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Anime is often seen as a source of entertainment but there is no denial to it that it has also been the medium of motivation and influence.
Many fans around the world watch anime such as Dragon Ball Z and Naruto not just because it’s entertaining but also because it motivates them to work hard just like Naruto and Goku did to achieve their life goals.
And sometimes quotes from your favourite anime character can bring you a ray of hope, If you understand their true meaning you can definitely be a good person in real life.
So, here we are listing some of the best quotes of the decade from legends of shows and we are sure that at the end of the day you will definitely get motivated after reading them all. These are best read after you’ve watched or read something depressing. Check related articles linked below:
So, without further ado let’s begin
25. “Maybe there’s only a dark road up ahead. But you still have to believe and keep going. Believe that the stars will light your path, even a little bit. Come on, let’s go on a journey!”
Kaori Miyazono (Your Lie In April)
Kaori Miyazono is known to be one of the best female characters in the anime and she literally made everyone cry their heart out.
Even though she knew she didn’t have much time left with her, she still decided to live her life to the fullest and want to cherish each and every moment till her last breath.
The above quote resonates with her feelings and really motivates people to find happiness in the darkest times and always have faith in yourself because good things will happen eventually when you expect it least.
The show is undoubtedly a masterpiece that combines heartwarming music to an amazing heartfelt story and character like Kaori.
24. “Don’t believe in yourself! Believe in me who believes in you!”
Kamina Maneuvers (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)
Undoubtedly it is one of the best quotes in our listicles. The words Kamina convey is that there are times where you feel not so confident about the situation but simply losing hope because you are not confident enough to complete tough tasks is not a good thing to do.
Even if you can’t believe in yourself, just put your faith in your loved ones because they are the one who will come to support you no matter what your condition is.
So, if you ever feel under confidence remember these wonderful words of Kamina because this will definitely help you in the race of life.
23. “Because people don’t have wings, we look for ways to fly.”
Coach Ukai (Haikyuu)
These words are so true and best suits one of the main characters from Haikyuu, Hinata.
He never backs down no matter what even though there is no hope to win he almost never gives up and goes beyond any human capabilities.When Hinata shots were blocked by his opponent Nekoma, he refused to give up and kept pushing himself to score more until the end.
At that time the Coach Ukai remembered his grandfather saying these words after seeing Hinata fighting to win and the best part is he literally seemed to have wings. The wings of success even though he lost that match.
22. “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 Kobayashi (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)
The words that make you closer to yourself. Even though it seems hard to adapt in real life, if you can do that your life can be on track. Basically, these motivational words were said by Miss Kobayashi to her lovely dragon girlfriend Tohru because she was facing some problems to face her father.
It says you should always try to immerse yourself in your differences and even celebrate them with others. So that you can be with your loved one.
The difference between loved ones can cause minute distance but you should always try to resolve it to be on good terms.
21. “If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can do.”
Shiroe (Log Horizon)
This quote is one I totally resonate with because it has always been a habit of mine to do tasks that I’m capable of doing.
If there is something I’m not able to do I stop myself and do what I can. When you are able to do something, it’s normal to feel under confidence. But it’s completely fine because everyone has something good at different things.
The most important thing is to be happy and focusing on things that you’re good at, instead of trying to do what you can’t. Shiroe conveys the message that work hard on what you’re good at, and at the end that’s what really matters is results. Which is true indeed!
20. “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.”
Gildarts (Fairy Tail)
If you are afraid of something, it is not always because you don’t like to do it’s just one of your weaknesses you need to take note of. Gildarts conveys this message wonderfully that even if you are scared to do something it’s not something you should get stressed about.
You should try figuring it out with a helpful solution and it will definitely make you way more stronger and will give you the power to handle your weaknesses for sure!
19. “I won’t forgive you. I won’t forget you yet, but I’m going to leave you and move on.”
Chise Hatori (The Ancient Magus’ Bride)
Sometimes a sense of peace and satisfaction comes from being distant from a person who has given you some sort of bad memories.
You sometimes don’t need to forget or forgive a person, you just need to go ahead in your life and can still remember the person with peace in your mind.
Chise’s mother has tried strangling her daughter and after that she herself committed suicide but Chise was saved and she literally said these words to late mom in her dreams by moving forward to her journey of happy life.
18. “Human strength lies in the ability to change yourself.”
Saitama (One Punch Man)
Here comes words from the most influential and one of strongest superheroes One Punch Man. He became so powerful beyond what he was before and his overall personality to protect though are in need. In these quotes he conveys the message to everyone about being more than being normal.
Grow yourself daily and try to change your bad habits to be someone you will be proud of later.
Definitely it is one of the most influential quotes for anyone who wants to change his/her Lifestyle for a better life.
17.“If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists! Remember why you started down this path, and let that memory carry you beyond your limit.”
All Might (My Hero Academia)
Here comes another superhero who is also a great teacher for those who have goals to be best.
His quote himself portrays that even though you’re facing a lot of struggle and downfall to fulfil your life goal don’t just simply give up, keep trying as hard you can and always remember why you started chasing your goal in first place because that is one thing that will definitely push you towards your goal and definitely give you motivation to not leave it at any cost.
16. “A dropout will beat a genius through hard work.”
Rock Lee (Naruto)
Obviously being born talented or having a talent that comes to you naturally is amazing but the people who’s talent comes from hard work is something else and Rock Lee from Naruto is one of the best examples of it.
If you don’t know about him, he is one of the person from the show you not being able to use ninjutsu or genjutsu, that literally limits his fighting abilities from other users but he never even one give on it and worked way more harder than any other characters to be the best amongst all.
He is undoubtedly a role model to tough people who think that they have disadvantage for not being born talented as others. He proves everyone wrong with his hard work and strong training regime.
15. “Life is like a tube of toothpaste. When you’ve used all the toothpaste down to the last squeeze, that’s when you’ve really lived. Live with all your might, and struggle as long as you have life.”
Mion Sonozaki (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni)
The show is all about the peaceful village that has been cursed as people of the village started killing each other. Yes you read that right!
Mion, one of the main characters of the show, wonderfully conveys the message that life is full of ups and downs and it may have struggled all along because this is the true meaning of living.
Once all of your life is completed or over you face no struggle or even happiness. So enjoy your life and live your fullest because once it’s gone there no more living it.
14. “The world is cruel, but also very beautiful.”
Mikasa Ackerman (Attack On Titan)
Mikasa is one of the most popular waifu who’s life was nothing but full of hardships and sacrifices. But still she conveys the message to the world that even though the world is full of cruelty there are some parts of it which are beyond beautiful.
Most of the time a person who has faced a trauma from his childhood or being an adult , if you are facing some cruelty in the world it is not that you can see a good life. You just need to accept the fact that if the world is harsh then there are people who will be really nice to you.
So it’s all balanced. Always try to see the good parts of it and try to avoid the bad part from your life.
13. “A different species, a different set of values, a world completely unlike your own. There is a feeling you can only get when you meet the unknown and open your mind.”
Yoshiyuki Nakajima (Silver spoon)
Well the show, Silver spoon is pretty much underrated sadly even though it’s really wholesome and funny at the same time. But though who knows about the show they know it’s so damn good.
The anime is all about farming and agriculture. And this quote nicely conveys the message that if you want to grow your world you need to understand the world around you to open your world to the fullest.
11. “Once, I wrestled with the difficult question of how one should live as a tanuki. I felt I understood how to live an interesting life, but it was unclear what else I should do. And then somewhere along the line, idling my time away doing nothing, I realised that there’s nothing else I need to do besides live an interesting life.”
Yasaburo Shimogamo (‘The Eccentric Family)
Well this show is really close to my heart and especially the character, Yasaburo who is also a shape shifting raccoon. Yes, you heard that right.
After changing into racoon and living rest free for a day without doing or worrying about anything he realised that we stress out too much for unnecessary things and to match society norms and standards we give up on our life. We just become puppets in the hands of society.
So, rather than just being a puppet try to have a stress free life without worrying about the things you don’t have control of because true happiness is living peacefully without worries.
10. “I must study lots of things or I won’t become a great person.”
Kotomi Ichinose (CLANNAD)
We are often said to work hard and stay on studies, keep on learning, to get good grades by our parents and teachers but studying just to get good grades is that real motivation? Of Course not.
You should study of course and learn everyday but for yourself, your growth and self improvement and that is what Kotomi, who loves to study, tries to convey that she doesn’t study to impress anyone but to herself to be a better person.
As for the show, Clannad is pretty emotional like it will definitely make you cry because the characters are so amazing and ofcourse story of each character is so diverse you will surely love it.
9. “I hate perfection. To be perfect is to be unable to improve any further.”
Kurotsuchi Mayuri (Bleach)
Well here comes something really interesting like you always heard about people saying to be perfect in the best thing but no because if you are perfect or good at everything it means you don’t need motivation for improvement and that sure sounds a little depressing.
Because life gets boring if you have nothing to work on. So like Kurotsuchi says, don’t chase for perfection, try to improve yourself because it is always fun to work on something for yourself.
8. “If you don’t like the hand that fate’s dealt you with, fight for a new one.”
Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
Here comes iconic! Definitely a role model for every Naruto fan. He beautifully conveys the message that if you are stuck with certain things or situations and if you hate to be stuck there forever just do something that will help you move out of it. Which is definitely true because blaming others for your situation will leave you nowhere.
Just do your hard work. Keep on doing till you get what you want to achieve. Definitely one of the best words by legend himself.
7. “You’ve got two legs and a heartbeat. What’s stopping you?”
Inuyasha (Inuyasha)
How can we complete our list without listing one of classic gems, Inuyasha. Inuyasha himself conveys the message to everyone that stop trying to make excuses, because there is nothing impossible in the world.
If you have a dream just go for it. Keep kicking till you get what you want. Stop blaming yourself because you are self sufficient to do anything you want to do.
Keep on doing till you achieve it because only you can fulfil your dreams.
6. “If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future.”
Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
Well our other motivational quotes come from Monkey D. Luffy himself is always ready to risk it all to get what he wants.
Most people are really hesitant to sacrifice on their daily routine and they are lazy enough to avoid every responsibility they’re given because of which they never get what they want. Avoiding hardship and not sacrificing on a comfortable life will lead you nowhere.
To make your reality you have to struggle and sacrifice a lot of things along the way. So be mentally prepared if you are ready to take on challenges.
5. “It’s just pathetic to give up on something before you even give it a shot.”
Reiko Mikami (Another)
Here comes a quote from a horror anime’s character Reiko Mikami from Another. Show has a lot of horrifying moments but undoubtedly it is one of the most popular shows or its genre for sure.
The above quote conveys the message of trying everything before you judge it. If you are giving up on anything whether it’s your career, studies or relationship without even trying to do then you are nothing but losing the game of life.
So, without trying don’t say no because you never know what comes next that can impress you.
4. “People’s lives don’t end when they die, it ends when they lose faith.”
Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
Here comes the most iconic character from Naruto, Itachi Uchiha and obviously we can’t complete the list by not adding his words for sure.
Well, he was the one who had motivated many people with his sad story and his quote definitely can be a game changer for you.
It’s true that we all will die someday but when your belief dies you ultimately lose your battle to life for sure. So, never lose faith in yourself, be a firm believer because this is what makes your life successful.
3. “Whatever you lose, you’ll find it again. But what you throw away you’ll never get back.”
Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin)
If you know about the show Rurouni Kenshin, it means you love to watch some good classic shows. Kenshin Himura is one of the beloved characters known for his cool personality and his words are not something to sleep on.In the race of life we lose some battles but we should keep on trying till you achieve it.
Kenshin Himura nicely conveys the message in his quote that losing a fight is not a big deal but not getting back to it and just ignoring the battle of life will take you nowhere.
Because you will face failures many times in life but running away from it is not a solution.
2. “Life is not a game of luck. If you wanna win, work hard.”
Sora (No Game No Life)
Well here comes a pro player and definitely a pro gamer not only in virtual games but pro in life games too. As expected from a top notch gamer he conveys the message to the world to work hard because the only thing that brings you success is hard work.
There is no place of luck in this game of life and fully believing that your luck will push you to the mainstream is just a dream to be a hard worker not the slave of luck and that doesn’t work in real life as well.
1.“Stop pitying yourself. Pity yourself, and life becomes an endless nightmare.”
Osamu Dazai (Bungo Stray Dogs)
Self pitying is one of the worst enemies of humanity said by one of the most popular characters, Osamu Dazai. He is great example of this quote because he always bring on his suicidal thoughts into his mind that deeply influences his personality.
Even though he looks cool, the negativity he consumes daily by saying really negative stuff makes him look sad and not so motivated.So, the moral of the story is always try to read affirmations and speak as well.
Don’t let negativity consume you from within and stop self pitying yourself because there is nothing you can’t do. Just believe in yourself and the world is yours.
Wrapping Up:
So, here we come to the end of our top 25 motivational quotes by top notch characters from anime.
All the characters mentioned in our listicles are legends themselves and following their words and putting that into your daily work will surely bring you motivation for daily work. So, stay motivated and keep on doing good work!
