Bacteria at Work (はたらく細菌 Hataraku Saikin?) is a spin-off written and illustrated by Haruyuki Yoshida, and supervised by the author of the original, Akane Shimizu.[1]
As of February 2019, there have been four volumes published. The manga ended on July 3rd, with the seventh and final volume to be released on August 6th.
Plot[]
The series is set in a world of anthropomorphic bacteria (instead of cells) living in a body. It focuses on the bacteria colonies living inside the intestines of a high school girl. The portrayal of bacteria in this manga is different from the original, taking the form of humans living in an overall peaceful community instead of invading alien bodies.
List of Chapters[]
Volume 1[]
| No | Title | Japan release date | English release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Come Forth, Stinky Farts! Antibacterial Turf War" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 02 | "Edible Fiber Incoming! The Good Bacteria Strike Back!" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 03 | "Between Encampments - a Micro Meeting!" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 04 | "Constipation Consternation! The Bifidum Blues" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 05 | "The Most Numerous Bacterium in the Intestines is Me, Bacteroides!" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 06 | "Names aren't Everything! Cry of the E. Coli" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 07 | "I'll Put Some Pep in your Step! Lactobacillus" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 08 | "Skin Condition Crisis! Staphylococcus Epidermis vs. Staphylococcus Aureus" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 09 | "I'll Live on your Skin ★ Malassezia Fungus" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 10 | "Dropping in ★ along with Your Food! Natto Bacteria" (?) | July 7, 2020 | |
| 11 | "Intestinal Ruin?! Salmonella (First Half)" (?) | July 7, 2020 |
Volume 2[]
| No | Title | Japan release date | English release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | "Intestinal Ruin?! Salmonella (Second Half)" (?) | August 4, 2020 | |
| 13 | "Let's Make Magnificent Cavities! Team Cavity Bacteria" (?) | ||
| 14 | "What're you doing in the Intestines? Yogurt Bacteria" (?) | ||
| 15 | "The Pimple's Source: Acne! (Propionibacterium Acnes)" (?) | ||
| 16 | "Along with Meat... hehehe ♡ Aspergillus Oryzae (Koji Mold)" (?) | ||
| 17 | "Th-that Stinks! What on Earth is that Fluffy Bacterium?!" (?) | ||
| 18 | "It's in your Mouth No Matter What?! Periodontal Disease Bacteria" (?) | ||
| 19 | "Th-th-that Itches! Athlete's Foot Fungus" (?) |
Volume 3[]
| No | Title | Japan release date | English release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | "Bow Down Before Me. 0157" (?) | September 1, 2020 | |
| 21 | "Into the Intestines Together with Vegetables! Butyric-Acid Bacteria" (?) | ||
| 22 | "It Absorbs Fat?! Sake Lees!" (?) | ||
| 23 | "Who do Bad Bacteria Exist...? The Agony of Staphylococcus Aureus" (?) | ||
| 24 | "I have Bad Skin even though I'm on top of Skin Care... the Cause is the Gut?!" (?) | ||
| 25 | "Stop Holding Back on going to the Bathroom!" (?) | ||
| 26 | "What Happens if you don't eat Meat...? Nutrients and the Gut " (?) | ||
| 27 | "Even around the Eyes! Fierce Battle and the Sty" (?) |
Volume 4[]
| No | Title | Japan release date | English release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | "Ice Cream! Ice! Sherbet! What Would Your Intestines Be Like Then?!" (?) | October 6, 2020 | |
| 29 | "Manicure Time♪ But Under Those Nails...? Pseudomonas Aeruginosa" (?) | ||
| 30 | "We're the Strongest❤ Team Miso!" (?) | ||
| 31 | "I've Gotta Do Something About This! Chapped Lips" (?) | ||
| 32 | "Together With You Ever Since You Were A Baby" (?) | ||
| 33 | "Your Mouth Stinks! What's the Cause?" (?) | ||
| 34 | "Green Tea's Secret Power Is What?!" (?) | ||
| "Extra: You'll Understand In Thirteen Pages! "Cells at Work: Bacteria!"" (?) |
Gallery[]
