Not just the main characters! Short quotes that add depth to anime works
When it comes to Japanese animation, also known as Cool Japan, it enjoys explosive popularity worldwide.
Its influence is immeasurable—many people overseas even say they learned Japanese through anime.
This time, we’ve compiled a list of short famous quotes that add depth and richness to these anime works.
We’ve gathered lines not only from the main characters but also from supporting characters and even villains, so check to see if your favorite quote made the list!
Not just the main characters! Short quotes that add depth to anime works (1–10)
Look! Humans are like trash!!Muska 'Laputa: Castle in the Sky'
Muska, a ruthless and ambitious man belonging to a government special agency, seeks the secret treasure of Laputa.
These words symbolize the values held by those who gain overwhelming power.
After seizing the sky castle and acquiring immense power, he comes to believe he is a chosen ruler and begins to look down on others.
Yet it is precisely this arrogance that leads to his downfall.
This quote highlights the self-righteous ideology of the powerful and the precarious loneliness and ruin it can bring about.
It serves as a reminder of the importance of one’s mindset and values, symbolizing the fate that awaits those intoxicated by their own status.
A bright future will not come to a society without vitality and humor.NEW!Pro Hero Sir Nighteye
In today’s world, where the internet has rapidly advanced, communication has diversified, and our busy daily lives often leave us tired and short on calm.
With efficiency and “correct” opinions being prioritized, aren’t there moments when you feel you might lose yourself in the grind and notice your smile fading? If you hold these words like a charm, relax your shoulders, and try smiling at those around you, the tension in your heart may ease and the future may start to look brighter.
Perhaps the moment you can bring a smile to yourself is the very moment you let your shoulders relax.
To fully do what you want to do, you also have to fully do what you don’t want to do.NEW!Tsutomu Komano
These words, spoken by Tsutomu Komano in the film Chihayafuru, are empowering when you’re ready to move from reality toward your goals.
It’s not telling you to simply endure; rather, when you discover your goals or dreams for the future and start running toward them, there may be times when it feels tough or you want to quit.
But by not running away and seeing it through, you can get closer to your goal and gain skills along the way.
These words will serve as encouragement for anyone about to take on a big challenge.
Keep them as a charm and do your best as you head toward the future.
However, I refuse.Rohan Kishibe, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Rohan Kishibe is a manga artist with a unique aesthetic, a character who stands out even within the story.
His words are not mere refusal; they express the resolve of someone with unwavering conviction.
He has absolute confidence in his own creations and a personality that allows no compromise.
Therefore, even when tempted or threatened by those with great power, he will never bend to anything that goes against his beliefs.
What matters to him is not the will of others, but whether he himself is satisfied.
These words, symbolizing his intense individuality and independence, convey the importance of staying true to your own path without being swayed by others.
Do you need a reason for not wanting to lose?Shoyo Hinata (Haikyu!!)
Shoyo Hinata, the passionate player who stakes everything on volleyball and the protagonist of Haikyu!! This quote expresses a pure passion that needs no reason for wanting to win.
Ever since he started playing volleyball, no matter what walls he hit, he kept challenging without giving up; for him, the feeling of “I don’t want to lose” doesn’t come from logic but from instinct.
Through steady effort and bonds with his teammates, he grows in the world of competition, giving courage to many.
It’s a famous line that shows an obsession with victory and the strength to keep challenging.
Even if it’s a bit unkempt, living true to yourself is far more admirable.Sakata Gintoki (Gintama)
Sakata Gintoki, once feared as the “White Demon,” now runs the Yorozuya, solving all kinds of problems.
His words convey the importance of living true to yourself without worrying about appearances or others’ opinions.
We tend to live seeking success and fame, caring about how we’re seen, but he isn’t bound by those values.
The message is that living with your own convictions and pride is the right way to live.
Behind his nonchalant demeanor lies a strong will to protect his friends and what he holds dear, and that way of life resonates with many.
It’s a memorable quote that shows the importance of living with pride.
A so-called do-or-die moment isn’t a time to get scared—it’s a stage to get excited!NEW!Bachira Meguru
Bachira Meguru’s cool lines sometimes outshine even the protagonist’s—and of course he has plenty of fans.
With his outstanding ball technique and unpredictable play, he’s definitely one player you never want as an opponent.
There’s also that great mysterious touch: inside Bachira’s heart resides a being he calls the “monster,” and he moves according to what that “monster” says.
When you go blank during a test or make a big mistake at work—situations where you’re in a pinch—rather than fearing them, he treats them as opportunities.
That positive mindset is something we should learn from Bachira!