Basophil

Immune cell that releases histamine and triggers allergic reactions

An immune cell that releases histamine to trigger allergic reactions, depicted as a mysterious man holding an umbrella.

Quotes

  • "Let a holy sparkle shine upon my soul"
  • "On the stage of immunity, I quietly watch over"
  • "Histamine, unleash thyself here and now"
  • "Even if at times it becomes one who hinders healing"
  • "Know the role shrouded in mystery that is mine"

Trivia

  • The umbrella-holding appearance is a unique outfit distinct from other cells, easy to identify.
  • Hard for neutrophils or mast cells to understand due to the cryptic speech.
  • Depicted as fond of reading the poetry collection 'Poems of Thin and Cells'.
  • Relatively good mutual understanding with eosinophils, but at loggerheads with mast cells.
  • In boyhood form, face is revealed and depicted as handsome.
  • Also depicts the nature of basophils, which are still under research.

Alternate names

Basophil Basophil-san Basophil

Tags

Basophil Cells at Work Immune Cell Allergy Histamine Cell Anthropomorphism Male Character Umbrella Mysterious

Profile

Species
Immune Cell
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A mysterious man wearing a blue-green raincoat and holding an umbrella. Wears a black mask over the mouth and a blue knit cap on the head. Only the eyes are visible, always calm in appearance, giving a composed impression.
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Holds an umbrella
  • Wears a black mask
  • Blue knit cap
  • Mysterious aura
Iconic items
  • Umbrella
  • Blue-green raincoat
  • Black mask
  • Blue knit cap

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
A calm and unflappable mysterious presence that overlooks situations from a bird's-eye view. Speaks in unique cryptic phrasing that's difficult for other cells to understand, though communication is possible with some. Rarely shows emotions outwardly, always responding from a step removed position.
Keywords
  • Mysterious
  • Calm and composed
  • Mysterious
  • Intellectual
  • Lone wolf
  • Cryptic phrasing
Talents
  • Histamine release
  • Triggers allergic reactions
  • Guiding immune cells
Skills
  • Chemical secretion
  • Regulation of immune responses
  • Inter-cell communication
Motivation
To protect the body through control of immune responses and activation of allergic reactions within the body.
Habits
Often perplexes conversation partners with overly rhetorical phrasing. Carries an umbrella.

History

Backstory
One of the body's immune system cells. Releases chemical substances such as histamine and leukotrienes against specific antigens, fulfilling a role in triggering allergic reactions. In the work, appears as a mysterious male character, with relationships to eosinophils etc. also depicted.
Debut date
August 5, 2018
Work title
Cells at Work
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 5

Allergic reaction activation

Significant event
Allergic reaction activation
Description
Upon contact with specific antigens, releases histamine within the body and plays an important role in causing allergic symptoms.

Communication with Eosinophil

Significant event
Communication with Eosinophil
Description
Depicted as relatively easy to communicate with eosinophils, involved together in immune reactions.

Mysterious demeanor

Significant event
Mysterious demeanor
Description
Cryptic phrasing and peculiar speech style make it hard for other cells to understand, yet exudes a strong presence.

Relationships

Eosinophil

Teammate

Mutual communication seen in immune reaction adjustments

Mast Cell

Rival

Clash and intensely argue over histamine at times

Immune Cells

Immune Cells: Strategist

Media appearances

Cells at Work

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV Series

Cells at Work

Manga / Supporting

Serialized 2015 - 2021

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Sugita

Voice actor
Tomokazu Sugita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Season 1

Tomokazu Sugita

Voice actor
Tomokazu Sugita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Season 2

Akane Shimizu

Creator name
Akane Shimizu
Role
Original author

david production

Creator name
david production
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Basophil Figure

Item name
Basophil Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Basophil Acrylic Keyholder

Item name
Basophil Acrylic Keyholder
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited