Quotes you'll want to say out loud! A collection of cool lines from anime and words that strike the heart

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Have you ever watched anime and felt a character’s line pierce straight into your heart?When you’re struggling or need a gentle push, the words that come to mind are often those spoken in fiction.When they resonate with a story’s worldview or the way a character lives, such quotes gain many times the power and strike even deeper.In this article, we’ve gathered cool anime quotes that will make you want to say them out loud.Enjoy encountering words that quietly stay by your side in everyday life!

Anime quotes themed around comrades, bonds, and family (11–20)

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.NEW!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.

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One of my strengths is that I know when to give up.NEW!Nobi Nobita

This is a forceful line from Nobita that boldly declares a flaw to be a strength—so boldly it can even feel a bit contrived.

Saying “I give up quickly” usually brings a bad image to mind, but if you think of it as being good at switching gears and quickly moving on to the next thing, it starts to sound positive, doesn’t it? The idea of giving up on what won’t work right away, or relying on others for what you can’t do yourself, also conveys an awareness of one’s own capabilities.

It’s a message that conveys a forward-looking attitude—deliberately expressing something negative in a positive way.

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To fully do what you want to do, you also have to fully do what you don’t want to do.NEW!Tsutomu Komano

These words, spoken by Tsutomu Komano in the film Chihayafuru, are empowering when you’re ready to move from reality toward your goals.

It’s not telling you to simply endure; rather, when you discover your goals or dreams for the future and start running toward them, there may be times when it feels tough or you want to quit.

But by not running away and seeing it through, you can get closer to your goal and gain skills along the way.

These words will serve as encouragement for anyone about to take on a big challenge.

Keep them as a charm and do your best as you head toward the future.

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Doraemon

I’m grateful that you were born.Shizuka-chan’s dad

From the anime Doraemon, the conversation between Shizuka on the night before her wedding and her father is a famous quote.

Shizuka confides that she’s worried about leaving for marriage and that she hasn’t repaid her father for everything he’s done.

Her father replies that the fact Shizuka was born is already all the gratitude he could ever ask for, and that because they share so many memories, there’s nothing to worry about—then he sends her off.

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Fullmetal Alchemist

Take my arms, my legs, even my heart—take it all! So give him back. He’s my only little brother.Edward Elric

This is the first famous quote from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It’s the opening line of a classic battle manga beloved around the world.

I believe it’s precisely because of these words that the brothers grow stronger.

You can’t help but feel their love for their strong mother—and their love for each other.

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BECK

Being alone just the two of us is bad news! Let’s sleep with the Fender Telecaster too!Koyuki

This is a famous quote from Koyuki in the anime BECK.

It really brings out Koyuki’s adorable inner thoughts about how much he loves Maho-chan.

At Studio Rag, there are lots of people who love guitars, but I think only someone as pure as Koyuki would say something like wanting to sleep with a Telecaster.

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Anime quotes themed around comrades, bonds, and family (21–30)

Gintama

I always wanted a family like yours. Funny, isn’t it? The ones who don’t have the things that really matter usually understand their value better than the ones who do.Gintoki Sakata

This is a famous quote that Gintoki says to Hoshigaki Bōzu in the anime Gintama.

Speaking of Gintama, it’s a popular series packed with serious moments, laugh-out-loud scenes, and even some risqué ones, but Gintoki’s occasional earnest lines really strike a chord.

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