Dendritic Cell
Liaison of the immune system
The liaison of the immune system that conveys antigen information to helper T cells. It presents fragments of antigens from pathogens that have invaded the body and induces an immune response.
Quotes
- "Conveying this information accurately is our job."
- "We must not miss any antigen fragments. Human peace begins from there."
- "Even unseen threats, we will inform. Do not fear, prepare."
- "Harmony within the body is the source of health. We will firmly deal with those who disrupt order."
- "Cells are a team, I am their communicator. Information is heavier than life."
Trivia
- The Dendritic Cell character is modeled after the shape of a large tree.
- When receiving polysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria, its fashion becomes flashy as a symbol of immune activation.
- It is called the 'liaison' because it governs information transmission between cells.
- In the work, it records the immune cells' 'dark history' in its own unique album.
- In the main story, it does not collect antigen information itself but emphasizes transmission from macrophages and others.
Alternate names
Dendritic Cell
DC
Dendritic cell
Profile
- Species
- Human-like immune cell
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Depicted as a male figure with branch-like protrusions resembling a large tree, wearing a green cap, uniform, and necktie. Branch-like protrusions extend from the cap.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Green
- Distinguishing features
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- Branch-like protrusions
- Branches growing from the cap
- Wearing a necktie
- Iconic items
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- Camera
- Album photos
- Reception desk
- Green cap
- Necktie
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm and composed
- Detailed personality
- Mission-driven to accurately convey antigen information, often displaying a slightly eerie smile while enjoying the role of liaison. On the other hand, when activated by polysaccharides provided by lactic acid bacteria, it adopts a flashy appearance and exhibits an energetic side that activates immune cells.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Liaison
- Information transmission
- Eerie smile
- Flashy style
- Immune activation
- Observation enthusiast
- Motto
- Accurate information is the key to strong immunity
- Talents
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- Antigen presentation
- Information organization
- Immune modulation
- Intercellular communication
- Skills
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- Capture of antigen fragments
- Migration to lymph nodes
- Transmission of orders to immune cells
- Activation of immune cells
- Motivation
- Accurate presentation of antigen information and smooth communication within the immune system
- Habits
- Possesses an album of the immune cells' 'dark history' and often looks at the photos with an eerie smile.
- Favorite foods
- Polysaccharides derived from lactic acid bacteria
- Hobbies
- Photography, Collecting materials
History
- Backstory
- Receives antigen fragments of foreign invaders from antigen-presenting cells like macrophages and works as a specialized liaison that conveys antigen information to helper T cells to induce an immune response.
- Debut date
- July 22, 2018
- Work title
- Cells at Work
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 3
Official debut
- Significant event
- Official debut
- Description
- Officially appears as a character in Episode 3 of the anime, where its role and personality are first revealed.
Activation by lactic acid bacteria polysaccharides
- Significant event
- Activation by lactic acid bacteria polysaccharides
- Description
- Depicted in a scene where it is activated by polysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria, transforming into flashy fashion and activating immune cells.
Spin-offs and album usage
- Significant event
- Spin-offs and album usage
- Description
- Gains popularity in many spin-offs and fan materials due to its importance as a liaison and unique character traits.
Relationships
Helper T Cell
Teammate
Key collaborator that smoothly advances immune responses through coordinated antigen information transmission.
Macrophage
Ally
Deep trust as the partner responsible for receiving and relaying antigens.
Immune cell team
Immune cell team: strategist
Media appearances
Cells at Work
Anime / Supporting
2018 TV series, first appearance in Episode 3
Cells at Work!!
Anime / Supporting
2021 TV series
Cells at Work
Manga / Supporting
2015 - 2021 Monthly Shōnen Sirius
Voice cast and creators
Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Voice actor
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
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
Yuko Kakihara
- Creator name
- Yuko Kakihara
- Role
- Writer
Kodansha
- Creator name
- Kodansha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Dendritic Cell figure
- Item name
- Dendritic Cell figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Dendritic Cell acrylic keychain
- Item name
- Dendritic Cell acrylic keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited