Spriggan is a high-octane anime OVA following Yu Ominae, a teenage agent fr ARCAM who safeguards ancient artifacts from exploitation. The story delves into themes of humanity’s hubris with godlike technology, duty versus personal bonds, and the clash between human will and divine machinery.
This curated list of 25 iconic quotes captures pivotal moments of resolve, defiance, and growth across the film’s intense narrative.
You say you wanna change the world, and you justify it by invoking God
Spriggan (1998) OVA
Yu Ominae
Yu rejects MacDougall’s fanaticism, affirming human agency over excuses in climactic Ark confrontation.
But you do actually know, don’t you? God is just an excuse
Spriggan (1998) OVA
Yu Ominae
Exposes enemy’s hypocrisy, highlighting theme of flawed human ambition masking as destiny.
Like I give a damn about the end of humanity
Spriggan (1998) OVA
Yu Ominae
Prioritizes friends over apocalyptic stakes, showing his grounded loyalty amid chaos.
Our science can be pretty amazing, but nothing can stand up against the power of nature
Spriggan (1998) OVA
Yu Ominae
Reflects awe at Ark’s flood, underscoring nature’s supremacy over tech hubris.
The future of humanity will always be decided by us humans
Spriggan (1998) OVA
Yu Ominae
Declares human resolve triumphs over artifacts, marking growth from agent to guardian.
Feast your eyes on the power of the armored muscle suit!
Spriggan (1998) OVA (Mount Ararat battle)
Yu Ominae
Boosts morale in suit activation, symbolizing fusion of ancient tech and human grit.
Get your hands off me! Are you alright?
Spriggan (1998) OVA (opening skirmish)
Yu Ominae
Protects ally instinctively, revealing protective core beneath tough exterior.
Gramps, it’s me! I’m saved!
Spriggan (1998) OVA (Turmus rescue)
Yu Ominae
Rare vulnerability shows relief and bonds, contrasting lone-wolf battles.
You are no God. You’re… human!
Spriggan (1998) OVA (final showdown)
Yu Ominae
Strips MacDougall’s delusion, emphasizing equality in frailty and choice.
The world is messed up, but everything important to me is here
Spriggan (1998) OVA (pre-Ark reflection)
Yu Ominae
Anchors duty in personal stakes, deepening his emotional resilience.
Some things are better left alone
Spriggan (1998) OVA (OOPArt warning)
Yu Ominae
Echoes ARCAM ethos, warning against tampering with forbidden relics.
Men are NOT gods, and the price for believing otherwise is more than we can pay
Spriggan (1998) OVA (MacDougall taunt)
Yu Ominae
Critiques power lust, tying to series’ cautionary arc on artifacts.
I must protect these relics from those who would misuse them
Spriggan (1998) OVA (ARCAM oath)
Yu Ominae
Affirms Spriggan vow, driving his unyielding sense of responsibility.
Noah’s Ark will cleanse the unworthy
Spriggan (1998) OVA (Ark activation)
Colonel MacDougall
Reveals villain’s genocidal zeal, contrasting Yu’s humanistic fight.
This Ark holds the power to remake the world
Spriggan (1998) OVA (summit reveal)
Colonel MacDougall
Exposes cyber-child’s god complex, fueling central tech-vs-humanity clash.
My psychic power will unlock its secrets
Spriggan (1998) OVA (psychic duel)
Colonel MacDougall
Showcases amplified menace, heightening battle’s emotional stakes.
ARCAM will stop you from doomsday
Spriggan (1998) OVA (chase pursuit)
Yu Ominae
Rallies against MJ-12, embodying duty in high-speed Turkish escape.
Friends like you make this job bearable
Spriggan (1998) OVA (Turmus moment)
Yu Ominae
Quiet bond highlights rare peace, balancing relentless action.
Technology far exceeds modern comprehension
Spriggan (1998) OVA (prologue narration)
ARCAM Voice
Sets OOPArt mystery, framing themes of ancient peril in modern hands.
Brainwashing won’t break my will
Spriggan (1998) OVA (Tanaka flashback)
Yu Ominae
Rejects past COSMOS trauma, showcasing unbreakable spirit.
The flood comes for all sinners
Spriggan (1998) OVA (Ark rising)
Colonel MacDougall
Invokes biblical wrath, amplifying doomsday tension and irony.
I’ll fight with everything I’ve got
Spriggan (1998) OVA (berserker rage)
Yu Ominae
Unleashes full fury, pivotal growth in raw human defiance.
Relics demand guardians, not conquerors
Spriggan (1998) OVA (post-battle resolve)
Yu Ominae
Solidifies role evolution, connecting to protection theme.
Humanity’s fate rests in our hands alone
Spriggan (1998) OVA (ending reflection)
Yu Ominae
Caps journey with hope, rejecting machines for human choice.
Even gods fear the storm they unleash
Spriggan (1998) OVA (climax flood)
Yu Ominae
Merges peace and battle, warning on nature’s ultimate power.
