This long-awaited anime adaptation of "Grandpa and Grandma Get Younger" is set to be released in 2024, and one of its defining features is the many memorable exchanges and lines between the characters. Originally published on social media, it has many short episodes, and while the story is simple, its appeal lies in the well-developed plot that resonates with each reader. As a result, the series is packed with memorable quotes that resonate with readers, and many fans enjoy these quotes, which offer a glimpse into the outlook on life and way of thinking of the two protagonists. So, this time, we'd like to compile some of the famous quotes from the grandpa and grandma in this series. We've collected and introduced quotes from the first season of the anime, so fans who can't wait for the first season to air will enjoy it. Be sure to check it out.
12th Place: I'm Really Weak When It Comes to That
Ranked 12th on the ranking of famous quotes from this series is Shozo's, "I'm Really Weak When It Comes to That." This quote was spoken by Shozo to Ine, who was wearing a hair accessory as a fashion statement after rejuvenating. Ine was hoping that Shozo would notice her change, but when he didn't respond, she was starting to feel down, and Shozo quietly added this line. Despite being quite shy, it's cool to see Shozo thinking about Ine and speaking his mind.
11th Place: Don't put your hands on someone else's lover
Ranked 11th on the ranking of famous quotes from this series is Ine's "Don't put your hands on someone else's lover." This quote, once spoken by Ine to Shozo's fiancee, reveals his manly character. When his grandson begs him to reenact the incident, he utters a similar line to his grandson, a scene that clearly conveys the intimidating atmosphere of the time.
Ine's approach was unusual for the time.
At the time, free love marriages were rare in Japan, and approaches from women were even rarer. Even in such circumstances, Ine's manly actions, facing Shozo's fiancée with integrity and winning him over with her own efforts, are captivating. Incidentally, even in modern times, this manly spirit is still alive and well outside of his fiancée, as he immediately refused when his grandson asked him to be his husband.
10th Place: I Fell for You Long Ago
Ranked 10th in the series' most memorable quotes is Ine's line, "I Fell for You Long Ago." This line was spoken to Shozo while he was working hard to make her fall in love with him even more. This quote depicts both Shozo's desire to make his wife fall in love with him even more, even though he is married, and Ine's reciprocated feelings.
9th Place: Don't Lie Because I'm Grandma
Ranked ninth on the ranking of famous quotes from this series is Shozo's "Don't Lie Because I'm Grandma." This quote comes from Ine, who discovered that Shozo had hidden a celebratory cake in the fridge after claiming that he hadn't prepared anything for their wedding anniversary. While it's generally believed that a relationship without lies is a good one, this kind of pick-up line also works for couples who have been together for a long time, like Shozo and Ine.
The Trust Unique to an Elderly Couple
As you can see, this work features many famous quotes based on the values unique to an elderly couple. By paying attention to the tactics of these two middle-aged couples, something you wouldn't normally enjoy in a romance manga, you might find that quotes you'd never noticed before become famous.
8th Place: In the not-too-distant future, we'll be coming to smoke your cigarettes, too.
Ranked 8th on the ranking of famous quotes from this series is Shozo's line, "In the not-too-distant future, we'll be coming to smoke your cigarettes, too." This quote was spoken by Shozo when he visited the grave of a friend who had passed away. Although he has become younger, his other friends remain elderly, so it seems that some of them have left him behind. This quote reveals that Shozo is also conscious of his own mortality as he says goodbye to these friends.
Farewell to a Friend
Thus, while this work is a love comedy, it also depicts the worries and suffering unique to the elderly. In particular, the subject of one's own death is portrayed from numerous perspectives, so this theme emerges in various depictions beyond the parting with the friend introduced here. This work also contains deeper themes not found in other romantic comedies.
7th Place: Tsuru is a good girl. Don't worry, everything's fine. Mommy's always here.
Ranked seventh on the ranking of famous quotes from this series: "Tsuru is a good girl. Don't worry, everything's fine. Mommy's always here." Tsuru is Ine's older sister, and she currently suffers from dementia and appears to have lost most of her memory. However, when she sees Ine, who resembles her mother in her younger days, she mistakes her for her mother and is able to speak to her. Learning of her sister's feelings toward her mother, Ine begins to treat her as a mother and accepts her sister's feelings.
The Significance of Portraying Dementia
The theme of dementia is not typically depicted in romantic comedies. Since romantic comedies are often watched by younger generations, there's usually no need to depict dementia. However, perhaps the author felt it was necessary to depict the theme of how families should deal with dementia precisely because the audience is a younger generation far removed from dementia.
6th Place: Welcome Home, Grandma
Ranked sixth on the ranking of famous quotes from this series is Shozo's "Welcome Home, Grandma." This quote is spoken by Shozo to Ine after she loses her memory after breaking an hourglass in a dream. Thanks to Shozo's efforts, she regains her memory. While it's a very simple phrase, it resonates deeply when you consider the tremendous efforts Shozo has made for Ine in the previous portrayals.
Shozou's Dedication to Recovering His Memories
This quote resonates deeply when you consider the premise of Shozou's hard work. Ine's memory loss episode will likely be depicted as an important episode in the anime, so be sure to pay attention to how much effort Shozou has put into her life.
5th Place: I don't want to be swallowed up by the times, so I'll try to rebel a little.
Ranked fifth on the list of famous quotes from the series is Ine's line, "I don't want to be swallowed up by the times, so I'll try to rebel a little." This quote was spoken by Ine while saving a store that was on the verge of closure due to depopulation. Aomori Prefecture, where the series is set, is an irreplaceable place for Ine, and while she understands that depopulation and the town's desolation are inevitable, somewhere deep within her heart she seems to harbor a desire to resist.
A Theme Unique to the Region
The issue of depopulation is a theme unique to this work, which is set in a rural area. Throughout the story, there are scenes that suggest various shops and public facilities are in danger of closing, a depiction that reflects the author's own experiences as a student at Hirosaki University in Aomori Prefecture.
4th Place: If I'd gone to school, I'd never have met Grandma
Ranked fourth on the ranking of famous quotes from this series is Shozo's line, "If I'd gone to school, I'd never have met Grandma." This quote was spoken when Shozo visited a high school with Ine and talked about his past in which he was unable to attend high school. After seeing the high school his grandchildren attend, he confessed that he himself wanted to attend high school, but conversely, it's typical of Shozo to think that without that, he would never have met Ine.
A time when the college enrollment rate was lower than it is today
In fact, Shozo was not the only one who was unable to attend high school. In rural areas, there were many farming families, so children were an important labor force. Due to this background, many children in rural areas were unable to attend high school. While the high school enrollment rate is now close to 100%, what is commonplace today was not so commonplace when our grandparents were young.
3rd Place: No, it's not true! He's my husband
Ranked third on the ranking of famous lines from this series is Ine's line, "No, it's not true! He's my husband." This line was spoken by Ine when the timing of the two characters' rejuvenation was off, resulting in Shozo, still an old man, going out with the young Ine. From the outside, the two appear to be grandfather and grandson, but the fact that they are actually a married couple is a depiction that makes great use of the rejuvenation setting in this series.
A Scene That Reveals Ine's Personality
This scene also gives us a good idea of Ine's personality. Ine is portrayed as a woman who is firm in expressing her views, regardless of what others think. This scene in particular perhaps best reflects Ine's character, who is able to act without hesitation, no matter the situation.
2nd Place: Isn't it a mother's duty to keep her children happy?
Ranked second on the list of best quotes from this series: "Isn't it a mother's duty not to make her children sad?" This quote was spoken by Ine to Shozo after she spoke kind words to her own son while she was suffering from memory loss. Since she was suffering from memory loss, she must have lost all memories of her son, but it's still touching to see her speak kind words to a son in need, even if she has lost all memories of him.
Ine's personality remains unchanged, even after losing her memories
Ine was originally a daughter of a noble family, and while she lost her memories, she had a harsh personality. However, her kind words when she was in front of her own son show that she is a kind woman at heart. While Ine's personality may appear to have changed on the surface, it seems that her true nature has not changed.
No. 1: I'm Happy
The most famous quote from this series is Ine's, "I'm happy." These words are what Ine responds to when the elderly Shozo asks her, "If you were young again, what would you like to do?" Shozo had promised Ine that he had been unable to go on his honeymoon, but Ine herself didn't seem to mind.
The Origin and the Peak
This famous quote appears in the first episode, making it the very first to appear in the series. It may seem like a simple exchange, but it's one that only two people who've been together for so long could say. The words Shozo asks, "If you were younger, what would you do?", eventually come true, making this exchange crucial to the story's progression.
Why There Are So Many Ordinary Quotes
As you can see, many of the quotes in this work are memorable when you look at them one by one. However, they also tend to be quite ordinary. While these are conversations that seem like they could come up in everyday life, perhaps these conversations are what really add to the realism of the story.
The Form of a Happy Marriage
For a couple who've been together for a long time, their everyday, sincere words resonate more with each other than the strangely pompous words. Perhaps it's precisely because these conversations are between two people who've spent so much time together that they touch our hearts. Perhaps this is the author's intention behind the casual conversations in this work sounding like famous quotes.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we've introduced some of the famous quotes that appear in "Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate." As the story depicts the lives of an elderly couple, there aren't any punchy quotes, but on the contrary, each quote carries weight and is thought-provoking. I'm sure these quotes will be well-portrayed in the anime version, so be sure to keep an eye out for it.
