36 Tomura Shigaraki Quotes Full of Terror, Evil and Destruction

With a vitriolic disgust for society and heroes, Tomura Shigaraki's hate leads him down a path of destruction and pure evil. Step into his dark mind by reading the 36 quotes below.

The twisted Tomura Shigaraki is the main villain of the anime series "My Hero Academia." With an unsettling predisposition and malignant personality, he is unafraid of performing the most heinous acts to get what he wants.

He sits at the top of the Paranormal Liberation Front and League of Villians. But, he slowly moves towards a more independent style of villainy on a path of worldwide destruction. Read the 36 quotes below to find out more.

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: “In the end, you’re just a tool for violence, made to keep us down, and violence only breeds violence.” | Image: AmoDays

Tomura Shigaraki Quotes about Violence

"Violence for the sake of others makes it admirable.” — Tomura Shigaraki

"You were right; I just want to destroy." — Tomura Shigaraki

"It's the violence of a government official." — Tomura Shigaraki

"Even if this hero society comes crashing down… even if I rise to rule the underworld… that weight in my heart is never gonna go away. It's why I hate everything. Every living, breathing thing just rubs me the wrong way. So why not destroy it all? Why not destroy everything?" — Tomura Shigaraki

"In the end, you're just a tool for violence, made to keep us down, and violence only breeds violence." — Tomura Shigaraki

Unsettling and Destructive Tomura Shigaraki Quotes

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: “At that time, I had clear intent to kill.” | Image: AmoDays

"Create a world without All Might. And cause enough destruction to show them all how fragile their justice really is. From this day forward…that's my conviction. It's all about All Might." — Tomura Shigaraki

"I wonder if he'll come if we kill some kids?" — Tomura Shigaraki

"More importantly, you should be careful. The next time we meet will likely be when I have decided to kill you." — Tomura Shigaraki

"At that time, I had clear intent to kill." — Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: “I wonder if he’ll come if we kill some kids?" | Image: AmoDays

"The fruits of all the effort you spent are now mine!" — Tomura Shigaraki

"Everyone! Everyone! Everyone! I hate them all!" — Tomura Shigaraki

"Now you're a useless, helpless, quirkless wonder. All that hard work you put in! It's mine now!! Your life's gonna be a real nail-bitter now…not that you've got any nails left to bite. You should just sit back and watch!! Have a nice life!! Because this...is our time!" — Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki Quotes about Heroes and Villians

"Heroes and villains both thrive on violence, but we're still categorized. 'You're good 'You're evil' That's how it is!" — Tomura Shigaraki

"So the hero killer is also the hero breeder!"— Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: "You heroes pretend to be society’s guardians. For generations, you pretended not to see those you couldn’t protect and swept their pain under the rug. It’s tainted everything you’ve built.” | Image: AmoDays

"Everything I witness in this world of ours...led to the existence of that house. As Tomura Shigaraki and Tenko Shimura, I've got just one hope. The destruction of everything stemming from that house. That's the only thing that's gonna save me, hero." — Tomura Shigaraki

"By the way, hero…I'm not your last boss." — Tomura Shigaraki

"Kids these days are amazing. They make the League of Villains look bad." — Tomura Shigaraki

"You heroes pretend to be society's guardians. For generations, you pretended not to see those you couldn't protect and swept their pain under the rug. It's tainted everything you've built." — Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: “By the way hero… I'm not your last boss.” | Image: AmoDays

"I hate pro heroes. The masses don't stand a chance against them." — Tomura Shigaraki

"A hero! Of course, there'd be one. Urg!" — Tomura Shigaraki

"My mind's empty beyond those flashes and fragments, and yet...there's a heaviness in my heart. Like a lump of lead, never moving. Fueling the rage that propels me but never brings relief. Even if we bring down hero society... even if I rule the ruins from the shadows.. that lead will be with me all my life. That's why I despise all in existence. All that lives and breathes. Presses on the weight in my soul. So then, why shouldn't I destroy it? Why must I suffer it? When this world falls, we'll see the glorious new horizon that awaits. So why not lend me a hand? I'll show you the holes of Heaven and the depths of Hell." — Tomura Shigaraki

"It's tainted everything you've built. That means your system's all rotten from the inside, with maggots crawling out. It all builds up, little by little, over time. You've got the common trash, all too dependent on being protected. And the brave guardians who created the trash that need coddling. It's a corrupt, vicious cycle. Everything I've witnessed, this whole system you've built, has always rejected me. Now I'm ready to reject it. That's why I destroy. That's why I took this power for myself. Simple enough? I don't care if you understand. That's what makes us heroes and villains." — Tomura Shigaraki

More Warped and Twisted One-Liners

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: "Why does dad say I can't? Does he hate me?" | Image: AmoDays

"I didn't itch anymore." — Tomura Shigaraki

"It's game over this time. Let's go home." — Tomura Shigaraki

"Why does dad say I can't? Does he hate me?" — Tomura Shigaraki

"I itch when I'm at home." — Tomura Shigaraki

"An absurd sense of pleasure shot through my whole body." — Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: “An adult’s words were absolute, that’s why I wanted to hear it from you guys.” | Image: AmoDays

"I guess it's true, after all, that he's getting weaker." — Tomura Shigaraki

"Kids are surprisingly sneaky and simple." — Tomura Shigaraki

"These sorts of things too…all unnecessary." — Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote:"I guess it's true after all, that he's getting weaker." | Image: AmoDays

"A person who erases other people's Quirks shouldn't depend on their own quirks, right?" — Tomura Shigaraki

"Whenever I cried, she'd pull my hand like that; hana-chan was the only one." — Tomura Shigaraki

"An adult's words were absolute; that's why I wanted to hear it from you guys." — Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki’s quote: “I didn’t itch anymore.” | Image: AmoDays

Heroes and villains have been the bread and butter of fiction for as far as we can remember. With few exceptions, most cast individuals as "good guys" or "bad guys."

One bad guy or arguably anti-hero is the iconic and infamous Joker, played repeatedly by brilliant actors in different films. Read these 75 thought-provoking joker quotes to dive into another warped mind.