Doctor Creates VR Anime Game to Help Children Stay Motivated During Cancer Treatment

A pediatric surgeon in Japan has developed an unusual way to help children facing cancer treatment: an immersive virtual reality game inspired by the hit anime and manga Cells at Work!. Isamu Saeki of Hiroshima University Hospital began working on the project after discovering the popular series through his young daughter. The idea eventually led to the creation of Cells at Work! VR, a treatment-supporting game designed to help children understand what cancer and anticancer drugs are doing inside their…