B Cell

Lymphocyte that produces antibodies to eliminate pathogens

Lymphocyte that produces antibodies to eliminate pathogens. Plays an important role in the body's immune system.

Quotes

  • Antibodies will be handled by B Cells for sure!
  • Won't miss the enemy, counterattack with antibodies!
  • Our battle to protect the body never ends.

Trivia

  • Has a nemesis relationship with Mast Cell, with constant heated arguments.
  • The shape of the weapon that fires antibodies differs in each appearance.
  • In this work, B Cell is depicted as the only antibody producer.
  • Collaborates with Memory Cell to realize more powerful immune responses.

Alternate names

B Cell B-cell Antibody-Producing Cell

Tags

Profile

Species
Lymphocyte
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Bright hot-blooded young man. Wears a blue hat, jacket, and pants. Carries a drum bag-shaped antibody tank on his back and holds a Y-shaped shooting weapon.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Hot-blooded expression
  • Carries Y-shaped shooting weapon
  • Blue uniform
Iconic items
  • Drum bag-type antibody tank
  • Y-shaped shooting weapon
  • Blue hat
  • Blue jacket
  • Pants

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Bright, enthusiastic, and serious. Actively fights against pathogens but also values collaboration with fellow immune cells. Has a contentious relationship with Mast Cell, frequently engaging in heated arguments.
Keywords
  • Enthusiasm
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Challenging
  • Cooperativeness
  • Conflict
  • Brave
Talents
  • Antibody invention
  • Antigen recognition
  • Activation of immune response
Skills
  • Generation of antigen-specific antibodies
  • Antibody launching (weapon handling)
  • Information sharing
Motivation
To eliminate pathogens and protect the host's health.
Person
Fellow immune cells
Disliked people
Mast Cell

History

Backstory
Belongs to the immune system and is dispatched as a lymphocyte that produces antibodies in response to antigens. Cooperates with fellow cells to eliminate threats inside the body.
Debut date
2015-03
Work title
Cells at Work!
Media type
Manga

Cedar Pollen Allergy Incident

Significant event
Cedar Pollen Allergy Incident
Description
Conflicts with Mast Cell, leading to heated arguments.

Campylobacter Countermeasures

Significant event
Campylobacter Countermeasures
Description
Utilizes Peyer's patches for efficient antibody launching, luring and exterminating enemy bacteria.

Relationships

Memory Cell

Teammate

Assists in antibody production and strengthens collaboration through information sharing

Mast Cell

Rival

Intense clashes during cedar pollen allergy incidents and others

Immune System

Immune System: unknown

Media appearances

Cells at Work!

Manga / Supporting

March 2015 issue to March 2021 issue

Cells at Work!

Anime / Supporting

Season 1: July to September 2018, Season 2: January to February 2021

Cells at Work! Movie

Movie / Supporting

Released December 13, 2024

Voice cast and creators

Shoya Chiba

Voice actor
Shoya Chiba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Yuichi Nakamura

Voice actor
Yuichi Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
as Memory Cell

Akane Shimizu

Creator name
Akane Shimizu
Role
Original author

Takahiko Yoshida

Creator name
Takahiko Yoshida
Role
Character designer

david production

Creator name
david production
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Aniplex

Creator name
Aniplex
Role
Licensee

Related goods

B Cell Figure

Item name
B Cell Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

B Cell Acrylic Stand

Item name
B Cell Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular