Live-Action Cells at Work! Film Releases New Trailers Ahead of December 13 Premiere

The live-action film adaptation of Akane Shimizu’s manga Cells at Work! is set to premiere in Japan on December 13. Two new videos for the film have been released.

The first clip introduces a healthy high school girl named Niko. It shows her red blood cells delivering oxygen while her white blood cells and killer T cells protect her from bacteria. The clip highlights Niko’s body releasing adrenaline, endorphins, and dopamine when she is with her crush.

The second clip features Niko’s unhealthy father, Shigeru. It depicts his red blood cells struggling to deliver oxygen due to his alcohol consumption and struggles with bowel control.

Key Details:

• Director: Hideki Takeuchi, known for works like Nodame Cantabile.
• Screenwriter: Yūichi Tokunaga, associated with Kaguya-sama: Love is War.
• Distributor: Warner Bros. Japan.
• Theme Song: “50%” performed by Official HiGE DANdism.

Akane Shimizu’s original manga started in March 2015 and ended in January 2021. The first anime adaptation premiered in July 2018, followed by a second season in January 2021. Various spinoff manga are also available in English through Kodansha USA Publishing, including Hataraku Saibō: Lady and Hataraku Saibō: Code Black.

The film adaptation aims to bring the unique story of the human body’s inner workings to live-action, appealing to both fans of the manga and new audiences.