Cells at Work! (はたらく細胞)

The internal security here is an absolute joke!

And yep! I'm still as lovely as ever!

I'm way too cute for a germ, if I do say so myself!

I mean, take a look at me!

There's not an immune cell alive that could bring themselves

to attack a germ as adorable as me!

And when I catch one off guard,

I'll give 'em the "Blam! Blam! Pow! Bop!"

I'm just as good as taken over this body!

-- --

Huh?

You're dead, you disgusting germ!

Wow Wow Wow Wow

Nyu Nyu Nyu Nyu

Wow Wow Wow Wow Ah- Ah- Ah-

Wooo!

Every day of every week, when the day begins

I am always primed and ready

even if the load is heavy, ya know

When disaster strikes I'm there, it's a flawless win

Though my breath is kind of hurried

and my clothes are torn and dirty, it's teatime

But when my tasks are through,

I think back to you

Wishing fate could make our worlds collide

-- Collide -- Collide

Collide

"I'll show you how much stronger I am..."

Like always, whatever comes our way

Whatever comes our way

We're gonna work today

We're gonna work today

All together, now! Giving it our all!

For the sake of peace, we'll see it all through!

This is the path we choose

This is the path we choose

We will never lose

We will never lose

Always on your side! We won't let you die!

Miracle brigade, we're Cells at work

We each play our role

Our job is one in the same

Together we're whole

To keep you healthy's our aim

It's our festival Working for you, let's go!

Wow Wow Wow Wow

Here we go!

Nyu Nyu Nyu Nyu

Here we go!

Inside every human body...

Oh! Ms. Macrophage! Hi!

Oh, why, hello. What a pleasant surprise.

You look to be in high spirits today.

Oh, that is so nice of you to say!

Look at you, setting a good example for your kouhai!

Oh, I don't know if I'm setting a good example, really.

Heh, I mean, I'm still not that good at--

Hey, what're you doin' wandering around

in the middle of traffic?!

And don't tell me you're lost!

It won't happen again. Sorry, Mr. Killer T.

You all right, senpai?

Oh, yeah! I'm totally fine!

37.2 trillion cells are working hard,

each and every one striving to maintain

a healthy effective system 24/7.

"Bump."

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for your patience!

Your regular delivery of nutrients

and oxygen has finally arrived!

Ah, much appreciated, really.

Happy to be of service!

S-Sorry about the trouble.

I know it's kind of a squeeze to make it all the way over here.

No, no. It's all part of the job!

The scrapes on your face say otherwise.

Try to take care.

Next up.

Oh! Well, now, if it isn't Red Blood Cell!

Hey, I know you!

You're White Blood Cell's friend!

It's good to see you!

Listen, I hope you don't mind my asking,

but have you seen 1146 around?

Now that you mention it,

I haven't seen him in a while.

Are you looking for him?

Yeah.

He's been so slammed with work lately

that I'm worried he isn't getting enough rest.

If a schedule like that doesn't run you down,

it'll definitely put you in a bad mood.

So I thought, let's ask him

if he want to go get some tea and unwind!

You definitely should. He loves tea!

Well, y'know, I don't wanna be too much

of a mother hen and all-- that's just embarrassing.

Oh, come on! I'm sure he'd appreciate it! Uh.

But then again, maybe there's no reason

for you to be so worried about him!

Hm?

The last time I saw White Blood Cell, he was takin' it easy,

sippin' on some tasty- lookin' germ soup!

My guess is, he's better at switching gears

than we give him credit for.

You know how grounded Mr. White Blood Cell is.

I bet that he is taking care of himself just fine!

Uh...

Mr. 4989, I--!

Now I'm crying again.

It's just that I had no idea that there were

any red blood cells looking out for us like that.

I mean, I never even dreamed it!

How could I do anything but break down in tears?

Oh, come on, now, you're making me blush!

If I know anything about Mr. White Blood Cell,

he is probably drinking tea

with a smile on his face, right now!

Tealicious

That sounds just like him!

Right?

Think you can run?!

Die!

H-H-Hold on just a minute!

Don't ya see how cute I am?

There's no way you'd ever wanna attack

a lovely germ like me, right?

Yeah!

This white blood cell... is hardcore!

Devastating attacks with destructive accuracy!

A brutal dance of death!

He's my enemy, but I have to applaud him!

Die!

This is White Blood Cell, Neutrophil U-1146.

Bacterial Intruder: Exterminated.

No matter the germ or bacterial strain,

we'll eliminate it without mercy. That's our job.

We won't let a single one slip through the cracks.

No matter what!

Ah! I'm so sorry!

I didn't mean to interrupt your work or anything!

Oh, uh-- No, not at all!

I'm sorry for giving you such a scare.

Let me clean this up and get out of your way.

Oh, no, that's all right!

The thing is, right now I'm in the middle

of super tough training to become a strong platelet.

Otherwise, I'd put this down and help, I promise!

Huh? Training?

Would you mind tossing

that coagulation factor my way, please?

So I can catch it!

Uh, yeah. I can do that.

But are you sure?

I'm ready for this!

I'm ready for this.

Okay. Catch.

Ack!

No!

Plop!

Ah! Are you okay?

Plop...

Just like her.

I-I'm okay. Really.

I'm sorry if I...

Poor thing, she's fighting back tears!

Let me pick these up real quick.

You do know this is

a white blood cell migration route, don't you?

Is there any chance you got a little lost while training?

Just like her.

It's rare that I ever see you alone.

What happened? Did you get into a fight

with that other platelet you're always with?

No, not at all!

She kind and awesome and we never fight!

It's me. I'm too weak to be a good platelet.

Hm...

The other day...

When we were practicing

forming primary blood clots inside the bone marrow...

Are you doing okay?

Ack!

Plop!

Ah! Leader! Backwards Cap! Are you two okay?!

So they call you Backwards Cap?

Since we're all so tiny,

we have to clump together when we're working to be tall!

The most important part of being a platelet is teamwork,

but because I'm only half as strong as the other platelets,

all I ever do is drag everyone else down.

Everyone has been so supportive, but I still have to face facts.

So I come to check on my little apprentices,

and this is the sorry sight I'm greeted with?

I know that voice!

Ma-Master!

I never would've imagined

that one of my apprentices could turn out to be

such a useless little wimp.

Out in the real world "I can't do it" ain't gonna cut it!