Cells at Work! Code Black (2021)

Action · Animation · Comedy

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.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (976 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix · Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.82 avg 13 episodes 7.8 → 7.7 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End	7.8	92
2	The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride	7.8	84
3	Excitement, Expansion, and Emptiness	7.8	82
4	Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict	7.5	80
5	Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium	7.7	75
6	Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears	7.5	74
7	Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy	7.7	75
8	Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking	7.6	75
9	Calamity, Athlete's Foot, and the Meaning of Work	7.6	74
10	Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss	8.4	79
11	Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion	8.2	76
12	Return, the Heart, and Demise	8.3	77
13	Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change	7.7	82