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Short, piercing quotes from manga! A collection of one-liners that can change your life

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When you read manga or watch anime, don’t you sometimes come across a quote that suddenly pierces your heart? It’s often the shorter lines that resonate more deeply than long speeches.

The resolve to follow your own path, the importance of hard work, a way of living without regrets—short lines spoken by characters are packed with a powerful essence of life.

In this article, we’ll introduce famous quotes from manga and anime that you’ll want to share with someone.

You’re sure to find words that gently give you a push forward.

Short, piercing quotes from manga! A collection of life-changing one-liners (31–40)

Anxiety is a badge of honor for your efforts.Kenji Sakuragi

The manga Dragon Zakura is a work that could be said to teach you everything you need to know about entrance exams.

It was even adapted into a drama and caused quite a stir.

These are the words of the protagonist, Kenji Sakuragi.

He said them to students who were feeling anxious before the real test.

He accepts them as they are, saying that it’s precisely those who have worked earnestly and prepared diligently who feel anxious.

What reassuring words.

For those who are giving their all—whether in study, sports, or anything else—please remember these words before your exams or matches!

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A bright future will not come to a society that lacks vitality and humor.NEW!Sir Nighteye

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These are Sir Nighteye’s final words to Mirio Togata in the series “My Hero Academia,” which depicts the exploits of heroes.

As someone who fought alongside All Might, Sir Nighteye speaks from a unique perspective, expressing what kind of society heroes strive to protect.

He also confesses here that he had always interacted with Mirio in the hope that he would be All Might’s successor, and he acknowledges both Mirio’s humor and his capability.

It’s a message that conveys his hopes for the future: that Mirio will continue to protect a bright society without ever forgetting energy and humor.

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By the way, ordinary me, do you really have time to be looking down?NEW!Ryunosuke Tanaka

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By the way, my ordinary self—do you really have time to be looking down?Haikyu!!!!" From Anime Season 4, Episode 16) If you keep at it until you can do it, you can do it — Haikyuu!! The MovieDecisive Battle at the Garbage DumpOpens on February 16 🏐Movie Translation
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These words, portrayed like the inner monologue of Ryunosuke Tanaka, who appears as an upperclassman in Haikyuu!!—a story depicting high school students giving their all in volleyball—acknowledge his own lack of talent while expanding his thinking toward finding his own way forward.

They express the resolve that for an ordinary person to face talent, it’s crucial to keep working hard—there’s no time to stand still.

It’s a message that seems to speak broadly to many people: do everything you can with all your might.

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But for my part, I prefer Miss Kaoru’s sweet, naive nonsense over such truths.NEW!Himura Kenshin

Set in early Meiji-era Japan, this line from Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story is spoken by Kenshin Himura to Kaoru Kamiya.

He frankly conveys his appreciation for the ideal of a “sword that gives life,” a noble sentiment that runs counter to the notion of the sword as a mere instrument of killing.

Because it’s Kenshin—who had wielded the sword as a weapon—expressing that admiration, it also conveys a sense of hope for a changing era.

Appearing early in the story, the line naturally makes you wonder how it will influence everything that follows.

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See, Doraemon. I won. All by myself. Now you can go home without worrying, Doraemon.NEW!Nobi Nobita

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When Doraemon yells “Nobita!”, I burst into tears.Doraemon Nobita Welcome back, Doraemon Goodbye Doraemon #DoraemonTouchingScene
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This is a line spoken by Nobita in “Doraemon Comes Back,” one of the most moving scenes in the beloved series Doraemon.

With Doraemon about to return to the future, Nobita takes a courageous step to face Gian so that Doraemon can leave without worry.

After scraping out a battered victory, he turns to Doraemon and says these words.

Up to then, Nobita had relied on Doraemon, but here he resolves to manage on his own and follows through, showing his growth.

It’s a line that conveys Nobita’s compassion for others and the strength he shows when it really counts.

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Short, piercing quotes from manga! A collection of one-liners that can change your life (41–50)

Don’t use such strong words; it makes you look weak.NEW!Sosuke Aizen

[BLEACH] Don’t use such strong words—they make you look weak. [Sosuke Aizen] #shorts #bleach #SosukeAizen #quote #taunt #ToshiroHitsugaya #bankai #defeat #iconicscene #internetmeme #BlackCoffin

Don’t use such strong words; it makes you look weak. NEW! Aizen Sosuke

These are the cold words directed at Toshiro Hitsugaya, who, upon discovering that Sosuke Aizen—whom he had thought an ally—was a traitor, tried desperately to defeat him.

Among the many iconic scenes recounted in BLEACH, this line is beloved for its versatility, and it makes you think about the balance between words and actions.

Declaring the impossible only makes you look pathetic; you should choose words that fit your station—through this, Aizen’s composure and coldness come across.

It also gives the impression that he’s showing his confidence that he will never be defeated by negating his opponent.

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My enemy is, for the most part, myself.Chuya Koyama

These words appear in Space Brothers, a story that portrays the growth of two siblings aiming to become astronauts and has resonated with many.

It shows that the true wall we face isn’t other people or our environment, but our own doubts and fears.

In studying as well, the reason we stop taking action often lies within ourselves.

When we overcome anxiety about failure and a lack of confidence, we can make great strides forward.

Continuously facing yourself becomes the shortcut to growth.

This quote acknowledges the weaknesses within and gives you the strength to move forward.

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