Platelet (Cells at Work)

The Platelets are a group of supporting characters featured in the Cells at Work! manga and anime series. Their primary job is to cover open wounds in order to stop the body from bleeding out and to prevent any more harmful pathogens from getting in. Since real platelets are very small, the series depicts them as Kindergarten-age children. They are represented by the Platelet Leader, a young girl holding a yellow flag who serves as the face of the group, and has the most screen time and voice lines.

The platelets have become breakout characters in the series, gaining popularity because of their highly moe traits: young, cute children demonstrating various feats of teamwork. In the online anime communities, the Platelet Leader's loli appearance has made her the subject of "don't lewd" memes and actual explicit fan arts, which further contributes to her popularity. She enjoyed success in the seasonal tournaments of r/anime and ISML, finishing runner-up in the former behind Grand Blue's Chisa Kotegawa, and winning the seasonal diadem on the latter after beating Island's Rinne Ohara. The platelet has since been relegated to a bottom-feeder contestant in the two websites' main contests since then --- in ISML her only main tournament appearance was a fourth period exit in 2019, and in r/anime she has never made past the second round in both Best Girl and Best Character contests.

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(written by Momento10)

The greatest, most adorable form of mass annihilation is here!

The platelets are one of the most ruthless groups in the body. As soon as there is a noticeable abrasion in the system, they are on the chase to seal the wound to make sure no additional viruses enter the body. With no more waves of viral attacks, the remainder of the body's cells can destroy them to their heart's content. Then, using their charms, they bring the very cells that they assisted into their sticky bind, forcing them to spend days in the cut until it is healed.

They platelets are one of the most calculating groups in the body. They are always together, working together to make sure that the body remains functioning properly. They patch up any cell walls and assist in any roadwork, guiding cells away from any damaged areas so they can focus on their work properly. Occasionally, other's affection towards these cells will cause them to unconsciously assist them, even during their busy days of work.

The platelets are one of the cutest cells in the body. Every now and again, they will cling onto their older brother and sister cells if they in need of affection or attention. The unity they have with their cellular brethren is mighty, and they know that if they never need assistance, they can call them for help, and they will respond diligently. They may be short and small, but the work that they do to make sure the body functions properly cannot be denied.

They are the last line of defense. They can turn the tide in any war. They are the strongest members of the body's defense mechanism. They are the platelets!

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ISML Seasonal Diadem Winners
2012	Ririchiyo • Kuroyukihime • Asuna • Rikka
2013	Black Rabbit • Kurumi • Kirigiri • Mirai
2014	Chitoge • Shiro • Chiyo • Isuzu
2015	Megumi K. • Isla • Nao • Mitsuki^{ND, SEQ}
2016	Megumin • Rem • Aoba • Chitose
2017	Kanna • Chtholly • Suzune • Nayuta
2018	Violet • Uraraka^{ND, SEQ} • Platelet • Mai-san
2019	Kaguya • Fumino • Gray • Ishtar
2020	Kotoko • Kei S.^SEQ • Chizuru • Elaina
2021	Female	Miku^{ND, SEQ} • Iino^{ND, SEQ} • Keke ^DC • Ran^{ND, SEQ}
2021	Male	Tanjiro^{SEQ, DC} • Natsume^SEQ • Kimihiko • Lugh
2022
^{ND - NOT a DEBUTANT; appeared in a seasonal contest beforehand} ^{SEQ - Appeared in a SEQUEL installment} ^{DC - Won inter-seasonal playoffs (Divine Circlet / Crown)} ^{DCX - Won inter-seasonal playoffs but not a seasonal (listed last)}