NK Cell
Hitman of Innate Immunity
A lymphocyte that primarily attacks cancer cells and virus-infected cells based on its own judgment.
Quotes
- I was just born, that's all...
- Power surges when I laugh.
- Fighting is my reason for existence.
- Killer T Cell isn't weak, but that guy is even more troublesome.
- My past is dark history.
Trivia
- Wore goth-loli fashion in her rookie days.
- Activates when laughing, saber glows like a lightsaber.
- Weakens when feeling stress.
- Multiple individuals exist and are depicted as a team.
- Primarily uses a saber as her weapon in combat.
Alternate names
Natural Killer (NK) Cell
Natural Killer Cell
Killer Cell
Profile
- Species
- Lymphocyte
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Muscular woman wearing a black tank top and shorts. Carries a saber as a weapon. Activates and becomes stronger by laughing.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Muscular
- Carries a saber
- Expression becomes lively when laughing
- Iconic items
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- Saber
- Black tank top
- Black shorts
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Aggressive
- Detailed personality
- Proactive in combat and sharp-minded. Sometimes teases Killer T Cells. However, can weaken under stress.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Intelligent
- Innate Immunity
- Combative
- Independent
- Smile triggers activation
- Talents
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- Attack on cancer cells and virus-infected cells by self-judgment
- Strong innate immune response
- Combat ability
- Skills
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- Saber combat
- Situational judgment ability
- Smile activation for powering up
- Motivation
- Protect the body's normal cells. Rapidly eliminate foreign substances.
- Habits
- Weapon starts glowing when battle intensifies. Considers her past goth-loli era as dark history.
History
- Backstory
- Has a dark history from her rookie days when she wore goth-loli fashion. Now active as an aggressive, muscular fighter.
- Debut date
- August 19, 2018
- Work title
- Cells at Work
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 8
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Appears as a muscular woman in Episode 8, playing an important role in attacking cancer cells and virus-infected cells.
Dark History Confession
- Significant event
- Dark History Confession
- Description
- Her rookie-era goth-loli fashion was described as a thick dark history.
Weapon Change from Activation
- Significant event
- Weapon Change from Activation
- Description
- Activates by laughing, turning her saber into a lightsaber-like glowing sword.
Relationships
Killer T Cell
Rival
Both have high combat abilities, frequently cooperating or clashing on-site. Can also be described as rivals forged through battle.
Helper T Cell
Ally
Receives orders from the immune system and collaborates to eliminate foreign substances. In a cooperative relationship assisting the chain of command.
White Blood Cell U-1146
Ally
Has on-site cooperation experience, can be considered a kind of ally.
Innate Immune System
Innate Immune System: operative
Media appearances
Cells at Work
Anime / Protagonist
2018 TV Series
Cells at Work!!
Anime / Protagonist
2021 TV Series
Cells at Work Movie
Movie / Protagonist
December 13, 2024
Voice cast and creators
Toa Yukinari
- Voice actor
- Toa Yukinari
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Riisa Naka
- Voice actor
- Riisa Naka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-Action Movie Version (Voice)
Akane Shimizu
- Creator name
- Akane Shimizu
- Role
- Original author
david production
- Creator name
- david production
- Role
- Animation studio
Kodansha
- Creator name
- Kodansha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
NK Cell Figure
- Item name
- NK Cell Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Acrylic Keyholder
- Item name
- Acrylic Keyholder
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited