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The best quotes from your favorite anime characters, including both heroes villains.

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After watching a particularly great anime, one of the things that stays with us are&nbsp;the most memorable quotes. Whether they reveal something about a character and the world they live in, or resonate with us on a personal level, these iconic anime quotes stick in our minds for years to come.

But what are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/inspirational-anime-quotes/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best anime quotes</a>? That depends on your personal preferences, but this collection includes some pretty solid contenders. A classic example is Spike Spiegel&#39;s last words to Faye before he goes to confront Vicious in&nbsp;Cowboy Bebop.&nbsp;More recently, there&#39;s Erwin Smith&#39;s rousing speech to his soldiers as they face impossible odds in&nbsp;Attack on Titan.&nbsp;

Which of these quotes resonates with you the most?

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His real name is&nbsp;Toshinori Yagi, but most people in the My Hero Academia Universe know him as the superhero All Might. There have already been some fantastic All Might quotes so far, so let's take a look at some of the more powerful and impactful ones.How could you forget when All Might vanquished&nbsp; Nomu towards the end of Season 1? His famous quote starting with &quot;Hey Villain, have you ever heard these words?&quot; became one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> moments from anime in 2017. There are many more inspirational All Might quotes as well, like when he informed Midoriya that he could be a hero. If you didn't cry during that scene, you have a pretty strong will!We've collected the best All Might quotes from the series so far, but we want you to vote on them so that the best quotes will rise to the top of the list. If you want to add your favorite All Might quote that isn't already here, please do so.

For a character that doesn't technically have a mouth, Alphonse Elric sure does say a lot! Since he's beloved by all, let's rank the best Alphonse Elric quotes from both <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fullmetal-alchemist-2003-better-than-brotherhood/leo-reyna?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Fullmetal Alchemist 2003</a> and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.One of Alphonse's best qualities is how positive he stays&nbsp;despite the fact that his soul is transfixed to a suit of armor. He doesn't view himself as a victim, as evidence by quotes like:&nbsp;&quot;This body comes with many inconveniences. But inconveniences don't make me miserable! There is no reason for you to pity me! My life was put back together with alchemy by my brother. If I deny myself, that would mean I'm denying my brother, along with alchemy. I believe in the potential that alchemy holds. I want to believe in it!Another great Alphonse Elric quote that really makes you smile is:&nbsp;&quot;You're not a good-for-nothing person. I think that being able to try your hardest to be something is a talent by itself.&quot;Do you have a favorite Alphonse Elric quote? Vote up your favorites on this list, and add any quotes if they aren't here already!

He&#39;s the protagonist of one of the biggest anime of all time, so you know there are some epic Goku quotes that stayed with you after watching DBZ. For this list, we&#39;re going to rank the greatest Goku&nbsp;quotes of all time, with the help of your votes.&nbsp;Vegeta would probably call these Kakarot quotes, but the rest of us know him as Goku - the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/why-goku-is-the-worst-dragon-ball-z/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">lovable, if dangerous, hero of Dragon Ball</a>.

Whether these Goku quotes are inspirational, like his speech to Frieza about being the hope of the universe, or epic, like when he first turned SS3, they are all meaningful in some way. Although Goku&nbsp;has a gentle nature about him, he always turns up the heat when it comes to protecting his friends. If you were ever bullied as a kid, you were probably inspired when Goku said this epic line to Frieza:

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I don&#39;t understand why you call Saiyans&nbsp;by such&nbsp;mindless names. The only thing it does is reveal your own fear and ignorance. I guess name calling is your only attack, because you&#39;re too weak to challenge me any other way.
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Vote up your favorite Goku&nbsp;quotes below so they rise to the top, and add your own if they&#39;re not already here.

When you are essentially the most popular anime villain of all time, you&#39;re definitely going to have some memorable lines. These are the best Frieza quotes of all time, including some savage burns on Vegeta&nbsp;that sting more than any finger beam&nbsp;could.

Some of Frieza&#39;s&nbsp;best quotes sound like they are lifted straight from a comedy roast -&nbsp;

&nbsp;&quot;There are three things I refuse to tolerate. Cowardice. Bad haircuts, and military insurrection. And it is unfortunate that our friend Vegeta possesses all three of these&quot;&nbsp;

The beauty of Frieza is that he always adds insult to injury - he doesn&#39;t just destroy you, but he also calls you a filthy&nbsp;monkey while doing so. This list is a good mix of brutal Frieza quotes and funny insults, but regardless of what your favorites are, vote them up below.

He's the soul reaper protagonist from Bleach, but what are Ichigo&nbsp;Kurosaki's best quotes that give you <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/epic-anime-scenes-that-give-you-goosebumps/matthew-machin?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">goosebumps every time</a> you hear them? To answer that question, we've laid out the best Ichigo quotes, and we want you to vote up your favorites.Some of Ichigo's best moments in Bleach are when he is addressing his sword, Zangetsu. It's hard to forget the scene where he said as follows:&quot;Zangetsu, I won't ask you to 'lend me your power' any more. And I won't tell you 'don't get in my way'. I won't even say 'let us fight together'. I'll fight for myself. Thank you, Zangetsu. You are me.&quot;Sometimes, the really good Ichigo&nbsp;Kurosaki quotes come when he's facing down evil. His quote about why big brothers are born first, for example, is particularly moving. If for some reason you don't see your favorite Ichigo&nbsp;quote on this list, add it yourself! Just make sure that particular quote from Ichigo isn't on the list already.

Light is an amazing protagonist, but what exactly are the best Light Yagami quotes that really stood out to you in Death Note? To find out which Light Yagami quotes really resonated with fans, we're ranking his most memorable lines, with the help of your votes. Take a look at the Light quotes below, and vote up the ones that stand out to you.He's not known for his humor, but Light's quote about eating a potato chip while writing names in his Death Note became somewhat of a meme -&nbsp;&quot;I'll solve equations with my right hand and write names with my left. I'll take a potato chip... and eat it!&quot;Most of the other Light Yagami&nbsp;quotes on this list are during serious moments, like when he managed to defeat L. Some of these are long than others, so you might consider them Light Yagami speeches rather than just quotes.

He's one of the most popular characters from Soul Eater, but do you have a favorite quote from Black Star? This assassin who reached the level of &quot;Warrior God&quot; has some pretty great lines in Soul Eater, so let's rank them! This list features the best Black Star quotes, and it's ranked by your votes.It's always fun when an anime character talks trash and has the ability to back it up. Black Star is definitely in that camp, with memorable quotes like:&nbsp;&quot;Are you scared? I understand. The first time I saw my reflection in the mirror, even I was frightened by how big my reflection was.&quot; His arrogance is shown in other quotes too, such as: &quot;I'm Black Star. I'm on a whole different level than you. I'm a big man! I beat death! Who else can say that?!&quot;Black Star also has a great quote about losing, although it's not necessarily&nbsp;the best logic:&nbsp;&quot;As long as I don't admit defeat, then it'll never be a loss!&quot; Vote up your favorite Black Star quotes from Soul Eater so they rise to the top of the list.&nbsp;

She's one of the greatest characters from DBZ, but what is your favorite Bulma quote? For this list we're ranking the best quotes from Bulma Briefs, with the help of your votes. This can include&nbsp;any of her lines from Dragon Ball, DBZ, or any other series she has appeared in.Many of Bulma's cutest quotes come from her conversations with baby Trunks. After one of Vegeta's outbursts, Bulma says, &quot;Don't worry, I'll protect you from your Daddy's scary little face!&quot; Another funny moment was when Bulma&nbsp;found out that the length of Saiyan's hair doesn't change -&nbsp;&quot;I guess that's why you never needed a haircut!!&quot;Vote up your favorite Bulma&nbsp;Briefs quotes, add any to the list if they aren't here already!

&quot;There's nothing more deceiving than an obvious truth.&quot; Although this is one of Ciel Phantomhive's&nbsp;smartest quotes, we promise this list is an obvious truth of Ciel's best quotes. Below is a ranked list of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sebastian-michaelis-quotes/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Ciel Phantomhive quotes</a>, with the order determined by your votes.The protagonist of the Black Butler series, Ciel&nbsp;is known by most to be an arrogant but intelligent person. With quotes like &quot;&quot;Death is like being born, but backwards. It only hurts for a little while, then a new life begins. A life with no sorrow, no pain, a glorious new beginning. A beginning that will last an eternity&quot; Ciel&nbsp;Phantomhive definitely makes you think.What is your favorite quote from Ciel Phantomhive? Use your votes below to influence where each quote will end up on the list.

When you're the literal son of death, you're probably going to say something entertaining from time to time. Enter Death the Kid from Soul Eater, who has some really good quotes that deserve a second look. Let's rank the best Death <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-craziest-printed-quotes-made-by-children/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Kid quotes</a> that really exemplify who Kid is as a character.Although Kid has a calm demeanor, he definitely has a dark side too. If he gets fired up he's likely to say things like,&nbsp;&quot;If you pick a fight with a god of death, I can't guarantee your soul's safety.&quot; One of the best quotes from Death the Kid shows that he ultimately has good motives in Soul Eater:&nbsp;&quot;I'm going to keep fighting until this world is the way it should be. Until the world is balanced.&quot;Let everyone know what your favorite Death the Kid quotes are by voting up your favorites below.

He's the protagonist of one of the most popular anime of all time, so of course there are a ton of amazing Edward Elric quotes that are worth ranking. This list features the best Edward Elric&nbsp;quotes from both FMA 2003 and FMA: Brotherhood, and it's ranked by your votes. If you an inspiration Edward Elric quote that you love, simply vote it up so that it will rise in the rankings!Remember the moving words that Ed said to Rose?&quot;I can't tell you that… You have to figure it out. Stand up and walk. Keep moving forward. You've got two good legs. So get up and use them. You're strong enough to make your own path.&quot;Many other good Edward Elric&nbsp;quotes are about death, alchemy, revenge, and much more. You know that someone who burned his own childhood home to the ground&nbsp;doesn't regret the past, and he definitely expresses that in a few of these quotes.&nbsp;Take a look at these meaningful quotes from Edward Elric and vote up your favorites.

He's the protagonist of Attack on Titan, but what is your favorite quote from Eren&nbsp;Yeager? Throughout the series, Eren has some very memorable lines about fighting, being free, and winning.&nbsp;Let's take a look at Eren&nbsp;Yeager's best quotes, and vote up the ones that we like the&nbsp;most.Some of the best Eren Yeager quotes can actually help you in real life. For example, one of Eren's most motivating lines is&nbsp;&quot;No matter how messed up things get, you can always figure out the best solution.&quot; Another great line from Eren is &quot;&quot;I want to see and understand the world outside. I don't want to die inside these walls without knowing what's out there!&quot;Use your votes to determine where these Eren&nbsp;Yeager quotes will rank on the list! You can even include your own additions if you see a great line that isn't here already.

&quot;One day I'd like to become something precious to others&quot; is the perfect Gaara quote that touches on the inner demons he has struggled with throughout the Naruto series.&nbsp;In the beginning of Naruto, Gaara's quotes were terrifying, as he was hellbent on killing whoever got in his way. However, even though Gaara&nbsp;is introduced as a villain, he eventually conquers the skeletons in his closet, and even goes on to become the Kazekage.One of the best Gaara quotes is&nbsp;&quot;Peace under an illusion is not true peace. It's only meaningful if the real world manages to accomplish it.&quot;&nbsp;Not only is this line relevant to the series, but it also holds true in the real world.Vote up your favorite Gaara&nbsp;quotes that really impacted you and stayed with you long after hearing them!

Gohan has taken many forms throughout the Dragon Ball series, which is why there are so many great Gohan&nbsp;quotes on this list. There are Great Saiyaman quotes (although many people hated this version of him,) as well as epic quotes from kid Gohan, teenage Gohan, and the adult version of Gohan. Do you have a favorite Gohan quote? That's exactly what this list is for - so you can vote up your top picks and help rank this list in a good order!Most people's favorite version of Gohan was when he first turned SSJ2 against Perfect Cell. Who would have thought that Goku's kid would end up being the one who saved Earth? When Gohan is ticked off, that's when he lets his best lines fly -&nbsp;&quot;I know your kind. You think you can just walk&nbsp;in and take our planet. But you forgot one thing...I'm my father's son!&quot;&nbsp;Vote up your top Gohan quotes on the list below so that your favorites rise to the top! Downvote any quotes that you feel aren't as good as the others.

He's one of the most despised anime characters of all time, but that doesn't mean there aren't some amazing Griffith quotes from the Berserk series. In fact, many of Griffith's best quotes are actually quite thought-provoking, even if he is a terrible human being in the end.One Griffith quote that really shows his selfishness and true colors is this one -&nbsp;&quot;A dream-&nbsp;It's something you do for yourself, not for others.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;He of course ends up betraying the Band of the Hawk, including his comrades who would have done anything for him.Do you have a favorite Griffith quote from Berserk? Vote up your top picks on the list below, and downvote any that you don't really care for.

The brother of Sasuke&nbsp;Uchiha, Itachi is one of the most important characters in the Naruto series, so naturally there are a ton of amazing Itachi Uchiha quotes that are guaranteed to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/epic-anime-scenes-that-give-you-goosebumps/matthew-machin?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">give you goosebumps</a>. If you haven't seen Naruto Shippuden all the way through, you have no idea just how complex this &quot;villain&quot; is! Many Itachi Uchiha quotes were catalysts for Sasuke's actions throughout the series - &quot;Why are you so weak? Because you lack hatred.&quot;Many of the best Itachi Uchiha&nbsp;quotes are actually pretty inspirational. One in particular is when he says, &quot;People's lives don't end when they die. It ends when they lose faith.&quot;&nbsp;Do you have a favorite Itachi quote? Vote it up on the list below, and downvote any of his lines that you feel don't deserve to be towards to the top of this ranking.

When you're the protagonist of one of the most popular anime, you're going to have a lot of great quotes. For this list we're ranking the best Izuku&nbsp;Midoriya&nbsp;quotes from My Hero Academia, with the help of your votes.Since Midoriya&nbsp;was born without a quirk, or superpower, he is the classic example of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-like-the-rising-of-the-shield-hero/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">zero to hero anime</a> character. Some of Midoriya's best quotes are when he acknowledges his own limitations:&nbsp;&quot;All men are not created equal. This was the reality I learned about society at the young age of four. And that was my first and last setback.&quot; When it comes down to it, Midoriya is just one of those anime characters who is constantly inspiring you with what he says:&nbsp;&quot;That's right. Don't worry about what other people think! Hold your head up high and plunge forward!&quot;Do you have a favorite&nbsp;Izuku Midoriya&nbsp;quote? You can actively change the order of this list by voting each quote up or down.

&quot;A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home.&quot;&nbsp;This Jiraiya quote proves that although he was extremely pervy, he was still a wise sage that had a lot of wisdom to offer his students. Many of the best Jiraiya quotes are of course about women, because girls were his biggest vice through the Naruto&nbsp;franchise.Perhaps the most gut-wrenching quote from Jiraiya&nbsp;was&nbsp;his final words. &quot;Now I suppose it's about&nbsp;time I put down my pen. Oh, right... What should I name the sequel? I wonder... Let's see: The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki. Yes... That has a nice ring to it.&quot;&nbsp;Although most of the Hidden Leaf was <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-characters-brought-back-to-life-because-fans-got-pissed/evan-lambert?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">brought back to life</a> after Naruto&nbsp;defeated Pain, Jiraiya unfortunately stayed dead.Vote up your favorite Jiraiya quotes that really made you love the pervy&nbsp;sage just as much as Naruto did!

The best Kakashi quotes show was an honorable and corageous shinobi he is through the Naruto series.&nbsp;&quot;I won't allow my comrades to die. I'll protect you with my life. Trust me.&quot;&nbsp;Quotes like this are partially what makes Kakashi&nbsp;so great - he's a fiercely loyal shinobi who would never leave a comrade to die. Another great Kakashi quote along the same lines is&nbsp;&quot;To know what is right and choose to ignore it is the act of a coward.&quot;What is your favorite Kakashi&nbsp;Hatake&nbsp;quote from the Naruto series? This ranked list can be voted on by anime fans like you, who can influence the ranking of these Kakshi quotes by voting them up or down. Don't be shy about letting us know your opinions!

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