Official Trailer for Live-Action ‘Cells at Work!’ Body Movie from Japan

Trailer Overview

Warner Bros Japan has released the official trailer for a live-action manga adaptation called Cells at Work!, which is set to hit Japanese theaters in December. The movie is a big-screen version of a manga series written and illustrated by Akane Shimizu, which was first published in 2015. The anime series adaptation was released in 2018, and this live-action version brings the inner workings of the human body to life by personifying cells.

Storyline

The story follows high school student Niko (Mana Ashida) and her father, Shigeru (Sadao Abe), as they navigate their daily lives. Niko’s diligent nature and healthy lifestyle cause the cells inside her body to work joyfully, while Shigeru’s irregular and unhealthy lifestyle causes his cells to be exhausted and complaining. As pathogens start to sneak into their bodies, the cells must work together to protect their health and life.

Cast and Crew

The movie stars Mei Nagano and Takeru Satoh as cells AE3803 and U-1146, respectively, alongside Sadao Abe as Shigeru Urushizaki and Mana Ashida as his daughter Niko Urushizaki. The film is directed by Hideki Takeuchi, known for his work on Train Man: Densha Otoko Deluxe, Nodame Cantabile: The Final Score, and Thermae Romae I & II.

Trailer and Poster

Here’s the official trailer and poster for Hideki Takeuchi’s Cells at Work!, direct from WB’s YouTube:

Conclusion

Cells at Work! is a unique and exciting take on the human body, bringing the inner workings of the cells to life in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. With its talented cast, impressive visuals, and thrilling action scenes, this movie is sure to be a hit with audiences.

FAQs

Q: When is the movie released?
A: Cells at Work! is set to hit Japanese theaters on December 13th, 2024.

Q: Will the movie be released in the US?
A: No US release date has been set yet.

Q: Who is the director of the movie?
A: Hideki Takeuchi is the director of Cells at Work!.

Q: Who is the scriptwriter of the movie?
A: Yûichi Tokunaga is the scriptwriter of Cells at Work!.

Q: What is the original title of the manga series?
A: The original title of the manga series is はたらく細胞 (Hataraku Saibou) in Japanese.

Q: Who is the publisher of the manga series?
A: KODANSHA LTD is the publisher of the manga series.