A collection of famous quotes by manga characters that color our works and illuminate our lives!
There used to be lots of stories about parents scolding kids for reading too many manga, but nowadays manga is recognized as a culture Japan can proudly present to the world.
And not only as a cultural product—words born from its profound stories and compelling characters can sometimes light the way in our lives.
So this time, we’re introducing memorable quotes from manga characters!
From lines that color the story to ones you might apply to real life, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list you won’t want to miss!
Color your creations and illuminate your life! A collection of memorable quotes by manga characters (1–10)
The worst thing you can do is convince yourself that you’re no good.NEW!Nobi Nobita
In the stories, Nobita is always relying on Doraemon and rarely gets to show his good side.
Still, some people might find themselves struck by these words that burst out of him.
When things don’t go well, we tend to put ourselves down, thinking it’s because we’re no good or because we’re wrong.
But if we keep hurting ourselves by insisting we’re worthless, we can end up heading further in the wrong direction.
What’s important, before declaring that we’re no good, is to look ahead and think about what we can do—maybe that’s what Nobita is trying to tell us.
If you give up, the game is over right there… isn’t it?Mitsuyoshi Anzai (Coach Anzai)
This is a famous quote from the basketball manga SLAM DUNK.
It’s portrayed as Coach Anzai’s credo, and because he declares it when the team is in a tight spot, it leaves a strong impression.
If you don’t give up, chances will come around again.
It teaches us that giving up is the worst thing you can do.
I was born to be happy.
These are the words Muichiro Tokito uttered at the end of his short life, reflecting on his journey as he faced demons as the Mist Hashira.
At first, Muichiro gave a strong impression of apathy, but through battle he looked back on his path in the Demon Slayer Corps and his past, arriving at the realization that he was, in fact, happy.
By firmly rejecting the idea of a “meaningless death,” he conveys just how fulfilling his path had been.
Through his bonds with his comrades, the world gained color for him, and he came to feel the deep love embodied by his brother, who had been protecting him all along—words filled with powerful affection.
You always count on my wallet right away. Don’t you ever think of trying to do it on your own? That’s why it’s no good.Doraemon
It delivers a powerful message that if you get into the habit of relying on others, you’ll never be able to grow.
It strongly rejects Nobita’s tendency to immediately consult Doraemon whenever he’s in trouble and try to fix things with gadgets from the pocket.
Even if you ultimately rely on someone, it’s better to try doing it yourself first; by doing so, you can gradually grow.
These words convey Doraemon’s considerate desire to correct a harmful way of thinking and help Nobita grow, even if just a little.
Even a dropout, if they work desperately hard, might surpass the elites.Son Goku 'Dragon Ball'
Dragon Ball, which has many devoted fans, is a manga loved by people of all ages.
There’s a line in Dragon Ball that says, “Even a failure, if they work desperately hard, might surpass the elites.” Within this quote lies his background as a Saiyan—not born an elite, but someone who overcame his limits through effort to become the strongest Saiyan.
We can learn the importance of hard work from this line in the Dragon Ball manga.
