Sarazanmai follows three middle school boys—Kazuki, Toi, and Enta—who transform into kappas and battle zombies in Asakusa, Tokyo. Key themes include genuine connections, hidden desires, family bonds, and sacrificing for love.
This curated list of 24 iconic quotes captures character growth, emotional highs from battles and quiet moments, and ties to the series’ arcs across its 11 episodes.
This world is filled with connections
Episode 1 (I Want to Connect, but I Want to Lie)
Kazuki Yasaka
Kazuki reflects on blood, city, and desire links, kickstarting his journey from secrecy to authentic bonds.
I can’t let myself lose this connection
Episode 1 (I Want to Connect, but I Want to Lie)
Kazuki Yasaka
In the first sarazanmai ritual, Kazuki clings to friendship amid exposed cross-dressing shame, highlighting vulnerability.
Wring out the desire!
Episode 1 (I Want to Connect, but I Want to Lie)
Keppi
Keppi’s battle cry during zombie fights symbolizes purging inner wishes, central to kappa transformations.
Nameru na yo
Episode 3 (I Want to Connect, but I Have No Family)
Toi Kuji
“Don’t underestimate me”—Toi’s tough retort in street tension reveals his protective sibling loyalty.
I Want to Connect, but I Want to Take
Episode 2 Title (I Want to Connect, but I Want to Take)
Enta Jinnai
Enta’s crush-driven theft exposes unrequited love, deepening group empathy in early friendship arc.
If I can’t use my arms, I’ll use my legs
Episode 6 (I Want to Connect, so I’m Not Giving up)
Toi Kuji
Toi’s resolve in desperate battle underscores perseverance theme, evolving from lone wolf to team player.
Sarazanmai means to connect in both body and mind
Episode 1 (I Want to Connect, but I Want to Lie)
Keppi
Ritual chant demands total unity, exposing secrets and forging unbreakable trio bonds.
I always have and always will love you
Finale Arc (Episode 11)
Mabu Akutsu
Dying declaration to Reo emphasizes eternal love amid loss, contrasting protagonists’ evolving ties.
You and I are supposed to be connected
Episode 5 (I Want to Connect, but I Can’t Be Forgiven)
Kazuki Yasaka
Kazuki confronts family betrayal, pivotal for forgiving himself and reconnecting with brothers-in-arms.
Connections of desires
Episode 1 (I Want to Connect, but I Want to Lie)
Kazuki Yasaka
Shirikodama core reveals suppressed wishes, driving personal arcs through honest exposure.
We’ll open this door for you
Episode 7 (I Want to Connect, yet I’m Afraid of Losing Something)
Reo Niiboshi
Villainous offer tempts with false links, mirroring heroes’ struggle against isolation.
I don’t like losing so many times in a row
Episode 8 (I Want to Connect, and I Want to Sin)
Reo Niiboshi
Reo’s frustration fuels antagonist shift, paralleling boys’ victories through true unity.
The micanga is what connects Enta to Kazuki
Episode 3 (I Want to Connect, but I Have No Family)
Enta Jinnai
Symbol of hidden affection; Enta sacrifices it, marking selfless love growth.
Pushing your selfishness, saying I want to be by your side
Episode 4 (I Want to Connect, but You’re So Far Away)
Toi Kuji
Critiques clingy bonds, as Toi grapples with brother Chikai, advancing independence theme.
Interlaced hands are the proof of love!
Episode 11 (I Want to Connect, so Eat the Dish of Hope)
Group Chant
Final sarazanmai affirms theme: hope sustains connections despite pain.
Don’t lick me. Don’t underestimate me
Episode 6 (I Want to Connect, so I’m Not Giving up)
Toi Kuji
Playful taunt turns fierce in combat, blending humor with Toi’s hardening resolve.
That case was of our kneading
Episode 9 (I Want to Connect, Don’t You Want That?)
Reo Niiboshi
Cryptic on twisted desires, ties to zombie creation and fractured antagonist romance.
To those for whom there’s no beginning
Episode 10 (I Want to Connect, Don’t You Want That?)
Mabu Akutsu
Hints at endless cycles of loss, deepening tragedy of imperfect connections.
I hate Haruka
Episode 4 (I Want to Connect, but You’re So Far Away)
Kazuki Yasaka
Painful lie hides protective love; exposes accident guilt, fueling redemption arc.
Eat kiss, learn kiss
Wall Graffiti (Recurring)
Asakusa Motif
Playful motif evolves into literal kisses, symbolizing learned intimacy.
Wait kiss, miss a kiss
Wall Graffiti (Recurring)
Asakusa Motif
Warns of fleeting bonds, echoed in Enta’s failed kiss and group hesitations.
Maybe it’s time we get them ourselves
Episode 4 (I Want to Connect, but You’re So Far Away)
Reo Niiboshi
Shifts to direct desire harvest, heightens stakes for heroes’ peaceful hopes.
By no means let them go apart!
Episode 5 (I Want to Connect, but I Can’t Be Forgiven)
Kazuki Yasaka
Climax plea during turmoil; cements trio’s refusal to abandon each other.
Won’t forget, can’t regret, what I did for love
Episode 4 (I Want to Connect, but You’re So Far Away)
Toi Kuji
Summons resolve for Chikai; blends battle ferocity with familial devotion.
