Anime Quotes About Boundaries

Boundaries set limits on what a relationship can demand. These quotes distinguish friendship from unlimited permission and parental concern from control. Caring about someone does not settle which decisions belong to them.

“I know, but even with friends, there's a line you can't cross, so I'm afraid you're just gonna have to give up!”
Nagisa Furukawa Clannad What the story had to build
“Parents have no right to deprive their children of free will. But they do have a right to worry about them. Keep thinking about it. I don't mind if you take twice as long as other people... because I want to know the answer you give.”
Kazuma Sohma Fruits Basket The contrarian read
“Oh, that. I ask the same question every single time I meet a new girl.”
Miroku Inuyasha The case against this line
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
C.C. Code Geass The strongest objection, answered
“I'm not the type to be led around by a woman.”
Jet Black Cowboy Bebop The contrarian read
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Sakura Kinomoto Cardcaptor Sakura What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Sakura Kinomoto Cardcaptor Sakura The strongest objection, answered
“No, I was simply too amazed by your stupidity to say anything.”
Hatori Sohma Fruits Basket What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Cagalli Yula Athha Mobile Suit Gundam SEED The strongest objection, answered
“Is that a chocolate bar? Killik, be a pal and share some of it.”
Black Star Soul Eater What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Kotomi Ichinose Clannad The case against this line
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Tomoya Okazaki Clannad The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Tomoya Okazaki Clannad The case against this line
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Guts Berserk The strongest objection, answered
“Great, but it sure is an unusual first date.”
Brock Pokémon The case against this line
“Stop smiling, I'm not doing this because I want to. It's because I need our combined powers, that's all. To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure how I'm going to tolerate being so close to you. Your mere presence sickens me.”
Piccolo Dragon Ball Z The strongest objection, answered
“I know you don't want to believe it, but you are made of flesh and blood.”
Bulma Dragon Ball Z The strongest objection, answered
“And if you don't...you'll have to cook your own meals from now on! Understand?”
Chi-Chi Dragon Ball Z The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Jean Havoc Fullmetal Alchemist The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Winry Rockbell Fullmetal Alchemist The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Alphonse Elric Fullmetal Alchemist The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Wrath (2003 anime) Fullmetal Alchemist What the line costs later
“Which is why, in this case, it's best to simply ask him directly. On your behalf, I can ask him how he feels about you.”
Suzaku Kururugi Code Geass The case against this line
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Gohan Dragon Ball Z The case against this line