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There are about 37 trillion cells within the human body

Each cell type has its own unique role

For example, oxygen transport is the job of red blood cells

White blood cells fight harmful in vaders

Day in, day out, their hard work and cooperation

is what allows us humans to thrive

This is the land of red bone marrow

where blood cells are born and raised

Red bone marrow

It's their true heartland

Blood cells are created by hematopoietic stem cells

and are then separated by type

Here, those born as progenitor cells

are being nurtured into erytbrobiasts

under the care of macrophages

Here you are

Thank you

Huh?

Where am I?

Miss Macrophage?

Kiddo...

Why are you wandering around?

Oh, deary me...

I just love to pick on little blood cells!

Antigen detected

You think a baby white blood cell can lay a finger on me?

I'll protect you

I'm gonna be a worthy white blood cell!

Big Brother!

Pushy brats like you...

I detest!

It s all over now

Good, I was worried about you

Miss Macrophage...

Oh, dear...don't cry

Let's head back

Congratulations on your enucleation

Today, you become official red blood cells

taking Oxygen from the lungs to deliver throughout the body

Enucleated at last

No more getting lost. Focus on your mission

I vow to be a worthy red blood cell

Wake up. It's time!

Heck...

You gotta get up, now

Come on, get up

Disgusting

Get up, I mean it

Thanks for this

What the hell?

Scrambled tofu

It's low calorie and it's healthy

Who needs healthy? I want eggs

Blood pressure, blood sugar, uric acid, cholesterol Follow-up tests advised

All in the red. Don't try to hide it

"Follow-up and diet evaluation needed"

"Follow-up and diet evaluation needled”

Feels partly my fault...

"Fecal blood detected"? Sounds scary

Fecal blood detected"? Sounds scary

That one's fine. Just a bleeding hemorrhoid

It's not funny. Go back to the clinic

Yep, okay...

See you later!

Deliver C02 to the lungs...

Deliver C02 to,the lungs...

Pick-up oxygen then deliver around the body

I'll be fine. I've got this

Let's go

Heck...

- You're in the way! - Sorry

Keep your eyes open

Here it is!

These are the correct veins...

You're going the wrong way

Sorry!

Really? How come?

Really? How come?

Run away

We're in!

From today, we lay claim to this land Staphylococcus aureus

From today, we lay claim to this land

Death to anyone who gets in our way

Death to anyone who gets in our way

I'll protect you

Who do we have here?

A nice little snack for me

White blood cell U1146, neutrophil unit

Invading bacteria exterminated

Big Brother...

Thank you for helping me...

I'll grow up to be a worthy red blood cell

It's a promise

What are you looking at?

Nothing

You helped me and I’m grateful

Don't thank me, it's my job

but anyway...

You're welcome

Sure

I’m a killing machine

I'll kill every one of ‘em

That's a white blood cell

- Scary guy - They’re merciless

Maybe it wasn't him...

Helper T-cell HQ here

We hear pneumococcal bacteria are on the loose

We're despatching killer T-cells

Which T-cell is which?

Helper T-cells

When us macrophages discover a viral or bacterial intrusion

When us macrophages discover a viral or bacterial intrusion

we alert helper T's who make strategy and order killer T's into battle

Killer T-cells...

They target viral or bacterial infections

You can count on them to dive straight in

- Don't slack the pace! - Yes, sir!

Listen up. You get 2 seconds per invader

Slack off and you're sent to the spleen, never to return!

Yes, sir!

Those are killer T-cells, huh?

This is bad. They need killing before they replicate

Keep an eye out

Pneumococcus targets nutrient-rich red blood cells like you

I'm about to head to the lungs...

If left unchecked, pneumococcus attacks each organ

and ultimately destroy the entire body

Destroy it?

Wait a second

Don't leave me!

The lungs

In this organ oxygen is pulled from the air

and CO2 from within the body is released

Here we are in the lungs

This is amazing

My receptor is resending

What's that?

It's a radar that deters bacteria

They're close by

Where's? Let me at 'em!

Weren’t there better designs for that?

Something's real close

I'll keep patrolling

I'll go get some oxygen

That's the bronchial tube

Sorry about that

She's pretty clueless

Here at last

An alveolus

Where C02 from the capillaries is exchanged for 02 from the air

OK, time for the gas exchange

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Thank you for sneaking me in here

It's the perfect spot to lay in wait for those red blood cells

As an appetizer...

I'll start with you

Mr. White Blood Cell?

My receptor went quiet when you left

I never imagined you had a stowaway

How come you're here?

You didn't do your homework

We white blood cells are "floaters who can slip through vein walls

Think I've come this far to give up without a fight?

Let's run

Come back!

Such feeble attempts at escape

You're pathetic

Back up a little

What's up, Mr. White Blood Cell?

Ready to give up?

It's the end of the road for you

Time to die!

It’s you who's reached his end

What's this? What's happening?

Bacterial capture completed

Bacterial capture completed

Now starting elimination process

Now starting elimination process

What the hell's going on?

Let's get a cup of tea

Hey, let me out!

It's no use. That capsule is unbreachable

Plus, we're in the bronchial tubes. You get that, right?

Whatever, just let me go!

Where are you going?

Do you want some?

Sure...

Put me down! What's going on?

Let me go

Where are they taking him?

Like I said, these are the bronchial tubes

Where am I going? Let me go

What's going on?

Sneeze No. 1

Sneeze?

Beginning countdown

Three

Two

One

Zero

What's happening? Stop this!

Bye-bye bacterium.

Good morning...Senpai

Good morning, Niko

- Math class now? - Yes

- Let's study hard - Yes

See you

Emergency announcement!

Adrenaline rush!

We're losing control

Dopamine

Secretion seguemee engaged!

Get the party started!

Let's get wild!

It’s out of control

Feel that great adrenaline rush!

This is useless

Are you okay, Niko?

I'm fine

That must hurt

Mr. White Blood Cell

So, we meet again

What's all this?

As you can see...

An external blow ruptured the vessel's outer wall

Blood then flows outward.

In other words, we got us a scrape

A scrape...

If you fall through you leave our world forever

That's terrible

What's worse, if not sealed quickly, intruders ean get in

Something must be done quick

Not to worry

A team to fix this should be here any sec

Look over there

Those kids?

Take it slow

Watch your step, everyone

Platelets, we've been waiting for you

Reporting for duty

Platelets are another cellularr commponent of blood

Platelets are another cellularr commponent of blood

If a blood vessel's damaged, they congregate to close the wound

Everyone ready?

You all brought your fibrin?

Yes, we have!

Okay, here we go!

- Big Sis’, move aside - Sorry

Let’s link up the fibrin using our coagulation factor

Let’s link up the fibrin using our coagulation factor

Mind you don't fall

All together now...

Let's go!

The blood clot

Coagulation factor is a blood protein which acts

to create a fibrin network that solidifies the platelets into a clot

Blood clot completed!

Complete!

Impressive, huh, Mr. White Blood Cell?

Mr. White Blood Cell?

Everyone, join in please

Mr. White Blood Cell?

Whyere are you?

Are you OK?

Big Sis', too

Sorry about this...

Seems like I'm stuck...

When a blood vessel is compromised

and awaiting completion of the repair

we blood cells are also used to block the hole

This, is called a secondary blood clot

How long do we stay like this?

Who knows?

At least until things dry and form a scab

Boss, thanks for treating us last night

I hear your daughter's making, your bentos

Says it's for my health. Not enough food, though

She's a good girl. Mine won't give me the time of day

Eating that, too?

Such a tiny bento's not enough fuel for me

So much for Niko's hard work for your health...

Boss, drinking again tonight?

We went yesterday. He's terrible, eh?

We went yesterday. He's terrible, eh?

We declare a CO2 alert

Toxic substances are in the bloodstream

All cells, take care on your dally rounds

Fatigue buildup, lack of sleep

Over-indulgence!

This body is being stressed beyond limits

It runs the risk of oxygen deprivation

You must not rest. Keep that oxypen flowing!

All cells, do your utmost

Yes, sir!

Open up the aortic valve

Seven Fungi

Don't Pity Me - Give Me Oxygen

Hurry

Mr. Red Blood Cell, you're not bringing enough oxygen!

Sorry, orders are to prioritize the major organs

So us extremities are expected to just die?

Forgive me. It’s an order from above

- We gotta go - Come back here!

Don't keep apologizing. It's an endless task, Newbie

- Yes, sir... - You bastards!

Get us more oxygen now!

Sorry, sir. I'll get right on it!

You jerk! Now you got me apologizing

I'm sorry

That’s dangerous

Wh.at's this obstruction?

LDL?

Illegally-dumped cholesterol, huh?

Any more of this and we'll get hardened arteries

Let's go another way

What's this?

Relax, it's just alcohol

Alcohol?

Damn, that hit the spot

I’ll have the liver and tripe

This is bad. Got to get outta here

Or we'll spread this stuff everywhere

It's alcohol for sure...

Uh-oh..

I feel dizzy...

Come with me. I'll show a secret

This organ is the body's chemical factory

It synthesizes, detoxifies and excretes a myriad of substances

You’re having a hard time

Just drink this

Sure

This is...?

It breaks down alcohol

The enzyme ADH

Enzyme ADH?

It breaks down blood alcohol and gets rid of it

It breaks down blood alcohol and gets rid of it

That's the job of these liver cells

Cheer up. We’re here to have fun

Or shall I help you drink?

Is this body able to survive?

The blood Vessels are wrecked and barely passable...

Our bosses yell about oxygen quotas but don't give a damn about us

If someone doesn't fix this terrible work environment...

His time's up

At the end of your lifespan Kupffer cells gobble you up

and you're just nutrients for someone else

and you’re just nutrients for someone else

That's the fate of the red blood cell

We just carry oxygen until we croak

It's pitiful...

But don't worry

If anything should happen... I'll be there for you

We work so diligently

only to end up like that...

I can't stand it!

Newbie!

He's not wrong...

Unless the body changes course, neither will our fate

We remain doomed as ever

But who's really to blame?

"Thanks for helping me today”

"Maybe we should go out some time?"

No way, it's weird to invite him out of the blue

Heck

"Maybe we should go out some ti...

I've done it now...

"Sure"

Seriously?

"Thank you!"

"When?"

Okay...

"How about next Sunday?"

"Got it"

Great!

I got a date with Senpai

I’m feeling cold

Do I have a fever?

Huh?

This isn’t the right place...

I got lost again

I'll grow up to be a worthy red blood cell

It's a promise

All right...

Excuse me, I'm searching for the kidneys

Your swing's too big

Enough for today

These frontline fighters are impressive, eh?

Do your best to be like ‘em

Damn it...

You're a feisty kid

Some day...

I'll be a strong white blood cell just like you!

I'll be waiting for you

Thank you, Big Bro.

Just like you at that age

Macrophage, calling

Type B influenza viruses on the loose

Roger. Mobilizing killer T-cells

Viruses multiply way faster than bacteria so watch out!

Yes, sir!

Killer T, are you my back-up?

We'll save the day. You guys stand down

NK, you bastard...

How dare you steal our glory?

Quiet

Such a fragile ego

Such a fragile ego NK cell

Your little soldiers can't even deploy without orders from the Helper T's

How dare you?

You only fight in groups, right?

Whereas I can roam wherever I please

I'm a natural born killer

A natural killer...an esteemed NK cell

Natural-born BS

You're still a narcissistic jerk, like always

that once more

It's no time to argue. Look

Here they come

Out of my way

can handle this all by myself

She can't get all the credit. Let's go!

Red Blood Cell, stay back

Yes

- Ready to do it? - Yes, sir!

You're in the way. Get lost

Sorry...

Oxygen

Nasal cavity

I never knew about this place

It's called the nasal cavity,

Produces a liter of mucus per day

Which makes the nose run

washing away dust, mold and viruses

It's warm...

What's wrong?

You’re looking kinda down

I'm so envious of you all

Everyone's got a different role

Fighting so hard to protect the body

So cool...

Then there's me..

limited to only carrying oxygen

I keep losing my way...

Yet I'd vowed to be a worthy red blood cell

Don't think like that

We patrol the streets and locate the enemy

Macrophages provide the intel on them

Helper T-cells can then make the strategy

Killer T-cells come along, then together we deal with the enemy

We each take pride in our own role

And you're a part of that team

We can't do what we do

without your constant supply of oxygen

We're in, it together

We're a team within this one body

You're doing great

Thank you very much

Well...

You're welcome

Senpai, good morning

- Morning - Sorry for the wait

It's fine. Shall we go?

It's fine. Shall we go?

Sure

Feeling OK? I heard it was flu

I'm totally fine. Couldn't be better

That's good

Yay, it's our first date

We're in love! Let's kick it into gear

Niko dating, eh? She's at that age

Hope he’s not a weirdo. See ya'

Thanks coming in. Have these snacks

- Thanks. See you later - See you

We're so in love

C'mon, jump y'all

It’s lovely...the way it sparkles

Haven't been here in a while

- Really? - Yes

In the old days, when school was out

I'd love it when Mom brought me here

I guess you've outgrown that, huh?

I guess you've outgrown that, huh?

I'd still come with her if I could

She died. When I was 9, of an illness

I had no idea...

So, that's why you want to study medicine?

Yes

Mom knit this for me in hospital

But she had to give up

See, here?

The stitches are all crap and don't line up

Dad insisted on finishing Mom's present

So he did the last bit

That's why it means so much

You're so much more mature than me

Not really...

I'll never give up

and I'll never back down

I know in my heart, I'll never be defeated

I know in my heart, I'll never be defeated

Uh-oh...

Listen, life is for the living

We're designed to be the body's strongest muscle

Hold tight ‘til the brain orders otherwise

Don't flinch and let slip

You will resist internal muscle pressure

Internal anal sphincter You will resist internal muscle pressure

We're in charge. Take pride and hold fast

No poop shall pass!

Focus your power and hold tight

Hi guys, I'm here with some oxygen

Excuse me

Just leave it here

This is a dangerous zone

Newbie, I don’t want to lose you

My last time here was a nightmare

Our timing couldn't have been worse. We lost a bunch of guys...

Senpai, are you OK?

Yeah

Testicles next. Let's go

Don't tell me it's happening again?

Newbie, this ain’t good

Rectal pressure is increasing. Commence defecation countdown

Defecation?

Clear the way!

It's a poop. He's going to poop!

Poop?

- A manly stink! - Let us be free!

Hold on

Just hold on

We'll be collateral damage. Let's escape!

Emergency! Emergency! Immediate defecation shutdown

Block the anus!

Heck, we've got to run, Newbie

What's going on?

The brain ordered an override

Senpai

It's leaking...

No...I'll never give up

You gotta be kidding...

Not one speck must pass!

Please, I’m begging you

It stinks...

Disgusting. What did we eat that ends up so bad?

More pressure, boys. We're slipping!

What's happening? The brain's saying stop, right?

The damn internal anal sphincter

Let go! Why're you blocking us?

They're not under cerebral control

If the stool comes this far, they just automatically push it

They're simple guys

Heck, they’re breaking through

If we don’t hold fast we'll flow with them

Push back!

Is that a leak?

No, a burst hemorrhoid

Hemorrhoid?

How much more will this body torture us?

Go ahead...

I'm done for...

I can't go on

Hold tight, Newbie!

Open the gates, open the gates!

Anus open

Newbie

Senpai

Are you OK Newbie?

Yes

I promised, right?

If anything happens, I'll be there!

Senpai...

Let's escape and go make our next delivery

Let's head to the testicles together

Oh, no!

A second wave...

Open up again!

Senpai

Don't let go, hold on!

Don't let me go

I won't!

Let it flow!

But...

what about our trip to the testicles...

Senpai

Newbie!

I didn’t give in

Thank you very much for today

It was my pleasure

Senpai...

Well...

I had a great time today...

Thank you so much

See you at school

Niko!

Please...

Would you be my girlfriend?

Yes

If you don't mind

You mean it?

Fantastic

Thank you

I'm really happy

Thank you

- I'm grateful - Same here

I should take this

Yes?

Sansei Transport Inc

What's up?

Your boss told me you'd collapsed

Hell of a shock...

I was in the toilet, got dizzy then collapsed

Doc says my bad lifestyle's finally taking its toll

You didn't go to the follow-up?

Guess not...

"Guess not"? You gotta look after your health!

Are you Niko's boyfriend?

Can we talk?

Sorry for today I'm going to bed

Are you OK?

Check this out

They found it in his truck

Your dad's so proud of you

Always talking about you at work

He knows that you're smart enough for medical school

He'd asked for more work to pay for tuition

Apparently he begged his boss

That's why he was working on his day-off

Come with me a minute

It's been 14 days since your creation

It's been 14 days since your creation

Your peers are developing into myelocytes

But your growth has stopped at an immature stage

Soon you'll lose the ability to specialize

Abnormal blood cells like you can go on to replicate uncontrollably

and impair the production of proper blood cells

You're saying we're abnormal?

Sorry but you're no longer needed. You'll be disposed of

What the...

Take ‘em away

Stop!

I don't wanna go!

You, too

No, I’m gonna be a worthy white blood cell!

Catch him

You can't run

Come on, let's go

Why? Why me?

Why me?

Why me for hell's sake?

What's happening?



Thank you for the food. Heck, gotta go!

Tharfk you for the food. He«k, gotta go!

I'll take less rice from now on

At the clinic, all my test results had improved

It's all about food intake

Good boy, I'll serve you less then

Here's your bento. You do the dishes

Okay

What's up with your leg?

No idea. I must've bumped it

I'm off

Sorry for the wait. Please sign for the oxygen

You're always on time, thank you

Of course, that's my job

- I'll be back soon - I appreciate it

Great, I did my route without getting lost

More reliable by the day...

Okay

Mr. White Blood Cell?

Are you OK? I'm sorry

I'm fine

My head was in the clouds

The platelets?

Hey, Big Bro’ and Big Sis'

Have you seen the rest of our gang?

Don't think so. You?

Don't think so. You?

No, me neither

What's wrong?

We can't get everyone together so that bruise won't heal

I see. I wonder what’s going on.

Hope they're not lost...

Are you alone?

That's strange

Not many of you white blood cells around recently

Niko...

Senpai, good morning

Are you OK?

Whet's wrong?

Niko, are you OK?

As for a plan of treatment

let's talk after I've seen further tests

At the moment, the low platelet-count means she's prone to internal bleeding

To begin treatment, she'll first need a blood transfusion

Are you OK?

Yes..

I owe her so much

She rescued me from ill-health. So I'm sure she'll get well, too

Doctor

If there's anything I can do, I'll do it

Please help her, I beg you

Please help her, I beg you

Please...

Leukemia?

It’s acute myeloid leukemia, apparently

Blood contains red and white blood cells and platelets, right?

You've got some ugly-looking bastards growing among yours

And?

What'll happen to me?

Oh, well...

Do nothing, the good guys get scarce which is not OK

So...y'know

They treat it with medicine

Chemotherapy, y'know

But it's, y'know...

It's gonna be fine. Right?

I'm sure it'll be fine

Why?

Why isn't it me?

Why her?

Why?

Why not me?

Heck, this is impossible

You're so bad at that

You’re so bad at that

Shut up. Get freeter and finish it yourself

Hi, Wo!

Mom, listen I got elected to the sports day committee

Congratulations. That's great

- Isn't it amazing? - Yes, really amazing

Ma'am, are you OK?

Yuko, hold on. Yuko

Yuko, hold on. Yuko

Vasopressors, quick

Yuko!

Locking for blood donations

Can anyone spare the time?

Types A and O especially welcome

Walk right in, no waiting

Look, the roads are paved at last

It's finally getting liveable

What's that?

Oxygen, here. Get well soon

Gimme some

I'll be right there

Over here. Me, too

Here...

Me, too!

Oxygen, quick

Leukemia cells are on the increase

Please be careful

Reinforcements are here

Thank you

Red Blood Cell are you OK?

I’m OK. We’ll make sure oxygen gets through

I'm counting on you

OK, everyone. Do you have oxygen?

Yes

What the hell’s happening?

Deliveries first, then I'll explain

Oxygen's arrived

Listen up. Leukemia could be lurking anywhere. Don't drop your guard!

Listen up. Leukemia could be lurking anywhere. Don’t drop your guard!

You're so damn loud. You'll scare off the enemy

You're too damn proud!

Shut up

Pathetic little boys who can only fight in groups

How dare you!?

Quiet guys

Something's coming...

Long time, no see

Big Bro

Some day I’ll be a strong white blood cell just like you!

You're that little kid?

I'll be waiting for you

Thank you, Big Bro

Were you waiting for me?

Big Bro

Fight me again. See how strong I've become

I’ll take you, you bastard. Bring it on!

Who the hell are you?

This is about me and him

Reports coming in of overwhelming Leukemia cell increase

Reports coming in of overwhelming leukemia cell increase

They're laying siege to the spleen and lungs

Lymph nodes have fallen and other organs are under assault

Mobilizing all killer T-cells

It's no use

We can multiply endlessly

No matter how many you kill

That's enough

You're crazy. For all your strength you can't support this body

Why?

Why do you have to say that?

You've been waiting for me, right?

Let's fight

See if I've gotten stronger

Forgive me

My duty is...

Don't tell me you think I'm defective, too?

If so, I'll have to kill you

Leukemia cells now reported in the red bone marrow

All hands, get there quick!

That's bad. The bone marrow's where we blood cells are made

If that falls, we get no back-up

Let's hurry

Next we gotta go to the intestines

Hold up. Can we take a break?

No time to rest

Cells are weakening. We have to help

Okay

What? What the hell happened here?

Side effects

They're destroying the cancer cells

but killing us and regular cells in the process

Chemotherapy?

Watch out!

NK!

I'm okay

Look over there

Still so many...

The missiles don't seem to bother them

Leukemia Cells

Heck, where do they keep coming from?

Anti-Cancer agent

Are you OK?

Get me some water, kid

Sorry

I'm sorry

Why? Nothing to apologize for

Sorry

Want some water?

Thanks

NK! Are you okay?

Here they come again

This is endless

We're short of oxygen, too

Where are the damn red blood cells?

We're gonna be wiped out

We can count on those guys

They'll get the oxygen to us

Do we really stand a chance?

Unlike you to lose faith

If we don't make a stand here

this body has had it

I've got this. You guys head to the red bone marrow!

NK, look after yourself

I take orders from no one

I fight the way I want

You really are a narcissistic jerk, ain’t you?

I'm not letting you hog the glory

I'll fight here, too

Captain

White Blood Cell, we'll cover you

Head to the red bone marrow!

Let's go!

White Blood Cell, go now!

Don't hang around. Go for it!

What's wrong?

It's all useless...

Our sacrifices don't make a shred of difference

Take a look around

Not a single red blood cell anywhere

There'll never be enough oxygen

This body is finished!

- And I'm scared...

I just want to be at peace

Same here

I'm scared, too! Terrified

But at this very moment

everyone's putting up a desperate fight

So, I will not run away

I'll keep carrying oxygen, no matter what...

Because that's my job

Even as a kid... she'd never whine

When her mom died, she was the grown-up

Look

Dad, cheer up! Love, Niko

I've been a pathetic dad, really

Really pathetic...

Since I'm so useless...please

help me keep her spirits up, yeah?

Please

Yes

Of course, I will

Sir, come quickly

Are you OK?

Blood pressure's falling

Turn off the IV. Open up the saline drip

Niko!

Oxygen, 5 liters via mask

Have vasopressors ready

Niko, can you hear me?

NK!

Niko!

Niko, don't give up!

Can you hear me?

Pull yourself together, Niko!

Are you OK?

Killer T...

That was fun

I don't mind teaming up occasionally

Goddamnit!

You damn fool!

You lucky thing...

I was always jealous of you

No waiting for orders... free to roam and fight at will!

Bastards!

And you...

It's up to you now...

Mr. White Blood Cell

Leukemia cells now in the pancreatic area

Also in the colon and small intestine

Killer T, I need you there ASAP

Killer T?

Please respond

Respond!

And now they're here...

We can't do what we do without your constant supply of oxygen

I'm counting on you

I have to go on

I must...

It's a miracle she's holding on

Now it's a matter of how long tier body can fight

So Niko is..

A bone marrow transplant is our only hope

When a donor's found we'll begin radiotherapy

Which is?

To stop the body attacking the new tissue as if it were an invader \

To stop the bedy attacking the new tissue as if it we lie an invader

and to prevent rejection, we destroy all existing blood cells

Over here! I've got oxygen here

Hurry up. Get on with the delivery!

Watch out!

Miss Macrophage?

Long time, no see

How come?

Haven't you heard?

I wear many hats...I'm not just a teacher

I can be a killer, too

You should get moving

You must complete your mission

Yes

Let's go

No

I'll stay to supply her with oxygen

I'm good now

I’ll deliver oxygen no matter what

Because that's my job

Oxygen here!

Mr. White Blood Cell...

Mr. White Blood Cell

Red Blood Cell

I brought oxygen for you

Sorry I'm so late

Thank you... Red Blood Cell

Not at all

We now begin radiation therapy

Help!

Somebody

Help us

What's that light?

What's going on? Why are our people dying

I don't know...

If we lose any more, we can't protect this body

Red Blood Cell...

At home, back in the red bone marrow,

The stem cells that created us are still at work

Head over to those guys

Get them oxygen

Get them to create reinforcements

I'm not sure I can make it

Don't worry

I'll always protect you

Let's go

We should hurry

We're almost there

Okay...

I'm feeling peckish

Give me that oxygen

No way. You're not getting it

Is that right?

Then I'll just kill you

Get out of here

Mr. White Blood Cell

Red Blood Cell, go on ahead

But...

Quick

You've got a job to do

Yes

Big Bro

Sorry

I have to kill you

I get it

You treat me as a defective outcast, too

Then it's only fair...

if I kill you first

How come...

everyone treats me like an outcast?

Why?

Why must I be eliminated?

I did nothing wrong

All I did was to be born

I wanted to be a cool white blood cell

How's that, Big Bro?

To be killed by an ugly outcast?

Disappointing?

You must be so mad

Tell me

Admit that I'm stronger than you

Dead already?

That's boring...

Thank you

Here she is

Niko, feeling OK?

There are practically no cells left in her bone marrow now

It’s hard to predict what happens next

Doctor?

Is there anything I can do?

Be with her. Help her be strong ready for the transplant

Papa's favorite things

Booze

Instant ramen

But the thing he loves most...

He agrees with me

They say smiling boosts immunity

So stay strong!

Thank you...

Thank you...

Oh, no..

Hoping to trade oxygen for reinforcements?

Sadly, that's not possible

Nobody's left to help you

We were all born on the same team, right?

How come we're fighting?

We're not on the same team

You guys chose to get rid of me

That's why I'm changing this world

Making it inclusive, for anyone to live free and happy

I can't let you do that

Ever

That's pretty feisty

For just a simple red blood cell

Die, you little nobody

Mr. White Blood Cell

He forgot his lessons...

To get at the enemy...

I can slip through cell walls

Why'd you do that?

I would've been a part of the team

I wanted to work with everyone

It's not up to me

I can't save you

I can't fix you

I can't keep you alive

Me killing you...

That’s my job

That’s my job

I knew it

You are strong

Big Bro...

Forgive me

Some day I'll be a strong white blood cell just like you I

This body has been reduced to a critical state of devastation

To all cells, please take any life-saving measures available

What's going to happen?

Are you OK?

I've still got some oxygen

Here...

I don't need it...

Others do...

Give the oxygen to them...

But...

To keep this body alive...

It’s up to you red blood cells

No matter what happens...

Keep that oxygen moving

It's a promise

Mr. White Blood Cell...

That was you...

Red Blood Cell..

You became worthy after all

I'm counting on you

Red Blood Cell...

I promise

So please, don't die

Please!

Mr. White Blood Cell?

Mr. White Blood Cell?

Mr. White Blood Cell...

Thank you very much

Oxygen, please...

Here, get well soon

I've got oxygen

Let's begin the bone marrow transplant

The stem cells are safely in place

They're busy at work making blood

- Right, Doc? - Correct

Doctor, thank you

No, it's your own strength that's brought you this far

If'your sells weren't strong enough your body wouldn't have, made it this far

If anyone, thank your own body

Thank you

Oxygen

"Dear little red erythroblasts, still small and cute,"

I'm a red blood cell that used to work here"

I was clumsy and would often get lost"

"Unlike the white bleed cells with their super powers"

"All I could do was transport oxygen"

"All I could do was transport oxygen"

"It used to make me miserable"

"But now,"

I know that I was an important member of the team”

"It's not about who's superior”

"or who is stronger”

"because none of us can exist alone"

"We support and complement each other”

"That's how we protect this body of ours"

"That's how wp protect this body of ours"

I loved working with all those folk"

"There are about 37 trillion cells at work within the human body"

"The majority will live out their lives or be killed by external forces"

"The majority will live out their lives or be killed by external forces"

"but they all pass on their work to newborn cells"

"We are all working cells"

I hand over my work to you"

"Please keep carrying oxygen to sustain this body"

"From a red blood cell senpai who has gone before"

Everyone let's go, keep moving

What are you doing?

Class is starting

Coming

One year later - Spring

Dad, hurry up. We'll be late!

Sorry. Couldn't decide on a tie

It’s not your entrance ceremony

But it's medical school. I daren't look shabby

I gotta look snappy

We're really cutting it fine

You didn't have to bother

It’s fine. You're like family now

Isn't that tie a bit boring?

Really? Do I change it?

- Stick with the plan, it's fine - I'm sorry

Do you have a cold?

No, this is...

Whoops, you dropped something

Thanks, Big Sis

Thanks, Big Sis

You're welcome

Emergency alert

Cedar pollen allergens detected in the ocular membranes

Cedar pollen?

Where are they? I'm going, to hunt ‘em down

I'll kick their asses

What are you looking at?

Nothing...

Nothing...

I just feel like I know you from somewhere

I just feel like I know you from somewhere

They're close by

White blood cell U8996, neutrophil unit

Pollen allergen locate. Now en route to exterminate

Mr. White Blood Cell

Will I see you again?

We work in the same body. It's sure to happen

Then, I'll see you later

See you

I'm a killing machine

I'll kill every one of them

Okay, back to work