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!
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- The famous quote by Kyojuro Rengoku, who enjoys immense popularity in Demon Slayer.
- Short, heart-stirring words of encouragement! Courageous quotes that push you to take a step toward tomorrow.
- A masterpiece themed around the celebration of humanity! Famous quotes from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Not just the main characters! Short quotes that add depth to anime (21–30)
A bright future will not come to a society without vitality and humor.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.
The rest is up to you.Kento Nanami
This is the line Nanami Kento left to Yuji Itadori in the end.
While cutting down the swarming mutated humans one after another, Nanami’s body had already reached its limit—so much so that he murmured, “I’m tired.” In that moment, Mahito appeared behind him, and Nanami left these words to Yuji before being struck down.
Nanami hesitated at first, thinking, “If I tell Yuji this, it will become a curse that binds him,” but he ultimately decided to say it.
Considering Nanami’s emotions—including that inner conflict—makes the weight of these words all the more palpable.
Talent is something you let bloom; sense is something you polish!!!Toru Oikawa, Haikyu!!
This is a famous quote from Haikyu!!: “Talent is something you make bloom.
Sense is something you polish!!!” It conveys that even if you have talent, it’s meaningless unless you let it blossom, and that your sense or taste is useless unless you refine it.
Many people quit right away saying they have no talent, or give up saying they lack sense, but instead of wasting time saying such things, it’s better to seriously think about how you can improve even a little.
You must not die, no matter what.Sabito
These are Sabito’s straightforward words to Giyu, who regrets that his sister died protecting him—words that tell him he must live.
They firmly reject the idea that he should have died instead of his sister, and speak to carrying on with the resolve to live because she shielded him.
It expresses a forward-looking stance: precisely because one life sustained another, you must not give up on living.
It makes us reflect on what it means for each person to live, while also conveying the concern of a close friend.
Be proud. You are strong.Ryomen Sukuna
A famous line spoken by Ryomen Sukuna, who lurks inside Yuji Itadori, during his fight with Jogo, a central figure among the nature curses.
It follows “Among those I’ve fought, you were one of the better ones,” and shows that even as he effortlessly swats Jogo aside, he acknowledges his strength in that brief moment.
Seeing Jogo moved to tears makes it clear the praise was sincere, without lies or pretense.
Though it’s a battle of villain versus villain in the story, it’s a memorable quote that colors one of the most striking scenes of the Shibuya Incident.
Do you want to live? Truly—do you want to live even if you’re no longer human?
These are words characteristic of Tamayo that make us reflect on the value of life itself and the meaning of living.
Even while facing the fear that human emotions fade away over the long flow of time as a demon, she asks whether the desire to live is still the right one.
Embedded in her words is a deep philosophy that questions not merely living long, but how one lives.
It is a message only she could convey, having once been human, and a memorable quote that probes the very nature of what it means to exist as a demon.
Do you want to live? Truly—do you want to live even if you’re no longer human?
These are words characteristic of Tamayo that make us reflect on the value of life itself and the meaning of living.
Even while facing the fear that human emotions fade away over the long flow of time as a demon, she asks whether the desire to live is still the right one.
Embedded in her words is a deep philosophy that questions not merely living long, but how one lives.
It is a message only she could convey, having once been human, and a memorable quote that probes the very nature of what it means to exist as a demon.
Slow to make decisions
@miyuta55 Tough love#DemonSlayerTanjiro KamadoSakonji UrokodakiGiyu TomiokaYour judgment is slow.TanjiroDemon SlayerEdited videoI acknowledge you.
♬ Infinity Castle – FerFM
These are lines Urokodaki says to Tanjiro early in the story.
Among Urokodaki’s quotes, this one is especially well-known and memorable.
After Tanjiro fights a demon for the first time, Urokodaki asks him what he would do if Nezuko were to eat a human.
Tanjiro can’t answer right away, and as Urokodaki slaps his cheek, he delivers this line.
He scolds Tanjiro for lacking the resolve needed to travel with Nezuko, who has become a demon.
Spurred by these words, Tanjiro makes up his mind, and his training under Urokodaki begins.
I hate weak people.
This quote touches on why Akaza hates the weak.
He was born human.
He committed crimes for the sake of his sickly father, and as a result, a hopeless future befell him.
Yet he was given a chance to start over.
He met a girl who, like his father, was frail, and he began to change.
For the sake of what ultimately happened to the two of them, Akaza became a demon and lost his memories—but his contempt for the weak and obsession with strength are deeply tied to this past.
The phrase “the weak” is his way of referring to those who took his loved ones from him, but it also seems like he’s projecting it onto himself…
Someone who doesn’t believe in themselves isn’t worth the effort!!!Might Guy 'Naruto'
These words were spoken by Might Guy to Rock Lee when he had lost confidence.
They teach that, no matter the situation, it’s crucial to keep believing in yourself, and that it’s precisely because you believe in yourself that you’re able to make an effort.
If you don’t believe in yourself, you won’t be able to trust in your efforts either.
Conversely, people who put in effort are, by that very fact, believing in themselves, which makes them strong when something happens.
Even if things don’t go well despite your hard work, there is surely meaning in making the effort.
In conclusion
This time we introduced some short quotes from anime—what did you think? Each one is a gem that brings unforgettable scenes to mind with just a single line, right? If you find a quote from a work you don’t know that piques your interest, exploring that work might open up a whole new world for you!