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

He went and stole something outrageous: your heart.Koichi Zenigata (Inspector Zenigata)

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This is a scene just before the ending of Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro.

It may be hard to understand without the context, but there’s a long story about how, after being rescued by Lupin, Clarisse lost her heart to him.

Inspector Zenigata also often left us unsure whether he was an enemy or an ally.

Eternity is the will of people. It’s human feelings that are truly eternal and indestructible.

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While searching for each other, he finally came face to face with Muzan Kibutsuji and delivered this famous line: “Eternity is the will of humans.

It’s human will that is eternal and indestructible.” It’s a line that speaks to the futility of targeting Nezuko Kamado in pursuit of eternal, undying life.

Even if one’s life comes to an end, their will is passed down to future generations and will not vanish until their purpose is fulfilled—a message made all the more convincing coming from a clan that has fought demons for a thousand years.

It’s a quote that highlights the stark difference in values between demons and humans.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Not everyone who puts in effort is rewarded. However, everyone who succeeds has invariably worked hard!Genji Kamogawa

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These are the words of Coach Kamogawa from the boxing manga Hajime no Ippo.

He said them to give Makunouchi Takamura a push as he set out to challenge for the world title after all his hard work.

I bet a lot of people feel they were pushed forward by these words too, don’t you?

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Araki Jakkan

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Don’t cry, don’t despair—this isn’t the time for that.

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What matters is to face forward. Even if you stop once, you can start walking again. Demon Slayer — Giyu Tomioka’s quote: “Do not despair.”TranslationCollection of Quotes # Words that resonate with the heartDespair#Liveeffort#DemonSlayer#demonslayerFace forwardPositive thinking

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Following one of Giyu’s most famous lines, “Don’t let others hold the power of life and death over you!”, this was depicted as his inner monologue.

At first, that quote might sound harsh and dismissive, but hearing this inner voice makes you realize he said it for Tanjiro’s sake.

Not long after the shock of having his family killed by demons, Nezuko’s life is put in danger next… In his heart, Giyu empathizes with the despair Tanjiro is feeling, and urges him to turn those feelings into a driving force.

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Hane Keisuke

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Hang in there! People are driven by their hearts. The heart can become stronger without limit!

The famous line directed at Kanao Tsuyuri, who couldn’t easily express her feelings or thoughts: “Do your best! A person’s heart is their driving force, so the heart can become infinitely strong!” It was this quote that prompted Kanao—who used to decide anything outside of orders by flipping a coin—to gradually start acting on her own will.

Humans are fragile creatures, and when we think we can’t do something, we sometimes fail even at simple tasks.

But conversely, when we steel our hearts, we can perform beyond our usual abilities.

It’s a line that carries real weight precisely because it comes from Tanjiro Kamado, who lives straightforwardly with unwavering conviction.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Let’s do our best to keep living! Even if we’re lonely!Kyojuro Rengoku

These are the words Rengoku said to his younger brother, Senjuro.

But it also feels as if he was saying them to himself.

Rengoku’s father, Shinjuro, was once a Hashira.

However, after being crushed by certain circumstances and then losing his beloved wife, he gave up on everything.

He stopped training Rengoku, and even after Rengoku became a Hashira, he hurled cruel words at him, saying he didn’t care.

Even in the midst of all that, Rengoku told Senjuro, “Let’s keep doing our best.” It was a moment that revealed both his deep care for his brother and a poignant side of Rengoku that we don’t usually see.

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I’ll carry my mother on my back and walk through hell.Sanemi Shinazugawa

This famous line was spoken in a dream by Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira, whose hatred and obsession toward demons are unmatched even among the Pillars, after a life-or-death battle with a demon.

It offers a glimpse of Sanemi’s true self—someone feared by many in the Demon Slayer Corps.

When you know the events that shaped his seemingly deranged personality and the past he carries, hearing this line makes your heart tremble.

Precisely because Sanemi is often described as heartless and merciless, the quote leaves such a strong impression, highlighting the depth and richness of the work Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

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Hoshino Takashi

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