I an unable to review this title, as it was archived before I had a chance to download and read it. This feedback is only to stop this title from adversely affecting my netgalley feedback rate. If in the future I have the opportunity to read this title, I will post a proper review here.

Watched the anime and let me say that I have definitely enjoyed this one as well! So good and educational and fun!

I’ve never read any Cells at Work manga before, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I know a lot of people are big fans of this series, but I unfortunately was not loving this manga and ended up DNFing it. I didn’t feel strongly for the characters, and I found myself confused by the plot and drawings during the bacteria sections. I don’t want to completely give up on the Cells at Work series - maybe I would like a different installment in the series better. I’ll try out at least one more to see if I’m just not personally a fan of the series or if it was this one in particular.

Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. A great set in the Cells at Work Manga series to add to your shelves.

Firstly, I would like to thanks Netgalley and Kodansha for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I love Cells at Work and this was such a cute spin off manga. I adored these characters and how adorable they are. Its always fun to read how our body's biology works and the way the manga showcased this were quite informative. Love that i can learn new things from this series

I am familiar with Cells at Work! through anime series. This was my first time reading manga format. In this edition we learn about bacteria in our bodies. Our protagonist is a teenage high schooler who is suffering from IBS. In order to appeal to her love interest as lively and energetic as possible, she is trying to get healthier.

Normally, I am not a big fan of reading mangas, but this one was quite enjoyable. I like the art style, story line, subtle teenage drama, and how everything is tied together around basic gut science.

In conclusion, it's a beautifully illustrated and entertaining manga.

Many thanks to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for providing ARC of the manga to the reviewers.

Another story set in the world of ''Cells at Work!'' This time we are exploring the digestion system. This time, we also follow the body's owner and her journey of becoming healthy and confessing to her crush.
The manga has cute art work and characters that teach us some biology and self-care.

I haven't read the entire catalog of Cells at Work! manga universe, but I found Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria to be a great addition. Definitely will read more of this series

This is one of the Cells at Work volumes but this time the story focuses on Neo Bacteria. The last volume that I read was about white blood cells and it was a bit hard to follow. This volume in contrast, is engaging and interesting. I think it is aimed at a YA audience but anyone who enjoys manga will enjoy this.

The story is told from two different perspectives. There is the host of the bacteria who is a teenager called Ayuma and the bacteria within her body. Ayuma like many teenagers is attracted to a young man in her year at school but he is very healthy, and so she decides that she is going to improve her health and at the end of the school year after graduation she will tell him that she likes him.

Meanwhile the New Year is over and the bacteria in her stomach are fighting because she has overeaten and she hasn’t eaten the right things so she is constipated. We see the conflict between the good and bad bacteria and all the reactions within her intestines, and we also see how she eventually improves her intestinal health.

The second chapter focuses on the germs 🦠 on the skin and how these cause spotty break outs. Another battle takes place between the bacteria but Ayuma’s skin improves eventually with the correct treatment. Meanwhile she hides from the young man that she likes. The third chapter tells the story of what happens to graduation when Ayuma catches Norovirus. Will she get better in time to tell her classmate that she likes him?

The fascinating aspect about this book is that this is a story within a story because the bacteria have names and characters as well, and they follow a commander who can be very harsh and dismissive of his fellow bacteria troops. The members of his troops are devoted to him and do all they can to impress him.

So the story is about how our bodies fight off infection but there are also underlying stories about relationships and young love. The story is easy to follow, and it is amusing and interesting. I liked the way I was learning about the body through manga and story telling. This also shows that comics can be an excellent medium of teaching for both young people and adults.

Copy provided by Kodansha Comics via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! Vol. 1 is part of a larger series, Cells at Work! However, it is the first that I have read. It's such a unique take on the environment around us. And I respect what is being done by Haruyuki Yoshida and the others that have worked on the larger series.

Everyone has bacteria within their bodies, even if they'd rather not think about it. It is important to remember that there are both good and bad bacteria. This is a lesson that teenage Ayumu is learning the hard way.

I have officially read two Cells at Work! series, and so far, I have to say that I like the other one (White Brigade Vol. 1) more. The whole concept is pretty cute, and I like how they approach the subject matter. Hopefully, this series is helping people learn more about their bodies!

In this instance, the material is focused on, you guessed it, bacteria! More accurately, gut bacteria and different types can affect our bodies. There's a lot of focus on eating healthy here, which is great.

There are also some arguably triggering points, such as Ayumu's desperation to lose weight and the rhetoric surrounding this plot device. I understand that this was an attempt at starting a conversation, but some unhealthy elements were not discussed, which is rather ironic, given the situation.

Overall, I would say that this is a fun series worth checking out, especially for those who like odd and charming things.

Rating: 3.75 🌟
First and foremost, I'd like to express my gratitude to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for providing me with an e-ARC of this manga.
Another manga about body cells, and I'm interested in how the author was able to blend body cell characters with the body's owner in such an interesting way. In this manga, two stories were merged into one. It's really interesting regarding body cells and the problem the author has chosen to focus on, which is acne and constipation induced by an irregular eating pattern.

I loved this expansion of the Cells at Work universe! This new volume focuses on bacteria near the stomach, and keeps the charm and educational aspect of the original. I wasn't expecting there to be such a focus on the outside body, but it was cute to see her own cells cheering her love story on. Fans of both the original Cells at Work manga and shoujo manga are sure to love Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria!

Whelp, it was bound to happen. Cells at Work! is a focus on the entire body deep in its job of caring for the person it’s powering. Naturally that would mean there’d be a trip somewhere down the line to the intestine area, meaning a plethora of poop jokes would be in the cards. What I didn’t expect was that its visit would be painted as a romantic shojo comedy, in the form of Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria!

Neo Bacteria! focuses on the good bacteria within the intestines fighting against the bad to keep the body healthy. However there is a goal that these good bacteria have: to help their host confess their feelings to the boy she likes. In order to do that, the body must fend off against the bad bacteria that causes facial blemishes, vomiting, and even diarrhea. As the bacteria deal with the threats inside, the host body outside must come to terms with her health and heart.

One of the strong aspects of this spinoff is that readers get a chance to get to know the person this bacteria is trying to keep healthy. A third-year in high school, Ayumu Yukki is dealing with lovesickness, something the bacteria can’t aid in fixing. After overhearing her crush’s taste in women, Ayumu starts to eat less than before, which causes her body to become more constipated than healthy. Meanwhile she begins to break out on her face, as well as deal with anxiety revolving around graduation.

This gives readers of Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! the opportunity to see why the internal organs may be acting the way they do. Where Cells at Work! Code Black focuses on the grossness of an unhealthy body, this spinoff instead focuses on impulse changes that can cause more harm than good. Watching as the good bacteria battle against the kind that causes wanton pooping and regurgitation is pretty entertaining, as it turns the rom-com mentality upside-down with straight-up nasty humor.

However there is a major flaw with the spinoff’s visual presentation. At times, author Haruyuki Yoshida gets some of the shojo look right, especially when it’s focused on Ayumu’s story. Sadly, when it switches to the intestines, the visual style looks more like chicken scratch than a final draft of a manga chapter. To be blunt, it’s ugly to look at, to the point where it might cause some to feel discomfort in their eyes and bowels.

Volume One of Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! has some good qualities, especially in its writing. Yet looking at how it’s showcased, one can’t help but feel like someone else should’ve taken care of the art while Yoshida focused on the story. There’s some solid entertainment here, but how one stomachs the drawings will vary from person to person. In laymen’s terms: Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! has room for improvement, so long as it purges Yoshida’s drawing skills for someone else’s.

This set of series about different cells in the body is always so much fun and very informative!

This one focused on high school student Ayumu and her desire to be healthier to impress a boy she likes. Her story was cute! It was very predictable but easy to fly through.

The cells were definitely my favourite part. I loved the dynamic between the commander and his co-worker as they learned how to work together. I wish we had gotten more of them instead of so much of the host’s story. But overall, I had fun with this!

3/5⭐️

Art style: 4/5
Storyline: 4/5
Information: 5/5

Big thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha for providing this e-ARC in exchange of an honest review.

THIS MANGA IS SUPER CUTE AND INFORMATIONAL!!! I really love how all the characters (the bacteria and humans) look really cute that I feel like pinching their faces! It is interesting how the author portrayed the actions of bacteria and how they defend or attack the insides of our body. There are three chapters in this manga and each chapters tells story about the importance of eating healthily and taking care of your body (including face). I love the perspective of the host, Ayumu which is super cute because she has crush on someone and started taking care of herself in order to confess to the boy she likes! Super relatable hahahah! What's more important is, this manga is really beneficial for readers since it explains on how to take care of skin breakouts, and the right way to eat healthily. There are also brief explanation on the good and bad bacteria that played their role in each chapter, which is really great for our general knowledge.

Overall, this is definitely a great manga for all age readers. Not only it is enjoyable but also full of information and advice for our daily life!

I liked this story a little less than the volume with the White Brigade. Maybe because the main story here is pretty classic showjo made. Except I haven't seen enough roses and stars, but it's probably because we're in the world of bacteria: D

The original opinion in Bulgarian, sorry for the translation errors.

I really love the style of the manga and I loved cells at work anime, so this was just as great! It was super dramatic, which made it pretty awesome and funny.

A brand new spin-off of the popular Cells at Work! series, Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! Vol. 1 is an interesting and relaxing read. Perfect for those looking for an easygoing yet addicting storyline, the debut novel is an excellent addition to the franchise.

The new series features the original creator of Cells at Work! Akane Shimizu, with art by Haruyuki Yoshida. Readers follow Bifidum bacteria in the intestines, a good bacteria that regulate intestinal functions and fights harmful bacteria. Bifi, a sweet but struggling bacteria, works alongside her team and the Commander to help the host. Meanwhile, readers can also follow the host herself, Ayumu Yuuki, as she traverses the difficulties of high school life while also trying to maintain her health.

As my first venture into the Cells at Work! world, I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I became invested in the story. While the storyline isn't a full-fledged, highly detailed narrative, it doesn't need to make the book interesting. Many storytelling aspects are easy to overlook, such as the names of some people or details about how the bacteria function. The story itself has a variety of obstacles that keep it moving forward and interesting, and the reader can't help but feel bad for Ayumu for encountering so many issues! Switching between the two points of view is also very smooth and transitional, and both effortlessly collide to create a complete story.

Aiding this excellent writing is the gentle artwork that Yoshida uses. When I first saw the cover, I was hesitant as I was not fond of the watercolor style. However, to my surprise, the drawing and coloring greatly complemented the storyline. The artist uses gentle shadows and soft smudges in many scenes to cover up some of the more delicate aspects. For example, the "fecal express" is a dark mass in the general shape of a train, but that's it for the illustration. Yet there are heavy lines and high detailing when it matters, such as an action scene or even showing how much healthier host Ayumu is after a trial.

Another concern I had when starting Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! Vol. 1 was the amount of information present. I'm not precisely a bacteria expert or gastroenterologist, so I was going into the book completely blind. But Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! Vol 1 does an excellent job at balancing information with the story. There's enough detail to understand what's going on, such as the type of bacteria and their general function. But readers aren't overloaded with unnecessary information and in-depth explanations. We only get the details we need, and it's in a quick and easy-to-understand way that adds to the story instead of hindering it. But if readers did want more information, each chapter also features a detailed encyclopedia at the end that outlines the type of bacteria we encountered. This extra piece is a great way to offer more insight while still giving readers the option of whether to read it or not. 

With how surprisingly well-written this Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! Vol. 1 is, it's challenging to have any issues with it, especially as a new reader. But many Cells at Work! Fans have noted the host's point of view is unique, and some are not happy with that change. As my first dive into this world, I felt the additional issue of view helped me understand what was happening in the story. It added to my interest and investment, and I felt more connected to the bacteria's struggle because of that. I'll have to read the original work, though, to balance my bias, which I can't say I'm not looking forward to. 

Overall, Cells at Work! Neo Bacteria! Vol 1 was an intriguing and insightful read that had me addicted within the first few pages. This debut series features a great storyline and complementing artwork and is an excellent addition to the Cells at Work! Franchise. As a newly 'infected' fan, I cannot wait for the next volume.

This title takes a bit of a twist on the Cells At Work format and you get to know the "host" or person that the cells are working in. The host is a teen girl that has a poor diet and decides to change when her crush says he likes healthy girls. She learns about good and bad bacteria and what is best to eat to have good bowel movements. There's a lot of talk about poop in the first chapter but it is a part of life. The cells are working together as good bacteria to overcome the bad bacteria. Some of the educational info was hard to read but I got the gist of it.

A big thank-you to Kodansha and Netgalley for an eARC of this in exchange of an honest review.

Having also reviewed White brigade in the cells at work series I was a bit unsure if I’d even enjoy this one, but neobacteria was actually so much better!

Neobacteria doesn’t just focus on the bacteria inside the body but they more openly acknowledge they live inside a human. As a result they tell the story of Ayumu the host and how her diet has affected her health etc. It also talks about how bacteria can cause break outs on your skin and how to keep your skin safer from bacteria which causes spots.

This works as a very educational manga as well as something pretty cute and fun. The neobacteria are rooting for the host to be healthier so they don’t have to work so hard.

I thought it was a good way to educate younger people about caring for their body, and that starving yourself also causes problems for the good bacteria in your body making you more open to getting sick. I preferred this format and the characters had proper names not numbers.