2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh, a series that began serialization in 1998. It is also the debut work of its author, Kadono Kohei. This hugely popular and historic light novel has been chosen for a re-animation in 2019. While anticipation is building, there are likely many people who are unaware of it these days. In this article, we'll be introducing a ranking of the many touching quotes that appear in Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh. Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh is filled with beautiful words. You're sure to find one you like.

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Beautiful words

Anime cover
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
In Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh, many characters skillfully deceive others, offer heartfelt encouragement, and use a wealth of language. The light novel Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh is full of moving quotes, with at least one famous quote per character. It's a light novel that focuses on the heart, emotions and spirit.

Many Famous Quotes

Angry Boogiepop
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
In particular, the protagonist Boogiepop appears frequently, and as he is responsible for passing judgment, his words carry weight. Other characters also have wonderful quotes that reflect their personalities. Some of the quotes are thought-provoking, making this a fascinating work even just from the words alone! Let's start with the top 10!

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 10 Famous Quotes by Naoko Kamikishiro

Why can't I choose who I love? I wish I could do that...

Smiling Kamiki Castle
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That's a very typical quote from her. This is a famous quote from Kamikishiro Naoko, the best friend of Kirima Nagi, the Fire Witch and lovelorn character, who was killed by a manticore. She spoke these words in her dejected state after being rejected after confessing her love. How much easier would love be if you could choose who you love? But perhaps that is also the best part of love.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 9 Famous Quotes by Jin Asukai

Working hard and turning a blind eye to reality are two different things

Asukai receiving advice
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
This quote comes from Jin Asukai, an artist and cram school teacher who can see people's hearts as single roses. As a cram school teacher, he also provides career counseling to students, encouraging them with his own abilities. These words are directed at students who are trying to escape reality by studying hard. Ignoring reality through hard work is a completely different story. These are very teacher-like words from a senior in life.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 8 Famous Quotes by Kotoe Kinugawa

Oh, justice doesn't need a reason, right?

Surprised Kotoe
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This is Kotoe Igawa, a high school girl who lives next door to Asukai. She is later used by the Imaginator, but before that she meets Taniguchi Masaki, Kirima Nagi's brother-in-law. When she fights alongside Masaki, she utters this famous line when asked why he is cooperating with them. It's a very simple and righteous statement, typical of Kotoe. It really touches the heart.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 7 Famous Quotes from Boogiepop

Everyone lives to find something worth living for.

Smiling Boogiepop
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Wow, that's so cool. Boogiepop often says cheesy lines. I guess it comes out because he's a man. This is his response to the question, "Have you ever thought about why people live?" He says, "We live to find out whether life is worth living." What a clever response! I'm sure he'll keep searching forever. It's a very profound and courageous quote.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 6 Quotes by Seiichi Kirima

Your loneliness is also your value. The more lonely you are, the more talented you are at connecting with others.

Nagi being shown Seiichi's book
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
This excerpt is from a book by Seiichi Kirima, author and Nagi Kirima's biological father. Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Even big stars and large families can experience loneliness. This is a heartwarming quote that transforms loneliness into something positive. Perhaps Seiichi himself spoke these words because he experienced loneliness himself.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 5 Famous Quotes by Nagi Kirima

I'm amazed that he can say without any shame that he was doing his best in his own way! Of course! It's not like everything goes well, it's strange that everything goes well! Most things involve repeated failure, but everyone knows that and still does what they have to do!

Nagi Leaving
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
It's a bit long (lol), but this famous line was spoken by Akemi Kurenai, Nagi's friend at Shinyo Academy, when she was distraught and cursing her own life. These words may seem very harsh, but they are typical of Nagi. Nagi's family is falling apart, and she may have cursed her life at times. Perhaps she understood her feelings and intended them as encouragement. They're uplifting words.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 4 Famous Quotes by Kazuko Suema

Living means interacting with other people. And when you do, there will inevitably come a time when you hurt them, whether you want to or not. There's nothing I can do about this.

Confused Kazuko
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
This is a famous quote from Kazuko Suema, a friend of Touka Miyashita, nicknamed "Doctor." This is a response to Orikata Aya's advice that you shouldn't be disliked by anyone. There is no one in this world who is liked by everyone, and no one who is disliked by everyone. As Kazuko says, being disliked is something that can't be helped. When you think about it that way, human relationships aren't something to be afraid of.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 3 Famous Quotes by Mizunohoshi Touko

There really are no rules in this world. Everything is uncertain, and nothing is unnatural. Birds can fall from the sky, and it can snow in April.

Smiling Minahoshi
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
This is a famous quote from Minahoshi Touko, who is said to be Boogiepop's greatest nemesis, to her best friend Komiya. These words are also written in Kirima Seiichi's books, so Touko may have read them. There's nothing unnatural about everyone being surprised. It's all inevitable, and perhaps they were born out of choice.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 2 Famous Quotes from Boogiepop

To be qualified to want to be killed, you have to at least live seriously

Boogiepop Talking
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
This is a famous line from Michimoto Sakiko, a character in The King of Distortion, who asks Boogiepop, "Are there people who want to be killed?" While emphasizing that no one wants to be killed, she also emphasizes that wanting to be killed is not an easy thing to do. People who don't live their lives with sincerity have no right to want to be killed. Try saying that after you've lived your life with sincerity. Boogiepop's words of encouragement.

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] Top 1 Quote Ranking: Boogiepop

I don't feel that way, but humans can't live without dreams

Boogiepop Talking to Takeda
Source: Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh © Kohei Kadono/KADOKAWA ASCII Media Works/Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh Production Committee
As expected, the top quote is from Boogiepop. It's from a conversation between Miyashita Touka and her boyfriend, Takeda Kenji. Boogiepop doesn't seem to have any dreams (lol). That's not who he is. Don't you think it's a given that you can't live without dreams? It's because of dreams that we have hope and growth. Even if we don't have them now, we can live happily because we have dreams that we'll surely meet!

[Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh] The excitement is fueled by these famous quotes!

Light Novel Cover
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What did you think? We've introduced the top 10 most moving quotes from [Boogiepop Doesn't Laugh]! Choosing from so many quotes was quite a difficult task, but did you find any you liked? Whether you're reading the light novel or watching the anime, be sure to pay close attention to every word. There are some words that really help you understand the character!

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