Lu Over the Wall follows Kai Ashimoto, a gloomy teen in a fading fishing town, whose world flips when he meets Lu, a joyful mermaid obsessed with human music and friendship. The film dives into themes of breaking prejudice, embracing wild freedom through music, and finding courage to voice true feelings amid human-merfolk clashes.
This curated list of 25 standout quotes captures those emotional highs, from quiet bonds to chaotic rescues, spotlighting growth and the story’s heartfelt arcs.
Lu want friends
Scene 1 (Merfolk Island Encounter)
Lu
Kai’s first meeting with Lu sparks their bond, her simple plea shattering his isolation and kicking off themes of cross-species friendship.
I love music more than anything
Scene 2 (Band Rehearsal)
Lu
Lu’s passion ignites the band’s energy, symbolizing music’s power to bridge divides and heal Kai’s emotional walls.
The only thing on my mind is you
Scene 3 (Broadcast Room)
Kunio
Kunio’s raw confession to Yuho reveals vulnerability, pushing character growth beyond jealousy into honest connection.
Kai, Lu is the same as you were little
Scene 4 (Nighttime Chat)
Lu
This tender link highlights shared loneliness, deepening their friendship and echoing the film’s innocence-lost theme.
Once you cross that single barrier, a new world opens up
Climax (Underwater Rescue)
Kai Ashimoto
Kai urges merfolk forward, marking his shift from cynic to leader, embracing sea’s freedom over town’s stagnation.
I gotta save her
Scene 5 (Father’s Charge)
Lu’s Father
The shark-dad’s fierce roar shows parental love’s extremes, turning terror into sacrifice during the flood crisis.
Music makes you shake your tail fin
Scene 6 (Dance Party)
Lu
Lu’s playful line celebrates music’s joy, uniting humans and merfolk in a peaceful moment of pure release.
You’re my friend, Lu
Ending Scene (Farewell)
Kai Ashimoto
Kai’s bold words seal their bittersweet parting, showcasing his growth from silence to open-hearted expression.
Without trying that wildness, there’s no change
Scene 7 (Town Reflection)
Kai Ashimoto
Reflecting on the sea, Kai embraces risk for transformation, tying personal arcs to the town’s revival.
Lu love Kai
Scene 8 (Legs Sprout Moment)
Lu
Her childlike devotion humanizes Lu, fueling Kai’s courage amid rising tensions with suspicious townsfolk.
The impossible being accomplished
Scene 9 (Shadowstone Fall)
Grandfather
Echoing folktales, this nods to effort conquering curses, blending battle strain with hopeful resolution.
Humans and merfolk can be friends
Scene 10 (Band Performance)
Kai Ashimoto
Kai’s stand defies prejudice at the fair, highlighting music’s role in peaceful unity and character defiance.
I want to be with everyone
Scene 11 (Public Gig)
Lu
Lu’s dream drives the viral hit, but sparks jealousy, connecting her innocence to broader acceptance struggles.
Nature is scary but free
Mid-Arc (Ocean Dive)
Kai Ashimoto
Facing underwater perils, Kai grows bolder, linking personal fears to the wild sea’s liberating call.
Dogs?! They all are in there
Scene 12 (Chaotic Escape)
Lu
Lu’s confusion adds levity in panic, underscoring her growth from naive to resilient ally.
My beliefs are absolute… but unclouded
Scene 13 (Mayor Confrontation)
Yuho’s Father
The mayor’s rigid stance crumbles, mirroring theme of flexible understanding over divisive fears.
Always, always I want to
Climax Song (Sunrise Battle)
Lu
Her desperate plea amid exhaustion captures love’s endurance, pivotal in the frantic evacuation arc.
I’m sho shexy!
Scene 14 (Theme Park Fun)
Lu
Playful flair lightens band tensions, showing Lu’s charm fostering friendships in peaceful downtime.
Even now you choose not to escape
Scene 15 (Shadowstone Crisis)
Kai Ashimoto
Challenges Yuho’s doubts, promoting perseverance and bonds stronger than looming disasters.
A mermaid isn’t dangerous
Scene 16 (Town Hall Plea)
Kai Ashimoto
Defends Lu publicly, his growth from introvert to advocate challenging deep-seated town myths.
We can be good if we push
Ending Reflection (Dance Party)
Kai Ashimoto
Kai affirms imperfection’s beauty, tying emotional arcs to the series’ idealism resurgence.
I will sink your ship with my singing!
Scene 17 (Legend Tale)
Merfolk Elder
Warns of power’s dual edge, balancing folklore threats with music’s redemptive peaceful force.
Kai, let’s dance forever
Scene 18 (Post-Flood Jam)
Lu
Evokes eternal friendship despite separation, heavy with joyful yet poignant closure.
Town needs to change
Scene 19 (Revitalization)
Grandfather
Post-curse wisdom sparks renewal, connecting elder growth to anti-prejudice themes.
Friends forever, even apart
Final Scene (Umbrellas Save)
Kai and Lu
Shared vow amid cheers cements development, blending battle triumph with lasting peaceful harmony.
