Eosinophil
Parasite-Destroying Spear User
An immune cell that responds to parasitic infections, depicted as an aggressive and cool female character.
Quotes
- "Fulfilling my mission, that is my role."
- "Parasite, it's over for you here."
- "Even if embarrassed, I won't lose."
- "Defense is my specialty."
- "A fighting immune cell, that's Eosinophil."
Trivia
- Eosinophil's pink outfit is based on the color from microscope images of experimentally stained cells.
- The spear weapon is designed as a double-pronged spear modeled after the actual multinucleated structure of eosinophils.
- Eosinophil is depicted as the immune cell most effective against parasite-type enemies.
- The original work depicts her childhood as contemporaries with the neutrophil, acting as fellow recruits.
- U-1146 (white blood cell) and Eosinophil show a strong bond from childhood.
- M・A・O, the voice of Eosinophil, studied the basics of immunology for the role.
Alternate names
Kōsankyū
Eosinophil
Pink Twin Tails
Profile
- Species
- Humanoid Immune Cell
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a pink jumpsuit, blonde twin tails, and holds a double-pronged spear as her weapon.
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
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- Twin Tails
- Pink Clothing
- Double-Pronged Spear
- Iconic items
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- Pink Jumpsuit
- Double-Pronged Spear
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cool
- Detailed personality
- Basically takes a calm and cool attitude, but has a shy side that is weak to praise. Passionately confronts parasites.
- Keywords
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- Aggressive
- Strong Sense of Duty
- Cool
- Shy
- Feminine
- Talents
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- Promoting Immune Response
- Parasite Elimination
- Combat Techniques
- Skills
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- Spear Handling
- Self-Repair Ability When Injured
- Motivation
- To repel parasites invading the body and protect the host's health.
- Habits
- Her expression changes easily when embarrassed.
History
- Backstory
- An important immune cell that fights against parasites invading the body. Unlike neutrophils, it specializes in large external enemies such as parasites and plays an active role as a defense.
- Debut date
- July 29, 2018
- Work title
- Cells at Work!
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 5
Anisakis Defeat
- Significant event
- Anisakis Defeat
- Description
- Among immune cells struggling against bacteria, Eosinophil single-handedly defeated Anisakis (a parasite) and demonstrated her prowess.
Contemporaries with Neutrophil
- Significant event
- Contemporaries with Neutrophil
- Description
- In her early days, she was contemporaries with Neutrophil U-1146 and trained together to protect the internal environment.
Role in Allergic Reactions
- Significant event
- Role in Allergic Reactions
- Description
- Involved in allergies as an overreaction within the body, sometimes causing friction between cells.
Relationships
U-1146 White Blood Cell
Best friend
Contemporaries from the bone marrow era, close comrades who have grown and fought together.
Basophil
Colleague
Releases chemical substances together and involved in immune responses, but clashes due to difficult terminology.
Mast Cell
Rival
Antibody reaction leads to responsibility disputes, resulting in heated arguments.
Immune Cell Group
Immune Cell Group: frontline-defense
Media appearances
Cells at Work!
Anime / Supporting
2018 TV Series
Cells at Work!!
Anime / Supporting
2021 TV Series
Cells at Work!
Manga
Ongoing
Cells at Work! Movie
Movie / Character
2024 Edition
Voice cast and creators
M・A・O
- Voice actor
- M・A・O
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Seasons 1 & 2
M・A・O
- Voice actor
- M・A・O
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA and Related Works
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Original author
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Eosinophil Figure
- Item name
- Eosinophil Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Eosinophil Acrylic Keyholder
- Item name
- Eosinophil Acrylic Keyholder
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular