Mast Cell

Immune cell that secretes histamine

An immune cell that secretes chemical substances such as histamine, causing allergic reactions.

Quotes

  • I hate being called 'mastocyte'.
  • I secrete histamine to cause allergic reactions. Please forgive excessive reactions.
  • Everything will be carried out according to the manual.
  • B Cell, you again!
  • The body's environment is never a paradise.

Trivia

  • Emphasizes that the term 'mastocyte' is unrelated to obesity.
  • Her excessive histamine secretion causes allergy symptoms.
  • Voiced by Ayako Kawasumi in the anime version.
  • Quick to anger in the main story, often arguing with B cells.
  • Her nature of diligently performing work according to the manual is appreciated.

Alternate names

Mast Cell 肥満細胞

Tags

Cells at Work Immune Cell Mast Cell Allergy Cell Anthropomorphism Medicine Histamine Anime Manga

Profile

Species
Human-type immune cell
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman with black straight long hair, wearing a white coat. Her earnest and hysterical personality is reflected in her appearance.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Long hair
  • White coat
  • Easily angered expression
Iconic items
  • White coat
  • Chemical substance secretion device
  • Gloves

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Earnest
Detailed personality
Inflexible, earnest, and hysterical personality. Quick to anger, and often causes allergic reactions through histamine secretion. On bad terms with B cells, frequently clashing.
Keywords
  • Earnest
  • Hysterical
  • Quick to anger
  • Loyal
  • Allergy-inducing
  • Perfectionist
  • Confrontational
Motto
“My mission is to carry out work according to the manual”
Talents
  • Secretion of chemical substances (histamine, leukotriene)
  • Inducing allergic reactions
  • Chemical defense
Skills
  • Rapid response capability
  • Regulation of immune response
  • Antigen recognition
Motivation
To protect the host's body by secreting chemical substances and defending against foreign enemies
Habits
When angered, over-secretes histamine, sometimes causing trouble for those around. Often argues with B cells.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Work
Favorite places
unknown
Favorite colors
unknown
Music
unknown
Disliked situations
Conflicts, Chaos, Deviating from the manual

History

Backstory
An immune cell that exists in the human body, reacting to excessive IgE antibodies by secreting chemical substances such as histamine, causing allergic reactions. When a foreign substance invades, it earnestly responds according to the manual and becomes the frontline of the body's defense. Due to its hysterical personality, it often causes trouble with those around it.
Debut date
March 1, 2015
Work title
Cells at Work
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 2

Cedar Pollen Allergy Incident

Significant event
Cedar Pollen Allergy Incident
Description
Overstimulated by excessive IgE antibodies, secretes histamine causing cedar pollen allergy symptoms. There is a scene of intense argument with B cells.

Heatstroke Episode Response

Significant event
Heatstroke Episode Response
Description
Appears in a special episode depicting immune activities related to heatstroke, at the editorial request for proper knowledge dissemination.

Anime Adaptation

Significant event
Anime Adaptation
Description
Voice actor decided as Ayako Kawasumi for the 2018 TV anime. Her performance emphasized the character's distinctive traits.

Relationships

B Cell

Rival

Intensely clashed over responsibility for cedar pollen allergy.

White Blood Cell (U-1146)

Immune Cell Team

Immune Cell Team: unknown

Media appearances

Cells at Work

Manga

2015年3月号-2021年3月号

Cells at Work

Anime / Supporting

2018年第1期、2021年第2期

Voice cast and creators

Ayako Kawasumi

Voice actor
Ayako Kawasumi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Akane Shimizu

Creator name
Akane Shimizu
Role
Original author

Related goods

Mast Cell Figure

Item name
Mast Cell Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Mast Cell Illustration Postcard

Item name
Mast Cell Illustration Postcard
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited