Sanae Ebato
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| Kanji: | 絵鳩 早苗 |
| Romaji | Ebato Sanae |
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| Age: | 17 |
| Birthday: | January 18th |
| Height: | 165 cm |
| Portrayed by: | |
| Japanese: | Haruka Tomatsu |
| English: | Molly Searcy |
Sanae Ebato (絵鳩 早苗, Ebato Sanae), is a secondary character in Scum’s Wish (Kuzu no Honkai). She is a second-year high school student who becomes romantically involved with Hanabi Yasuraoka after a life-changing incident on a train. On the day of their entrance exams, Hanabi saves Sanae from being molested, an event that sparks a deep emotional connection between them. Sanae’s feelings for Hanabi grow from gratitude to love, making her relationship with Hanabi an important subplot in the series.
Sanae’s introduction into the story adds complexity to the emotional landscape of Scum’s Wish, offering a fresh perspective on love, longing, and the different ways individuals cope with their emotions. Her journey, characterized by unrequited love, adds depth to the narrative as she navigates her feelings for Hanabi.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Sanae Ebato’s life takes a dramatic turn after Hanabi Yasuraoka intervenes during a troubling incident on a train, where Sanae was being molested. This act of kindness leaves a lasting impression on Sanae, who develops strong feelings of gratitude and admiration for Hanabi. As time passes, these feelings grow into romantic love, which Sanae struggles to express and understand.
Sanae’s background before this event is not heavily explored, but the incident marks a turning point in her emotional life. Her relationship with Hanabi, starting from a moment of crisis, evolves into a complex emotional connection. Sanae’s feelings for Hanabi become a source of internal conflict, as she deals with the complexity of love and unrequited affection.
Appearance
Sanae Ebato has a youthful and innocent appearance, reflecting her second-year high school status. Her features are soft, with expressive eyes that convey her emotional depth. Her hair is typically styled in a simple, neat fashion, contributing to her approachable and sweet demeanor.
Her attire, like most characters in Scum’s Wish, consists of the standard school uniform, which she wears with a sense of subtle elegance. While her appearance might not be striking at first glance, her emotional expressions particularly when it comes to her feelings for Hanabi bring a unique depth to her character, making her both sympathetic and relatable.
Personality
Sanae Ebato is a kind, gentle, and somewhat introverted character. She is deeply affected by the incident on the train, which makes her particularly sensitive to the people who have helped her or shown her kindness. Her gratitude toward Hanabi grows into romantic affection, and her quiet nature often leads her to harbor these feelings privately, unsure of how to express them.
Sanae’s personality is defined by her emotional sensitivity and the internal conflict she feels between her romantic desires and her understanding of Hanabi’s feelings. She is not an outwardly confrontational character, and her love for Hanabi is marked by quiet longing and a desire to support her from the background. Her complexity as a character lies in her struggle to balance her feelings with the reality of unrequited love.
Role in the Story
The Beginning of Her Love: Sanae’s romantic journey begins when Hanabi saves her on the train. Moved by the experience, she starts to view Hanabi as someone special, and her admiration quickly deepens into love.
Conflicted Affection: As Sanae becomes closer to Hanabi, she grapples with the reality of unreciprocated love. She is supportive and protective of Hanabi, but she also becomes possessive, sometimes blurring the lines between friendship and desire. These feelings lead to emotional strain between them.
Facing the Truth: Over the course of the series, Sanae experiences both the joy and pain of loving someone in silence. Her character arc involves confronting these feelings, reflecting on the nature of love, and eventually finding the strength to move forward, even if it means letting go.
Relationships
Hanabi Yasuraoka: The center of Sanae’s affection. Their relationship is emotionally complicated—Hanabi values Sanae as a friend but struggles with how to respond to her romantic feelings. Sanae oscillates between longing, jealousy, and admiration, making her bond with Hanabi one of the most emotionally layered in the series.
Mugi Awaya and others: Sanae is aware of the other people surrounding Hanabi romantically, especially Mugi, which sometimes intensifies her jealousy. She interacts with others in Hanabi’s circle, but her focus remains almost entirely on Hanabi herself.