Monocyte
A powerful immune cell that exits blood vessels and transforms into a macrophage
A type of white blood cell that exits blood vessels, differentiates into macrophages, and exhibits powerful phagocytosis and immune regulation functions.
Trivia
- Monocytes wear protective suits, but there is a depiction of removing the suit when transforming into a macrophage.
- In the anime version, voiced by Kikuko Inoue.
- Monocytes have a taciturn image, rarely speaking but conveying intentions through gestures.
- The thumbs-up gesture serves as the monocyte's signal.
- Macrophages are depicted as the differentiated form from monocytes, taking on more combative roles.
Alternate names
Monocyte
Monocyte
Tankyū
Profile
- Species
- Humanoid cell
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Depicted as a person wearing a yellow full-body protective suit, with a taciturn personality, often communicating through gestures.
- Distinguishing features
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- Yellow protective suit
- Taciturn
- Communicates with gestures
- Iconic items
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- Yellow full-body protective suit
- Rubber gloves
- Boots
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Taciturn
- Detailed personality
- Limits communication to the minimum necessary, quiet and dutiful to duties. Occasionally shows quirks like practicing golf swings. When transforming into a macrophage, there is a depiction of removing the protective suit.
- Keywords
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- Taciturn
- Sense of responsibility
- Loyal
- Taciturn and calm
- Gesture communication
- Devoted to duties
- Talents
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- Powerful phagocytosis
- Migratory ability
- Immune regulation
- Skills
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- Differentiation from monocyte to macrophage
- Predation and killing of pathogens
- Antigen presentation
- Motivation
- To eliminate foreign substances in the body and contribute to the body's defense.
- Habits
- Gives signals by thumbs up, and practices golf swings when not working.
History
- Backstory
- Circulates within blood vessels, and migrates to extravascular tissues through the vessel wall as needed. Differentiates into a macrophage at the migration site and exerts powerful immune defense functions.
- Debut date
- 2015-03
- Work title
- Cells at Work!
- Media type
- Manga
Anime Episode 10 Appearance
- Significant event
- Anime Episode 10 Appearance
- Description
- Appears in the anime voiced by Kikuko Inoue, depicting the transformation into a macrophage.
Appearance in One-Shot 'Cell Talk'
- Significant event
- Appearance in One-Shot 'Cell Talk'
- Description
- Appears in the prototype one-shot manga where there were unique settings like cells on strike.
Appearances in Multiple Spin-offs
- Significant event
- Appearances in Multiple Spin-offs
- Description
- Stably appears in spin-off works, with developments such as growth into a macrophage.
Live-Action Movie Adaptation
- Significant event
- Live-Action Movie Adaptation
- Description
- Appears in the 2024 live-action movie with a cast based on the character voiced by Kikuko Inoue.
Relationships
Macrophage
Differentiation target
The form after exiting blood vessels and transforming
Neutrophil
Teammate
Comrades who exterminate enemies together
Red Blood Cell
Teammate
Collaborator functioning in the same body
Immune system
Immune system: unknown
Media appearances
Cells at Work!
Manga / Supporting
March 2015 - March 2021
Cells at Work!
Anime / Supporting
July - September 2018 (Season 1)
Cells at Work!!
Anime / Supporting
January - February 2021 (Season 2)
Cells at Work! The Movie
Movie
December 13, 2024
Voice cast and creators
Kikuko Inoue
- Voice actor
- Kikuko Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Episode 10
Kikuko Inoue
- Voice actor
- Kikuko Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-Action Movie Version
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Original author
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Character designer
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Writer