Great Quotes from Eureka Seven About Growing Up

What is Eureka Seven About?

The anime Eureka Seven starts with a bored 14-year-old named Renton Thurston. He feels stuck in his small town, dreaming of a more exciting life. His heroes are a group called Gekkostate who surf the skies on giant robots.

Renton's life changes when a girl named Eureka crashes her robot into his garage. He ends up joining Gekkostate to help her during a fight. But he soon learns that living with his heroes isn't as great as he imagined.

The show is a type of story where a personal relationship can affect the whole world. Renton and Eureka's struggles are connected to a bigger war between humans and an alien lifeform. Their story is about learning to communicate.

Because of this, their personal conversations have a huge impact on everything. When they talk about love, they are also talking about how to bring peace to the world. That's why the show's dialogue is so important.

Quotes About Growing Up

Renton Thurston

Renton lives by his dad's words: "Don't beg for it, earn it. Then you'll be rewarded." His father was a hero who saved the world and disappeared. The whole show is about Renton figuring out what those words really mean.

At first, Renton just worships Gekkostate's leader, Holland Novak. But meeting his hero is a bad experience. Holland is jealous, immature, and mean to Renton.

This is hard for Renton, but it helps him grow up. He has to stop looking for Holland's approval and earn his own respect. You can see this change in what he says over time.

• At the start: "Fourteen years have passed since I was born... and nothing exciting has happened to me. My life just sucks."
• Later on: "I want to protect Eureka... I just want to be by Eureka's side. That feeling hasn't changed one bit from the very beginning."
• In the end: "That's why I'm going to fight! I believe that with you and the Nirvash here, I might be able to put an end to this battle! So please, trust me."

Holland Novak

Holland Novak seems like the cool mentor, but he's not. He's more like a failed hero trying to save the world while being very immature. He's basically running away from his responsibilities.

His anger towards Renton isn't tough love, it's just jealousy. He wanted to be Eureka's partner, but that role went to Renton instead. He can't accept that the next generation is taking over.

He admits his feelings to Eureka in a raw moment. "I don't hate him. It's just that he acts like a brat... I just... I... you are more important to me than Renton. That's all."

This shows he's not mad about Renton being a kid, but because he's possessive. Yet, he tells Renton to be responsible for his own beliefs. "What it is you believe in, and what you decide to do with that belief is all your own responsibility."

Holland only starts to grow up when he accepts his role as a leader and a future father. He has to stop pretending to be a rebel. He needs to become part of a family.

Charles and Ray Beams

After Renton leaves Gekkostate, he meets Charles and Ray Beams. They are mercenaries hired to capture Eureka. For a short time, they become the loving parents Renton never had.

Charles explains the real meaning of Renton's father's motto. He teaches Renton that freedom isn't free. You have to work to keep it.

They also tell him it's okay to be a kid, which is something the Gekkostate crew never let him be. "You can only be a kid for so long, so you might as well enjoy it."

But their story is tragic. It turns out Ray can't have children and blames Eureka for it. Their wish for a family was real, but it ends in a dark and sad way.

Quotes About Love and Connection

Eureka

Eureka is the heart of the show. She starts as a quiet, emotionless girl and learns to feel love and regret. Her journey begins from a place of trauma.

Her three adopted children are a key part of her story. She takes them in after killing their parents during a massacre. This event started her emotional awakening, but it also filled her with guilt.

Her story is about learning to forgive herself and accept love. At first, she asks simple questions like, "What is love?"

Her feelings for Renton help her realize her own self-worth. This all comes together in a powerful speech where she finally says what she feels. It shows how much she has grown.

"I like them a lot. I love them. People dear to me, my family... I want to be with those that I love, that I want to protect... But if wishing so causes those that are dear to me to be lost... I will stop wishing. But, if it can be allowed, I would like to see them one more time. I want to see you. I want to see you... Renton!"

Renton and Eureka

The relationship between Renton and Eureka is the core of the whole story. It isn't a simple "love at first sight" story. They have to earn their love by learning to understand each other.

When Renton first says "I love you," it comes off as childish. The show makes it clear that their connection needs work. For example, Eureka tells him, "You're like one of my kids."

A key moment happens when they can't communicate. Renton enjoys piloting their robot, but Eureka sees it as a heavy burden and a way to make up for her past crimes. Renton is too immature to understand her pain and thinks she's just jealous.

Their love becomes real only when they finally understand each other. Renton matures and Eureka learns to trust him.

• Renton: "If it's that tough for you, you don't have to fight anymore... I just don't want to see you in pain... So please, trust me."
• Eureka: "It's all right. You see, I believe in you, Renton."

Talho Yūki

Talho is the pilot of the Gekko, the crew's ship. She has a complicated relationship with Holland. Her story is about overcoming her own insecurities.

For a long time, she is jealous of Holland's focus on Eureka. She feels frustrated by their situation. She says, "Love from a distance is a lie."

She is often the most mature person on the ship and acts like a mother figure to the crew of childish men. This is shown when she breaks up a fight by asking a simple question.

"How come when men get together they always act so stupid?"

Talho really starts to mature when she gets pregnant. This forces both her and Holland to stop acting like rebels. They finally accept their roles as parents and part of a real family.

Funny Quotes from the Show

Gekkostate Crew Banter

Eureka Seven can be very serious, but it's also funny. The humor comes from the crew acting like a chaotic but loving family. It's all based on their personalities and how they misunderstand each other.

A great example is an episode where there's a big misunderstanding. Eureka mistakenly announces that Renton wants to be a dad. This makes Holland, who is secretly about to be a father, very angry and jealous.

At the same time, other crew members think Renton has a different problem. They try to "help" him by giving him adult magazines. The whole situation is a funny mess.

This kind of chaos is normal for the Gekkostate. Their personalities are shown in short, witty lines that break the tension.

• Holland: "So are you guys up for it or not?"
  Matthieu: "We're trying to tell you we're not."
• Renton's Grandfather, Axel: "Girls, talking as if they knew it all."

Deeper Meanings in the Quotes

On Communication and Understanding

The main fight in Eureka Seven isn't between robots, but between communication and misunderstanding. The war started because humans didn't understand that the alien Scub Coral was trying to talk to them. They were afraid, so they fought back.

The story uses a cool idea called the "Limit of Questions." This is where too much thinking can break reality. It's a big metaphor for a relationship failing because people won't listen to each other.

This is why Renton and Eureka have to be the heroes. Their relationship between a human and a Coralian is the key to peace. A spiritual guide named Norb tells them this.

"Even if the darkness spreads far beyond your sight, where you two tread becomes the path."

On War and Coexistence

The show's villain is Colonel Dewey Novak, Holland's older brother. He's not just a military leader, he's great at propaganda. He doesn't believe people can live together in peace.

He knows that truth doesn't matter if you control the story. His view on creating a "fake" reality is the core of the political part of the show.

"What you need is a loud voice and a noble cause to champion, plus if you poke at what little pride these fools have, they'll choose a fake over the truth every single time."

The war is fought with robots, but also with ideas. The good guys fight back with an underground magazine called ray=out . They are trying to share the real truth.

The best answer to Dewey's dark view comes from a simple desire to live. Anemone, a girl used as a military weapon, says it best. She has her own painful moment of becoming human.

"I feel this self-hatred... I want to live, to say my thanks. I want to live, to give so many feelings to people. I want to live!"

Why These Quotes Still Matter

Years later, Eureka Seven still connects with people. The show is ambitious and messy, mixing romance, war, and big ideas. This messiness is what makes it feel so real.

The show's message lasts because it's not about easy answers. The main idea is that you have to earn the good things in life. Hope, love, and understanding don't just happen.

You have to work for them through a painful and difficult struggle. In a world full of fakes and misunderstanding, this message is more important than ever. The hard work of "earning it" is timeless.