Hand Shakers follows Tazuna Takatsuki, a high school mechanic, who becomes partners with the fragile Koyori Akutagawa, entering battles in Ziggurat by holding hands to summon Nimrods and challenge God for a wish. Key themes include unbreakable bonds, sacrifice, protection, and the emotional toll of partnership amid life-or-death fights.
This curated collection of 25 quotes highlights character growth, pivotal moments from battles and quiet reflections, and ties to the series’ core ideas of connection and perseverance.
I cannot let go of your hand or else you will die
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Nagamasa Makihara
Makihara’s blunt warning forces Tazuna into protective role, forging instant bond and introducing sacrifice theme.
You cannot let go of her hand or else she will die
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Nagamasa Makihara
Echoes life-force dependency, heightening emotional stakes and Tazuna’s resolve like his lost sister.
We are Hand Shakers
Episode 2 (Lead by Red)
Nagamasa Makihara
Defines partnership power, awakening Tazuna to Ziggurat battles and shared destiny with Koyori.
Koyori can live on with Tazuna
Episode 2 (Lead by Red)
Nagamasa Makihara
Highlights revival through connection, symbolizing hope amid Koyori’s coma-like fragility.
We have come to kill you
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Break
Ruthless declaration in first assault underscores brutal survival rules, contrasting Tazuna’s kindness.
I have come to kill them
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Break
Intensifies terror of chains attack, pushing Tazuna’s growth from fixer to fighter.
Think positively
Episode 6 (Emperor of Fortune)
Nagamasa Makihara
Catchphrase urges resilience during defeats, reflecting series’ perseverance amid overwhelming odds.
Because we’re together
Episode 2 (Lead by Red)
Tazuna Takatsuki and Koyori Akutagawa
Post-battle affirmation cements bond, marking Koyori’s speech emergence and mutual reliance.
Our Nimrods: gears forming a sword
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Tazuna Takatsuki (implied)
Debut weapon manifestation saves them, symbolizing psyche-born power from hand clasp.
Double Nimrods and shadow clones
Episode 3 (Blade and Dagger)
Chizuru Mitsudera and Hayate Azuma
Showcases tactical superiority in ambush, testing Tazuna’s ingenuity for victory.
Dagger Blades and Blade Shadow
Episode 3 (Blade and Dagger)
Chizuru Mitsudera and Hayate Azuma
Names their arsenal in fierce clash, highlighting balanced duo strength over solo efforts.
We will be your guides in Ziggurat
Episode 4 (Live Lab)
Chizuru Mitsudera
Post-defeat alliance fosters mentorship, evolving rivals to allies in quest for God.
Attacks from Precious Memories cards
Episode 6 (Emperor of Fortune)
Riri Hojo and Masaru Hojo
Invisible barrages reveal card Nimrods, blending game skill with deadly combat tension.
Give me your retro cards for final attack
Episode 6 (Emperor of Fortune)
Masaru Hojo
Sibling synergy peaks in desperation, but yields to Tazuna’s defense, showing limits of strategy.
I was once a Hand Shaker
Episode 7 (Festival and Carnival)
Nagamasa Makihara
Revelation deepens lore, linking Makihara’s past to Tazuna’s burden and research drive.
Koyori prepares a special meal
Episode 7 (Festival and Carnival)
Koyori Akutagawa (action-based)
Peaceful cooking moment builds domestic warmth, contrasting battles and nurturing their tie.
You remind me of my deceased sister
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Tazuna Takatsuki
Triggers protective instinct, driving character arc from loner to devoted guardian.
Rumours spread that they are a couple
Episode 2 (Lead by Red)
Schoolmates (narrated)
Embarrassing side-effect of hand-holding underscores intimacy’s public emotional weight.
We offer to take you on a date
Episode 3 (Blade and Dagger)
Chizuru Mitsudera
Playful deception before reveal mixes levity with betrayal, humanizing future guides.
I fear she will die if separated
Episode 5 (Meet Yet)
Tazuna Takatsuki
Panic search amplifies dependency theme, heightening Tazuna’s fear and commitment.
Our parents’ quarrels make us overprotective
Episode 5 (Meet Yet)
Riri Hojo (implied motivation)
Family strife motivates wish for peaceful world, paralleling series’ bond salvation.
I quit my job to support your idol dream
Episode 6 (Emperor of Fortune)
Hibiki Moriyama (contextual)
Manager’s sacrifice mirrors Hand Shaker devotion, blending career and battle loyalty.
Idols use proverbs in performance
Episode 7 (Festival and Carnival)
Kodama Awaza (style)
Cheerful facade hides obscurity pain, tying personal wishes to grand Ziggurat goals.
Chains snaking through walls attack
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Bind (via Break)
Sudden horror invades reality, marking violent entry to Hand Shaker world’s perils.
Gears materialize as protective barrier
Episode 1 (Conductor to Contact)
Tazuna Takatsuki and Koyori Akutagawa
Instinctive defense turns tide, embodying theme of partnership triumph over isolation.
