Neutrophil is one of the most important white blood cells in the immune system. He is the main defender against viruses and bacteria, quickly attacking anything foreign that invades the body. In the story, Neutrophils work as a team with millions patrolling the blood vessels, always ready to protect the body from invaders. Their leader, White Blood Cell U-1146, is famous for his calm, serious attitude and good leadership. There are many unique Neutrophil characters, each with their own looks and personality, making them interesting and bright parts of the story. Special versions appear in the spin-off "Cells at Work! BLACK," where the Neutrophils are female and face even harder battles.
Neutrophils have white hair, pale skin, and no highlights in their eyes.
They wear a pure white jacket and cap with "Neutrophil" and "WBC" embroidered.
His main weapon is a dagger, which he uses to fight intruders.
In "Cells at Work! BLACK," female Neutrophils have longer jackets like jumpsuits, wear black open-finger gloves, and short boots.
They are tall with full chests and their jackets do not close in the front.
Their hair colors come in lots of different shades.
The ID number is written inside their clothing.
A second version shows Neutrophils in hooded coats and skirts, with swords that have knuckle guards.
White Blood Cell U-1146 is calm, serious, and always cares about others.
He teams up well with others and is dedicated to his job.
Neutrophils are usually quiet but can be tough when needed.
Some, like U-4989, are playful, while others are gentle or strict.
The Neutrophils in "Cells at Work! BLACK" must fight even harder than in the main story.
Neutrophils are part of the natural immune system.
They are the first line of defense, attacking bacteria and viruses as soon as they enter.
They work non-stop inside the blood vessels.
If defeated, they die and turn into pus.
They often cooperate with other immune cells.
In the main story, all Neutrophils are male, but in "Cells at Work! BLACK," they are female.
Neutrophils are strong fighters, using daggers to destroy enemies.
They can team up with other immune cells for harder battles.
In "Cells at Work! BLACK," they also use swords, guns, and rocket launchers as antibodies.
Their fighting is fierce, especially in harsh body conditions.
They don’t hesitate to put themselves in danger to protect others.
White Blood Cell U-1146 is good friends with U-4989, and they often have fun conversations.
He helps Erythrocyte AE3803 and meets her often while working.
Other Neutrophils like U-2048 and U-2626 have important moments in the story.
Teacher Neutrophil is strict but caring during training.
In "Cells at Work! BLACK," White Blood Cell 1196 is the main female Neutrophil and is very close with 8787 and 1212.
If Neutrophils are defeated, they become pus.
They are not as feared by other cells in "Cells at Work! BLACK" because bacteria attacks happen almost all the time.
Neutrophil characters are so popular that many fan drawings show their unique looks or funny moments.
- "...Can someone tell me…! Why are we even working so hard…?"
- "Wh- who are you calling 'chan'?!"
Neutrophil in Action
Neutrophils react quickly to invaders, always on patrol inside blood vessels.
They fight intruders like bacteria and viruses with their dagger knives.
Teamwork and Character Moments
U-1146 stands out for his caring and calm attitude, always ready to help.
He shares funny and warm moments with other main characters like Erythrocyte AE3803 and U-4989.
Other Neutrophils also shine with their own cool or touching scenes, like U-2048 getting rescued and U-2626 making a big impact.
Changes in "Cells at Work! BLACK"
All Neutrophils are female in "Cells at Work! BLACK."
They fight even harder because the body's environment is dangerous and dirty.
They use lots of weapons including swords, guns, and rocket launchers.
They also wear different outfits—long jackets, gloves, and boots.
There are many big battles, and sadly many Neutrophils die and become pus.
Compared to the main story, they are not scary to other cells because everyone is fighting for their lives all the time.
Main Characters in "Cells at Work! BLACK"
- White Blood Cell 1196: Heroine, often called just "Neutrophil (san)"
- White Blood Cell 8787: A junior, close to 1212
- White Blood Cell 1212: Also a junior, friendly with 8787
- Little Neutrophil: Smaller, tsundere personality, shows up early and helps out when needed
- Leader Neutrophil: Appears in fights but gets defeated
- Princess-cut Neutrophil: Appears from episode six and is seen as a child in flashbacks
Each Neutrophil character has their own charm and personality, making the story more interesting and fun to read.
They are key figures in both the original and spin-off series, "Cells at Work!" and "Cells at Work! BLACK."
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