Kodoani.com – Last October 22, the fourth episode of Hataraku Saibō Muscle (Cells at Work! Muscle) written by Yū Maeda announced that the manga will officially end with fifth episodescheduled for release on Spring 2024.
The Journey of Cells at Work! Muscle
Cells at Work! Muscle is a spin-off story based on the popular manga series Cells at Work! by Akane Shimizu. Spin-off manga, launched February 2023 on the site Morning two by Kodansha, focuses on cells in the body and their special relationship with muscles. With his humorous storytelling style and vivid drawings, Muscle quickly attracted the attention of fans of the Cells at Work! series.
Kodansha published first episode of this manga in July 2023 and will bring the journey of “muscle cells” to an end next year.
Original Manga Series and Spinoff Universe
Since its debut in March 2015 in Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine, Cells at Work! has become a phenomenon when humanizing cells in the human body into cute characters full of personality. Akane Shimizu's original manga ended in January 2021, but the charm of this world has paved the way for many diverse spin-off manga.
Some notable side stories:
Cells at Work! Code Black: Focuses on the body affected by unhealthy lifestyles.
Cells at Work! Baby: Explore the world of cells in a newborn's body.
Cells at Work! Lady: Focuses on adult female physiology.
Cells at Work! Medicine and Cells at Work! Cat: Recently launched in May 2023, bringing fresh perspectives.
Anime version by Cells at Work! premiered in July 2018, with the second season airing in January 2021 alongside the Cells at Work! Code Black. The film adaptation of the original manga is scheduled to hit theaters this year December 13, 2024 in Japan.
Closing a Exciting Side Story
Although it only lasts a short time, Cells at Work! Muscle provides an interesting perspective on the world of cells, especially the connection between muscle health and body function. With the diversity and creativity of the Cells at Work! universe, fans will certainly continue to admire many other fascinating stories in the future.
