Ep 8. Cancer Cell II (Part II)
- TV-14
- February 25, 2021
- 23 min
In the eighth episode of the second season of Cells at Work!, titled "Cancer Cell II (Part II)," the story picks up where the previous episode left off. In the last episode, the body's immune system detects a cancerous cell, and the NK cells start attacking it. Although it seems like the cancer cell has been successfully destroyed, it turns out that it has a trick up its sleeve.
The cancer cell, now severely weakened, starts to divide uncontrollably, making more and more cells that are resistant to NK cells. The cancer cells form a tumor, and the immune system realizes that it's dealing with a much more serious threat than it first thought. Meanwhile, other cells in the body continue their routine tasks, oblivious to the growing danger.
The episode follows several of the body's cells as they try to prevent the spread of the cancer cells. The T cells, led by the T Helper Cell, recruit other immune cells to help battle the cancer cells. However, they encounter a major problem: the cancer cells have developed a shield that prevents the immune cells from detecting them.
Undeterred, the cells come up with a plan to penetrate the tumor and attack the cancer cells from the inside, using a toxin that can kill the cancer cells without harming healthy cells. The episode shows the cells working together to create this toxin and deliver it to the tumor.
As the cells battle the cancer, the episode also explores the personal struggles of the cancer cells themselves. One specific cancer cell, in particular, expresses a desire to live and feels angry at its own body for attempting to destroy it. It's a poignant moment that adds a human, emotional dimension to the story.
The animation and character design in this episode are as impressive as always, making it easy to follow the action and understand the significance of each character's role. The voice acting in the English dubbed version is also noteworthy, bringing depth and nuance to each character's personality.
Overall, this episode of Cells at Work! is a thrilling continuation of the Cancer Cell storyline, showcasing the body's complex immune system and the challenges it faces when fighting cancer. The action is fast-paced, the stakes are high, and the emotional payoff is satisfying. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.