Cell (AA2153) has no idea what the veteran means by this, but immediately afterwards, they find themselves caught in a shower of alcohol. The Red Blood Cells make their way to the liver to relieve their stress from work…
  • Ekscytacja, Rozrost i Pustka
    E3
    Ekscytacja, Rozrost i PustkaThe 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.
  • Linia Frontu, Gonokoki i Konflikt
    E4
    Linia Frontu, Gonokoki i KonfliktGonococci entered the body through sexual intercourse. White Blood Cells are battling the gonococci, known for their proliferation rate. They invade the urethra and are closing in on the epididymis where the sperm are.
  • Przepracowanie, Utrata włosów i Delirium
    E5
    Przepracowanie, Utrata włosów i DeliriumRed 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 Cells, who are normally reliable colleagues, are attacking Hair Matrix Cells and destroying the follicles.
  • Nerki, Kamienie Nerkowe i Łzy
    E6
    Nerki, Kamienie Nerkowe i ŁzyRed Blood Cells AA2153 and AC1677 are getting familiar with the job and have enough energy to joke about during their downtime. When they arrive at the efferent arteriole, they hear a ominous sound of something blocking the nearby ureter.
  • Kofeina, Pokusa i Zazdrość
    E7
    Kofeina, Pokusa i ZazdrośćAn accident occurs where the oxygen delivered by Red Blood Cell (AC1677) to a young Ordinary Cell transforms into Reactive Oxygen Species, causing the Ordinary Cell to age. Though it was an accident, he is overcome with guilt.
  • Łydki, Zatorowość płucna i szybkie myślenie
    E8
    Łydki, Zatorowość płucna i szybkie myślenieDue to an increase in smoking and alcohol consumption, the liver lost its vitality and vigor. The Red Blood Cells are unable to rest, and the calves are in a weak state, they decide to deliver oxygen to a deep vein that is oxygen deprived.
  • Kataklizm, Ścięgno Achillesa i Sens Pracy
    E9
    Kataklizm, Ścięgno Achillesa i Sens PracyWhite 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…
  • Wrzód Żołądka, przyjażń i strata
    E10
    Wrzód Żołądka, przyjażń i strataRed Blood Cells are summoned to handle an emergency. They carry oxygen to the scene, but they discover that the stomach has an ulcer and is badly breached. If the Serous membrane becomes perforated, the stomach will end up melting down.
  • Desperacja, skaza moczowa i rebelia
    E11
    Desperacja, skaza moczowa i rebeliaRed 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…
  • Powrót, serce i śmierć
    E12
    Powrót, serce i śmierćStill 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.
  • Zatrzymanie akcji serca, wskrzeszanie i zmiana
    E13
    Zatrzymanie akcji serca, wskrzeszanie i zmianaBodily 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 his friend, the answer that Red Blood Cell (AA2153) and the other cells find is...
  • 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)
  • Hekiru ShiinaMacrophage (voice)
  • Sarah Emi BridcuttLiver Cell (voice)
  • Daisuke HirakawaBrain Cell (Command) (voice)
  • Hirotaka KanekoExecutive Producer
  • Yuma TakahashiProducer
  • Yoshio KanekoExecutive Producer
  • Ge YangqianExecutive Producer
  • Masanori MiyakeExecutive Producer
  • Yohei ItoProducer
  • Fumitaka KitazawaProducer
  • Cao CongProducer
  • Masahiro SatouArt Direction

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