Utawarerumono follows Hakuoro, an amnesiac man with a mysterious mask who rises from a village healer to a legendary leader uniting tribes against imperial tyranny. The series delves into themes of identity, sacrifice, leadership, love, and the burdens of war in a world of beast-eared people and ancient gods.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes from the anime highlights character growth, emotional depth, and pivotal moments across peaceful village life, battles, and major arcs like the imperial wars.
There is no brother that does not care for his little sister
Episode 1 (Fateful Encounter)
Oshtor
Affirms familial bonds, showcasing Oshtor’s protective instincts toward Nekone amid crisis, tying to themes of loyalty and family in Mask of Truth arc.
Why are you traveling? Do you have some goal?
Episode Unknown (Mask of Deception)
Haku
Kuon’s wanderlust response reveals her free spirit, setting up Haku’s growth from lazy traveler to leader, contrasting peaceful journeys with looming destiny.
Courage is a heart that conquers its fears
Episode Unknown (Mask of Deception)
Oshtor
Mentors Kiwru on true bravery, emphasizing acceptance of fear over denial, pivotal for character development in battle preparations.
Do you remember the day we first met?
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Oshtor
Dying words reminisce battles and camaraderie with Haku, heavy emotional farewell highlighting brotherhood and sacrifice.
I leave Her Highness in your hands
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Oshtor
Final entrustment to Nekone underscores duty to Anju, marking selfless end and legacy transfer in civil war arc.
You must not speak a word of the truth to Mother
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Nekone
Protects frail mother from grief, Haku’s lie solidifies deception theme, showing Nekone’s maturity amid identity crisis.
I will lie here with you until you fall asleep
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Nekone
Tender comfort to burdened Haku, reveals growing affection, emotional peak in peaceful moment highlighting support.
The one hurting the most has been you, Haku
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Nekone
Nekone’s realization of Haku’s sacrifices for her guilt, deepens sibling-like bond and selflessness theme.
I will do anything I can to help you. I promise
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Nekone
Vows loyalty despite flaws, marks resolve post-revelation, connecting to leadership burdens.
I’m not going anywhere. I promise
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Haku
Reassures Nekone, counters isolation, pivotal for trust-building in war-torn arc.
You and I are the same
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Haku
Empathizes with foe Woshis, reflects alternate path without comrades, humane in battle context.
Let us share a drink together as friends!
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Haku
Offers redemption in death, embodies hope and camaraderie transcending enmity.
Because nobody here would grieve the loss if I died
Episode 2 (The Changing Heart) (adapted from VN/anime parallel)
Hakuoro
Outsider’s self-sacrifice offer shows early humility, Eruruu’s rejection fosters belonging in village arc.
We consider you a member of the family
Episode 2 (The Changing Heart)
Eruruu
Rejects Hakuoro’s isolation, emotional anchor building family ties in peaceful healing moments.
I already lost my father
Episode Unknown (early village)
Hakuoro
Reveals vulnerability, bonds with Aruruu over loss, highlights found family theme.
Ritual suicide won’t help anyone
Episode Unknown (Prelude arc)
Haku
Dissuades Karulau’s extreme loyalty, lazy wit saves lives, shows strategic mercy in battle aftermath.
If I told you to die you’d do it
Episode Unknown (Prelude)
Speaker on Karulau
Exposes her devotion’s danger, tense moment underscores sacrifice motif.
I’ve heard of it… the price is your soul bound for eternity
Episode Unknown (Prelude)
Kuon
Warns of divine pact cost, heightens stakes in god-touched arc, emotional weight of eternal service.
Hakuoro is working and finds that he is hungry
Omake 1 but core (Hidden Chimaku)
Hakuoro (narr)
Humorous laziness in daily life contrasts war leader growth, light peaceful village bonding.
Always so carefree, never taking life too seriously
Recurring (from wiki)
Eruruu on Hakuoro/Haku
Captures protagonist charm, evolves to strength in crises across arcs.
There is no turning back
Episode Unknown (Mask of Deception)
Nekone
Commits to deception path, sibling duty drives plot, sacrifice theme intensifies.
I know I cause you more trouble than I may be worth
Episode Unknown (Mask of Truth)
Haku
Self-deprecating reassurance to Nekone, underscores burden of leadership role.
You are what I could have been without comrades
Adapted from Woshis battle
Haku
Battle reflection on paths diverged, themes of friendship preventing darkness.
Please relax
Episode 1 (Fateful Encounter)
Eruruu
Gentle care for wounded Hakuoro, initiates love and healing in origin arc.
It doesn’t matter who you are
Episode Unknown (early)
Eruruu
Unconditional acceptance defines series heart, peaceful foundation for wars.
