Anime Quotes About Ambition

Wanting something large enough to organize a life around, and the quotes that ask what the prize is actually for.

A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Shigure Sohma Fruits Basket What the line costs later
“My treasure? Why, it's right where I left it... It's yours if you can find it... but you'll have to search the whole world!”
Gol D. Roger One Piece What the story had to build
“First things first. I've got to get a crew! I think about 10 men should do. And I'll need a pirate flag!!”
Monkey D. Luffy One Piece What the story had to build
“Because one of these days, they'll be calling me Lord Hokage! I'm going to surpass every one who came before me! And when that day comes, everyone in town will have to give me some respect at last!”
Naruto Uzumaki Naruto The case against this line
“Being a Hunter... ...isn't for weaklings, Aunt Mito.”
Gon Freecss Hunter x Hunter The case against this line
“I'm here... ...to work my butt off and become the Wizard King.”
Asta Black Clover What the story had to build
“I'll take the best path... ...to become the Wizard King!”
Yuno Black Clover What the line costs later
“But we don't do this for a pittance. We smash the chests open and seize every last coin within.”
Askeladd Vinland Saga What the story had to build
“But if that's what you want, boy... ...I'll need you to bring me the head of a commander, at least.”
Askeladd Vinland Saga The strongest objection, answered
“Yes, you've failed, but I haven't.”
Hisoka Hunter x Hunter What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Serie Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The contrarian read
“Didn't I tell you? Do as you wish. Whether you come along or not is your decision.”
Griffith Berserk The contrarian read