Mahoromatic's Most Memorable Quotes

What is Mahoromatic?

Mahoromatic is an anime from the early 2000s. It might seem like a simple story at first. A combat android named Mahoro Ando goes to live with a middle school student named Suguru Misato.

But the story is deeper than that. Mahoro feels guilty about her past as a soldier. She was in the battle where Suguru's father died, who was her commander.

The show was a team-up between two studios, Gainax and Shaft. Gainax was known for serious shows like Neon Genesis Evangelion , so they handled the sad sci-fi parts. Shaft was known for funny shows, so they added the humor and slice-of-life scenes.

This mix of styles is what makes the show special. The story is driven by one big problem: Mahoro only has 398 days left to live. A countdown at the end of each episode reminds you of this, making every happy moment feel a little sad.

Mahoro's Best Quotes

Quotes About Time

Mahoro knows her time is short, but she rarely talks about it. Instead, she shows how much she values time by enjoying every normal moment. She finds joy in simple things like town festivals or cooking a good meal.

This connects to a Japanese idea called mono no aware , which means things are more beautiful because they don't last forever. Mahoro is also trying to make up for her violent past as a weapon. Every peaceful, domestic act is her way of finding redemption.

In one scene, Suguru says, "Let's see the fireworks again next year." Mahoro can't answer him. The show's only reply is the countdown on the screen, which now shows less than a year left.

Her Famous Catchphrase

Mahoro's most famous line is, 「えっちなのはいけないと思います！」 or "Ecchi na no wa ikenai to omoimasu!". This means, "I think lewd things are bad!".

The line has a few jobs in the story.

• It’s a running joke. She says it with total seriousness when she finds Suguru's adult magazines. She also says it when she has to deal with his pervy teacher, Saori Shikijo.
• It defines her character. The quote quickly shows that she is very proper and has a strong sense of right and wrong.
• It became famous. The line got so popular that it appeared in other anime and online, becoming a classic anime catchphrase.

The phrase can also be seen as her way of coping. She was a battle android thrown into the confusing world of a teenage boy. This simple, firm rule helps her create order in a life she doesn't fully understand.

The quote became popular because it perfectly captured the "innocent but strong girl" character type. This was a common character in anime from that time. The phrase summed up the whole dynamic in a memorable way.

Quotes About Love and Being a Maid

At first, Mahoro serves Suguru because she feels guilty about his father's death. Her words are formal and polite.

But her feelings change over time. She starts acting like a mix between a caring mother and a shy girlfriend. Her lines show her worrying about his homework or getting flustered when she has a crush on him.

A quote from the manga, "the maid who runs off tears," explains her point of view. She says that having emotions is what drives her to serve people. This suggests that true strength comes from caring for others, not from having power over them.

Another quote, "Not sweet like fruits, the heart of a maiden is a little sour," shows her understanding of love. A real heart isn't just about happy feelings. It also means accepting the "sour," painful, and complicated emotions that make us human.

In the end, her journey is about learning to want something for herself. She falls in love with Suguru and wants to live for her own happiness with him. Her final sacrifice to save him is a selfless act driven by that deep, personal love.

Suguru's Best Quotes

Loving and Protecting Mahoro

Suguru starts out as a pretty normal kid in a romantic comedy. Most of his early lines are about trying to hide his dirty magazines from Mahoro.

Everything changes when he learns Mahoro only has 398 days left to live. His lines become more serious and desperate. He wants to find a way to protect her and stop her fate.

But he can't save her. In the end, Mahoro sacrifices herself to save him. The anime's controversial ending shows how this failure affects him for the rest of his life.

The story jumps 20 years into a dark future. Suguru is now a bitter bounty hunter on Mars who tried to forget his past. As he is dying, he sees a vision of Mahoro and asks, "Mahoro... can you take me home?" This shows that he never really moved on, and "home" was always the life he had with her.

Friendship and Normal Life

To make the sad parts of the story work, the show first builds a strong foundation of comedy. Suguru's talks with his friends are a key part of this.

They do normal high school stuff. They plan a maid cafe, go to the beach, and argue about his magazines. These funny scenes balance the serious sci-fi plot and make the world feel real.

These "filler" scenes are actually the whole point. They show the kind of life that Mahoro chose to experience in her final days. This normal, everyday life is what she thought was worth protecting.

Quotes from Other Characters

Minawa: The Android Who Wants a Heart

Minawa is another android who appears in the second season. She is sent by a villain group called "Management" to spy on Mahoro. At first, she is very shy, clumsy, and apologizes for everything.

Her most common line is, "I want a heart," because she doesn't know how to express her feelings. She acts as a good contrast to Mahoro, who has already discovered her own humanity.

Mahoro helps her understand what it means to be human. After Minawa breaks down crying, Mahoro tells her, "You are crying. That means you already have a heart." This explains the show's main idea that emotions are what give someone a soul.

Shikijo: The Funny Teacher

Saori Shikijo is Suguru's teacher, and she is completely obsessed with him. She is the main source of comedy and conflict in the show.

Her lines are always over-the-top and inappropriate. She constantly tries to seduce Suguru. Her main purpose is to make Mahoro angry enough to say her famous catchphrase.

Her character also serves to test everyone's morals. Mahoro is forced to act as Suguru's protector. And Suguru, while he may like his magazines, always rejects his teacher's advances.

Quotes from Vesper, SAINT, and Management

The sci-fi story has a conflict between three groups. Each one has a different view of the world.

• Vesper: This is the secret agency that created Mahoro. They are professional but caring, and they are the ones who grant Mahoro's final wish.
• SAINT: This is a group of friendly aliens. Their technology helped give Mahoro a human soul.
• Management: This is a cold, human organization that is the main villain of the second season.

The villains' lines show a fight over what it means to be human. Tou Ryuga from SAINT starts as Mahoro's rival but learns that a true warrior protects a home. His lines change from wanting a fight to showing that he understands her.

Feldrance from Management is a cold android who represents humanity's worst side. In the manga, after Suguru finally gets revenge and kills him, Feldrance's last words ask if that revenge actually made Suguru happy. This question suggests that Suguru's 20-year quest was empty.

What Do These Quotes Tell Us?

Mixing Funny and Sad Moments

The show is great at mixing different tones. It can go from being funny to sad to romantic very quickly, sometimes in the same scene.

This mix of tones is done on purpose. Here are some examples:

• A serious bomb threat suddenly turns into a silly chase scene over an embarrassing item.
• A lighthearted beach episode exists in the same show that ends with a very dark future for Suguru.
• A sweet, romantic line about seeing fireworks next year is followed by the tragic countdown of Mahoro's remaining life.

This style makes the happy moments feel more important because you know something sad is coming. The tragedy also hurts more because you've grown to love the funny, everyday parts of the show. The comedy and tragedy depend on each other.

What It Means to Be Human

Mahoromatic constantly asks the question, "What does it mean to have a soul?" The show's answer is clear: a soul is not about logic or programming. It's about having emotions.

The android characters help prove this idea.

• Minawa's journey: She wants a heart, and Mahoro teaches her that her ability to cry is proof that she already has one.
• Mahoro's journey: She is defined by her feelings. Her guilt drives her to serve, and her love for Suguru leads to her final sacrifice.
• The "sour heart": The quote about a maiden's heart being "a little sour" reinforces this. Being human isn't just about happiness; it's also about feeling pain and sadness.

The show argues that an android with feelings is more human than a person who has shut their feelings down. The tragic part of the anime's ending is that Suguru, the human, becomes a cold bounty hunter living for revenge. Mahoro, the android, proved her humanity by dying for love.

Common Questions About Mahoromatic's Quotes

• What is the most famous quote from Mahoromatic?

  The most famous quote is definitely Mahoro's catchphrase: "Ecchi na no wa ikenai to omoimasu!".

• What does "Ecchi na no wa ikenai to omoimasu!" mean?

  It translates to "I think that lewd things are bad!". "Ecchi" is a common Japanese slang word for things that are dirty or perverted.

• Who is Mahoro talking about when she discusses her limited time?

  She is talking about herself. As a combat android, her body can only run for a certain amount of time. She chose to give up her weapons in exchange for 398 days to live like a normal person.

• Do the quotes in the second season differ from the first?

  Yes, they are very different. The first season mixes funny moments with a sad undertone. The second season, Something More Beautiful , is much darker and more serious as Mahoro's time begins to run out.