100 Best Anime Quotes (From Movies & TV!)

Originating in Japan, anime is a form of entertainment that has been widely embraced by people of all ages around the world. It has gained popularity due to several reasons, such as visually appealing animation, relatable characters, and engaging storylines.^[1] Memorable quotes are another aspect that makes the genre of anime stand out — inspiring, funny, or thought-provoking, these words often stay with you long after the show is over.

So, let's dive into some of the best anime quotes of all time. We'll be exploring quotes from classic anime shows like "Fullmetal Alchemist" and "Cowboy Bebop", as well as newer series like "Attack on Titan" and "Tokyo Ghoul". These quotes have touched the hearts and minds of fans all over the world, and it's not hard to see why. Anime can offer insights into the human condition, push boundaries, provide inspiration, and make us laugh.^[2]

Are you a fan of anime? Do you find yourself quoting your favorite characters? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the 50 best anime quotes of all time from movies and TV for your enjoyment.

50 Anime Quotes: Life, Death & Inspiration

From the inspiring words of Naruto to the philosophical musings of Eren, these quotes are sure to resonate with any anime lover. So sit back, relax, and let these iconic lines transport you to the world of anime.

1. "Believe in yourself. Not in the you who believes in me. Not the me who believes in you. Believe in the you who believes in yourself." — "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann", 2007.

   

2. "In our society, those without power are left behind." — "Attack on Titan", 2013.
   Eren Yeager's "In this world, only strength can never be betrayed" reflects the harsh aspect of his world, where only strength can save you. It highlights the series' core ideas, like conflict, freedom, and man's thirst for power.

3. "I want you to be happy. I want you to laugh a lot. I don't know what exactly I'll be able to do for you, but I'll always be by your side." — "Inuyasha", 2000.

4. "The world isn't perfect. But it's there for us, trying the best it can. That's what makes it so damn beautiful." — "Fullmetal Alchemist", 2003.
   This quote suggests that even though the world may not be ideal at all times, it is still good because it is constantly trying its best to provide for us. This idea can be applied to various aspects of life, such as relationships, jobs, and personal growth. It reminds us to appreciate the effort put into things, even if they are not perfect.

5. "If you don't like your destiny, don't accept it. Instead, have the courage to change it the way you want it to be." — "Naruto", 2002.

6. "In our society, letting others know what you're thinking is a really hard thing to do." — Naruto (2002)

7. "We are not defined by our past, but by the choices we make in the present." — "Sword Art Online", 2012.
   This message is important because it encourages us to take control of our lives and make the best choices we can, regardless of our past experiences.

8. "The world isn’t perfect. But it’s there for us, doing the best it can... that’s what makes it so damn beautiful." — Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)

9. "No matter what happens, keep walking on the path you believe in." — "One Piece", 1999.

10. "Life is not a game of luck. If you wanna win, work hard." — "No Game No Life", 2014.

11. "Fear is not evil. It tells you what your weakness is. And once you know your weakness, you can become stronger as well as kinder." — "Fairy Tail", 2009.

12. "Miracles happen on the heads of those who never give up." — Gurren Lagann, 2007

13. "If you can't find a reason to fight, then you shouldn't be fighting." — "Akame ga Kill!", 2014.
    This idea can be applied to various situations in life, such as conflicts with others or personal struggles. It reminds us to only engage in battles that are worth fighting for.

14. "When you give up, that's when the game is over." — Kuroko no Basket (2012)

15. "Revenge is just the path you take to escape your suffering." — "Bleach", 2004.

16. "If you only face forward, there is something you will miss seeing." — "Kiki's Delivery Service", 1989.

17. "The circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." — "Pokémon: The First Movie", 1998.
    This quote from the Pokémon movie suggests that what you do with your life is more important than the circumstances of your birth. This message is important because it reminds us that we have the power to shape our own lives and make a positive impact on the world, regardless of our background.

18. "Set your heart ablaze, for the sake of changing tomorrow." — Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), 2019
    Rengoku Kyojuro's impactful statements motivate both characters and audiences to pursue life with purpose and passion, aiming to make a change in the world.

19. "The government that makes the people suffer is no longer a government. It's a hell." — "Code Geass", 2006.

    

20. "The difference between the novice and the master is that the master has failed more times than the novice has tried." — "Assassination Classroom", 2015.

21. "It’s not the face that makes someone a monster; it’s the choices they make with their lives." — Naruto (2002)

22. "A lesson without pain is meaningless. That's because no one can gain without sacrificing something." — "Fullmetal Alchemist", 2003.
    True growth and learning requires sacrifice and pain. This idea can be applied to various aspects of life, such as education, personal growth, and relationships. It reminds us that sometimes we need to go through difficult experiences in order to learn and improve.

23. "It's not about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." — "One Punch Man", 2015.

24. "You should never give up on life, no matter how you feel. No matter how badly you want to give up, you should keep going." — "Naruto", 2002.

25. "Dreams don’t run away, it's always you who runs away." — Shokugeki no Soma, 2012

26. "I'm not going there to die. I'm going to find out if I'm really alive." — "Cowboy Bebop", 1998.

27. "First-year high school problems should be no problem for me." — "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions", 2012.This line can be seen as a sign of trust and faith in the power within to brave the challenges ahead.

28. "I’m not stupid. I’m just too lazy to show how smart I am." — "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya", 2006.

    

29. "The only way to truly escape the mundane is for you to constantly be evolving." — "Paprika", 2006.

30. "Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision to achieve them." — "The Garden of Words", 2013.
    Dreams are more than passing desires according to this quote. When paired with a coherent vision, they can be articulated as realizable objectives. It emphasizes having a strong willpower and direction in life rather than waiting for things to fall into place. It underlines that we can shape our future for the better.

31. "I’ll definitely bring you back to Konoha." — "Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds", 2008.

32. "It's not about perfect. It's about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that's where transformation happens. That's how change occurs." — "Haikyuu!!", 2014.
    This quote suggests that in life, it’s not about being perfect, but rather, it is about putting in work every day and striving for improvement. This idea can be applied to various aspects of life, such as work, relationships, and personal growth. It reminds us to focus on progress rather than perfection.

33. "You should enjoy the little detours. To the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want." — "Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge", 2013.

34. "When you hit the point of no return, that's the moment it truly becomes a journey. If you can still turn back, it's not really a journey." — "Kino's Journey', 2003.

35. "Even if I die, I will never let you go." — "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", 2006.

36. "I am free. Whatever I do. Whatever I choose. I do it out of my own free will.” — "Attack on Titan", 2013.
    This statement implies the value of freedom of choice It could be seen as a statement of self-determination and a rejection of interference. It reminds us that we have the power to choose our own paths in life and to own our decisions.

37. "To know sorrow is not terrifying. What is terrifying is to know you can't go back to happiness you could have." - Naruto Shippuden (2007)

38. "There's no way to change the past. But the future is still within your power." — "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos", 2011.

    

39. "Puella Magi Holy Quintet!" — "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion", 2013.

40. "Knowing you're different is only the beginning. If you accept these differences you'll be able to get past them and grow even closer." — "Miss Hokusai", 2015.

41. "Sometimes you have to be apart from people you love, but that doesn’t make you love them any less. Sometimes you love them more." — "The Place Promised in Our Early Days", 2004.

42. "The ones who are the hardest to love are usually the ones who need it the most." — "Tokyo Godfathers", 2003.

43. "You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you." — "Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge", 2013.
    This line holds the message of how important it is to do what makes us happy and what we excel in. Only this would help up reach our full potential.

44. "Stand up and walk. Move on. After all, you have perfect legs to stand on." — "Fullmetal Alchemist", 2003.

45. "I am who I am now, because of everything that’s happened. If I try to deny my past, I'm denying the person I've become." — "The Wind Rises", 2013.

46. "I’ll take a potato chip...and eat it!" — "Death Note", 2006.

47. "I do not fear death. I fear only that my rage will fade over time." — "Hunter x Hunter", 2011.

48. "The only thing we're allowed to do is believe we won't regret the choice we made." — "Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale", 2017.

    

49. "We don’t know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths.” — "Naruto", 2002.
    This “Naruto” quote suggests that we do not truly know who we are until we are faced with our mortality. This idea can be applied to various situations in life, such as challenging experiences or personal reflection. It reminds us to live our lives with purpose and to make the most of our time on earth.

50. "We are all like fireworks. We climb, shine, and always go our separate ways and become further apart, but even if that time comes, let's not disappear like a firework, and continue to shine forever." — "Your Name", 2016.

Best Anime Quotes of Recent Movies
 

1. "To truly live, you must live with all of your heart." — "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, 2020.
   The quote highlights that we should live with determination and passion. It implies that to truly live life to the fullest, we need to dedicate both intellect and emotion to each moment.
    
2. "The moment you think you’re ready to give up, that’s the moment you need to hold on the most." — "The Garden of Words", 2013.
    
3. "No matter how deep the night, it always turns to day, eventually." — "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya", 2013.
    
4. "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." — "Weathering with You", 2019.
   This line emphasizes that although we might not be able to address every issue, we could always contribute to making a difference. It motivates us to focus on our abilities rather than our limitations.
    
5. "It’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing your best with what you’ve been given." — "Fate/Grand Order: Solomon", 2021.
    
6. "Even when you’re small and fragile, you have the power to change the world if you’re willing to take the first step." — "The Heike Story", 2021.
    
7. “The strongest people are those who continue to move forward, no matter the obstacles they face.” — "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, 2021.
   This line helps us understand that great decisions and challenges are the primary means of progress and growth, and we should never shy away from indulging in it.
    
8. "The truth is, you’re not alone. The people who care about you are always with you." — "A Whisker Away", 2020.
    
9. “To face the unknown, you need courage. But with every step forward, you make the unknown a little less frightening.” — "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train", 2020.
   This quote suggests that facing the unknown could gradually make it less intimidating and scary. It emphasizes the significance of remaining brave when we have to face our fears. 
    
10. “What you are now is not who you were before. It’s the path you choose now that defines you.” — "Fate/Grand Order: Camelot", 2021.
    The choices we make in the past are the only thing that shapes our future. This statement highlights that the way we change is shaped by the decisions we make every day, and personal growth should not be determined by our past.
     
11. "You can’t save everyone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try." — "Beastars", 2020.
     
12. "The most important thing is to live a life you’re proud of." — "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!", 2020.
    This line reminds us that we should always strive to live a life that is reflected on our own values. To fully satisfy our lives, we should stay true to ourselves.
     
13. "We’re all just walking each other home." — "Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song", 2021.
     
14. "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." — "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", 2021.
    Another way to see this saying is that we are all essentially travelers through human existence, helping and guiding one another along the way. It highlights the importance of friendship and collective support as we navigate the trials of life.
     
15. "No one’s born great. But greatness can be achieved by working hard for it." — "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World", 2020.
     
16. "If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future." — "The Promised Neverland Season 2", 2021.
    Stepping out of our comfort zone is often the basis of building a great future. We need to learn to take risks in order to build our progress.
     
17. "Even if I’m weak, I want to fight for what’s important to me." — "Jujutsu Kaisen", 2020.
     
18. "Strength is not about winning, it's about enduring." — "Tokyo Revengers", 2021
    Challenging moments could break us. It is essential to learn how to stay resilient and move forward.
     
19. "You have to be ready to die at any time. That’s the only way to truly live." — "Dorohedoro", 2020.
     
20. "To create something, you must first destroy it." — "Great Pretender", 2020.
    Functionally, the quote is referring to the notion that, in order to create the new, often we must also go through the cycle of destroying the previous. It’s all about clearing space for new possibilities, compelling us to rethink, reformulate, and reconstruct from a new vantage point.
     
21. "Sometimes you have to make hard decisions to protect those you care about." — "Fruits Basket: The Final Season", 2021.
     
22. "The world is always in need of someone to fight for what’s right." — "Promare", 2020.
    This line embraces the idea that fighting for what is right is essential, and it requires strength. If we fight for justice, the hardships don’t matter.
     
23. "You don’t have to be a hero to make a difference." — "My Hero Academia", 2021.
     
24. "The heart is what makes us human, even if it sometimes breaks." — "Beastars", 2020.This quote reminds us that being a human means being emotionally vulnerable and fragile at times, but this is ok.
     
25. "When you're going through a tough time, just keep going. That’s the only way to see the end." — "Beastars", 2020.
     
26. "Your mistakes don’t define you. It’s how you rise from them." — "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World", 2021.
    We all make mistakes like the ones Re: Zero said, but it is always how we also act upon it. Fall down, face-plant, and embarrass myself? Sure. It’s the courage to pick myself up, dust it off, and keep going that makes me who I am, rather than the failures that come in between.
     
27. "Only by accepting pain can we begin to heal." — "Jujutsu Kaisen", 2020.
     
28. "You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be the best you can be." — "Fate/Grand Order: Solomon", 2021.
    Fate/Grand Order: Solomon: "Genius is not in being the best, but in doing your best." No matter how many flaws or shortcomings you have, it is you who you have to work on — to be the best version of yourself.
     
29. "You can’t always change the future, but you can change how you live in the present." — "Dr. Stone: Stone Wars", 2021.
     
30. "The only way to move forward is to believe in yourself and never give up." — "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", 2021.
    This quote from Attack on Titan: The Final Season — "In the end, no matter the outcome, it was faith alone that gave me the strength to roll the dice" — embodies the core of having faith in oneself and rolling with the punches.
    
    Educational world is very tough to navigate, and the most important thing to remember in this journey is that you have to stay connected to your own inner strength as the only way out is forward. 
     
31. "Every mistake is a chance to learn, and every failure is a lesson to grow." — "Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song", 2021.
     
32. "The reason we fight is not to destroy, but to protect what’s precious." — "The God of High School", 2020.
    The statement from The God of High School reminds us that real strength is not measured by the ability to destroy but by the ability to protect our dear ones. It is a reminder that our struggles must be in service of preservation, not destruction.
     
33. "Sometimes the truth is painful, but that doesn't mean you should avoid it." — "Great Pretender", 2020.
     
34. "What defines a hero is not their power, but the will to help others." — "My Hero Academia", 2021.
    Heroism is measured by the desire to help others around us. It is not necessarily about the power we hold, but the willingness to offer support.
     
35. "What matters is how much you believe in yourself when others don’t." — "Jujutsu Kaisen", 2020.
    This quote highlights the importance of believing in yourself, even when others don’t. It’s a powerful reminder that we can get through even the most difficult of times, with or without external validation.
     
36. "We’re all chasing something, but the important thing is who we become while doing it." — "Beastars", 2020.
     
37. "You can’t control everything, but you can control how you react." — "Beastars", 2020.
    In this powerful line from Beastars, we are reminded that no matter what the circumstances, we have the power to determine how we react. It reminds us of the power of what we choose to do in our lives, and that our reactions to events tell us more about ourselves than the events do.
     
38. "Hope doesn’t die until you stop fighting." — "The Promised Neverland Season 2", 2021.
     
39. "A true leader isn't someone who commands others, but someone who supports them." — "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", 2021.
     
40. "The bonds we form with others are what give us the strength to keep going." — "The Promised Neverland Season 2", 2021.
     This line highlights the importance of our relationships and the strength we are given through difficult times. It suggests that our connection with others is what truly makes us strong.  
     
41. "The only real failure is not trying." — "Great Pretender", 2020.
     
42. "True strength is knowing when to fight and when to back down." — "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World", 2021.
    This line from Re:Zero emphasizes that true strength is not simply a measure of power or violence, but wisdom and self-restraint. That saying reveals the lessons of picking your battles and getting out when it is needed.
     
43. "No matter how broken you are, you’re still worthy of love." — "Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song", 2021.
     
44. "The only thing that can beat fear is courage." — "Fate/Grand Order: Solomon", 2021.
    This statement encourages readers to try and overcome their fears, no matter how hard it might seem. It highlights that courage is the basis for success.
     
45. "Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is nothing. But that’s the most powerful thing you can do." — "Tokyo Revengers", 2021.
     
46. "We may not be able to change the world, but we can change ourselves." — "Jujutsu Kaisen", 2020.
    This saying refers to all the people who want to change the world and reminds them that sometimes the change needs to begin with ourselves and the way we view the world..
     
47. "Even the smallest step forward is still progress." — "Beastars", 2020.
     
48. "Every day is a chance to become the person you want to be." — "My Hero Academia",2020.
    This My Hero Academia quote motivates us to make each day one that we can grow from. It teaches us that individual transformation is not a one-time event, and every moment that explains outpacing tomorrow can be a transformative moment.
     
49. "People are like glass. You can’t always see their cracks, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there." — "Beastars", 2020.
     
50. "The strongest people are those who endure, not because they have to, but because they choose to." — "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", 2021.
    Even when the journey seems tough, we need to find the strength inside us. This quote highlights the importance of our decisions and how they could hold the power to build our strength. 

As we wrap up our journey through the best anime quotes, it's impossible not to feel inspired. The characters that people have grown to love have taught so much about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. They've shown audiences that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

These quotes have a powerful impact and highlight the power of words. And, if you want more tantalizing tidbits from the world of anime, why not try our quiz, Can You Guess the Anime?

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