“The world offers up a choice to live or die. The survival of the fittest that's the only governing law this world recognizes.”

On December 24, 2029—the day colloquially known as the "Lost Christmas"—the Apocalypse Virus spread across Japan, bringing death to its citizens and plunging the country into utter chaos. In an effort to establish order, the United Nations sends the GHQ to assist with the crisis by containing the outbreak while removing all political autonomy in the process. A decade later, the country still lives...
“The world offers up a choice to live or die. The survival of the fittest that's the only governing law this world recognizes.”
Discover the most memorable and iconic quotes from Guilty Crown, a drama, sci-fi anime by Production I.G. Browse 20 curated quotes from 9 characters.
Guilty Crown follows On December 24, 2029—the day colloquially known as the "Lost Christmas"—the Apocalypse Virus spread across Japan, bringing death to its citizens and plunging the country into utter chaos. In an effort to establish order, the United Nations sends the GHQ to assist with the crisis by containing the outbreak while removing all political autonomy in the process.
Whether you're looking for inspirational, emotional, or funny lines, our collection of Guilty Crown quotes captures the essence of the series through its most powerful dialogue.
“Believe you can do it. For sure. Because I... belong to you now.”
“No, but I can learn. I'll bathe in blood. If that's what it takes to protect my friends, I'll take it. All the hatred, the disease. I'll take it as my own and end it.”
“I’m afraid of myself, because... I'm a monster.”
“Even if everyone calls you a liar, even if you hate yourself, I’ll be on your side.”
“I’m fine with being a monster. I’m fine with having fake emotions. But I’ll protect Shu. Because I am me! Even if I’m just a fake… To me, I’m the only… real one!”
“If you value your peaceful everyday life, protect it for yourself.”
“I’m not going to apologize. This is an absurd, unfair world.”
“The double grief of a lost bliss is to recall its happy hour in pain.”
“The right to use my friends as a weapon, that is the sinful crown I shall adorn.”
“People make a lot of mistakes, and strength is necessary to straighten those out.”
“If you hurt someone, you must be prepared to receive the same amount in return.”
“When you confess your feelings, you should do a proper job.”
“You might be able to do it if you try. But if you don't try, you definitely can't.”
“A life with no adventure in it is boring. The least a friend can do is stir up a little trouble in your heart.”
“There are only two paths you can choose. You can sit quietly and be selected out of this world, or you can adapt and change.”
“I wonder if it's the selfish people who get ahead in this world, after all.”
“Do you think I can shoulder everyone's lives and not feel any weight? I don't want to be indifferent. I want to be worthy of everyone's feelings.”