Cells at Work!
TV anime2018–20212 seasons21 episodesOriginal: mangaAkane Shimizu
Over 10 million copiesThis 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!
After Season 2, continue with Vol. 6
Where Season 2 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed, so this starting point is an estimate.
Season 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 13Original: Vol. 4
- Read next
- Vol. 4manga · English · Kodansha ComicsOpens with story the anime already covered
Volume 4 contains Chapter 18 from the end of Season 1 and Chapter 19 from the start of Season 2.
Cells at Work! 4
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Where it stops:
2 side entriesSP ×2reading notes
- Cells at Work!: The Common ColdSPThe Common Cold special adapts another case from the original manga. It does not provide a separate place to continue reading; use the main season’s guide.
- Cells at Work! SpecialsSPThese Blu-ray extras are short side entries. Their viewing order does not establish a distinct manga starting point; use the main season route.
Season 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 8
- Read next
- Vol. 6?manga · English · Kodansha Comics
Where Season 2 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed. This is the most likely continuation from what we have.
Provisional start: Cells at Work! 6
Kodansha ComicsEnglishPaperback
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
2 side entriesFSPreading notes
- Cells at Work!!: The Return of the Strongest EnemyFThis theatrical release previews and re-edits material later shown in Season 2. For reading after the full second season, use the Season 2 route.
- Platelets Go to a Movie TheaterSPThis short centers on the Platelets. It does not establish a separate starting point into the main manga; use the main season route.
Original · Manga
Cells at Work!
はたらく細胞
Akane ShimizuKodanshaCompleted6 volumes
Series copies in print
Over 10 million copies
Kodansha · October 2026
All volumes
Before you read
Suggested reading (English · Kodansha Comics): Season 1 ends at Ep 13. Continue with Vol. 4. Reading notes: Volume 4 contains Chapter 18 from the end of Season 1 and Chapter 19 from the start of Season 2.
Suggested reading (English · Kodansha Comics): Where Season 2 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed. Reports point to Vol. 6.
The original manga is complete in 6 volumes.
Kodansha: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 6.
Pika Édition: The French edition is at Vol. 6.
Ediciones Babylon: The Spanish edition is at Vol. 6.
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