White Blood Cell U-1146

Calm and serious neutrophil

A calm and serious neutrophil who mercilessly eliminates foreign substances in the body. One of the protagonists.

Quotes

  • “We white blood cells won't forgive you.”
  • “All foreign objects will be eliminated!”
  • “We've met again.”
  • “I never slack off on the job.”
  • “This is a battle we absolutely cannot lose.”

Trivia

  • The individual ID 'U-1146' derives from the pun 'ii shiro' (good white).
  • The only character to appear on the cover of all 6 manga volumes.
  • Neutrophil uniform inspired by military attire; Killer T Cell outfits by American police.
  • Depicted as caring toward non-immune cells, yet shows a cold demeanor in combat.
  • Appeared in the one-shot version, gaining acclaim leading to the serialized version.
  • Comrade neutrophils include No. 4989, 2048, 2626, 2001, etc.

Alternate names

Neutrophil U-1146 ホワイトブラッドセルU1146 U-1146 Neutrophil 1146

Tags

Cells at Work! White Blood Cell Neutrophil Immune Cell Cell Anthropomorphization Medical Manga Educational Anime Protagonist Intracorporeal Anthropomorphization

Profile

Species
Humanoid Cell
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
White hair with pale bluish skin, eyes without highlights, and the right eye hidden by bangs. Wears a pure white long-sleeved long jacket, long pants, and a hat.
Eye color
White
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Right eye hidden by bangs
  • Pure white long-sleeved jacket
  • WBC embroidery on left chest
  • Hat marked with 'White Blood Cell' and personal number
Iconic items
  • Dagger Knife
  • Throwing Knife
  • White Blood Cell Uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Serious
Detailed personality
Properly carries out duties, extremely calm with a strong sense of responsibility. Caring and attentive toward non-immune cells, a beleaguered hard worker. Upon discovering foreign objects, switches to a ruthless attitude and deals with them strictly. Shows a gentle side through frequent interactions with non-immune cells.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Serious
  • Sense of Responsibility
  • Kind
  • Hardworking
  • Caring
  • Brave
  • Solitary
Talents
  • High combat ability
  • Diapedesis (intercellular migration)
  • Adhesion to vascular endothelium
  • High crisis detection ability
Skills
  • Foreign object removal via slashing
  • Knife throwing
  • Tactical coordination
  • Anti-foreign body combat
Motivation
Maintaining the body's defenses and eliminating foreign objects.
Habits
The gap of always turning aggressive with a 'kill' attitude upon spotting intruders.
Favorite foods
Glucose, Nutritional Supplements
Hobbies
Patrol, Mission Execution
Person
Red Blood Cell AE3803, Eosinophil (同期同期), Macrophage
Disliked situations
Abnormal internal environment, Weakening

History

Backstory
Born as a promyelocyte in the bone marrow, matures into a neutrophil (white blood cell) that patrols the bloodstream, swiftly and mercilessly eliminating invading pathogens. As a myelocyte in early life, saved erythroblast Red Blood Cell AE3803 from Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Debut date
2015-03
Work title
Cells at Work!
Media type
Manga

Pneumococcal Invasion

Significant event
Pneumococcal Invasion
Description
Met Red Blood Cell AE3803 for the first time and responded to the pneumococcal invasion.

Hemorrhagic Shock

Significant event
Hemorrhagic Shock
Description
Remained calm and coped in an extreme state due to blood shortage and hypoxia within the body.

Battle with Cancer Cells

Significant event
Battle with Cancer Cells
Description
Engages in repelling cancer cells as the front line of the immune system.

Encounter with Transfused Red Blood Cells

Significant event
Encounter with Transfused Red Blood Cells
Description
First contact with transfused red blood cells transported from outside the body.

Relationships

Eosinophil

Teammate

同期同期 from the myelocyte era, striving together in immune activities.

Macrophage

Mentor

Also acts as an instructor for raising erythroblasts and immature thymocytes.

White Blood Cell 4989

Teammate

Frequently fights alongside as fellow neutrophils, supporting each other.

Neutrophil (White Blood Cell) Division

Neutrophil (White Blood Cell) Division: leader

Media appearances

Cells at Work!

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began March 2015

Cells at Work!

Anime / Protagonist

Broadcast began July 8, 2018

Cells at Work!!

Anime / Protagonist

Broadcast began January 9, 2021

Cells at Work! Live-Action Movie Edition

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 13, 2024

Voice cast and creators

前野智昭

Voice actor
前野智昭
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition
Notes
Main Cast

清水茜

Creator name
清水茜
Role
Original author

吉田隆彦

Creator name
吉田隆彦
Role
Character designer

david production

Creator name
david production
Role
Animation studio

講談社

Creator name
講談社
Role
Publisher

アニプレックス

Creator name
アニプレックス
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Figure (White Blood Cell U-1146)

Item name
Figure (White Blood Cell U-1146)
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Acrylic Keychain

Item name
Acrylic Keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular