Outlaw Star follows Gene Starwind, a cocky young outlaw and pilot, as he captains the advanced ship Outlaw Star with his crew including Jim Hawking, Melfina, Aisha Clanclan, and Twilight Suzuka. The series delves into themes of destiny, freedom, desire, identity, and the outlaw life amid space adventures, pirate battles, and quests for the Galactic Leyline.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes captures pivotal moments of character growth, emotional depth, and series motifs across key arcs.
Just how long are you going to keep whining?
Episode 3 (Into Burning Space)
Hilda
Highlights Gene’s inexperience in space combat, pushing his growth from reluctant pilot to confident grappler amid pirate pursuits.
Outlaws never go down easy, no matter what happens to them
Episode 4 (When Eve Drops)
Hot Ice Hilda
Hilda’s defiant farewell before her sacrifice embodies outlaw resilience, inspiring Gene’s commitment to the crew and treasure hunt.
Nyaaaaah! It can’t end like this! I WON’T LET IT!!!
Episode 5 (The Beast Girl, Ready to Pounce!)
Aisha Clanclan
Aisha’s fierce refusal to accept exile reveals her pride and determination, marking her shift from imperial officer to crew fighter.
Why don’t you stop running and learn to face me?
Episode 6 (The Beautiful Assassin)
Twilight Suzuka
Challenges Gene’s avoidance, forcing confrontation with fears and desires, deepening his resolve in personal duels.
Believe in yourself. And create your own destiny. Don’t fear failure
Episode 8 (Forced Departure)
Narrator
Motivational call urges Gene to embrace his path post-trauma, tying to themes of self-determination over pirate threats.
People who think big make it big
Episode 9 (A Journey of Adventure! Huh?)
Gene Starwind
Gene’s optimistic philosophy on risk reflects his dreamer nature, balancing reckless business with crew loyalty.
Nothing good can ever come from staying with normal people
Episode 17 (Between Life and Machine)
Harry MacDougal
Harry’s cynical view underscores outlaw isolation, contrasting Gene’s growing bonds amid MacDougall rivalries.
I know when you’re young you have to be a smart-ass, even though you can’t necessarily back it up
Episode 15 (The Seven Emerge)
Leilong
Taunts Gene’s bravado in duels, spurring maturity against Anten Seven assassins in escalating pirate arcs.
Hah, watch me. Now you lose!
Episode 19 (Law and Lawlessness)
Gene Starwind
Cocky triumph over Space Forces highlights Gene’s piloting skill, blending battle thrill with anti-authority freedom.
My individuality is what’s important to me
Episode 25 (Maze of Despair)
Twilight Suzuka
Suzuka rejects treasure for personal honor against Hitoriga, emphasizing self-identity over material desires.
There isn’t anything the Leyline can give me. All I really want is for you to return with me
Episode 26 (Return to Space)
Gene Starwind
Climactic confession to Melfina reveals emotional growth, prioritizing love over power at the Galactic Leyline.
No one’s going to give you a map. You’ve gotta walk your own path
Episode 26 (Return to Space) [flashback]
Hot Ice Hilda
Hilda’s wisdom on self-reliance guides Gene’s journey, connecting early losses to ultimate destiny fulfillment.
I’ve lived my life following my dreams and I don’t have any regrets
Episode 26 (Return to Space) [flashback]
Gene Starwind
Reflects on father’s death and space phobia overcome, affirming perseverance through arcs of adventure and loss.
Worldly desires are foolish. They have cost you your life
Episode 6 (The Beautiful Assassin)
Twilight Suzuka
Suzuka’s lethal philosophy critiques greed, highlighting character arcs tied to desire’s dangers.
Keep in mind there’s no reset button on this game
N/A (general, Gene’s philosophy)
Gene Starwind
Warns of irreversible stakes in outlaw life, underscoring high-risk battles and personal stakes.
Just remember, outlaws never go down easy
Episode 4 (When Eve Drops)
Hot Ice Hilda
Reinforces unyielding spirit during Horus’ final stand, influencing crew’s resolve in early pirate clashes.
Why was I made? Who made me and what did they make me for?
Episode 5 (The Beast Girl, Ready to Pounce!)
Melfina
Melfina’s existential query drives identity theme, evolving her from mystery to vital navigator.
Women will be the death of you someday
Episode 2 (World of Desires)
Jim Hawking
Jim’s wry warning on Gene’s flirtations adds humor, showing partnership amid Blue Heaven chaos.
My power is severely amplified by the phases of the planet’s moon!
Episode 5 (The Beast Girl, Ready to Pounce!)
Aisha Clanclan
Comic battle cry exposes vulnerabilities, blending action with Aisha’s integration into the crew.
I am your worst nightmare
Episode 25 (Maze of Despair)
Aisha Clanclan
Defiant stand against Jukai showcases her growth from exile to fierce protector in Leyline climax.
An Outlaw must always be a lone wolf without letting anything hold him down
Episode 26 (Return to Space) [flashback]
Hot Ice Hilda
Contrasts solitude with Gene’s found family, evolving theme of independence to chosen bonds.
But then sometimes you want to feel the warmth of another body, you know?
Episode 26 (Return to Space) [flashback]
Hot Ice Hilda
Rare vulnerability humanizes Hilda, mirroring Gene’s arc from isolation to emotional openness.
I want to stay who I am. I want to be with you forever Gene
Episode 26 (Return to Space)
Melfina
Melfina chooses humanity over Leyline power, cementing her development and romance culmination.
There are 3 powers in space. The Space Forces, the pirates, and outlaws
Episode 2 (World of Desires)
Swanzo
Defines series’ universe, positioning Gene’s crew as free agents in power struggles.
You’ve gotta walk your own path
Episode 1 (Outlaw World)
Hot Ice Hilda
Sets tone for self-forged destinies, from Hilda’s intro to Gene’s Leyline triumph.
