50 great Anime phrases (inspirational and memorable)
Japanese animation has a very large audience, not only within the island of Bippon but throughout the world. It is not surprising over the years there are more and more anime series in less time, covering a range of themes.
Those not used to seeing them may think that in this type of series and movies there are only fights and perversions, but it is not entirely like that. You can find anime of complicated romantic relationships as well as surreal without any sense, even some that delve into psychology. These kinds of topics They are collected in anime phrases to remember.
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50 Inspirational Anime Quotes
With so many works, it is normal to find a multitude of references and phrases that deal with motivation, relationships or feelings. Here you will find a compilation of anime phrases that we can listen to in this facet of Japanese cultural products, trying to cover different series, without repeating and without looking for spoilers.
1. You are an incredible being, you gave your best and that is why I admire you. You went through various transformations, you were so powerful that we all hated you. (They are Goku)
They are Goku talking about Majin Buu in "Dragon Ball Z". Despite being his enemy, that doesn't mean you can't admire someone.
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2. Do not live with falsehoods or fears, because you will end up hating yourself. (Uzumaki Naruto)
It is part of the "Naruto" philosophy of life. By this he means that lying to yourself and living with fear, in the end, makes you not love yourself.
3. I do not care if the gods exist or not, I am the master of my life; I pass from religious themes, but I will never look down on someone who believes in them. (Roronoa Zoro)
Zoro from “One Piece” makes it clear with this quote; have your own ideas but do not try to influence others and accept what each one thinks in a different way.
4. Isn't the sky amazing? No matter how many times you look at it, it is never the same twice. This now sky only exists in this instant. (Hitsugaya Toushiro)
Hitsugaya in "Bleach" makes a reference to what surrounds us, you can find small details that go unnoticed and make life something wonderful.
5. Get up and walk forward, you have the legs to do it. (Edward elric)
One of the protagonists of "FullMetal Alchemist" says these words of encouragement. You always have to move on.
6. No matter how capable you are, you alone cannot change the world. But that's the wonderful thing about the world. (L.)
In "Death Note", L. Talk to Yagami Light about the unit. You cannot carry everything alone, you have to know how to work as a team.
7. There was a woman, it was the first time I met someone who was truly alive. At least that's what I thought. She was... the part of me that I lost somewhere along the way, the part that was missing, the part that I wanted. (Spike)
The protagonist of "Cowboy Bebop" talking about his vision of love, which consists of finding a person who complements you.
8. People have different ways of thinking, even when they make a mistake... If the person realizes his mistake, he may correct it, if you keep your vision clear you will see the future, that is what this life is all about... (Vash Stampede)
During life you will make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them so that you will not repeat them in the future. This is how these words of the protagonist of "Trigun" can be interpreted. One of the most remembered anime phrases.
9. If happiness had a shape, it would have a crystal shape, because it can be around you without you noticing. But if you change your perspective, it can reflect a light capable of illuminating everything. (Lelouch)
Lelouch in "Code Geass" talks about happiness always being in us, but it depends on how we see life to feel it or not.
10. No one can perfectly understand another person, it is difficult enough to understand oneself, maybe that is why life is so interesting. (Ryoji Kaji)
Social relationships are not easy, but they should not be something to hate or fear. Or so Agent Kaji thought in "Neon Genesis Evangelion."
11. If you don't have happy memories, it's never too late to start building them. (Dr. Tenma)
The protagonist of "Monster" makes it clear that having happy memories depends largely on oneself.
12. People need fear in order to survive. We experience it, and thus we can become stronger. (Maka)
Overcome our fears It is something that helps us emotionally and gain self-confidence. So thinks the protagonist of "Soul Eater".
13. The pain goes away with time. But I don't want to be cured by time, because when you run from pain, with the longing to forget, the only thing you achieve is to get stuck. You become unable to move on. (Ciel Phantomhive)
Ciel talking about the pain in "Kuroshitsuji". Even if something is painful, do not forget but overcome it yourself and learn from the situation.
14. He listens well Simon, and don't forget it. He believes in yourself. Not the me that believes in you. Not in the you that believes in me. Believe in you... who believes in yourself! (Kamina)
It's very important believe in yourself and have good self-esteem. Kamina clearly indicates this to Simon, in "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann."
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15. If you can't do something, don't do it, focus on what you can do. (Shiroe)
The leader of the "Log Horizon" guild is clear that if something is impossible, do not spend effort on it, if you do not use your strength in what is possible to achieve.
16. They say that people can change, but... Is that true? If they decide they want to fly, do they get wings? I do not believe it. You do not have to change yourself, but how you do things. You have to create a way to fly while still being the same. (Sora)
The irrelevant Sora gives these encouragements to his sister Shiro in "No Game no Life", a person is just as he is, you cannot ask him to change.
17. People continually hurt each other, it is understandable why they doubt so much, but... live without being able to trust anyone... It is the same as living without feeling the love of others. (Yusuke Yoshino)
Despite not being a main character, Yoshino in "Clannad" leaves this reflection. Social relationships are an area of life that many find it difficult, but not for this reason you have to stop trying to meet people and trust.
18. Humans cannot live without memories... But neither can they live only on memories (Michiru)
Another phrase said by a minor character, this time in "AIR". The truth is that you cannot live from the past, you always have to move on.
19. At that time we wanted to grow to do what we wanted. But if I think about it, we will never be as free as we were then. (Anaru)
This has happened to more than one. As a child you want to be older and when you are an adult you realize how free you were as a child. This is how Naruko Anjou comments it to his friends in “Ano Hana”.
20. No particular reasons are needed to help someone. (Leo aioria)
One of the golden knights of "Saint Seiya" implies that if you help other people, no reason is needed.
21. It is very easy to hurt others without realizing it, especially when you are young. (Genma Saotome)
Ranma's father makes it clear that it's easy to hurt people on social issues, but it gets better with age.
22. Assuming the worst and doing the best is the method of a true strategist. (Nijima)
Having a forecast of everything allows a better control of the situation, or so Nijima's intellectual believes in "Kenichi, the strongest disciple."
23. Don't die for your friends, live for them. (Erza Scarlet)
Do not obsess over situations, enjoy friendship. This is how Erza's words in "Fairy Tail" can be interpreted.
24. You can die at any moment, but living requires courage. (Kenshi Himura)
Some inspiring words from the protagonist of "Rurouni Kenshin"Life is hard but not for that reason you have to be discouraged.
25. Miserable people need people more miserable than they to be in order to feel happy. (Lucy)
The anti-heroine of "Elfen Lied" talks about toxic people looking for people who are worse in order to feel better. Beware of these types of people.
26. If you pretend to feel in any way, in the end that feeling will become part of you without you noticing. (Hei)
The protagonist of "Darker than Black" talks about false feelings, as they say, if you lie about one thing so much that in the end you believe it.
27. In life many decisions have to be made; whether those decisions are correct or not, nobody knows. This is why people often choose what they think is correct. (Benika Juzawa)
The words of the Shinkuro boss in "Kurenai" are not difficult to understand, the decisions are up to each one.
28. It's easy to lose your cool, the harder it is to stay cool. (Yoh Asakura)
Patience is a virtue that not everyone has, and it is expressed that way. the main character of "Shaman King".
29. Since we were born... All of us... We're free! No matter how strong those who prevent us are... Fight! If that's why, I don't mind dying! No matter how terrible this world is... No matter how cruel it is! Struggle!! (Eren Jagger)
A famous quote from the protagonist of “Shingeki no Kyojin” or “Attack of the Titans”.
30. Stupidity is much more fascinating than intelligence. Intelligence has limits, stupidity does not. (Killua)
A personal opinion that you can share or not of the co-star of “Hunter x Hunter”.
31. There are two kinds of people, those who smile because they are happy and those who smile to make others see that they are happy (Sawada Tsunayoshi)
A phrase of the protagonist of "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!", The smile has many meanings.
32. If this is the worst day of your life, then you should know that tomorrow will be better. (Marco Ikusaba)
A quote of encouragement that is said by one of the characters of the series "Mirai Nikki".
33. I know I can't love you the way you want, but I'm going to love you the best way I know how. (Inuyasha)
It is difficult to know what others think, even in couples, but you can give your best, a few words of improvement from the protagonist who gives its name to the anime "Inuyasha".
34. Trust your impulses, and not even your own thoughts can betray you. (Shuichi)
One of the four protagonists of "Yu Yu Hakusho", believes that following your instincts is more reliable than the mind.
35. Life is neither good nor bad, it is simply wonderful. (TK)
A phrase from the vision of life by the little one of the group from “Digimon Adventure”.
36. Remember, in our life we are not readers, but writers. (Gintoki)
Each one is the owner of his life. This is how the protagonist of "Gintama" sees it.
37. What is it to be strong? I suspect that being strong is not only a question of power, the person who finds a reason to fight is strong, and dedicates himself body and soul to it. (Sakura)
Sakura in "Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle" He believes that strength is not all physical, but that there is a part of motivation.
38. There are things that are beautiful for the simple fact of not being able to possess them. (Gilgamesh)
A phrase that makes it clear that he wants to express said by one of the Servants in "" Fate / Stay Night ".
39. No matter how much others love me... no matter how much they love others... If I don't find it correct, I won't do it. (Shana)
The importance of having your own criteria, commented on by the female protagonist of "Shakugan no Shana."
40. I want to be strong enough to hit the weak that I am today. (Ganta)
A phrase of self-improvement of the main character of "Deadman Wonderland."
41. The world is not as bad as you think. (Celty)
Words said by the main heroine of "Durarara !!", when precisely she is not the most normal to say that.
42. Surrender is what destroys people, when you refuse with all your heart to surrender then you transcend your humanity, even in the face of death never give up. (Alucard)
What is needed is motivation, and the protagonist of "Hellsing" has plenty.
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43. Even if you were to deviate from the right path, never deviate from what your heart has decided. (Rin Okumura)
The main character of "Ao no Exorcist" believes that the decisions that each one makes are important to follow until the end.
44. The wounds will heal as long as we are alive. (Read him)
Or over time, another way of interpreting this phrase from one of the protagonists of “D. Gray-man ”.
45. Dreams begin when you believe in them. (Suzumiya Haruhi)
The main character of "Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu" talking about wishes.
46. Love is like believing in UFOs, you have never seen them but you don't lose hope of seeing them. (Minorin)
Love is not easy, but you never have to give up. A phrase of encouragement said by one of the protagonists of “Toradora!”.
47. The important thing is not what others think of you, but how you feel about them. (Meliodas)
A phrase that we can find in the anime "Nanatsu no Taizai", about social opinion.
48. Trees scream in pain when they die, but you can't hear them. (Saint)
Remember that plants are living things, a remarkable phrase from "Princess Mononoke."
49. Time waits for no one. (Board)
Although it is not said by anyone, this inspiring phrase it can be read written on the class blackboard in the anime film "Toki wo kakeru shōjo", translated as "The girl who leapt through time."
50. The strings represent the flow itself. The strings twist, wobble, unravel, connect again. That is the time. (Taki Tachinaba)
Defining what time is in the movie "Your name".