Kana Arima Quotes

In this world shrouded in darkness, I learned there was someone who’d been struggling along with me. That alone is enough.[to Aqua]

When I was little, I was called a genius and everyone showered me with attention. But I don’t know whether it was a matter of talent, the whims of the public, or not putting in as much effort as I should have, but anything and anyone inevitably loses popularity in time.

I’d like to put everything into my acting, you know. I mean, who would enjoy going out of their way to act poorly? But, good acting and creating a good show are different things.

The mental state of a teenage girl who, lacking any tolerance for it, has been exposed to a barrage of abuse for the first time is something you likely can’t even imagine. It’s enough to give you the illusion your whole life is over.[to Ruby]

The age of being told to dismiss the response online is over. We now have a society where those who neglect online marketing get left behind. Fans are the content they consume, they are in a state of mutual surveilance. And in showbiz, we ourselves are the content. We can’t forget that if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.[to Ruby]

It’s pretty easy to act selfishly on stage and pretend you’re a genius.

Don’t underestimate the importance of sleep.[to Ruby]

Being surrounded by yes-men is really bad. Once you’re popular, you can’t help but become confident and conceited.