Helper T Cell
Lymphocyte serving as commander
A lymphocyte that conveys antigen information and gives orders to immune cells as the commander.
Quotes
- “Leave the orders against foreign enemies to me.”
- “Calmly, give the best instructions.”
- “Hot-blooded Killer T is stifling but reliable.”
- “Work precisely, but never skip tea time.”
- “We immune cells are protecting this body.”
Trivia
- Known as an elite genius during thymus school days.
- Appears laid-back but actually has extremely strong sense of responsibility.
- Glasses emphasize the character design.
- Described by Killer T Cell as 'athletic and stifling.'
- Voiced by Takahiro Sakurai in the anime.
Alternate names
Helper T Cell
Helper T Cell
Commander
Profile
- Species
- Lymphocyte
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Depicted as a bespectacled athletic man. A calm glasses-wearing guy who enjoys tea time even during work, but also heads to the battlefield when necessary.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Glasses
- Athletic and sturdy build
- Calm expression
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Commander's bookmark (depending on setting)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Directive
- Detailed personality
- Appears laid-back and enjoys tea time during work, but shows strong responsibility by giving precise instructions to Killer T cells and B cells upon receiving antigen presentation. A cool and intellectual commander in contrast to the hot-blooded athletic Killer T cell. Recognizes the need for Killer T cells despite finding them somewhat troublesome and works to collaborate. During thymus school days, was a perfectionist top student and elite.
- Keywords
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- Commander
- Intelligence
- Humor
- Composed and level-headed
- Does not complain
- Cooperative
- Motto
- Cells should move efficiently during work, but recognizes the need for flexibility
- Talents
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- Antigen information transmission
- Commanding immune cells
- Effective instruction giving
- High immunological knowledge
- Mental leadership
- Skills
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- Battlefield judgment
- Communication
- Information analysis
- Coordination ability
- Adaptable response
- Motivation
- Oversee the body's immune cells to efficiently eliminate foreign substances. Maintain a healthy internal environment.
- Habits
- Never skips tea time even during work, and while finding Killer T cell's athletic actions bothersome, values them dearly.
- Favorite foods
- Black tea, Light snacks
- Hobbies
- Commanding, Strategy planning
- Favorite places
- Thymus
- Disliked situations
- Unnecessary conflicts, Subordinates' excessive impulsive actions
History
- Backstory
- Originally a naive T cell trained as an elite in the thymus, differentiates into a Helper T cell upon antigen presentation from dendritic cells or macrophages. Serves as the commander of the body's immunity, giving orders to Killer T cells and B cells. Excelled in thymus school but was advised to relax, leading to the current calm character.
- Debut date
- 2015-03
- Work title
- Cells at Work
- Media type
- Manga
Anime adaptation (Season 1)
- Significant event
- Anime adaptation (Season 1)
- Description
- July 2018, first season TV anime broadcast begins. Voiced by Takahiro Sakurai.
Anime adaptation (Season 2)
- Significant event
- Anime adaptation (Season 2)
- Description
- January 2021, second season 'Cells at Work!!' broadcast begins.
Live-action movie announcement
- Significant event
- Live-action movie announcement
- Description
- March 2023, live-action movie adaptation announced.
Relationships
Killer T Cell
Teammate
Gives orders while sometimes finding the usual athletic actions annoying, but trusts the most on-site and collaborates.
B Cell
Teammate
Shares foreign enemy information and instructs antibody production, etc. In a cooperative relationship.
Regulatory T Cell
Colleague
Works together as immune regulators. Also serves a secretarial role.
Dendritic Cell
Communications
Receives antigen information and handles transmission. Acts as liaison to Helper T cell.
Immune system cells
Immune system cells: strategist
Media appearances
Cells at Work
Manga / Protagonist
2015年3月号 - 2021年3月号
Cells at Work
Anime / Protagonist
2018年7月8日 - 9月30日（第1期）
Cells at Work!!
Anime / Protagonist
2021年1月9日 - 2月27日（第2期）
Cells at Work Live-Action Movie Version
Movie / Protagonist
2024年12月13日
Voice cast and creators
Takahiro Sakurai
- Voice actor
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime seasons 1 & 2
Mika Komatsu
- Voice actor
- Mika Komatsu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Immature thymus cell era (flashback)
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Original author
david production
- Creator name
- david production
- Role
- Animation studio
Yuko Kakihara
- Creator name
- Yuko Kakihara
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Figure set
- Item name
- Figure set
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Commander Helper T Cell PVC Figure
- Item name
- Commander Helper T Cell PVC Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Official Acrylic Keychain
- Item name
- Official Acrylic Keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited