Cells at Work! – Watch the trailer for the live-action adaptation of the manga

“Cells at Work!” is a bestseller manga series written and illustrated by Akane Shimizu, published in Kodansha’s “Monthly Shonen Sirius.” This innovative series, which brings the inner workings of the human body to life by personifying cells, quickly captured the hearts of readers and became a sensation. With over 10 million copies in circulation and multiple successful spin-offs and anime adaptations, its popularity knows no bounds. And now, this beloved story is making its grand debut as a live-action feature film!

The smallest protagonist in film history – a human cell!

There are a staggering 37 trillion cells in the human body. Red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight bacteria, and countless other cells work tirelessly day and night to protect your health and life.

High school student Niko (Mana ASHIDA) lives with her father, Shigeru (Sadao ABE). Because of Niko’s diligent nature and her healthy lifestyle, the cells inside her body are always working joyfully. Meanwhile, inside Shigeru’s body, the cells are always complaining, exhausted from the brutal working environment, as he leads an irregular and unhealthy life.

On the outside they may look like a happy father and daughter, but on the inside their bodily environments couldn’t be more different. As their lively days go on, pathogens start to sneak up on their bodies…

The most epic battle in the history of human cells, with the future of Niko and Shigeru at stake, is about to begin!

Helming this exciting project is none other than Hideki TAKEUCHI, the visionary director behind hits like “Fly Me to the Saitama” and “Thermae Romae.”
The action sequences will be brought to life by the renowned action director Takahito OUCHI, known for his work on live action “Rurouni Kenshin” series and “Yu Yu Hakusho.”

Together, this dream team from the pinnacle of Japanese entertainment promises to create a world like no other—a truly original visual feast that must be experienced on the big screen.

Cells At Work! hits US cinemas on 13th December 2024.