Anime Quotes About Responsibility

Power described as a debt rather than a prize — what characters owe once they can act.

“It's fine now. Why? Because I am here!”
All Might My Hero Academia What the story had to build
“Watch me.”
Enji Todoroki My Hero Academia The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Tsuyu Asui My Hero Academia The strongest objection, answered
“If both are equally shit, then I'll take the one I'm more suited to.”
Kento Nanami Jujutsu Kaisen The contrarian read
“Power comes in response to a need, not a desire.”
Goku Dragon Ball Z What the line costs later
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Mirio Togata My Hero Academia Set against another series
“It's okay if you don't forgive me. I don't want your forgiveness, I want to atone.”
Enji Todoroki My Hero Academia What the story had to build
“Peace is not something that is just given to you.”
Relena Peacecraft Mobile Suit Gundam Wing The strongest objection, answered
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Yuji Itadori Jujutsu Kaisen What the story had to build
“I understand starving people more than anyone.”
Sanji One Piece What the story had to build
“Who protects the heroes when they are hurting?”
Ochaco Uraraka My Hero Academia What the line costs later
“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
“When the people reject someone's every existence and then look at that person, their eyes become cold, cold as an ice storm in the deepest winter.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi Naruto The strongest objection, answered
“Who's the real enemy here?”
Erwin Smith Attack on Titan Read against the character's own history
“Look at how many people you've killed in only five days. Most are reluctant to write this much.”
Ryuk Death Note What the story had to build
“Complaining again. Didn't your grandmother ever tell you that a good boy has to finish what he starts?”
Jet Black Cowboy Bebop The contrarian read
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Satoru Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen What the line costs later
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Satoru Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen The contrarian read
“When I was a cop this was my beat. I'm the Black Dog, and once I bite, I don't let go. I have no regrets about her, but I'll settle this score on my own terms.”
Jet Black Cowboy Bebop What the story had to build
“I can't promise I'll always be willing to risk my life for a stranger... But... I know I owe you a large debt! And I'm not a total scum bag!”
Ichigo Kurosaki Bleach What the story had to build
A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Tanjiro Kamado Demon Slayer Read against the character's own history
“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
“Like Hell you're staying a State Alchemist. Like Hell.”
Edward Elric Fullmetal Alchemist What the story had to build
“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