Anime Quotes About Courage
Not the absence of fear but the step taken with it. Quotes from characters who admit they are scared, and from the ones who stayed anyway.
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“My legs moved on their own! I don't know why, though!”
Izuku Midoriya · My Hero Academia
The contrarian read→
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“Dying to win and risking death to win are completely different. Be greedier.”
Satoru Gojo · Jujutsu Kaisen
Read against the character's own history→
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“Some lessons can only be learned by risking one's life.”
Zechs Merquise · Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
The case against this line→
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“I might run and hide, but I never tell a lie.”
Duo Maxwell · Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Read against the character's own history→
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“I'll win! I'll win and be like Deku, too!”
Ochaco Uraraka · My Hero Academia
What the story had to build→
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“Their lives have meaning because we the living refuse to forget them! And as we ride to certain death, we trust our successors to do the same for us!”
Erwin Smith · Attack on Titan
What the story had to build→
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“I mustn't run away.”
Shinji Ikari · Neon Genesis Evangelion
The case against this line→
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“A true gentleman is brave and comes to the aid of those in need. Even if it's a fight he has no chance of winning, he joins the fray! One day, I will get strong enough to win.”
Jonathan Joestar · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
The strongest objection, answered→
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“When you dodge, "I won't let them cut me." When you protect someone, "I won't let them die." When you attack, "I will kill them."”
Kisuke Urahara · Bleach
What the story had to build→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Zangetsu · Bleach
What the story had to build→
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“Spearows, do you know who I am? I am Ash, from the town of Pallet. I'm destined to be the world's number-one Pokémon Master. I can't be defeated by the likes of you.”
Ash Ketchum · Pokémon
What the line costs later→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Orihime Inoue · Bleach
What the line costs later→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Kaname Tōsen · Bleach
Read against the character's own history→
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“I was also well aware that I could be captured. But a mission must be completed, and I'll protect my crew. Capos worth their salt must be prepared for both. That is the burden we all carry. Can you say the same? 'Cause I'm raring to go.”
Bruno Bucciarati · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
What the story had to build→
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“There's something scary going on in my town. If Morioh City is in danger, that means my parents, my sister, and everyone else important to me will have to face that danger. So even if it's scary, I gotta do something!”
Koichi Hirose · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Read against the character's own history→
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“Okay, no more caving. Now it's my turn to take the lead. And all of you can watch me from the background.”
Sakura Haruno · Naruto
What the line costs later→
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“No, you're wrong, brother. You've got it backwards. You see I can tell that you're the one. You're suffering much more than I.”
Hinata Hyuga · Naruto
The contrarian read→
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“No I can't! I've never even seen anything like this before! There's no way I can do this!”
Shinji Ikari · Neon Genesis Evangelion
The strongest objection, answered→
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“I'm scared, so I'm not going to go outside.”
Near · Death Note
The strongest objection, answered→
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“How about we find out which one is stronger...the sword's curse or my good luck?”
Roronoa Zoro · One Piece
The contrarian read→
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“People don't simply recover instantly. No matter how strong someone is, they can feel pain and sadness. But hiding from it solves nothing. You must rouse your aching heart and stand back up. I'm sure Rengoku was that kind of person.”
Zenitsu Agatsuma · Demon Slayer
The strongest objection, answered→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Shinobu Kocho · Demon Slayer
The contrarian read→
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“I do not fear death. I fear only that my rage will fade over time.”
Kurapika · Hunter x Hunter
The case against this line→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Madoka Kaname · Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Read against the character's own history→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Madoka Kaname · Puella Magi Madoka Magica
The strongest objection, answered→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Kyoko Sakura · Puella Magi Madoka Magica
What the line costs later→
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“I just pretend to be cool. When I get scared or hurt, there's no one I can talk to. All I can do is cry on my own. It's not fun...being a magical girl...”
Mami Tomoe · Puella Magi Madoka Magica
What the story had to build→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Cagalli Yula Athha · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Read against the character's own history→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Kazuma Kuwabara · YuYu Hakusho
What the Japanese does→
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“But I'm not gonna fight back, so you just hit me as much as you're gonna and let me get out of here!”
Kazuma Kuwabara · YuYu Hakusho
What the story had to build→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Maka Albarn · Soul Eater
The contrarian read→
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“People need fear to survive. We experience it so we can grow stronger.”
Maka Albarn · Soul Eater
The strongest objection, answered→
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“I refuse to let my fear control me anymore.”
Maka Albarn · Soul Eater
The case against this line→
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“If you forget your fear you become reckless.”
Soul Eater Evans · Soul Eater
Set against another series→
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“This is fear. That's good then, I had forgotten what it felt like.”
Franken Stein · Soul Eater
The strongest objection, answered→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Asura · Soul Eater
What the story had to build→
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“That is our Fairy Tail!! We don't live like we have already died, like you do!! We live with our lives on the lines, you bastard!! If you don't have the courage to change things then you might as well just die!!!”
Natsu Dragneel · Fairy Tail
The case against this line→
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“A lot of people are too scared to admit that they're still children. They do everything they can to avoid it. So people who can admit that have a lot of courage.”
Tohru Honda · Fruits Basket
The strongest objection, answered→
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“It's okay to feel weak sometimes. It's okay to be afraid. The important thing is that we face our fears. That's...that's what makes us strong.”
Yuki Sohma · Fruits Basket
The case against this line→
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“I'm the one who deserved to be hit! Not you! I'm a coward! I'm dishonest! I'm sneaky! And a wimp!”
Shinji Ikari · Neon Genesis Evangelion
What the story had to build→
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“What's wrong with running away from reality if it sucks?!”
Shinji Ikari · Neon Genesis Evangelion
Set against another series→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Laughing Bull · Cowboy Bebop
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