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Quick Answer
- Cells at Work!(TV · 13 eps)
- Cells at Work!: The Common Cold(Special · 1 eps)
- Cells at Work!!(TV · 8 eps)
- Cells at Work! CODE BLACK!(TV · 13 eps)
- Cells at Work!! The Return of the Strongest Enemy. A Huge Uproar in the Body’s Bowels!(Movie · 1 eps)
- Hataraku Saibou Specials(Special · 5 eps)
Total: ~41 episodes / 16h watch time
Cells at Work! Watch Order(2026)
With 6 entries across the franchise, Cells at Work! can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
6 entries ~16h total3 series1 movie2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Cells at Work!! The Return of the Strongest Enemy. A Huge Uproar in the Body’s Bowels!
7.36Movie1 eps~24minDavid Production
Finished Airing6
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Cells at Work!?
Release order. Start with Cells at Work! and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Cells at Work!?
About 16 hours total across 41 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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