Bacteria

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Japanese Name: 細菌
Chinese Name: 细菌
Korean name: 세균
Romanized Name: Saikin
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Jun Fukushima
Jun Fukushima
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Cells at Work!
Cells at Work!
Release date: July 8, 2018

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that come in many types, and some of them can harm humans. These Bacteria often appear in anime and manga as scary monsters or villains. They often have funny conversations and battles with the cells inside the human body. Each type of Bacteria has its own way of invading, causing trouble, and fighting against the body’s defenders, like Neutrophil and other immune cells. Their roles are unique and sometimes even comedic, making them fun to watch in stories about the human body.

Bacteria are shown in many forms, often as colorful, human-like creatures with special features.

For example, Haien Kyuukin (Pneumococcus) is thin and purple with clawed tentacles.

Kiiro Budou Kyuukin (Staphylococcus Aureus) sometimes combines with others to become even bigger.

Many Bacteria are normal residents in or on the human body, but some can cause sickness if they get into the wrong place or if the body is weak.

Others can come from outside, like from dirty food or injuries.

Each Bacteria type has its own favorite way of causing trouble inside the body.

Different Bacteria have different powers:

  • Some attack Erythroblast (Red Blood Cell babies).
  • Others sneak in through wounds.
  • Some work together with other Bacteria to become stronger.

Almost all fight the body's defenders, like Neutrophil, but are usually defeated if the immune system is strong.

Bacteria have tricky relationships with other cells.

They often try to hurt or trick General Cells, Red Blood Cells, or even team up with other bad Bacteria.

But they are almost always chased off or beaten by Neutrophil and their immune friends.

  • Many Bacteria have voice actors who bring out their funny or scary personalities.
  • They often show up in key episodes, making battles exciting and sometimes silly.

Invading the Body

Haien Kyuukin (Pneumococcus) appears in the first episode, sneaking into the body and attacking Erythrocyte and other cells.

He uses sharp tentacles and tries to take over but is finally forced out by a sneeze.

Wound Invasion

In episode 4, Kiiro Budou Kyuukin (Staphylococcus Aureus) and Streptococcus Pyogenes get inside through a cut.

They try to take control, aiming for even bigger damage like tetanus.

Staphylococcus Aureus’s older sister appears in episode 15, and together they fuse into a giant form.

Still, the immune system finally beats them.

Teamwork and Trouble

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa also shows up in episode 4, attacking Erythroblast with a blank face but showing some cruelty.

Food Poisoning Attacks

Chouenbiburio (Vibrio Parahaemolyticus) is from seawater and causes food poisoning in episode 5.

He is quickly defeated by Neutrophil.

Cereus Kin (Bacillus Cereus) comes from soil and tries to bother the body in episode 6.

He laughs at Neutrophil's weakness, but after Neutrophil recovers, is quickly defeated.

Skin and Tooth Problems

Acne Bacteria cause pimples and show up in episode 14.

They are also taken down by Neutrophil.

Mutans Bacteria, which cause cavities, fight hard in episode 17 but still lose against the immune cells.

Other Outbreaks

Campylobacter causes gut sickness in episode 4 and is expelled by the immune system.

Helicobacter Pylori shows up in episode 20, causing stomach problems but is also defeated.

Pathogenic Bacteria are bad germs in the intestines, appearing in episodes 22 and 23, but Good Bacteria beat them up.

Aerobic Bacteria try to steal oxygen in episode 28 but are chased away by Neutrophil.

Bacteria act as comic villains or serious threats depending on the story.

They make the human body's inner world exciting, packed with battles and lessons about health.

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