เซลล์ขยันพันธุ์เดือด BLACK 4

はたらく細胞BLACK / Cells at Work CODE BLACK #4

by Shigemitsu Harada, Issei Hatsuyoshiya (Illustrator), Akane Shimizu (Original Work)

ในร่างกายที่ถูกส่งเข้ามาโดยการให้เลือด เม็ดเลือดแดงได้พบกับเม็ดเลือดขาวอีกครั้งในที่สุด ทว่า คำพูดที่ชวนตกตะลึงก็หลุดออกมาจากปาก ของเธอว่า "ร่างกายนี้เป็นโรคเบาหวาน" งูสวัด ริดสีดวง AGA... โรคร้ายที่ถาโถมเข้ามา อย่างต่อเนื่องด้วยความเร็วที่ไม่รู้จักหยุดหย่อน ระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดสูงขึ้น ทำให้สภาพแวดล้อม การทำงานของเหล่าเซลล์แย่ลงจนถึงขีดสุด!! ท่ามกลางสภาพแวดล้อมที่ "เถื่อน" ยิ่งกว่า ร่างกายร่างก่อนอย่างมากนั้น ความรู้สึกของเม็ดเลือดแดงก็เปลี่ยนแปลงไปด้วย เชิญพบกับผลงานสปีนออฟสุดโศกสลดของ การ์ตูนชื่อดัง "เซลล์ขยันพันธุ์เดือด" เล่มที่ 4 ได้เลย!

Genres: Manga, Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published October 8, 2020

About the author

原田重光 (Harada Shigemitsu).

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like the previous volumes, this one is a wild ride once again.
Diabetes, shingles, a fistula... Things really only seem to get worse for this body.

With that, I should put a trigger warning for suicide for this volume. Since this volume covers diabetes mellitus, at page 144 you can clearly see some of the cells in the pancreas hanging themselves.

I enjoyed seeing the two cells we've been following from the start bonding with the cells they met in this new, 'darker'/unhealthier body. Tensions were high at times, but considering the situation I don't blame them. Everyone got along better at the end, which was great.

While I didn't enjoy this one as the last volume, I still think this series is solid and really makes me want to take care of my own body more.

[Somu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great volume.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

RATING: 4.5/5
If you like Glycation, Fistula, and Acyclovir you may like Cells at Work! Code Black Vol 4

Trigger Warning: This work contains scenes of suicide

QUICK REVIEW
Cells At Work! Code Black is another depressing, and scary volume and I can't get enough of it. Forget monsters and other horror themes, Diabetes, Anal Fistulas, and Shingles are 10x scarier and the artwork heightens that fear. This is another great volume and its fantastic to see the White Blood Cell and Red Blood Cell becoming more of a leader and further developing their character arcs. I just wish that we spent some time on other cells as they are exceptionally written and interesting. Still this is a great read and I recommend this.

REVIEW
I took a break from Cells at Work! Code Black for a bit to catch up on the original Cells at Work! and man did I come back to a rough time. I forgot how depressing and sad Code Black is compared to the happy go lucky original. This time around we are focusing on Anal Fistulas, Diabetes, and Shingles. Honestly this volume in particular is scary, mostly because the story matches the science behind it and its much easier to grasp. We get a bit more character development here as well with the White Blood Cell becoming a leader and even the Red Blood Cell having a small fanbase. I do wish we focus more on the other cells to be more invested but the characters are likable enough that you do feel bad when they are hurt or sad.. I wouldn't say that this is my favourite volume but it is interesting and really want to read the rest of the series (hoping theres a happy ending).

[Rocky Sunico · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bad is bad, and this body is in a really bad state. And while the depiction of the individual conditions and symptoms is pretty fascinating at times. But at the same time, so much gloom and doom can get a little overwhelming, or at least it starts to feel like white noise (no pun intended). I know the story is going to go...somewhere. But it's taking a while to get there.

How long are we going to stay in Black?

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

2020 Read #309

I don’t know if it was the best idea to read this during a pandemic (which may inspire another Cells at Work spin-off, let’s be honest), but the dystopian levels in this manga continue to accelerate. Underlying all of that is just the focus that you should try to maintain a healthy lifestyle: you don’t know how your body can be suffering internally.

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was an important one to read, all about diabetes. My Dad has diabetes and I understood some of this, but the see how bad it could be for him was eye opening. You hear a lot about different stages and levels, so obviously his isn't to this degree, but it still interesting to learn about it; the cause and effect.

[Rebo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gotta say, this volume is a pretty effective deterrent for not taking care of your diabetes (or developing it in the first place). Damn, this series hasn’t pulled any punches...

I don’t have the next volume downloaded and not enough internet bc of the storm to get it rn, sadly...

[Sara I · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am still impressed with how exciting this series makes the work of blood cells! While reading I learned quite a few things about various health conditions and bodily functions and definitely felt a bit shamed to be healthier.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't tell if this series is absolutely crazy or absolutely brilliant. This volume deals heavily with diabetes and all is affiliated illnesses and issues. Through in significant violence and this is one crazy science lesson.

[Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never been more scared of diabetes in my life... 😱

[Robby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diabetes and butt problems. Doesn't get better than this.

[Devon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[SaraKat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series. Very dark themes. It is very informative and entertaining as well.

Content notes: Adult themes, not suitable for school libraries

[Omar Villafane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Self harm is worse than your worst enemy

[Molin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gak pernah dapet badan normal kayanya 😅

[Zoey Sager · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great volume to an amazing series

[The Book Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trigger warning: suicide. The cells in the pancreas hang themselves on page 144 in a rather shocking personification of the pancreas giving up. I wasn't expecting that drastic a depiction.

The body is eating too much sugar and diabetes is setting in...including all of its problems. The toll on the pancreas, the impact on the blood cells, etc. Also, we see how some cells work and work even if their efforts aren't needed. Like hair or the prostate.

Also, problems in the rectum. And shingles! (I'm gonna get that, damn chicken pox). And more diabetes! Bad times for red blood cells, blocked vessels, and something really bad in the big toe.

And I need the next volume! But Kodansha isn't printing until September because of Covid-19! It's only digital and suffering!

This series has 8 volumes.

[Nicole Nieto · Rating 5 out of 5]

As it turns out, things can get worse and they can get darker