Anime Quotes About Duty

What an order, an office or a code demands of the person holding it, and the lines where that demand and the person's own wishes pull apart.

“In the ninja world those who break the rules are scum, that's true. But those who abandon their friends are worse than scum!”
Kakashi Hatake Naruto What the story had to build
“The Kuchiki clan is one of the four noble houses. We must set the standard for all shinigami. If we do not abide by the code...then who will uphold it?”
Byakuya Kuchiki Bleach What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Shunsui Kyōraku Bleach What the line costs later
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Bruno Bucciarati JoJo's Bizarre Adventure What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Yuji Itadori Jujutsu Kaisen The case against this line
“Is that really it, Kakashi sensei? Is that the ninja way? To use and be used by people like tools?”
Sakura Haruno Naruto The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Jeremiah Gottwald Code Geass Read against the character's own history
“Now that you've seen me, I can't let you live. My orders were only to destroy the spaceport...but now I will destroy everything! This is battle 001. Pilot's name: Trowa. For the record.”
Trowa Barton Mobile Suit Gundam Wing What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Ichigo Kurosaki Bleach The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Kimimaro Naruto What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Rolo Lamperouge Code Geass Read against the character's own history
“Shinobi are all merely tools in the hands of destiny. No point in wondering whether it's right or wrong. It just is. It's the same in the Village Hidden in the Leaves.”
Kakashi Hatake Naruto The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Kakashi Hatake Naruto Read against the character's own history
“Kenpachi. You just said it a while ago, that protecting Karakura Town was my duty. Wrong. My duty is to protect my friends.”
Ichigo Kurosaki Bleach The contrarian read
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Riza Hawkeye Fullmetal Alchemist Read against the character's own history
“So you're the ruler of this land. The king exists for his people. Without his people, there is no king! King Bradley, you're not a true king! Not now or ever!”
Ling Yao Fullmetal Alchemist The case against this line
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
King Bradley Fullmetal Alchemist Set against another series
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Homura Akemi Puella Magi Madoka Magica Read against the character's own history
“When men do what they're supposed to do, it's not always about what they want.”
Kazuma Kuwabara YuYu Hakusho The contrarian read
“You disgust me. I am a Grim Reaper. I refuse to grant anyone the freedom to kill!”
Death the Kid Soul Eater The contrarian read
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Mu La Flaga Mobile Suit Gundam SEED The strongest objection, answered
“Even if he is a potential vessel... ...he must be executed under jujutsu regulations. But I don't want to let him die!”
Megumi Fushiguro Jujutsu Kaisen Read against the character's own history
“When your sister eats someone, there are two things you have to do... Kill your sister... then slit your own belly and die! That is what it means to travel with your sister who has become a demon!”
Sakonji Urokodaki Demon Slayer The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Rukia Kuchiki Bleach The case against this line