Wonderful quotes and sayings

A collection of famous quotes by manga characters that color our works and illuminate our lives!

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

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!

Colors our works and illuminates our lives! A collection of famous quotes by manga characters (101–110)

Unfortunately, from here on it’s overtime work.Kento Nanami

Jujutsu Kaisen Nanamin: "From here on, it's overtime work."

Unfortunately, from here on it’s overtime work. Nanami Kento

This line of Nanami Kento’s captures the tense urgency of battle along with his distinctive calm and sense of humor all at once.

Because Nanami has experience as a salaryman and is usually serious, rational, and values his time, his unique comeback of bringing up “overtime work” in the middle of a fight really shines.

It eases the tension of combat while conveying his cool judgment and professionalism, making viewers crack a smile.

It perfectly reflects Nanami’s character, where earnestness and humor coexist, and it’s a line that leaves a lasting impression.

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Be proud. You are strong.Ryomen Sukuna

Be proud—you are strong.

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.

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I’ll f—king kill you.Yuji Itadori

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 12 – Yuji Itadori – Iconic Scene: “Angry Yuji Itadori” ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori’

I'll f—king kill you. Itadori Yuji

In this scene with Yuji Itadori, in stark contrast to his usual cheerful and positive demeanor, a surge of intense anger and resolve takes center stage.

These words, spoken to protect his friends and allies or to show his determination to face the enemy before him, carry a weight far beyond mere violence.

His honesty with his emotions and his willingness to fight with everything he has resonate strongly with viewers, reinforcing the fiery, straightforward nature that defines Yuji as a character.

Moments like this also highlight the importance of bonds with companions, which is a big part of the series’ appeal.

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Itadori, tell everyone: ‘It wasn’t bad’!!Nobara Kugisaki

Kugisaki: “It wasn’t bad!!” Nobara Kugisaki’s Last Moments [Jujutsu Kaisen]

Itadori, tell everyone: “It wasn’t bad”!! Kugisaki Nobara

Just before she fell to Mahito’s attack, Nobara Kugisaki delivered a memorable line to Yuji Itadori.

Summing up everything—both the good and the bad—of her short sixteen years, her words painted one of the series’ most shocking scenes.

The fact that these were the words of someone who lost her life so young gives them extra impact, but regardless of age, there aren’t many people who could feel the same way at the end of their own lives.

It’s a quote born from facing her life head-on and, however awkwardly, running through it with everything she had.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I think you should do what you can and want to do.Totonou Kunou (Don't Call It Mystery)

Tamura Yumi’s popular series “Do Not Say Mystery,” which has also been adapted into a drama and a film.

The protagonist, Totono Kunou, is an oddball, but his words often stop you in your tracks.

This line is what he said to Megumi Kashiwa, a housewife who was on the bus during the hijacking incident.

Discouraged because her family opposed her infertility treatment and IVF, she found courage in his words.

Let’s live a life without regrets… Hearing this, many people probably feel the same way.

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