Warner Bros Japan has released the trailer for a live-action adaptation of the manga/anime Cells at Work! created by Akane Shimizu, and this looks like it’s going to be a vibrant and bonkers fun movie.
Welcome to the wonderland of the body’s working cells! This story brings “the inner workings of the human body to life by personifying cells, quickly captured the hearts of readers and became a sensation.”
The synopsis reads: “The smallest protagonist in cinema 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 & unhealthy life.
“On the outside they may look like a happy father & daughter, but on the inside their bodily environments couldn’t be more different. As their lively days go on, pathogens start to sneak up into their bodies… The most epic battle in the history of human cells, with the future of Niko & Shigeru at stake, is about to begin!”
The movie was directed by Hideki Takeuchi from a script written by Yûichi Tokunaga. The movie is said to be “A truly original visual feast that must be experienced on the big screen. This winter, embark on a breathtaking journey inside your own body.”
Warner Bros Japan will release Cells at Work! in Japanese cinemas on December 13th, 2024. There’s no US release date yet.
