“It's not good to have any enemies, but it's normal to unintentionally make a few along the way.” - Saya Irino
“To me, nothing is painful. There is no such thing as anguish. Even if some things seem like they hurt, deep down, everyone is a nice person.” - Mato Kuroi
“Even if your heart feels like it's been stabbed, it won't bleed or leave a scar behind. There'll be someone who'll help you bear the pain. It'll all work out. So don't brood over it.” - Saya Irino
“No world is more painful to live than this one.” - Strength
“You can't get hurt without also hurting others.” - Mato Kuroi
“You know... When something bad happens, I don't link thinking it was someone else's fault. See, if it's someone else's fault, then there's nothing I, personally, can do about it.” - Arata Kohata
“Grief and suffering isn't something that can be taken away by dying in a fight! You have to resolve your problems by talking and explaining your points of view. Relying on others for it is wrong!” - Mato Kuroi
“We have no feelings and can only act on instinct, but that's precisely why we could never fight for someone we hate.” - Strength
“Dreams can be used to express what can't be put into words.” - Saya Irino
“I'll never let you be alone. I'll be with you. I won't run away. So let's leave this place together.” - Takanashi Yomi
“I wouldn't lie to someone I love, the real world can be so wonderful.” - Strength
“Black Rock Shooter, I will hurt you. No matter how much I get hurt, I will get through to your heart.” - Mato Kuroi
“The colors aren't all wonderful, but even so, this world is beautiful!” - Mato Kuroi
“Let's be in pain together.” - Mato Kuroi
“Love is a bitter sweet taste of life, which many humans have as weaknesses... and sometimes is their strongest weapon.” - Mato Kuroi
“This is my darkness. Nothing anyone says will console me.” - Mato Kuroi
“What have you done?! By burdening them all with our negative emotions, we rob our other selves of what little humanity they have left!” - Saya Irino
“I can't believe there are people who actually like math!” - Mato Kuroi
“You won't hurt me. No matter how much it hurts, I really won't get hurt. So let's go have some fun! Let's go see a lot of things together.” - Mato Kuroi
“Do you want me to get mad at you? If you want to, then I will.” - Mato Kuroi
Black Rock Shooter is one of those stories that you just have to look back to in order to fully appreciate. We hope that these 20 quotes have helped you remember the different colors that make up this engrossing series. Just based on the writing and words alone, one can't help but appreciate the depth and heart that was poured into it.