Ever wonder what is actually going on under your skin when you catch a cold or scrape your knee? Forget those boring biology textbooks because Akane Shimizu has turned the human body into the ultimate action-packed battlefield. Cells at Work is a brilliant, hilarious, and surprisingly intense look at the microscopic heroes working overtime to keep you alive. Follow a clumsy but dedicated red blood cell just trying to make her oxygen deliveries while dodging catastrophic viral invasions and bacterial threats. She is backed up by a squad of legendary characters, from the stoic, blade-wielding white blood cells to the adorable, pint-sized platelets who will absolutely steal your heart. It is chaotic, it is educational, and it is weirdly addictive to watch your own immune system throw down against the flu. Whether you are a science nerd or just looking for a comedy that manages to be both informative and thrilling, this series is an absolute must-read. Grab your gear and get ready to defend the body.

manga, comedy, biology, cells at work, shonen, educational manga, immune system, slice of life, action, kodansha