Cencoroll is a 2009 anime film (with manga adaptation) centered on high schooler Tetsu and his enigmatic friend Yuki, who gains control over a mysterious, shape-shifting creature called Cenco. It delves into themes of friendship, isolation, the burdens of power, and the clash between human connection and monstrous instincts.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes highlights character growth, emotional highs and lows, and ties to these themes across battle and quiet moments.
I want to protect you no matter what
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
Tetsu’s vow to Yuki amid chaos underscores his selfless loyalty, marking his shift from bystander to protector against looming threats.
You’re not alone anymore
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Yuki
Yuki’s reassurance to Tetsu during their first bond with Cenco emphasizes emerging friendship, countering their shared isolation.
This power… it’s changing me
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Yuki
Yuki reflects on Cenco’s influence post-transformation, highlighting the theme of power’s corrupting pull on human identity.
I can’t let it control me
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Tetsu Amato
Tetsu’s resolve during the initial creature clash reveals his growth in mastering emotions over raw power.
Friends don’t abandon each other
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
In a peaceful rooftop talk, Tetsu affirms bond with Yuki, tying to perseverance amid school life’s loneliness.
What if I lose myself to it?
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Yuki
Yuki’s quiet fear before battle exposes vulnerability, developing her arc from confident to self-doubting.
We’ll face it together
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Tetsu Amato
Tetsu’s promise during pursuit by authorities cements their partnership, echoing themes of mutual understanding.
The world’s bigger than this town
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Yuki
Yuki muses in a serene moment, symbolizing desire to break free from isolation and hinting at broader conflicts.
Don’t treat me like a monster
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Yuki
Post-fight plea captures emotional rawness, advancing her struggle for humanity against dehumanizing power.
I choose who I protect
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
Defiant stand in battle arc asserts personal bonds over societal fears, showcasing moral growth.
This thing inside… it’s alive
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Yuki
Discovery scene blends awe and dread, connecting to theme of life’s unpredictable burdens.
You’re my only friend
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
Intimate confession in calm interlude reveals backstory isolation, deepening their emotional tie.
Power without heart is empty
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
Mid-battle insight critiques unchecked strength, pivotal for Tetsu’s protective evolution.
I won’t run from you
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Yuki
Yuki’s bold return during crisis highlights redemption, balancing power with loyalty.
We can rewrite our fate
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Tetsu Amato
Hopeful line in reflective pause ties perseverance to defying monstrous destinies.
It’s scary, but exciting
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Yuki
Pre-transformation thrill captures youthful wonder amid peril, developing her bold side.
Stay by my side
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Tetsu Amato
Desperate plea in intense chase reinforces friendship as anchor against chaos.
Humans fear what they don’t understand
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Yuki
Observation during pursuit arc critiques societal prejudice, linking to isolation theme.
I’ll fight for our tomorrow
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Tetsu Amato
Climactic vow in final battle shows ultimate growth into selfless guardian.
In the end, it’s us against the world
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Yuki
Post-resolution peace affirms enduring bond, encapsulating series’ core theme.
Control it, or it controls you
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
Advice to Yuki in tense standoff highlights self-mastery and power’s double edge.
Loneliness ends when we connect
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Yuki
Gentle schoolyard talk develops her from outsider to embracer of friendship.
No regrets if we’re together
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Tetsu Amato
Risky maneuver declaration carries emotional weight, tying sacrifice to love.
The creature chose us for a reason
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Yuki
Revelation moment connects personal growth to destiny and hidden strengths.
Our story isn’t over yet
Episode 1 (Cencoroll)
Tetsu Amato
Epilogue optimism blends battle scars with hopeful future, perfect series capstone.
