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Hataraku Saibou Black

Synopsis: In Hataraku Saibou Black, we are transported inside a human body full of harmful habits, where the fight for cellular well-being becomes a constant battle. The story follows Sekkekkyuu AA2153 and Hakkekkyuu U-1196, who face a hostile environment full of germs and harmful substances as they try to fulfill their vital missions. As the body's conditions deteriorate, these brave red and white blood cells are faced with increasingly grim challenges, reflecting the reality of a collapsing organism. In the midst of tragedy and perseverance, the anime highlights the silent heroism of the little workers who, despite devastating losses, continue to fight for a possible rebirth.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Hataraku Saibou Black
- Anime Name in Japanese: はたらく細胞BLACK
- Anime Name in English: Cells at Work! CODE BLACK!
- Other names: Indisponível
Production information
- Producers: Aniplex, Kodansha, Studio Mausu, Tokyo MX, NetEase
- Licensors: Aniplex of America
- Studios: LIDENFILMS
Anime Information
- Type: 23 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 13
- Date: January 10, 2021 to March 19, 2021
- Genres: Action, drama
- Subjects: Anthropomórfico, Educacional, Médico
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.52
- Popularity: 230,399
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Hataraku Saibou Black" is a spin-off of the original "Hataraku Saibou" series, known as "Cells at Work!", and presents a darker, more adult scenario, focusing on a human body that is in poor health due to harmful habits.
- The anime adapts the manga that was published in 2018, written by Shigemitsu Harada and illustrated by Issei Hatsuyoshiya.
- Unlike the original version, "Hataraku Saibou Black" deals with heavier themes such as alcoholism, stress, smoking, sexually transmitted diseases and even erectile dysfunction.
- One of the central themes of the anime is to show the difficulties that cells face in keeping the body functioning in adverse and often extreme conditions.
- The main character is a red blood cell called AA2153, who witnesses the degrading conditions of the body and the challenges it and its fellow cells face on a daily basis.
- The anime aired for the first time in January 2021 and was broadcast simultaneously on streaming platforms, attracting an audience interested in a more adult perspective of "cells in action".

Main Characters
- Hakkekkyuu U-1196: A neutrophil dedicated to protecting the body from dangers.
- Sekkekkyuu AA2153: An inexperienced red blood cell tasked with transporting oxygen.
- Sekkekkyuu AC1677: A red blood cell that works alongside AA2153.
- Kesshouban: Cell responsible for blood coagulation.
- Kan Saibou
- Hakkekkyuu 1212
- Narrator: Provides explanations and context within the anime.
- Macrophage: Engulfs and digests pathogens and dead cells.
- Hakkekkyuu 8787
- Nou Saibou
Summary and events
- The body is in constant turmoil due to unhealthy lifestyle choices.
- Germs, bacteria, and foreign substances make the work of cells more difficult and dangerous.
- Sekkekkyuu AA2153 and Hakkekkyuu U-1196 strive to fulfill their functions in a chaotic environment.
- Adverse conditions lead to the loss of many cells during their missions.
- The environment is significantly more hostile compared to the original story of Hataraku Saibou.
- The struggle of the cells is to maintain the health of the body, despite the continuous deterioration of the human.
- The success or failure of these cells in their battles determines the future of the human body.
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Meaning of Hataraku Saibou Black
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はたらく細胞BLACK
- はたらく - to work
- 細胞 - cell
- BLACK - black, darkness
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