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

I’ve been running away all this time. But now, I’m going to lay myself bare!Ouma Shuu

This is a famous quote from Shu Ouma, the protagonist of Guilty Crown.

It’s the line spoken when Shu’s long-hidden Void finally appears.

In the story, he’s been running from his own heart, but this line conveys his resolve.

Paired with the insert song “βios,” it’s incredibly cool.

We don’t need a destination—just keep moving forward.Orga Itsuka

Olga's death scene

These are the words of Orga Itsuka from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, known for its brutal storytelling.

Many people were moved to tears by the boss who has led the orphans, confessing his true feelings: “All I want is to stay together with everyone.” Iron-Blooded Orphans is serious and unsentimental—please be sure to watch it.

I thought I’d been running straight, but before I knew it I was covered in mud. Still, if I keep charging ahead single-mindedly, the mud will dry and fall off someday.Gintoki Sakata

[Anime Quote No.42] I thought I’d been running straight, but before I knew it I was covered in mud. Still, if I keep dashing forward with all my might, someday the mud will dry and fall off. [Gintama @ Gintoki Sakata] #AnimeQuotes #Gintama #GintokiSakata

Sakata Gintoki, the protagonist of the anime Gintama and the leader of the Odd Jobs, plays a pivotal role alongside his companions in countless situations.

His lines capture the coolness of people who live wholeheartedly, even if they’re not perfect.

They convey the importance of keeping on running without giving up, and continuing to move forward even when you’re stained by failure and setbacks in a reality that doesn’t go as ideally planned.

Even if it isn’t pure, proper, or beautiful, living with conviction is what moves people’s hearts.

These are gritty yet proud quotes that affirm effort and perseverance.

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To cherish your life and shed tears is nothing to be ashamed of.Chinese bellflower

Inuyasha BGM Priestess -Kikyo- Kikyo

This is a quote from Kikyo, the shrine priestess from the anime Inuyasha.

Life is more precious than anything, and simply being alive is truly something like a treasure.

I think Kikyo is a wise, strong, and wonderful woman to be able to say this amid battle, when so many lives are being lost.

Please only consider giving up after you’ve tried your very best until the very end!Kumiko Oumae

Most iconic scene No. 1 🥇 TV anime “Sound! Euphonium 3” begins broadcasting on Sunday, April 7 at 5:00 PM on NHK E-TV 🎺 #EuphoSeason3

Sound! Euphonium is an animated series based on Ayano Takeda’s novels.

The story is set at Kitauji High School in Uji, Kyoto, and follows the concert band members as they strive for the national competition.

Here’s a look at one of its most famous lines: “Please save giving up for after you’ve tried your absolute hardest until the very end!” The moving scene where Kumiko projects her sister’s issues onto Asuka-senpai and confronts her head-on is truly powerful—don’t miss it.

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Let’s begin from here. From scratch… no, from zero.Rem

This quote comes from a scene in Episode 18 of the anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.

Rem confessed her feelings to the protagonist, Natsuki Subaru, whom she loves, but Subaru loves the heroine, Emilia, so her love did not come true.

I came to understand the depth of the phrase “starting not from one, but from zero.”

No matter how many times we’re blown away, we’ll plant flowers again—surely.Kira Yamato

[Gundam] The “Strongest” Coordinator, Kira Yamato: What Happened After & Notable Quotes Collection

This is a famous quote by Kira Yamato, the protagonist of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED—hailed as the First Gundam of the 21st century—and a character who also appears in its sequel, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.

It conveys his gentle resolve: even if we are wounded by conflict, we must continue to live for the sake of peace.

Don’t belittle yourself for having run away—only by turning that into a positive does running away prove worthwhile.principal

[Anime/Quote] Don’t belittle yourself for having run away… #Quotes #Anime

In the anime Silver Spoon, what appears before the protagonist—who changes his path from a prestigious prep school to an agricultural high school—is the presence of adults who don’t deny his choice, but rather affirm it.

The principal’s words emphasize the importance of not viewing failure or avoidance negatively, but transforming them into the next source of value.

Withdrawing has meaning just as much as taking on a challenge.

It’s a warm yet stern outlook on life that resonates: running away isn’t meaningless; it becomes part of your journey only when you make use of it.

It’s a memorable quote that teaches us that not only producing results, but also making choices to protect yourself, deserves affirmation.

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It’s rough when you can’t keep liking the things you love.Jun Isurugi

I'll introduce some famous quotes from true tears.

This quote comes from a scene in the anime True Tears.

True Tears was produced by P.A.

WORKS, and it’s set in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, where the studio is headquartered.

Jun Isurugi is the brother of the heroine, Noe Isurugi, and a key character.

The words may seem commonplace, but they resonate deeply.

Humans can never get rid of loneliness forever. Each person is ultimately alone. It’s only because we can forget that we’re able to keep on living.Kaworu Nagisa

[Live commentary] Humans can never eliminate loneliness. We’re each alone, you know. But because we can forget, we’re able to go on living. [The Last of Us Part II] #1

The anime Neon Genesis Evangelion portrays human relationships, loneliness, and the wavering of the heart.

Kaworu Nagisa, a mysterious character who enriches the story, speaks words that are philosophical yet somehow warm.

Humans live while carrying loneliness.

Acknowledging that fact, this line teaches us the dignity of moving forward while coexisting with pain.

It’s a quiet cheer for people who bear emotions that can never fully heal, yet still continue to build their days.

With a single phrase that affirms rather than denies our imperfections, it gently stays close to the heart—a true memorable quote.

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