White Blood Cell 2048

Crew-cut Bob Neutrophil

A neutrophil with a crew-cut bob hairstyle, one of 1146's friends. Among the neutrophil squad, he has the second most appearances after 4989.

Quotes

  • Unmoving like a mountain. I am U-1146.
  • I'm on duty. Don't get in the way.
  • All cells are working for the peace of the body.
  • Friend, let's fight together.
  • Elimination targets are invaders only. Cherish comrades.

Trivia

  • Appears as a semi-regular in the series as 1146's friend.
  • Crew-cut bob style is a rare white blood cell character design.
  • One of the neutrophils with the most appearances after 4989.
  • Responds calmly when fighting enemy bacteria, but has a mild-mannered personality usually.
  • Weapon is the standard dagger knife, sometimes uses throwing knives as well.

Alternate names

White Blood Cell No. 2048 White Blood Cell 2048 White Blood Cell-san

Tags

Cells at Work White Blood Cell Neutrophil Immunity Cell Anthropomorphism Anime Character Medical Manga Kensuke Sato

Profile

Species
Neutrophil
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears a white long-sleeved long jacket, long pants, and a hat, with the right eye hidden by bangs. Bluish pale skin, eyes without highlights. Hair is crew-cut bob.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Right eye hidden by bangs
  • White hair
  • Bluish pale skin
Iconic items
  • Dagger Knife
  • White Blood Cell Long-Sleeved Uniform
  • Hat with Personal Number Notation
  • Embroidered Cuffs

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm, serious, and caring. Strong sense of responsibility toward work, interacts frequently with Red Blood Cell AE3803 and other non-immune cells. Changes to an aggressive attitude upon discovering foreign objects, but otherwise mild-mannered and kind.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Kind
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Caring
  • Serious
  • Friendly
  • Hardworking
  • Cautious
Motto
Mission First
Talents
  • Innate Immunity
  • No Antigen Presentation Required
  • Migration Ability
  • Adhesion to Vascular Endothelium
  • Immediate Elimination of Invaders
Skills
  • Dagger Knife Handling
  • Combat Endurance
  • Situational Judgment
  • Group Tactics
  • Rapid Movement
Motivation
Protect the human body, exterminate foreign substances, and maintain peace throughout the body
Favorite foods
Glucose, Sweet Beverages
Hobbies
Patrol, Interactions with Comrades

History

Backstory
Responsible for the body's defense alongside many neutrophils, develops deep friendships with 1146 and 4989. Appears starting from the 2018 anime, with formal activity depicted in episode 4, including scenes where he is saved by U-1146.
Debut date
July 8, 2018
Work title
Cells at Work
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Season 1 Episode 4

Rescued by U-1146 During Battle with Bacteria

Significant event
Rescued by U-1146 During Battle with Bacteria
Description
In episode 4, while struggling against the Staphylococcus aureus legion invasion, he is helped by U-1146, and thereafter deepens their friendship.

Body Defense Through Joint Combat

Significant event
Body Defense Through Joint Combat
Description
Actively participates in battles among the neutrophils, cooperating with red blood cells and other cells to protect the body.

Relationships

White Blood Cell 1146

Best friend

Became close friends through the rescue scene in episode 4.

White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) Squad

White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) Squad: unknown

Media appearances

Cells at Work

Anime / Supporting

2018 TV Series Season 1

Cells at Work!!

Anime / Supporting

2021 TV Series Season 2

Cells at Work

Manga / Supporting

Kodansha, Monthly Shōnen Sirius Serialization

Voice cast and creators

Kensuke Sato

Voice actor
Kensuke Sato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition

Akane Shimizu

Creator name
Akane Shimizu
Role
Original author

david production

Creator name
david production
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

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