The Best Akira Quotes
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The Best Akira Quotes

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 There are so many memorable quotes from the classic anime film Akira, but which ones stood out to you the most? Since it's just a great anime, let's rank the best quotes from Akira, with the help of your votes.

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, the creator of the Akira manga series, Akira is the revolutionary anime film that changed the animation industry forever in Japan and the West. Taking place in a post-apocalyptic city called Neo-Tokyo, biker gang leader Shoutarou Kaneda and his best friend, Tetsuo Shima, are once again engaged in battle with their rivals known as "The Clowns."

These memorable Akira quotes can be from any character in the film, whether they are a main character like Tetsuo Shima or Shotaro Kaneda, or even a side character like Shikishima. Use your votes to let other fans of Akira know what your favorite quotes from the series are. You can also downvote any Akira quotes that you didn't like as much.

  • He's Not Your Friend
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    75 VOTES

    He's Not Your Friend

    "He's not your friend, he's ours! If somebody's gonna kill him, it should be us!"

    -Kaneda

    75 votes
  • It's Pointless To Fight Each Other
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    49 VOTES

    It's Pointless To Fight Each Other

    "Enough! Open up your eyes and look at the big picture; You're all puppets of corrupt politicians and capitalists. Don't you understand, it's utterly pointless to fight each other."

    -Coloneal

    49 votes
  • To Act Or Not Act
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    85 VOTES

    To Act Or Not Act

    "My job isn't to believe or disbelieve. It is to act or not act!"

    -Coloneal

    85 votes
  • I Want Him More Than Dead
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    30 VOTES

    I Want Him More Than Dead

    "I want him more than dead, I'll split his freaking head open!"

    -Tetsuo

    30 votes
  • Be Quiet
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    30 VOTES

    Be Quiet

    You want me to enroll in that kindergarten and live happily ever after, huh?! "Be quiet, do what you're told, take your medicine every day" and end up all shriveled like those kids!?

    Tetsuo

    30 votes
  • I Could Handle It On My Own
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    38 VOTES

    I Could Handle It On My Own

    "Why do you always have to try and save me? I could handle it on my own. Yeah, I admit I've gotten beaten before, but I won't always be on the receiving end, you hear that? You understand?"

    -Tetsuo

    38 votes
  • Too Difficult
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    30 VOTES

    Too Difficult

    "It was too difficult for Tetsuo... of course, too difficult for us. And for Akira."

    -Takashi

    30 votes
  • 200 Horses At 12,000 RPM
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    29 VOTES

    200 Horses At 12,000 RPM

    "Twin ceramic rotor drives on each wheel! And these look like computer controlled anti-lock brakes! Wow, 200 horses at 12,000 RPM."

    -Tetsuo

    29 votes
  • I'll Be In Charge Of The Heroics
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    18 VOTES

    I'll Be In Charge Of The Heroics

    Oh, that's right! I forgot you were there. There, do you see, Kaneda? I won't be needing you to come to the rescue ever again, okay? From now on, I'll be in charge of the heroics. So, if you need any saving, just ask, Kanny."

    -Tetsuo

    18 votes
  • Treat Me Like A Kid
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    21 VOTES

    Treat Me Like A Kid

    "Kaneda, you've always been a pain in the ass, y'know. You've been telling me what to do since we were kids. You always treat me like a kid. You always show up and start bossing me around, and don't you deny it!"

    -Tetsuo

    21 votes
  • Makes You Angry
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    31 VOTES

    Makes You Angry

    "Hah! You don't like what you're hearing, do ya? Makes you angry? So what are you gonna do now? Well, Kaneda? WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO NOW?!?!"

    -Tetsuo

    31 votes
  • He Acted Like A Different Person
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    26 VOTES

    He Acted Like A Different Person

    "Something seemed strange the second I saw his face. It's odd. He was wearing what looked like a white hospital gown. He acted like a different person. Yamagata asked him if he was really Tetsuo or if he was someone else."

    -Kai

    26 votes
  • Bike For Myself
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    23 VOTES

    Bike For Myself

    "I customized that bike for myself."

    -Kaneda

    23 votes
  • Lost Your Temper
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    14 VOTES

    Lost Your Temper

    "All right, the story is, you and your friends went out at night on your bikes to visit your dying mother. Another bunch of biker hooligans called the Clowns attacked you. They hurt your friend,you lost your temper, and that's why eight of these Clowns are now in the hospital."

    -Officer A

    14 votes
  • Older Than You
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    21 VOTES

    Older Than You

    "I'm not that much older than you, so don't call me pops or you'll find yoursef polishin' my boots with your tongue!"

    -Police Officer

    21 votes