Anime Quotes About Responsibility
Power described as a debt rather than a prize — what characters owe once they can act.
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“If you're going to do it, do it now! If not then leave!”
Gendo Ikari · Neon Genesis Evangelion
What the story had to build→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Jet Black · Cowboy Bebop
What the line costs later→
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“Edward... if I don't come back, water the bonsai for me, okay?”
Jet Black · Cowboy Bebop
Read against the character's own history→
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“So my life for hers, huh? I wish someone had told me this morning that I'd make this kind of choice.”
Yusuke Urameshi · YuYu Hakusho
What the story had to build→
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“When men do what they're supposed to do, it's not always about what they want.”
Kazuma Kuwabara · YuYu Hakusho
The contrarian read→
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“Your ordeal will be what is inside of it, and I assure you, it won't be a chicken. Hatch this egg, and face what comes out.”
Koenma · YuYu Hakusho
Set against another series→
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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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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Death the Kid · Soul Eater
What the line costs later→
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“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→
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“I'll admit Black Star makes some dumb calls from time to time, but the important thing is I'm here to back him up no matter how big a fool he is. If we're fools we're fools together, that's the kind of team we are.”
Tsubaki Nakatsukasa · Soul Eater
The strongest objection, answered→
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“If I killed a kid, that would give me nightmares.”
Mifune · Soul Eater
Read against the character's own history→
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“It's not that I want to fight... but I do want to protect this ship. Because of the people on board.”
Kira Yamato · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
What the line costs later→
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“What the hell can you protect when your feelings are the only weapons you've got?”
Kira Yamato · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Read against the character's own history→
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“If you just did nothing because you thought it wouldn't help, then you'd end up doing less than nothing, for nothing would change and nothing would end.”
Kira Yamato · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
The strongest objection, answered→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Athrun Zala · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
What the story had to build→
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“Know what you're fighting for. Fighting for its own sake is pointless. Understand why you are so angry.”
Athrun Zala · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
The case against this line→
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“It's the same for us all. You won't find too many people who wish to fight for no reason at all. We fight because unless we fight, we cannot protect.”
Mu La Flaga · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Set against another series→
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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→
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“Whatever human beings have begun, other human beings can then put a stop to.”
Lacus Clyne · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Set against another series→
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“The choices we're making may be one of evil as well. For we call for peace, but with weapons in our hands. Nevertheless allow us to break this chain of endless conflict. Give us strength.”
Lacus Clyne · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
The strongest objection, answered→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Andrew Waltfeld · Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
The contrarian read→
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A line from the ending — shown on the character page, behind a spoiler shield.
Yuri Nakamura · Angel Beats!
Set against another series→
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“It's so we'll reflect on the error of our ways.”
Kanade Tachibana · Angel Beats!
Read against the character's own history→
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“Luffy, if you keep randomly floating around, you'll never become a pirate. You should find a navigator for your crew.”
Koby · One Piece
What the story had to build→
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