Angels of Death (2018) is a psychological horror anime that centers on Rachel Gardner, a stoic young girl navigating a deadly underground facility alongside the impulsive serial killer Isaac “Zack” Foster. The series explores profound themes of trauma, redemption, the blurred lines between life and death, and the desperate search for human connection amid isolation and violence.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes highlights pivotal moments of emotional intensity, character evolution, and thematic resonance, drawing from both intense confrontations and quieter reflections across the story’s arcs.
Don’t kill me! Not like this… Don’t kill me!
(Episode 1: Kill me… please)
Rachel Gardner
Plea reveals Rachel’s vulnerability and desire for agency in death, marking her initial trauma and budding trust in Zack.
I wanted to achieve my own ideal. I couldn’t accept anything other than that. … But the Bible told me… That it was me who would not be accepted.
(Episode 4: A sinner has no right of choice)
Rachel Gardner
Confession exposes Rachel’s internal conflict with rejection, driving her character arc toward self-acceptance and themes of unattainable perfection.
I wanted family.
(Episode 12: I’m not your God)
Rachel Gardner
Heart-wrenching admission underscores her loneliness, fostering emotional growth through bonds and tying into the series’ exploration of fractured human relationships.
Both you and I are not her play things… Killing and being killed… Are both our decisions to make.
(Episode 8: Yeah…, I’m a monster)
Rachel Gardner
Assertion of autonomy empowers Rachel’s development from passive victim to active survivor, challenging themes of control and fate.
I’m sorry… Making you kill someone as boring as me.
(Episode 16: Stop crying and smile)
Rachel Gardner
Self-deprecating apology highlights her low self-worth, culminating in poignant redemption and mutual reliance with Zack.
…Please. Kill me.
(Episode 1: Kill me… please)
Rachel Gardner
Desperate request initiates her alliance with Zack, evoking raw despair while setting up themes of death as escape
Ohh… and if you die, then gimme a “I’m dead!” to let me know.
(Episode 2: Your grave is not here)
Isaac Foster
Zack’s crude humor lightens a tense escape, revealing his budding care for Rachel and contrasting battle-driven chaos with reluctant camaraderie.
Now cry, scream and beg for your life! Show me the despair on your face!
(Episode 1: Kill me… please)
Isaac Foster
Manic taunt during pursuit exposes Zack’s thrill-seeking nature, but hints at his evolving empathy amid themes of violence as catharsis.
My eye is alexandrite~
(Episode 3: I swear to God)
Daniel Dickens
Eerie fixation on eyes reflects Danny’s obsession, amplifying horror and his stalled development tied to themes of distorted perception
Oh Rachel, those beautiful peepers of yours… I could stare at them forever.
(Episode 3: I swear to God)
Daniel Dickens
Creepy obsession intensifies emotional dread, underscoring Danny’s predatory stagnation and the series’ motif of invasive judgment.
I love building graves. See, if they’re in my graves, they’re mine!
(Episode 4: A sinner has no right of choice)
Edward Mason
Childlike possessiveness during a chase reveals Eddy’s twisted affection, connecting to themes of ownership in death and his arrested maturity.
I’ll never understand why you chose him over me… Hmph…
(Episode 5: Don’t let me kill you just yet)
Edward Mason
Jealous outburst in a graveyard confrontation highlights Eddy’s emotional immaturity, evolving the arc’s focus on rivalry and belonging.]
Hey! Hey Rachel! We’re perfect for each other, we’re even similar in age!
(Episode 4: A sinner has no right of choice)
Edward Mason
Playful yet sinister proposition amid pursuit mixes innocence with menace, tying into themes of distorted connections and Eddy’s fixation.
Don’t you know? Graves are dark, cool, and comfy!
(Episode 4: A sinner has no right of choice)
Edward Mason
Whimsical view of death during a trap setup lightens horror, revealing Eddy’s coping mechanism and broader motifs of comfort in oblivion.
The only freedom we’re given is for our actions on our own floors…
(Episode 5: Don’t let me kill you just yet)
Edward Mason
Resigned insight in a quiet moment exposes the building’s constraints, advancing themes of limited agency and Eddy’s reluctant acceptance.
I’m more interested in getting that girl’s grave finished. I’m…I’m in love!
(Episode 4: A sinner has no right of choice)
Edward Mason
Delusional declaration during preparation blends romance with morbidity, emphasizing his warped development and love as possession.
This is surely a punishment befitting such a sinner!
(Episode 7: Who are you?)
Catherine Ward
Sadistic glee in torturing Zack heightens battle tension, showcasing Cathy’s punitive zeal and ties to themes of judgment and retribution.
Huh…Huh…HUH? You are so boring, Rachel Gardner.
(Episode 8: Yeah…, I’m a monster)
Catherine Ward
Disdainful taunt during confrontation reveals her thrill-seeking cruelty, contrasting Rachel’s stoicism and exploring boredom in depravity
Hahahaha! I always knew you were a sinner right from the very core, Zack!
(Episode 7: Who are you?)
Catherine Ward
Mocking revelation in a trap amplifies emotional stakes, highlighting Cathy’s role in exposing sins and Zack’s path to self-reflection
I saw the same human emotions I usually see…
(Episode 10: The witch trial shall start)
Abraham Gray
Observant reflection during a trial probes deeper psyches, advancing Gray’s analytical growth and themes of universal humanity
Rachel… You are on trial.
(Episode 10: The witch trial shall start)
Abraham Gray
Solemn declaration initiates introspection, evoking dread while fostering Rachel’s confrontation with guilt and redemption arcs
For me to die, you first have to kill me!
(Episode 6: Zack is the only one who can kill me)
Isaac Foster
Defiant retort in battle underscores Zack’s resilience, marking his shift from lone killer to protective ally.
You know, for a crazy woman, you are surprisingly smart.
(Episode 8: Yeah…, I’m a monster)
Isaac Foster
Backhanded compliment in a tense standoff lightens mood, showing Zack’s growing respect for Rachel amid themes of unlikely bonds.
Do you even know who you’re talking to? You have a maniac in front of you!
(Episode 2: Your grave is not here)
Isaac Foster
Boastful warning during pursuit mixes humor with menace, highlighting his impulsive nature and evolving dynamic with Rachel.
My God is dead…
(Episode 12: I’m not your God)
Rachel Gardner
Devastating realization in a moment of clarity shatters her illusions, catalyzing profound growth and tying into themes of lost faith.
