“Cells battle to save a diseased body from collapse in this dark spin-off of Cells at Work!”
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK!
はたらく細胞BLACK
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Cells battle to save a diseased body from collapse in this dark spin-off of Cells at Work!
Due to poor lifestyle choices, a certain human's body is in constant turmoil. With germs, bacteria, and foreign substances abound, the jobs of various cells become increasingly difficult and dangerous. As some of the unfortunate ones who matured in this chaotic environment, Sekkekkyuu AA2153 and Hakkekkyuu U-1196 strive to fulfill their duties—even if it means seeing many of their fellow cells lose their lives in duty. Set in an environment vastly different from its parent story, Hataraku Saibou Black portrays the cells' struggles as they try to maintain the body's health. However, the human's condition continues to deteriorate, and whether or not these efforts will amount to something concrete depends on the cells!
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 58 sampled reviews
What 58 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.39 · some divergence
3.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 5.0
↑ 1.07
Running avg · Jan 2021 → Feb 2026
- 8 “You'll be hitting the gym in no time. This was so surprising to me. I expected it to be a bit edgier, of course. Maybe the body is just a bit older? NO. The body is DYING. Every day is another...”
- 10 “This anime really hits me for some reason, we should try our best to make the cells that are working at our body have a nice work environment, yes they might be only cells but still, what will you...”
- 7 “Code Black is a highly entertaining and dark series that effectively illustrates the consequences of neglecting one's health without holding back. I have no criticisms to offer, as the show's...”
Watch Order & Related
Explore the Cells at Work! CODE BLACK! universe
Cast
See all →Trailers & videos
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Made by
See all credits →Production slate
- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 Winter 2021
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-16363 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Studio Mausu Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- NetEase Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor