青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I don't mind if I only had one person. Even if the whole world hated me, I could keep living if that person needed me.
— Sakuta Azusagawa
Context:
Said to Mai Sakurajima in Season 1, Episode 2, as he explains his perspective on being a social outcast and why he is unfazed by the negative rumors surrounding him.
Meaning:
This quote encapsulates Sakuta's core philosophy. It's not about being popular or liked by everyone, but about the profound value of a single, genuine human connection. It defines his devotion to Mai and becomes the guiding principle for how he helps others.
It's not like I live for all of humanity to like me.
— Sakuta Azusagawa
Context:
This is one of Sakuta's signature phrases, said multiple times throughout the series, most notably during his conversations with Mai in the first arc (Episodes 1-3).
Meaning:
A concise summary of Sakuta's rebellious attitude towards social pressure and the unspoken rules of conformity ('reading the atmosphere'). It highlights his individualism and becomes a lesson he imparts to others struggling with the fear of judgment.
I'm going to live on cherishing the phrases 'Thank you,' 'You did your best,' and 'I love you.'
— Shoko Makinohara
Context:
Shoko says this to Sakuta on the beach when they first meet years before the series begins, and it is a recurring sentiment in the "Dreaming Girl" movie.
Meaning:
This represents Shoko's philosophy of life, born from her fragile existence. It's a conscious choice to focus on kindness, gratitude, and affirmation. These words become a source of comfort and a life lesson for Sakuta. The quote gains deeper meaning in the "Dreaming Girl" movie when it's revealed Sakuta himself taught her this way of thinking in one timeline, creating a causal loop of kindness.
I want them to forget about me. But I don't want to be forgotten.
— Mai Sakurajima
Context:
Mai expresses this sentiment to Sakuta in Season 1, Episode 2 while explaining her feelings about her career hiatus and the onset of her invisibility.
Meaning:
This perfectly captures the contradiction at the heart of Mai's Puberty Syndrome. She desires a respite from the overwhelming pressure of being a celebrity, but at the same time, she fears the absolute isolation of being completely erased from everyone's memory. It's a deeply human and relatable paradox about wanting peace without suffering loneliness.