Anime Quotes About Pride
The line between self-respect and the thing that gets people killed, argued out loud by characters standing on both sides of it.
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“My student's watching, so I'm going to show off a little.”
Satoru Gojo · Jujutsu Kaisen
Read against the character's own history→
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“I'm here to save you, Utahime!”
Satoru Gojo · Jujutsu Kaisen
Set against another series→
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“There is only one destiny we all share equally... death.”
Neji Hyuga · Naruto
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.
Sosuke Aizen · Bleach
The contrarian read→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Sosuke Aizen · Bleach
What the line costs later→
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“I warn you, friendship, comfort and encouragement...I do not need these things, nor should you expect them from me.”
Zabuza Momochi · Naruto
The contrarian read→
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“What does pride matter?! Compared to life, pride is nothing!”
Rukia Kuchiki · Bleach
The contrarian read→
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“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→
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“My killing you is no other reason than the fact that you... Pointed your blade at my pride.”
Byakuya Kuchiki · Bleach
What the line costs later→
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“It matters not whether you look like a beast, but that you fight like one.”
Kenpachi Zaraki · Bleach
Set against another series→
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“I do not know. How many loaves of bread have you eaten in your lifetime?”
Dio Brando · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
What the story had to build→
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“How my heart resonates! I'm pulsing with heat and life! My very blood is a symphony within me!”
Jonathan Joestar · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
The case against this line→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Genryusai Yamamoto · Bleach
The contrarian read→
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“To protect the world from devastation.”
Jessie · Pokémon
What the story had to build→
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“She can't stand the thought of losing him. She cries, but I'd say, "see ya later!". There are plenty more fish in the sea.”
Jessie · Pokémon
Read against the character's own history→
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“Surrender now or prepare to fight!”
James · Pokémon
Set against another series→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
James · Pokémon
The strongest objection, answered→
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“You disrespected that innocent old man's life. So I changed one of your guns into a banana. You should savor your last meal while you can.”
Giorno Giovanna · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
What the story had to build→
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“Sorry, but I refuse!”
Rohan Kishibe · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
What the story had to build→
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“You should know that one of Rohan Kishibe's pastimes is saying "NO!" to fools who think they're tough shit! So, I'm afraid your meal has been cancelled!”
Rohan Kishibe · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
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.
Shunsui Kyōraku · Bleach
What the line costs later→
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“You're right, there's no reason for me to hear your name, because the most important thing is that you know mine.”
Ikkaku Madarame · Bleach
What the story had to build→
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“How many times do I have to tell you? It's not Hitsugaya-kun, it's Hitsugaya-taichō.”
Tōshirō Hitsugaya · Bleach
What the story had to build→
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“I abhor perfection. Perfection is a dead end. It leaves no room for innovation or improvement... ...or for wisdom or talent.”
Mayuri Kurotsuchi · Bleach
The case against this line→
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