Samurai 7 is an anime retelling of Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, where seven ronin samurai band together to defend a farming village from mechanized bandits ravaging the land. The series delves into themes of sacrifice, honor, class divide, and the enduring spirit of humanity amid mechanized oppression.
This curated collection of 25 iconic quotes captures pivotal moments of character growth, emotional depth, and philosophical insight across key arcs, blending fierce battles with quiet reflections.
This is the nature of war. By protecting others, you save yourselves
Episode 1 (The Last Tea)
Kambei Shimada
Kambei imparts wisdom to villagers, highlighting selflessness as survival’s key, marking his leadership emergence.
A good fort needs a gap. The enemy must be lured in
Episode 10 (The Battle Begins)
Kambei Shimada
Strategic genius in fortification reveals Kambei’s tactical brilliance, connecting defense to proactive aggression in village arc.
Again we are defeated. The farmers have won. Not us
Episode 26 (A New Dawn)
Kambei Shimada
Post-battle reflection underscores humility and true victory for the protected, tying to sacrifice theme.
Danger always strikes when everything seems fine
Episode 8 (Calm Before Storm)
Kambei Shimada
Warns against complacency during lull, showcasing veteran foresight amid rising tensions.
Fight bravely, Katsushiro… because you now are a real man
Episode 24 (Final Stand)
Kambei Shimada
Mentorship culminates in affirming Katsushiro’s maturity, pivotal for his arc from novice to hero.
You’re lucky it was us. If it had been the bandits… you’d be looking for your head
Episode 6 (Rogue Samurai)
Kambei Shimada
Humiliates Kikuchiyo into discipline, fostering team unity and his growth from brash outsider.
I’ll be back for it. Promise
Episode 25 (Farewell)
Kikuchiyo
Tender vow to Komachi before assault reveals vulnerability beneath bravado, emotional peak in bonds theme.
In this heap of metal? I can’t even farm rice!
Episode 25 (Farewell)
Kikuchiyo
Humble admission of farmer roots exposes class conflict, humanizing him in peaceful family moment.
Who could ever die and leave you behind, sprout?
Episode 25 (Farewell)
Kikuchiyo
Promise to child evokes protective instinct, contrasting battle rage with heartfelt loyalty.
You were the son of a farmer, weren’t you, Kikuchiyo?
Episode 14 (Wameku!)
Kambei Shimada
Exposes Kikuchiyo’s origins publicly, catalyzing identity crisis and acceptance in mid-arc.
Killed Two
Episode 18 (Silent Fury)
Kyuzo
Laconic report after skirmish embodies stoic prowess, highlighting silent warrior archetype.
A real sword will kill you
Episode 12 (Steel Resolve)
Kyuzo
Rejects wooden practice, pushing Katsushiro’s training, symbolizing commitment to lethal reality.
I’m in love…with your style, that is
Episode 4 (First Blood)
Gorobei Katayama
Playful recruitment of Heihachi lightens mood, showing camaraderie in early assembly arc.
Thank you
Episode 22 (Ultimate Sacrifice)
Heihachi Hayashida
Final words before death affirm bonds, emotional weight in peaceful reflection on rice kami tradition.
Find me in the rice
Episode 22 (Ultimate Sacrifice)
Heihachi Hayashida
Dying shout invokes ancestral spirits, connecting personal loss to village’s enduring hope.
I will never let go of this hand again
Episode 20 (Hearts United)
Katsushiro Okamoto
Vow to Kirara signifies romantic growth from idealist youth to devoted protector.
Master, this disciple has finally caught up
Episode 24 (Final Stand)
Katsushiro Okamoto
Claims equality to Kambei in battle climax, marking full development into true samurai.
The Capital isn’t going to wait for us
Episode 23 (Counterstrike)
Kambei Shimada
Urges haste toward endgame, blending resolve with awareness of overwhelming odds.
Nervous? You gotta be kidding? Get out there and die with honor!
Episode 23 (Counterstrike)
Kikuchiyo (quoting Gorobei)
Recalls fallen comrade’s spirit pre-assault, honoring memory amid high-stakes tension.
This is your place!
Episode 15 (Farmer’s Stand)
Kikuchiyo
Rallies timid villager, bridging class gap and igniting communal resistance theme.
All farmers ever do is worry
Episode 3 (Village Plea)
Gisaku (adapted villager)
Gruff truth exposes peasant fears, setting stage for samurai-farmer alliance.
We came all this way and look at the welcome you give us!
Episode 9 (Paranoia)
Kikuchiyo
Comic frustration with villagers’ panic reveals cultural misunderstandings early on.
The hard times have only just begun
Episode 11 (Gathering Storm)
Kambei Shimada
Forebodes escalating war, deepening theme of persistent struggle.
Use your balls, if you’ve got any!
Episode 17 (Charge!)
Kikuchiyo
Battle cry boosts faltering allies, injecting raw energy into defensive fight.
I want you to hang onto this for me. It’s my proof that I’m a samurai
Episode 25 (Farewell)
Kikuchiyo
Entrusts scroll to Komachi, affirming found family and self-worth in poignant pre-battle rite.
