Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work is a comedy anime that examines the lives of two blood cells -- one red and one white -- who's goal is to make sure their human host's body remains healthy. Thus the story revolves around these cells taking on dangerous allergies, attending to other cell residents' needs, and maintaining order.
Despite Cells at Work having inaccuracies about what happens inside the human body, many will argue that everyone should give this anime a watch. Therefore, here are 10 anime to watch if you liked Cells at Work.
10 Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone is about a boy named Taiju Ooki who awakens to a world unfamiliar to his own and encounters an old science-loving friend named Senkuu who plans to revitalize civilization through science. Although everyone turned to stone before Taiju slept for many years, several beings break free from the petrification and plan on challenging Senkuu's ideals.
Like Cells at Work, Dr. Stone is an anime series that'll leave viewers feeling they've learned something about our world regarding the science subject and the human body. Along with the show's humorous and intriguing characters. Dr. Stone is a must-watch anime, according to some critics.
9 Hetalia Axis Powers
Hetalia Axis Powers is essentially an anime that pokes fun at politics and historical events that have occurred in our world by changing nations into people with a wide range of personalities. Thus the story takes place between WWI and WWII and highlights the intense bond between the allied forces and the axis powers.
Like Cells at Work, Hetalia Axis Powers focuses on its humor to educate its viewers on real-world concepts. Critics claim that Hetalia Axis Powers' way of poking fun at major nations by portraying them as adorable males with quirky personalities is a hilarious way for an anime to explain a historical event. Essentially, it's a series one will either love or hate going into it.
8 Land of the lustrous
Land of the Lustrous is about the character Phos, a crystalline being -- referred to as a Gem -- who wishes to be of use in a war against the Gems' nemesis, the Lunarians. However, Phos must do light-work because of her gentle nature and meets another gem who's delegated to a smaller-sized task too. Thus the story is about Phos wanting to find a position in the world where it and their friend can be useful to the other Gems.
Like Cells at Work, Land of the Lustrous incorporates human-like characters into a world filled with strict laws, evil entities, and a class-like system. This series' fandom has become quite large, to the point that it's known as one of the best CGI anime out there, according to MyAnimeList.
7 Silver spoon
Silver Spoon is about a boy named Yuugo Hachiken, who enrolls into a boarding school in the countryside to escape the stressors he encounters at home. However, Hachiken realizes how amateurish he feels in comparison to his classmates who are masters at the farm-life. Hoping to find a dream on his behalf, Hachiken tries to embrace his new farm life.
Like Cells at Work, Silver Spoon is an educational series that viewers will walk away from feeling they've learned something. Many argue it's an underrated shonen anime everyone needs to see since it nails down the different aspects of farming and its importance to society.
6 Moyashimon
Moyashimon is about a man named Tadayasu Sawaki, who has superb vision capabilities that allows him to see the tiniest of particles and organisms. Although Sawaki doesn't understand why his ability is so special, he'll later meet a comical array of individuals who will stop at nothing to get him to appreciate his gift.
Moyashimon focuses on biological and scientific principles that'll leave viewers feeling they've learned something from watching the series. Both anime feature micro-organism like characters that fans will eventually to care for by the shows' end.
5 Laid-back camp
Laid-Back Camp is about a girl named Rin Shima who loves to spend her days camping alone on Mount Fuji since she loves isolation. However, Rin would eventually share her campsite with a lost stranger named Nadeshiko Kagamihara, and to Rin's surprise, this unexpected circumstance sets the groundwork for her desire to have future collaborative camping trips.
Like Cells at Work, Laid-Back Camp is an educational anime since it includes facts regarding camping and occasionally food. Not to mention that both anime also convey a strong focus on friendship.
4 Space brothers
Space Brothers is about a man named Mutta Nanba and his younger brother Hibito, who dreamed of becoming astronauts after potentially seeing a UFO. Years later, Mutta is stuck at an automotive company while Hibito gets closer to their shared dream. Unbeknownst to Mutta, life will give him a second chance he'd thought he would never get again.
Like Cells at Work, Space Brothers highlights the attitudes and circumstances people in the real world may exhibit while working. Both anime will also leave viewers laughing and chuckling at the antics performed by the characters.
3 Shirobako
Shirobako is about a group of friends who want to create a well-beloved mainstream anime and pursue careers in said industry. Although two of the girls attain a position, three girls go down paths that are either not fulfilling or are not in the same ballpark as the first two girls. However, these girls will realize that life has many different routes, and it will take a certain level of determination to reach one's goals.
Shirobako features amateurish characters who eventually group with professionals that'll help them develop their craft and characterization. This anime has a more mature tone to it regarding character development and professionality.
2 Violet evergarden
Violet Evergarden is about a woman named Violet Evergarden, who awakens hospitalized after a war with no understanding of her leader's words to her. Now a mail-service worker, she hopes to build stronger relationships and hopefully uncover what her leader meant.
Like Cells at Work, Violet Evergarden has action-packed moments that'll satisfy some fans' urges for combat. Both anime feature a female protagonist who seeks knowledge for closure or self-improvement. Not to mention that both anime are wonderfully animated and contain several light-hearted moments regarding their plotlines.
1 One-punch man
One-Punch Man is about a man named Saitama who can defeat any foe with one punch, but has lost his love for fighting and life itself. However, after receiving word about a Hero Association that can help him become a popular hero, Saitama becomes more interested in life again.
Like Cells At Work, One-Punch Man includes heroic figures who fight evil to protect humans and other good-natured organisms. However, just like some of the inaccuracies within Cells at Work, there are certain aspects to Saitama's character in One-Punch Man that make no sense.