Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 4 no. 4 (2026)

Hataraku Saibo: Anime-Assisted Instruction on Students' Performance in Immunology

Lizette J. Amodia | Angilleca C. Tolones

Discipline: medical sciences (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

The research addressed persistent challenges in Philippine science education, specifically complex concepts in Immunology, particularly low achievement and learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic, by integrating the educational anime Hataraku Saibo (Cells at Work!) into classroom instruction. This study aimed to determine whether anime-assisted instruction improves students' performance compared with traditional teaching methods. A quasi-experimental design was used involving 60 students, divided into an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). Results showed that both groups improved after instruction; however, the anime-assisted group achieved significantly higher post-test scores than the control group (p = 0.048), with a medium effect size, as measured by Cohen's d. Qualitative findings revealed increased engagement, improved conceptual understanding, and enhanced motivation. The study concludes that anime-assisted instruction can effectively enhance student performance and interest in immunology, suggesting its potential value as a supplementary teaching strategy in science education and supporting the integration of entertainment media into formal curricula to foster more engaging and meaningful learning experiences.



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