47 ‘Monogatari’ Quotes from Enchanting Characters

An anime series with narrative complexities, viewers may struggle to watch the show, but once they get the hang of it, they will become engrossed. Dip your feet in by reading the 47 quotes from the show below.

The "Monogatari" anime series is based on writer Nisio Isin's novels and is not easy to follow, with seemingly non-linear storytelling. However, there is an overarching arc to this complex story line.

Protagonist Araragai Koyomi, a former vampire and high school student, finds himself coming face to face with many girls connected to curses. Familiar with this type of dark magic, he helps the young ladies rid themselves of it. Read the following 47 quotes to find out more about this exciting show.

Shinobu Oshino’s quote: "We can't let the past be mere water under the bridge. Even so, there's no reason that we can't come together." | Image: AmoDays

Shinobu Oshino Quotes

"It's not good to expect too much, but you can't do anything if you're overly pessimistic. If you just wait thinking it's useless, nothing will come of it." — Shinobu Oshino

"There's no reason a fake can't do what the real thing would. And it's possible for a fake to be more real than the real thing." — Shinobu Oshino

"The sun is my enemy, but the moon has been good to me." — Shinobu Oshino

"We can't let the past be mere water under the bridge. Even so, there's no reason that we can't come together." — Shinobu Oshino

"No matter what bonds you forge with others, time will tear them apart. Well…Doesn't thinking about it make you sick?" — Shinobu Oshino

Shinobu Oshino’s quote: "There's no reason a fake can't do what the real thing would. And it's possible for a fake to be more real than the real thing." | Image: AmoDays

Meme Oshino Quotes

"There are no humans with just virtue and fairness. Rather, they try to be that and just build up stress." — Meme Oshino

"It's not like people only look for help by saying 'please help me.' In similiar vein, it's not like you're only in love with someone if you say, “I love you." Everyone has things they can't say on impulse." — Meme Oshino

“I don't think much of you for sending a girl your age to the place where a weird man lives." — Meme Oshino

Hitagi Senjougahara Quotes

"Yet you accept everything that comes in your way. Because if you like anything and everything, they all end up being the same thing in the end." — Hitagi Senjougahara

Hitagi Senjougahara’s quote: "To have something you detest is about as important as having something you love." | Image: AmoDays

"Because of my carelessness, Araragi-kun realized that his brain is slower than others." — Hitagi Senjougahara

"Different conclusions are reached when one fact is viewed from two separate points of view. When that happens, there is no immediate way to judge which point of view is the correct one. There is no way to conclude one's own conclusion is the correct one. But for that exact reason, it is also premature to decide one's own conclusion is wrong." — Hitagi Senjougahara

"Unfortunately, a psychotic virgin, starved for love and likely to fall for anyone who would be a little nice to her, has set eyes on you." — Hitagi Senjougahara

"A creature like you having a brain residing in his skull…is already a miracle in and of itself." — Hitagi Senjougahara

Hitagi Senjougahara’s quote: "It's like I'd want to ask what justice is doing right now if it existed in this world. Well, justice is empty and ineffectual.” | Image: AmoDays

"Did you know that every time you sigh, a little bit of happiness escapes?" — Hitagi Senjougahara

"Curiosity is like a cockroach. It likes to stumble upon secrets that are supposed to stay hidden." — Hitagi Senjougahara

"To have something you detest is about as important as having something you love." — Hitagi Senjougahara

"It's like I'd want to ask what justice is doing right now if it existed in this world. Well, justice is empty and ineffectual." — Hitagi Senjougahara

"Right now, I'm afraid of losing you. Although my life hasn't been very fortunate until now, I'm glad if I caught your eye because of that misfortune. Because of that, I was able to fall for you. So we'll definitely do something, but I want to wait just a bit. So, right now, the last thing I can offer you… Is this starry sky." — Hitagi Senjougahara

Hitagi Senjougahara’s quote: "Unfortunately, a psychotic virgin, starved for love and likely to fall for anyone who would be a little nice to her, has set eyes on you." | Image: AmoDays

Kaiki Deishu's Quote

"Humans have a desire for truth, or they have a desire to what they know is the truth. In other words, what the truth is exactly second to that. Be careful of what is the truth and what is lie. In other words, always doubt yourself. Harbor an inner devil as you read along...and I won't forget to add that by that point, you might have already fallen into my trap." — Kaiki Deishu

"The fake is of far greater value. In its deliberate attempt to be real, it's more real than the real thing." — Kaiki Deishu

"Have suspicions, not faith.” — Kaiki Deishu

"Romance can strengthen people, but it can also make them useless." — Kaiki Deishu

Kaiki Deshu’s quote: "The fake is of far greater value. In its deliberate attempt to be real, it's more real than the real thing." | Image: AmoDays

"Even if the truth is as one suspects, it may still be worthless." — Kaiki Deishu

"All right. I win." — Kaiki Deishu

Araragai Koyomi Quotes

"If you're going to selfishly admire someone only to be disillusioned later, then maybe you shouldn't try to get to know them better at all." — Araragi Koyomi

"People save themselves on their own. Nobody can ever save someone else." — Araragai Koyomi

"Why would I choose such a gruesome way to kill myself? Let me die painlessly. " — Araragai Koyomi

Araragai Koyomi’s quote: "It's impossible for someone to replace someone else." | Image: AmoDays

"But being optimistic isn't a bad thing, is it? It's not like you're doing anything bad. It's also not like you're cheating either." — Araragai Koyomi

"That's what I call smallness as a human being. No matter how much I'm irritated by it, I can't do anything about it. It's not complex, just stunted. Because as a human being, I'm small or something." — Araragi Koyomi

"How can someone who seeks a reason from another person be right? While you're forcing that reason on someone else, how can you take responsibility?" — Araragai Koyomi

"It's impossible for someone to replace someone else." — Araragai Koyomi

"Do you need something? We can just chat about something else now." — Araragai Koyomi

Yotsugi Ononoki Quotes

Yotsugi Ononoki’s quote: "But still...not trying to undo misunderstandings is the same as telling a lie." | Image: AmoDays

"To ask is a moment's shame. Not to, lifelong." — Yotsugi Ononoki

"What are you doing, Devil Chan?" — Yotsugi Ononoki

"You showing me your pupils is just making me more concerned. I'm not an optometrist." — Yotsugi Ononoki

"But still...not trying to undo misunderstandings is the same as telling a lie." — Yotsugi Ononoki

More ‘Monogatari’ Quotes

"Whatever you value…what you consider right is up to you. But don't force those ideals onto other people." — Kagenui Yozuru

Ougi Oshino’s quote: "When the world is filled with red lights signaling danger, the world is safer than usual. But when it's filled with green lights signaling safety, it creates a place more dangerous than anywhere." | Image: AmoDays

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"I start chasing all the rabbits I see and end up catching none of them." — Suruga Kanbaru

"In their own way, fights are also a valid form of communication." — Araragi Tsukih

"People can run from the things they don't like all they want. But if they're just averting their eyes, they're not running. As long as you think the current situation is okay, no one can help." — Mother Araragi

"When the world is filled with red lights signaling danger, the world is safer than usual. But when it's filled with green lights signaling safety, it creates a place more dangerous than anywhere." — Ougi Oshino

Kaiki Deshu's quote: "Romance can strengthen people, but it can also make them useless." | Image: AmoDays

"I don't know everything. I just know what I know." — Tsubasa Hanekawa

"You can lose the match and the game, but if you don't lose to yourself, it isn't a loss." — Araragi Karen

"Someone saying that they are happy doesn't necessarily mean that they are happy, right?" — Tsubasa Hanekawa

Tsubasa Hanekawa’s quote: "I don't know everything. I just know what I know." | Image: AmoDays

The previously mentioned main protagonist and narrator of this anime, Koyomi, begins as someone who is afraid to get hurt and avoids making connections with people. However, he is highly empathetic and wants to help.

However, as the show progresses and through his own experiences, he begins to let people in. Letting people in is a strength in its own right. Learn how to open up your heart by reading these 35 ride or die jail love quotes.