41 'Spirited Away’ Quotes: Whimsical Wisdom from Miyazaki’s Masterpiece

"Spirited Away" is likely the most acclaimed Hayao Miyazaki anime film to grace the screens. The film's use of magical realism, Japanese culture, and a heartwarming story bringing it all together, make the protagonist Chihiro's journey all the more captivating. Read 41 quotes from the film below.

Ten-year-old Chihiro is moving and is not at all happy about it. While she and her parents are on their way to their new destination, they come across a deserted amusement park and town. Chihiro comes across a young boy, who we later find out to be Haku, who warns her that she and her parents must leave.

Sadly, it is too late, and the young girl's parents are turned into pigs while she is trapped in a spirit world full of strange creatures. She is given a job where she begins to work for Yubaba, the head of a bathhouse where spirits of all kinds relax. In exchange for this job, Yubaba has stolen her name.

Now given the name "Sen," Chihiro goes on a mission to escape the spirit world and save her parents. She can only do so if she remembers her name and who she is. Read 41 quotes from this whimsical film.

Chihiro’s quote: “It’s just a bad dream! Wake up, wake up.” | Source: AmoDays

Chihiro Quotes

"No! Don’t leave me; I don’t want to be alone!" — Chihiro

“What are all those stones? They look like little houses.” — Chihiro

“You mean that little black slug? I think I killed it when I stepped on it…” — Chihiro

“The radish spirit!” — Chihiro

"Come on! Quit eating! Let get out of here!" — Chihiro

Chihiro’s quote: "I finally get a bouquet, and it's a goodbye present. That's depressing.” | Source: AmoDays

“There aren't two of him here, are there?” — Chihiro

“I’m not leaving until you give me a job!!" — Chihiro

“It’s just a bad dream! Wake up, wake up.” — Chihiro

"Staying in this room is what will make you sick!" — Chihiro

Chihiro’s quote: “There must be a mistake. None of these pigs are my parents.” | Source: AmoDays

"I finally get a bouquet, and it's a goodbye present. That's depressing.” — Chihiro

"I was saving this for my parents, but I think you’d better have it." — Chihiro

“There must be a mistake. None of these pigs are my parents.” — Chihiro

Haku Quotes

"That’s how Yubaba controls you… by stealing your name." — Haku

Haku's quote: “Even the tiniest breath will break the spell.” | Source: AmoDays

“Now go, and don’t look back.” — Haku

“If you completely forget [your name]...you'll never find your way home." — Haku

“Don’t talk to me, and address me as Master Haku.” — Haku

“You have to hold your breath while you can cross the bridge. Even the tiniest breath will break the spell, and then everyone will see you.” — Haku

Zeniba Quotes

"We're identical twins and exact opposites." — Zeniba

Zeniba’s quote: "Once you do something, you never forget. Even if you can't remember." | Source: AmoDays

“Once you’ve met someone, you never really forget them.” — Zeniba

“Hahaha! My sister put that there so she could control Haku…and you killed it? hahaha! But it’s strange…only love can remove the seal.” — Zeniba

"There. Your body matches your brain." — Zeniba

“The protective seal on my gold charm is gone!” — Zeniba

"Once you do something, you never forget. Even if you can't remember." — Zeniba

Zeniba’s quote: “Once you’ve met someone, you never really forget them.” | Source: AmoDays

"You pea-brain. Can’t you even tell me from your own mother." — Zeniba

Lin Quotes

"Sen! I'm sorry I called you a dope before...I take it back!" — Lin

“Someday I’m getting on that train.” — Lin

"A human! You’re in trouble! You’re the one everyone’s been looking for!" — Lin

Yubaba Quotes

“Hands down. You’ll insult our guest.” — Yubaba

Yubaba’s quote: "What a pretty name! And it belongs to me now.” | Source: AmoDays

“You humans always make a mess of things, like your parents who gobbled up the food of the spirits like pigs. They got what they deserved.” — Yubaba

"What a pretty name! And it belongs to me now.” — Yubaba

More ‘Spirited Away’ Quotes

“A new home and a new school? It is a bit scary.” — Chihiro’s Father

"Let me just suck on the tail, please!" — Chichiyaku

"We don't want her. She'll stink the whole place up." — The bathhouse workers

Kamaji’s quote: "Something you wouldn't recognize. It’s called love." | Source: AmoDays

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"Finish what you start." — Kamaji

"Aren't you even going to knock? You're the most pathetic little girl I've ever seen." — Door Knocker

"Play with me, or I’ll break your arm." — Boh

“If you make Sen cry, I won’t like you anymore.” — Boh

“Welcome the rich man: he’s hard for you to miss. His butt keeps getting bigger, so there’s plenty there to kiss!” — Aniyaku

"Something you wouldn't recognize. It’s called love." — Kamaji

Haku’s quote: “Now go, and don’t look back.” | Source: AmoDays

Hayao Miyazaki's film "Spirited Away" has touched the hearts of many, including some highly celebrities. Fans of anime, specifically this film, include Elon Musk and Ariana Grande, who have a Chihiro tattoo.

Some celebrities dubbed Miyazaki films, such as Liam Neeson, who voiced Fujimoto in "Ponyo" and Mark Hamill, who voiced characters in the English dub of "Castle in the Sky" as well as "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."

To find out what all the fuss is about, dive deeper into this anime wonderland by reading quotes from another Miyazaki film, "Ponyo."