“Men, we are honorable soldiers of the Emperor. Don't ever forget...” – Captain Tanida, Letters from Iwo Jima ... Movie Quotes Database

Captain Tanida Takumi Bando

[Before the soldiers commit suicide by holding hand grenades against their chests]

Men, we are honorable soldiers of the Emperor. Don't ever forget that. The only way left for us is to die with honor. This is our fate, to find our place at Yasukuni Shrine. I'll see you there. Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! [The men repeat 'banzai' each time he says it] Soldiers, farewell! [Shoots himself]

More from Letters from Iwo Jima

Captain Tanida My six year old son can shoot better! [Saigo shoots again and misses] Do you call yourself an Imperial soldier? Captain Tanida Here is the uniform of the American medic. He should be your target. For, Americans will risk many lives to save this one. General The cave digging may be futile. The stand on Iwo may be futile. The whole war may be futile. But would you give up then? If our children can live safely for one more day, it'll be worth one more day that we defend this island!