Naive T Cell

Immature Immune Warrior

An immature T cell that becomes activated upon receiving antigen presentation and differentiates into various types of T cells.

Quotes

  • Seniors, I want to become a full-fledged one soon too.
  • It's scary, but I have to hold on here.
  • I'm still naive... but I don't want to lose.
  • The time for activation has come, I have to change.
  • For everyone, I'll fight too!

Trivia

  • Naive T cells have no combat experience until they encounter an antigen and are depicted as extremely timid.
  • The hat lettering in the anime version is 'NAIVE' for identification.
  • Compared to Killer T Cells, it has a smaller build, and its equipment is mainly knives, expressing immaturity.
  • First appearance in original manga 'Cells at Work!' Episode 3.
  • Upon activation, it transforms into effector T cells, dramatically increasing combat power.
  • Often scolded by senior Killer T Cells, but depicted as a growth process.

Alternate names

Naive T Cell Immature T Cell

Tags

Naive T Cell T Cell Immune Cell Cells at Work Anthropomorphism Medical Education Anime Character Leukocyte

Profile

Species
Lymphocyte
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A boy in a uniform similar to Killer T Cells. His hat has the word 'NAIVE' written on it, and a tuft of perky hair is characteristic.
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Perky Forelock
  • Hat labeled 'NAIVE'
Iconic items
  • Knife

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Timid
Detailed personality
Timid and inexperienced in combat because it has not yet encountered an antigen. After activation, it fights bravely, but being immature, it sometimes gets scolded by senior immune cells.
Keywords
  • Timid
  • Immature
  • In the Midst of Growth
  • Reactive
  • Sensitive
Talents
  • Antigen Recognition
  • Growth and Differentiation Ability
  • Adjustment of Immune Response
Skills
  • Antigen Presentation Reception
  • Differentiation into Effector T Cells
  • Coordination with Immune Cells
Motivation
To encounter an antigen, become activated, differentiate into various T cells, and protect the body.
Habits
Easily nervous and prone to panic during combat.

History

Backstory
An immature T cell that has never encountered an antigen. It is in the process of becoming activated through antigen presentation from dendritic cells, etc., and differentiating into functional effector T cells or other T cells.
Debut date
July 22, 2018
Work title
Cells at Work!
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 3 'Influenza'

Antigen Presentation Reception and Activation

Significant event
Antigen Presentation Reception and Activation
Description
Receives antigen presentation from dendritic cells, transforms into effector T cells, and becomes the main force of the immune response.

Immune Cell Organization through Differentiation

Significant event
Immune Cell Organization through Differentiation
Description
After activation, it differentiates into killer T cells and regulatory T cells with various roles, and is involved in the regulation of the immune system.

Relationships

Dendritic Cell

Antigen presenter

Performs antigen presentation and plays the role of promoting the activation of naive T cells.

Killer T Cell

Killer T Cell: unknown

Media appearances

Cells at Work! Season 1

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started on July 8, 2018

Cells at Work!! Season 2

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started on January 9, 2021

Cells at Work!

Manga

Serialization started from March 2015 issue

Voice cast and creators

Mutsumi Tamura

Voice actor
Mutsumi Tamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime Episode 3 appearance

Akane Shimizu

Creator name
Akane Shimizu
Role
Original author

david production

Creator name
david production
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Cells at Work! Figure Naive T Cell

Item name
Cells at Work! Figure Naive T Cell
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Cells at Work! Acrylic Stand Naive T Cell

Item name
Cells at Work! Acrylic Stand Naive T Cell
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular