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!
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Colors our works and illuminates our lives! A collection of famous quotes by manga characters (101–110)
If you’ve got time to mess up someone else’s garden, use it to make your own flowers bloom.Taishi Takagi (NANA)
Ai Yazawa’s manga NANA also drew attention with its live-action film released in 2005.
Here’s a line delivered by the character Takagi Yasushi to the swarm of reporters.
It’s a warning to people who focus only on others and hunt for their flaws, urging them to think about themselves instead.
These words can prompt you to pause when you’re so preoccupied with others that you risk losing yourself, or when you catch yourself trying to pick out someone else’s faults.
It’s harder to regain trust once you’ve lost it than it is to build it in the first place.Kaoru Ushijima (Yamikin Ushijima-kun)
Ushijima-kun, which depicts the protagonist who runs a black-market lending operation and the people around him, draws viewers in with its portrayals of human relationships and the darker side of society.
Here is a line delivered by the protagonist of that work, Kaoru Ushijima, who runs Cow Cow Finance.
He uses strong words to say that the trust painstakingly built over time can collapse in an instant—and that winning it back is even harder than starting from zero.
It’s a lesson not only for those involved in lending money, but also for anyone in their work.
It took me a whole year just to shave off 0.1 seconds…!!Yoichi Hiruma
This is a quote from Yoichi Hiruma in the youth American football manga Eyeshield 21.
One year after a past in which he was powerless before overwhelming talent, he faces a rematch to test pure speed.
The fruits of effort made for victory are packed into that fleeting span of just 0.1 seconds.
Anyone who misses the wind they wanted to ride is a fool.Tora from 'Ushio and Tora'
Tora from Ushio and Tora is a ferocious yokai who acts alongside the protagonist, Ushio Aotsuki.
He can freely control lightning and wind, and he always rushes to Ushio’s aid in times of danger, risking his life to protect him.
He loves freedom and hates being tied down.
One of his lines is, “Anyone who misses the wind they want to ride is a fool.” It expresses the idea that failing to seize what your curiosity or your own compass tells you is the right path is foolish and shameful.
It’s a quote that conveys his free-spirited nature, quickness, and decisiveness.
Life is all about falling seven times and getting up eight! Keep standing back up and you’ll win.Nana Osaki 'NANA'
The hugely popular manga NANA portrays the romances, friendships, and more of its protagonists, Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu.
The fashion and music featured are also highly appealing.
One of the lines by the protagonist, Nana Osaki, is: “Life is about falling down seven times and getting up eight! If you keep standing back up, you’ll win.” It carries a powerful message: in life, we fail many times and grow by overcoming difficulties; no matter how many times you fall, if you keep getting back up, you can claim victory.
It’s an inspiring quote that gives you courage in life.
Adding color to the works—and lighting up our lives too! A collection of famous quotes by manga characters (111–120)
As long as I can stand, there’s a chance!! There is a chance!!Ippo Makunouchi "Hajime no Ippo"
Ippo Makunouchi, a high school student who used to be bullied, starts boxing after meeting a professional boxer, driven by a desire to become strong.
Through relentless effort, he grows into a professional boxer and climbs his way to becoming a world champion.
There’s a line of his: “As long as you can stand, you’ve got a chance! You’ve got a chance!” It means that no matter how cornered you are in a boxing match, as long as you’re in the ring and can get back on your feet, you still have a chance to win.
It’s a wonderful phrase that reflects the way he lives his life.
Even if it’s a bit unkempt, living true to yourself is far more admirable.Sakata Gintoki (Gintama)
Gintoki Sakata, the protagonist of Gintama, grew up completely alone from a young age.
He’s freewheeling by nature—falling behind on rent, playing pachinko and betting on horse races—but he has no interest in making money; he prioritizes helping people in trouble over earning cash.
One of his lines is: “Even if it’s a little shabby, living true to yourself is far more admirable.” While he can be sloppy, that quote captures his determination to follow the path he believes in: he doesn’t mind living a rough, unkempt life if it means protecting his own pride and what’s important to him.