Do the words 'human rights' even exist in this country anymore?

— Mamoru Oshii

There are countless ingredients that make up the human body and mind, like all the components that make up me as an individual with my own personality. Sure, I have a face and voice to distinguish myself from others, but my thoughts and memories are unique only to me, and I carry a sense of my own destiny. Each of those things are just a small part of it. I collect information to use in my own way. All of that blends to create a mixture that forms me and gives rise to my conscience.

— Mamoru Oshii

We weep for the blood of a bird, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice.

— Mamoru Oshii