Arts, Media & Entertainment: Anime Quotes

Celebrate the expressive worlds of anime through handpicked quotes that capture courage, friendship, love, and the thrill of adventure. From shonen battles to slice-of-life moments, these lines highlight the emotions and ideas that stay with viewers long after the credits. Discover memorable words from iconic heroes, complex rivals, and storytellers across eras and genres. Whether you seek motivation, a bittersweet reflection, or a laugh, this collection offers concise, resonant sayings that showcase the creativity and heart of anime.

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"The rise of anime had to happen. If the Japanese could tell better American stories, it would go through the roof. They still tell stories which are very much oriental. I take my hat off to them"

Ralph Bakshi, Director

Ralph Bakshi

"I never read reviews. I'm not interested. But I value a lot the reactions of the spectators"

Hayao Miyazaki, Director

"Japanimation is a whole different art form"

Lucy Liu, Actress

"I want to have the fun of doing anime and I love anime, but I can't do storyboards because I can't really draw and that's what they live and die on"

Quentin Tarantino, Director

Quentin Tarantino

"I take time to watch anime. I don't know whether I'm allowed to, but I do it anyway"

Larry Wall, Author

"When a man is shooting a handgun, it's just like he is shooting because that's his job, and he has no other choice. It's no good. When a girl is shooting a handgun, it's really something"

Hayao Miyazaki, Director

"I'm not sure specifically but there's definitely parts of me in Rikku"

Tara Strong, Actress

"I'd forgotten I'd done the anime called Spirited Away, the English version of a Japanese film"

David Ogden Stiers, Actor

"It's just the absolute bomb. Ghost in the Shell was really good, it's a little bit more recent"

James Marsters, Actor

"Speed Racer is good to cut your teeth on, but if anyone has not seen Akira, go get it"

James Marsters, Actor

"They ask questions like 'do you believe in aliens' and those types of things. They were really interested in aliens, and that was really something that the Japanese have an interest in, and they are also very big fans of romances"

Shiri Appleby, Actress