Shimajiro's 10 Best Quotes and Lines | Meanings and Appearances Explained Through the Original Manga Posts

Shimajiro's memorable lines are followed immediately by action

Shimajiro has many memorable lines in which he lends a hand the moment he spots someone in trouble, or steps forward himself in dangerous situations. His words are characteristically followed right away by actions such as serving a meal, diving into a cave, or helping his companions escape. The bold sentence-final 「ッ」 (*-tsu*, a small tsu that gives his speech a punchy, forceful rhythm) conveys momentum, but underneath it lies consideration and judgment grounded in carefully reading the other person.

These 10 lines all appear in Volume 8's Island Arc (Siren Arc), in the chapters 「島二郎」 (*Shimajirō*, "Shimajiro"), 「島を守ろう」 (*Shima o Mamorō*, "Let's Protect the Island"), 「今日の日はさようなら」 (*Kyō no Hi wa Sayōnara*, "Farewell to This Day"), and 「また会う日まで」 (*Mata Au Hi Made*, "Until We Meet Again"). Following him from the scene where he treats the newly met Chiikawa to a meal, through confronting the island's crisis, to the aftermath of the battle and the farewell, you can see his kindness as a shopkeeper expand into a sense of responsibility for protecting the entire island. The shorter the line, the more clearly Shimajiro's character comes into focus when you read it together with the expressions and movements before and after.

Whether the scene is kindness, a search, a rescue, a strategy, a toast, or a farewell, Shimajiro's words share a core: he moves immediately to do whatever he can right now. When speed matters, he jumps in without hesitation; when a tool is called for, he reads the situation; after the battle, he takes on the duties that remain. That ability to switch between judgments is the appeal of Shimajiro—a man who is more than just a show of strength.

1. 「サービスだッ」 (*Sābisu da!*, "It's on the house!")

「サービスだッ」 (*Sābisu da!*, "It's on the house!")

This line comes from Volume 8's 「島二郎」 (*Shimajirō*, "Shimajiro"), after Chiikawa—who suddenly passed out—wakes up. Shimajiro serves curry and clam soup to the exhausted visitor, unhesitatingly offering whatever help he can as a shopkeeper. It's a short remark, but it shows his practical kindness: get them to eat first and regain their strength. The fact that he sets down a warm meal before pressing for an explanation also reflects his habit of prioritizing the other person's condition.

2. 「さらわれた仲間の居場所…心当たりがあるッ」 (*Sarawareta nakama no ibasho… Kokoroatari ga aru!*, "I might know where your taken friend is...")

「さらわれた仲間の居場所…心当たりがあるッ」 (*Sarawareta nakama no ibasho… Kokoroatari ga aru!*, "I might know where your taken friend is...")

In Volume 8's 「島二郎」 (*Shimajirō*, "Shimajiro"), this is the scene where Shimajiro shares a clue with Chiikawa after the meal. He recounts how islanders diving for clams saw a Mermaid in an underwater cave, connecting the search for the missing companion to a concrete location. He doesn't stop at just hearing what happened—he immediately puts his own knowledge to use for the other person, and that quick judgment makes the line reassuring. Because it points to the next destination, it becomes a huge help to Chiikawa.

3. 「この辺りだッ 先に潜って確認してくる」 (*Kono atari da! Saki ni mogutte kakunin shite kuru*, "It's around here! I'll dive in first and check")

「この辺りだッ 先に潜って確認してくる」 (*Kono atari da! Saki ni mogutte kakunin shite kuru*, "It's around here! I'll dive in first and check")

In Volume 8's 「島二郎」 (*Shimajirō*, "Shimajiro"), this is what Shimajiro says before heading into the water, after reaching the spot near traces of the missing islanders. In a place that may hold danger, he doesn't send Chiikawa ahead—he takes the scouting role himself. Seeing him use his large body and strong diving ability to protect his companions is quintessentially Shimajiro. The word 「先に」 (*saki ni*, "first/ahead") also expresses his sense of duty, doing what he can to reduce the danger for those who follow behind.

4. 「走れッ!!」 (*Hashire!!*, "Run!!")

「走れッ!!」 (*Hashire!!*, "Run!!")

In Volume 8's 「島二郎」 (*Shimajirō*, "Shimajiro"), this is the line from the scene where Shimajiro helps Chiikawa and the others escape from the waterside after they get out of the cave. While urging them to move on before their pursuer wakes, he stays at the rear himself, watching the movement of the water. The force of his commanding tone is used to distance the rescued companion from danger. His choice to take the very back position adds weight to that brief instruction.

5. 「今が使い時みたいだッ」 (*Ima ga tsukaidoki mitai da!*, "Looks like now's the time to use it!")

「今が使い時みたいだッ」 (*Ima ga tsukaidoki mitai da!*, "Looks like now's the time to use it!")

This is from Volume 8's 「島を守ろう」 (*Shima o Mamorō*, "Let's Protect the Island"), the scene where Shimajiro produces the super-spicy chili peppers he had kept hidden. Watching the flow of the curry-based strategy, he brings out his trump card. However bold he may seem, you can tell he had the necessary tool ready and was judging the right moment to use it. It's a line that also shows a cook's sense of timing—choosing to use it when it will be effective, rather than using it quickly.

6. 「打ち上げてやるッ!!」 (*Uchiagete yaru!!*, "I'll launch you up!!")

「打ち上げてやるッ!!」 (*Uchiagete yaru!!*, "I'll launch you up!!")

In Volume 8's 「島を守ろう」 (*Shima o Mamorō*, "Let's Protect the Island"), this is Shimajiro's call to his companions as they carry the curry while gripping a rope. With his great strength he launches the group in danger of losing their footing, supporting them so they can keep moving forward with the plate in hand. Rather than trying to settle things alone, he becomes the platform for his companions' plan to succeed—there's something admirable in that. Because the purpose of his strength is so clear, even his bold movements feel dependable, never breaking the team's coordination.

7. 「ひとまずセイレーンとの戦いのおわりに カンパイッ」 (*Hitomazu Seirēn to no tatakai no owari ni, kanpai!*, "For now, to the end of the battle with the Siren—cheers!")

「ひとまずセイレーンとの戦いのおわりに カンパイッ」 (*Hitomazu Seirēn to no tatakai no owari ni, kanpai!*, "For now, to the end of the battle with the Siren—cheers!")

In Volume 8's 「今日の日はさようなら」 (*Kyō no Hi wa Sayōnara*, "Farewell to This Day"), this is the line from the scene where Shimajiro raises his cup to his companions around the campfire. He doesn't claim every mystery and duty has been settled; instead, they all first confirm together that the long battle is over. The way he steps forward to support his companions during the crisis, then sits in the same circle at the milestone to share in the effort, shows the warmth of Shimajiro as the one who holds the group together.

8. 「行方不明の島民たちはこれから探し続けるそうだ」 (*Yukuefumei no tōmintachi wa kore kara sagashitsuzukeru sō da*, "They say the missing islanders will keep searching from here on")

「行方不明の島民たちはこれから探し続けるそうだ」 (*Yukuefumei no tōmintachi wa kore kara sagashitsuzukeru sō da*, "They say the missing islanders will keep searching from here on")

In Volume 8's 「今日の日はさようなら」 (*Kyō no Hi wa Sayōnara*, "Farewell to This Day"), this line is spoken around the campfire after the battle. Even with one chapter closed, he doesn't treat the still-missing islanders as a finished matter, but expresses the intent to keep searching. In that quiet resolve before moving to the toast shines a sense of responsibility that refuses to abandon the people who live on the island. It shows Shimajiro's long-view kindness: even after overcoming the crisis at hand, the duty continues.

9. 「これも土産に」 (*Kore mo miyage ni*, "Take this as a souvenir too")

「これも土産に」 (*Kore mo miyage ni*, "Take this as a souvenir too")

In Volume 8's 「また会う日まで」 (*Mata Au Hi Made*, "Until We Meet Again"), this is the scene where Shimajiro hands the departing Chiikawa and friends the recipes for his soup and curry. Not just the island's specialties, but the dishes they enjoyed at his shop are entrusted to them in a form they can enjoy even after going home. It's a warm, shopkeeper-like line that turns the shared meals—where it all began—into a parting gift. By giving both the food and how to make it, the send-off lets them recreate the same taste even after leaving the island.

10. 「お前たちがこの島に来てくれてよかったッ」 (*Omaetachi ga kono shima ni kite kurete yokatta!*, "I'm glad you all came to this island!")

「お前たちがこの島に来てくれてよかったッ」 (*Omaetachi ga kono shima ni kite kurete yokatta!*, "I'm glad you all came to this island!")

In Volume 8's 「また会う日まで」 (*Mata Au Hi Made*, "Until We Meet Again"), this is what Shimajiro says to Chiikawa and friends as they prepare to leave the island. He thanks the group for coming to help, and frankly rejoices in the encounter itself. Because he affirms the time they spent combining their strength before facing the farewell, the words linger. It also conveys the change that Chiikawa and friends—once just customers at his shop—became precious companions to Shimajiro.

Shimajiro is a man who takes on the duties he speaks of

What comes into view across these 10 memorable lines is that Shimajiro never separates words from action. He serves food to those who are worn down, heads to the scene when there's a clue, and takes on the dangerous scouting and rear guard himself. In battle, he doesn't rely on strength alone—he times his use of tools, supports his companions' plans, and reaches the other party with his words too. At each moment, he finds the duty the situation demands and unhesitatingly puts his strengths to use.

Even after the battle ends, the responsibility of searching for the missing islanders remains. And yet, on the morning of the farewell, he gives them a taste of the island as a souvenir and expressed his gratitude to the group for coming. Shimajiro's memorable lines stay with us because behind their bold, booming sound lies a consistent kindness that keeps moving for the sake of others.