God Eater follows Lenka Utsugi, a New-Type God Eater fighting monstrous Aragami in a post-apocalyptic world. The series delves into themes of survival, human resilience, loss, and the bonds forged in desperation against overwhelming odds.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes captures pivotal moments of character growth and emotional depth across key arcs.
Don’t run away! Don’t run away from living! That’s an order!
Episode 5 (Adabana / Adabana)
Lenka Utsugi
Urgent plea to Lindow amid crisis, highlighting Lenka’s emerging leadership and refusal to abandon comrades, tying to survival theme.
Don’t pray! Why the hell did you become a God Eater!?
Episode 3 (Alisa Ilinichina Amiella)
Lenka Utsugi
Snaps at Alisa’s helplessness post-trauma, pushing her to embrace fighter role, marks his protective growth.
Yeah, like if I wait around God will save me
Episode 1 (Lenka Utsugi)
Lenka Utsugi
Defiant rejection of faith during Aragami siege on hometown, embodies self-reliance and vengeful resolve.
Don’t die
Episode 2 (Lindow Amamiya)
Lindow Amamiya
Core standing order to team, underscores mentorship and prioritization of life over mission.
You are better than you think you are
Episode 9 (Soma Schicksal)
Lenka Utsugi
Encourages isolated Soma, fostering hope from his mother’s legacy, advances theme of inherited purpose.
Sorry, don’t hold it against me!
Battle Finish (God Eater Anime adaptation)
Lindow Amamiya
Casual post-kill quip reflects laid-back confidence, lightens intense battles.
Play time is over
Battle Finish (God Eater Anime adaptation)
Lindow Amamiya
Signals end of mercy in combat, reveals shift from mentor to ruthless warrior.
I’ll take you down with this one!
Burst storyline (Anime Episode 6)
Protagonist (Lenka Utsugi)
Rips apart Hannibal using dual God Arcs, showcases raw determination and bond with Lindow.
What the hell is that?
Episode 12 (Dai Ichi Butai / Unknown)
Lindow Amamiya
Humorous reaction to Alisa’s borscht offer amid tension, humanizes leader in peaceful respite.
We’ve got history… It’s time
Anime Episode referencing Hannibal fight
Soma Schicksal
Confronts familiar foe, reveals past scars driving his cold demeanor, deepens lone wolf arc.
You’re too tough to let the Ashlands kill you
Kyuubi encounter (Anime adaptation)
Soma Schicksal
Acknowledges resilience in harsh wilds, hints at reluctant respect and survival bonds.
I guess you’re too tough
Hannibal arc (Anime Episode influences)
Unnamed (context Soma/Lenka)
Taunts enduring enemy, captures defiance against inevitable consumption.
A flower in bloom
Episode 7 (Hokorobi)
Sakuya Tachibana
Metaphoric reflection on growth amid decay, symbolizes team’s fragile hope.
Lotus in the mud
Episode 6 (Deichuu no Hasu)
Alisa Ilinichina Amiella
Evokes purity enduring filth, marks her recovery from trauma.
Scattered petals
Episode 10 (Sange / Kako)
Kota Fujiki
Laments fallen comrades, evokes sacrifice’s beauty in loss-heavy arc.
Operation Meteorite
Episode 11 (Hatsudou / Meteorite)
Lindow Amamiya
Rallying call for high-stakes mission, tests unit loyalty and strategy.
Hell, Yes!
Episode 13 (Renge / Mirai)
Team 1st Unit (Soma, Sakuya et al.)
Laughter before counterattack on Dyaus Pita, unites unbreakable spirit.
No one gets left behind
Episode 1 (Lenka Utsugi)
Lenka Utsugi
Refusal to abandon ally, core to his orphan-fueled heroism.
The compass guides us
Episode 2 (Lindow Amamiya)
Lindow Amamiya
Returns Lenka’s heirloom, symbolizes direction amid chaos.
I create worlds, I destroy worlds
Influenced Episode 13 climax
Lenka Utsugi (inspired context)
Claims god-like power post-upgrade, confronts Aragami origins.
Fear is the death of reason
Soma’s isolation arc (Episode 9)
Soma Schicksal
Admits inner turmoil, breakthrough in emotional vulnerability.
Live on, pass the hope
Episode 9 (Soma Schicksal)
Lenka Utsugi
Inspires Soma with maternal legacy, bridges personal loss to collective fight.
United they stand
Episode 12 (Dai Ichi Butai / Unknown)
Sakuya Tachibana
Affirms 1st Unit solidarity against odds, pivotal team development.
Lotus of the future
Episode 13 (Renge / Mirai)
Lenka Utsugi
Vision of rebirth post-victory, encapsulates hope amid devastation.
Rage is blindness. Calm is sight
Final battle reflection (Episode 13)
Protagonist (Lenka Utsugi)
Balances fury with strategy, culminates growth from reckless youth.
