red blood cell (hataraku saibou)

Representing the functions of the red blood cell, these characters are depicted as the body's couriers, delivering oxygen and carbon throughout the body (as well as nutrients, unlike actual red blood cells).

Their uniform will often consist of a reversible red jacket and cabbie hat, as well as a pair of blue pants (shorts for females).

Younger versions of these characters are known as Erythroblasts.

This tag includes multiple specifically named characters including:

• ae-3803: Female protagonist of the original manga and anime with short red hair, often paired opposite u-1146
• aa-5100: Female senior co-worker of ae-3803 with long brown hair.
• nt-4201: Female junior co-worker and partner of ae-3803 with medium black hair.
• aa-2153: Male protagonist of the spinoff series Hataraku Saibou Black with red hair and often paired opposite u-1196
• ac-1677: Male friend and co-worker of aa-2153 with blonde hair and seemingly always closed eyes.
• po-1076