Cells at Work! CODE BLACK (はたらく細胞BLACK)

All I do is work...

And work and work...

And keep working...

What are you doing? Deliver that oxygen!

I'm working and working as hard as I can--

that's all I seem to do.

But it makes no difference!

The question is why?

Just what is it we're all working so hard for?

Keep working anyway. There's no choice.

As long as you have a job to do.

Welcome, everyone.

Now that you've graduated from Erythroblast status,

you'll be working with us as red blood cells, as of today.

We have great expectations for all of you

as you work in harmony for the bright future of this world.

Since we all share the same mission, consider us family.

Let's help each other out, join forces,

and do our best together.

Starting today,

this is the body in which you'll be working.

Throughout the film you're about to see,

we'll be introducing you to the various systems

and cells inside this body.

First, the path you red blood cells

will be taking to deliver oxygen is the blood vessel.

A route not just for you

but also for the white blood cells

who eliminate foreign substances that enter the body.

The killer T-cells who locate virus-infected cells

and jettison them,

and the immunity-team macrophages

who clean up the body.

It's a vital pathway for all cell teams.

And here come the platelets,

who work to stop bleeds and repair damaged arteries.

Hello!

What a friendly greeting!

Pleasantries are essential for a good day at work.

And here are the internal organs,

which are indispensable for the work you'll be doing.

Each one serves its own crucial role,

and it's here that you'll find the cells

who can be considered specialists

in their respective fields at work.

Among them are organs that will look after

you red blood cells, if you do the same.

Can't wait for that!

And now, let's hear a word from one of them.

Introducing Mr. Gastric Chief Cell!

Tell us, what are you doing right now?

This here's digestion.

When it comes to absorbing nutrients,

we're where it happens.

How about saying a few words

for our new red clood cell recruits?

They're eager to learn.

Well, lemme see...

Tell us your names when you come to the stomach

to drop off your deliveries.

It's a lot nicer to work with a familiar face

than someone who never even bothered

with a basic instruction.

You got it? We'll be waitin' for ya!

You may work in different systems,

but you're comrades working for the common good.

With gracious interaction,

you can all improve the work environment.

That's it for our introductory video.

You will now separate into groups

and start your on-the-job training.

Are there any questions?

Yes!

Go on.

So, uh, can you tell us how much overtime

we can expect to have around here?

We can't say there won't be any,

but we've been reducing overtime as much as possible.

You know, what they call work-style reforms.

No way! That's good to know!

Shortened workdays and increased benefits

are an essential part of our long-term plan

to provide you with security and self-assurance

in the workplace.

Man, this job's gonna be way cushier than I even thought!

Uh. Mh-hm.

It seems like a friendly atmosphere,

and the people from the other systems seemed pretty nice, too.

Hey, what are you looking at?

A map of all our delivery points.

Seriously? You really hafta do that now?

Can't we just figure that out during training?

Well, yeah, I guess.

We have one simple job: Delivering oxygen.

So I don't see why you hafta be so uptight about it.

Hey, rookies. You're late.

Oh, are you the mentors who'll be training us?

Grab your O2 now. Move it.

Hurry up! Two boxes each!

Yes, sir!

Okay, what are we supposed to do with them now?

Your jobs, what else?

Transport that oxygen.

We're working already?!

We were told that we would still be in training though.

Yeah, we don't have time to train you.

You're gonna have to learn on the fly.

This body is short on both manpower and time. Now go.

Huh? What about the work-style reforms?

All you'll ever find here is never-ending toil.

Your sole purpose as a red blood cell

is to deliver oxygen again and again until you drop.

The aortic valve will now open.

Let's make today another injury-free one,

and work with enthusiasm, energy, and smiles on our faces!

Go! Go! Go! Run! Run! Run!

Run till you fall down! Go faster!

Keep working till your strength is completely drained!

This is the moment that it all started.

My days of being exploited inside this body.

Man!

Yeah, I hear ya!

No slackin', boys! Hurry up!

Right!

What the hell? This is not what I signed up for at all!

Hey! AC1677!

We're going this way!

Sorry, sir!

Which way's the stomach?

You're in our way! Move it!

I'm so sorry!

Ms. Platelet. Hello!

Yeah, whatever.

Get out of the way! We've all got places to be!

I'm really sorry!

Hm?

I'm sorry. It's just that we're in a hurry.

The stomach.

Stores all ingested food

and neutralizes it with gastric acid secretions.

In addition, a digestive enzyme called pepsin

breaks the food down, turning it into a paste,

thus completing the first stage of digestion.

Sorry for the wait-- here's your oxygen.

Oh. You were in that training video.

Hey, kid! You're late!

How long does it take to deliver one canister of oxygen?

I'm sorry. I just started working here today!

Who cares?

Novice or veteran, once you're in the field,

you're on the hook!

Yes, I understand!

And as I mentioned before, this is my first day.

I am AA2153.

Huh?

That's-That's my name.

Who the hell has time for names?!

Every last one of you looks the same,

why would your names matter?

Read the room, why don't'cha?

But in that video, you said it was important

to know our names. I mean--

Huh? They're still usin' that thing?

That's ancient history by now.

Huh?

Since we recorded that video,

this body's gone so far downhill you'd barely even recognize it.

I don't have a second to spare like I did then.

Oh, how did that happened?

From overuse, fatigue, and sleep deprivation.

Not to mention total gluttony.

No matter how hard we work, it just keeps getting worse.

I see.

Then next time, step on it with the oxygen!

Uh, right!

Hey, Mr. Red Blood Cell!

You've really been skimping on the oxygen supply lately!

I'm so sorry.

We've been ordered to prioritize deliveries

directly to the main organs, so that's why you haven't got--

Oh? So us cells in the extremities can just die, then?

Please, forgive me.

Our apologies.

We'll provide you with a massive supply of fresh oxygen soon,

and you're gonna be first on our list.

You will, really?

It's a special deal just for you.

Now, then, we'll be going. Let's clear on out, rookie.

Thanks for your help, sir.

So there's really going to be a huge supply of fresh oxygen?

No, I made that up.

Huh?

If we addressed all the complaints,

we'd never get anything done.

So that's it?

Oh. I'm sorry to make you carry the oxygen! Here!

Hold it diagonally and it'll be more stable.

Oh, wow, you're right!

It's kinda rotten luck,

you startin' here at a time like this.