Pneumococcus
A powerful pathogenic bacterium that causes pneumonia
A powerful pathogen that causes pneumonia, depicted as a humanoid monster. It invades the alveoli, destroys erythrocytes, and in the worst cases, even destroys the brain.
Quotes
- I was just born...
- When I was pretending to be a normal cell, I was a little happy that you were kind to me.
Trivia
- Pneumococcus is anthropomorphized as a monster with tentacles equipped with hooked claws.
- One of the first pathogens encountered by erythrocyte AE3803 and neutrophil U-1146.
- In Episode 1, guided to the bronchi and expelled by sneezing.
- In the novel version, there is a depiction of dissolving and eating erythrocytes with venom.
- Pneumococcus's older brother appears as a subordinate of Staphylococcus aureus.
Alternate names
pneumococcus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Profile
- Species
- Bacteria
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A pale purple humanoid creature with tentacles equipped with hooked claws extending from the head and limbs, taking the form of a monster.
- Distinguishing features
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- Tentacles with hooked claws
- Pale purple skin
- Monstrous appearance
- Iconic items
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- Tentacles with hooked claws
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Vicious
- Detailed personality
- Possesses brutality in actively targeting and killing erythrocytes for nutrients, invading the alveoli and wreaking havoc. In the novel version, there are depictions of dissolving erythrocytes with venom to feed.
- Keywords
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- Invader
- Formidable enemy
- Pathogen
- Vicious
- Persistent
- Talents
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- Infection spread
- Erythrocyte destruction
- Alveolar invasion
- Brain destruction
- Skills
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- Hook claw attack
- Tentacle manipulation
- Cunning infiltration
- Motivation
- Invasion of the human alveoli and erythrocyte killing to spread infection and ensure self-survival
History
- Backstory
- A type of streptococcus that invades the human body and causes pneumonia. Depicted as a powerful pathogen that reaches the alveoli, destroys erythrocytes, and spreads infection.
- Debut date
- July 8, 2018
- Work title
- Cells at Work!
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Human body invasion
- Significant event
- Human body invasion
- Description
- Invades aiming for the alveoli and attacks erythrocytes.
Episode 1 assault
- Significant event
- Episode 1 assault
- Description
- Targets and assaults the nutrient basket of erythrocyte AE3803, confronting neutrophil 1146.
Final expulsion
- Significant event
- Final expulsion
- Description
- Guided to the bronchi by cooperation between AE3803 and the neutrophil, expelled from the body by sneezing.
Appearance in BLACK
- Significant event
- Appearance in BLACK
- Description
- Also appears in Episode 1 of Cells at Work! BLACK.
Relationships
Pathogens
Pathogens: unknown
Media appearances
Cells at Work!
Anime / Supporting
2018 TV series Season 1
Cells at Work! Bacteria!
Manga / Supporting
2017-2020
Cells at Work! The Movie
Movie / Supporting
Release on December 13, 2024
Voice cast and creators
吉野裕行
- Voice actor
- 吉野裕行
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
笠間淳
- Voice actor
- 笠間淳
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- Different individual role
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
Pneumococcus Figure
- Item name
- Pneumococcus Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited