This is a list of quotes used by Zeku.
Street Fighter V
Character Selection
- "Allow me a moment to entertain you."
Intro
- "Lets party! If you think you can keep up."
Critical Art activation
- "Now, watch and learn!" (Old mode)
- "Time to end this!" (Young mode)
- "This is Bushinryu!"
Round Victory
- "You need to pay attention" (Old mode)
- "You chose the wrong opponent." (Young mode)
- "Such playthings are unnecessary." (Young Mode; Arcade Edition)
- "I underestimated you." (Old mode, low health)
- "It's retribution." (Young mode, low health)
Round Loss
Taunt
- "Zeku is my name." (Old mode)
- "This is Bushinryu!" (Young mode)
Idle Animation
- "Looks like I'll have to train you. Don't waste your breath." (Old mode)
- "Shiki zoku ze kū, kū zoku ze shiki" (色即是空、空即是色 Phenomena are emptiness, emptiness is the phenomena). (Young mode)
Versus Mode (Generic)
- "Not peak nor valley. A good balance lies within. Strive for equity."
- "A thousand battles. And, a thousand victories. Know thy enemy."
- "Even a long life, is but a moment in time. Waste not, precious time."
- "Youth, all but fleeting. Time, in the blink of an eye. Wait not, and waste not."
- "Drink wine from a cup. Be it stone or diamond. The flavor, unchanged."
Versus Mode (Character-Specific)
- "Rampage in anger. Quiet calm, your heart know not. Friends, we cannot be."
- "Reaching for heaven. Ascent beyond, rise above. Even the sky, falls."
- "The large fish struggles. The pond cannot contain him. The ocean awaits."
- "A love for fortune. Fortune knows no love for man. A quick road to ruin."
- "To find joy is bliss. To overindulge, madness. Balance, not flavor."
- "The wilderness, home... A mother's touch sorely missed..."
- "Foe who became friend. Now seeks to protect her friends. A heart-warming tale."
- "A flower blossoms. Its petals wither and fall. Lovely, such is life."
- "Wherever you go, go with all your heart, my friend. A journey most sound."
- "Body, not your own. But the soul is free to fly. Journey with the wind."
- "All that lives, surely one day will decay, but this…is all nature’s choice."
- "Heart that seeks revenge. Cold, is thy retribution. Forgiveness, is warm."
- "A daily lesson. Meet a new you, everyday. Such is growth, young lass."
- "Suffering is pain. In pain, you will not find joy. Your sadness, profound."
- "Your wards know thy hand. A fair maiden’s lovely smile, shall strike the heart true."
- "Bold though you may be, caution, throw not to the wind. A steady flame burns."
- "Once I have beheld. Maiden of a frozen heart. Saddest sight to see."
- "Oh, spicy flower. Full of zest and love of life. Dangerous temptress."
- "A steady hand guides. Inspiration comes from love. Truly, you lack both."
- "To gaze at the beyond. You will not see what is near. Life, fleeting fancy."
- "That which lives, must die. Death, we are reborn anew. Your soul, trapped between."
- "Beast that knows no bounds. Appetite for destruction. Impossible life."
- "Young and full of life. The future, still a long road. My heart, envious."
- "Wealth, for lack of want. A curious soul travels. What do you seek, friend?"
- "Oh weary warrior, your strength lies within your soul. Friends help guide the way."
- "Oh sweet days of spring, never-ending, shall you be. This I would not mind."
- "To care for subjects. The duty of all good kings. You honor no one."
- "Everywhere, truly. Beauty is found in all things. Your mask blinds your sight."
- "Warrior and mentor. A heart most noble and true. Muscles formed of steel."
- "Thy harshest critic, lies from within...face thy faults. To others, show grace."