Memory T Cell

Warrior who governs immune memory

A type of T cell that holds past immune memory and can react swiftly to the same antigen.

Quotes

  • “I won't forget the enemy from last time. If it comes again, I'll take it down in a flash!”
  • “Memory is power. The past makes me stronger.”

Trivia

  • Memory T cells are experienced cells derived from Killer T cells, enabling rapid re-attacks.
  • The only cell with 'MEMORY' written on its hat.
  • Depicted jotting down antigen information in a small notebook.
  • First appearance in the original work in Episode 3's influenza arc.
  • In Episode 23, the former Killer T squad leader appears as a Memory T Cell.

Alternate names

Memory T Cell Memory T Cell

Tags

Immunity T Cell Memory T Cell Cells at Work Anthropomorphism Medicine Education Cell Medical Anime

Profile

Species
Lymphocyte

Appearance

Overall appearance
Appearance nearly identical to Killer T Cell. Hat has 'MEMORY' written on it. Utilizes battlefield experience to record antigen information in a notebook.
Distinguishing features
  • Hat with 'MEMORY' lettering
  • Uniform similar to Killer T Cell
Iconic items
  • Notebook for records
  • Combat attire

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Memory
Detailed personality
Calm and composed personality that remembers past battles with antigens and enables immediate response upon re-invasion. Possesses quick judgment leveraging experience.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Swift
  • Memory
  • Loyalty
  • Combative
Motto
Never forget the past, fortify the defense for the future
Talents
  • Immune Memory
  • Advanced Antigen Recognition
  • Reactivation Ability
  • Swift Attack Judgment
Skills
  • Swift attack without waiting for antigen presentation
  • Specific response to antigens
  • Memory inheritance
Motivation
Protecting the body from threats of the same antigen. Maintaining the immune system's swift response mechanism.
Habits
Meticulously records battle history in a notebook

History

Backstory
Differentiated from Killer T Cells through combat experience repelling foreign enemies, holds immune memory against previously encountered antigens, and assumes the role of swiftly reacting and initiating attacks when the same antigen invades.
Debut date
circa 2018
Work title
Cells at Work!
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 3

Battle with Influenza Virus

Significant event
Battle with Influenza Virus
Description
In Episode 3, depicted memorizing influenza antigen information and launching a swift attack.

Cancer Cell Recurrence Subjugation

Significant event
Cancer Cell Recurrence Subjugation
Description
In Episode 23's cancer cell recurrence arc, the former Killer T squad leader appears as a Memory T Cell and defeats the formidable enemy.

Relationships

Helper T Cell

Ally

Transmission of antigen information and coordination of command system

Killer T Cell Squad

Killer T Cell Squad: memory-subunit

Media appearances

Cells at Work!

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV Series Season 1, Debut in Episode 3

Cells at Work!!

Anime / Supporting

2021 TV Series Season 2

Cells at Work!

Manga / Supporting

Ongoing serialization

Voice cast and creators

Ryota Takeuchi

Voice actor
Ryota Takeuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Seasons 1 & 2

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

Related goods

Memory T Cell Figure

Item name
Memory T Cell Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited