Cells at Work! Code Black (2021)

[はたらく細胞ＢＬＡＣＫ]

Director: Hideyo Yamamori
Studio: Liden Films
Starring: Junya Enoki, Yoko Hikasa, KENN
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:
An idealistic young red blood cell starts work in an unhealthy body.

Impressions:
The original series played its quirks mostly for comedy, but there are few laughs to be had in this spinoff. The tone gets established rather quickly and it could easily grind the audience down if it weren't for the cells' perseverance in the face of the unrelenting challenges they face. If you indulge in any unhealthy habits, you're going to feel a bit guilty when you see those effects illustrated. If you're in the mood for watching people struggle in a terrible environment and learning a thing or two about biology while you're at it, give this a watch.

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