The anime community has its own set of terminology for various subjects related to this genre. The character personality archetypes are the most common ones. And among them is the dere types that seems to be extremely popular in most anime nowadays.
The dere types terminology follows personality patterns usually in female and sometimes in male anime characters and ends with “-dere” as a suffix. The word “dere” roughly translates to lovey-dovey.
In this article, we will list the most popular dere types with character examples. This will help you identify the personality types while watching anime.
Table of Contents
Basic Dere Types Chart
List of Dere Types:
01. Tsundere
What is Tsundere?
A Tsundere is a type of character who in the beginning acts rudely towards their love interest. But once the timing is perfect they reveal their gentle side. The word Tsundere is a compound of two words; “Tsuntsun” which means to look away in disgust and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Tsundere Character
- Taiga Aisaka from Toradora!
- Chitoge Kirisaki from Nisekoi
02. Yandere
What Is Yandere?
A Yandere is a type of character who in the beginning acts nice and sweet but soon becomes obsessive over their love interest. They turn into a stalker and use violence against anyone who tries to get close to their love interest. The word Yandere is a portmanteau of two words; “Yanderu ” which means to to be mentally or emotionally ill and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Yandere Character
- Yuno Gasai from Mirai Nikki
- Kotonoha Katsura from School Days
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03. Dandere
What Is Dandere?
A Dandere is a type of character who is quiet and reserved. They usually come out of their shell and show their cute side when alone with their love interest. The word Dandere is a compound of two words; “Danmari ” which means silent and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Dandere Character
- Mio Akiyama from K-ON!
- Sawako Kuronuma from Kimi ni Todoke
04. Deredere
What Is Deredere?
A Deredere is a type of character who is a kind person with a positive attitude. They tend to spread positivity and happiness towards others around them. The word Deredere uses “deredere” as a base which means “love-struct” but it doesn’t follow the simple meaning like the other types.
Examples Of Deredere Character
- Kouko Kaga from Golden Time
- Rinko Yamato from Ore Monogatari
05. Kuudere
What Is Kuudere?
A Kuudere is a type of character who is dull and sarcastic. They often don’t show any sign of emotion. But when alone with their love interest, they display their cute and caring side. The word Kuudere is a compound of two words; “Cool” which in Japanese sounds as Kuu and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Kuudere Character
- Tachibana Kanade form Angel Beats!
- Violet Evergarden from Violet Evergarden
06. Bakadere
What Is Bakadere?
A Bakadere is a type of character who is very stupid. They usually lack common sense. The word Bakadere is a compound of two words; “Baka” which means fool and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Bakadere Character
- Yui Hirasawa from K-On!
- Mankanshoku Mako from Kill La Kill
07. Nyandere
What Is Nyandere?
A Nyandere is a type of character who has traits similar to cats such as cat ears or a cat tail. They usually end their sentence by adding “Nyan” at the end. The word Nyandere is a compound of two words; “Nyan” which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound of a cat and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Nyandere Character
- Koneko Toujou from High School DxD
- Yaya Fushiguro from Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san
08. Himedere
What Is Himedere?
A Himedere is a type of character who likes to be treated like a princess by the people around them. They usually have a princess complex caused by some insecurities or psychic conflict. The word Himedere is a compound of two words; “hime” which means princess and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Yandere Character
- Erina Nakiri from Shokugeki no Soma
- Sena Kashiwazaki from Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
09. Oujidere
What Is Oujidere?
An Oujidere is a type of character who likes to be treated like a prince by the people around them. They are genuinely confident about their looks and appearance. The word Oujidere is a compound of two words; “ouji” which means prince and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Oujidere Character
- Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass
- Tamaki Suou from Ouran Koukou Host Club
10. Kamidere
What Is Kamidere?
A Kamidere is a type of character who believes they are god-like beings. They are overly proud and arrogant and only care about their own opinions. The word Kamidere is a compound of two words; “kami” which means god and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Kamidere Character
- Mari Kurihara from Prison School
- Light Yagami from Death Note
11. Sadodere
What Is Sadodere?
A Sadodere is a type of character who has sadistic tendencies. They take pleasure in playing with other peoples emotions especially one they love. The word Sadodere is a compound of two words; “Sadist” which means taking pleasure from pain or humiliation caused on others and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Sadodere Character
- Maria from Arakawa Under the Bridge
- Okita Sougo from Gintama
12. Shundere
What Is Shundere?
A Shundere is a type of character who is always sad and depressed for some reason. They only open about their problems to the one they love. The word Shundere is a compound of two words; “shun…” a Japanese sound effect representing melancholy or sadness and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Shundere Character
- Rei Kiriyama from 3-gatsu no Lion
- Mei Misaki from Another
13. Dorodere
What Is Dorodere?
A Dorodere is a type of character who acts nice and sweet on the outside but are deeply disturbed from inside. The word Dorodere is a compound of two words; “dorodoro” which means muddled or confused and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Dorodere Character
- Himiko Toga from Boku no Hero Academia
- Mikado Ryuugamine from Durarara!!
14. Bodere
What Is Bodere?
A Bodere is a type of character who is really shy and uses violence as a way to handle it. The word Bodere is a compound of two words; “bo” which means to rant and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Bodere Character
- Chitoge Kirisaki from Nisekoi
- Mahiru Inami from Working!!
15. Darudere
What Is Darudere?
A Darudere is a type of character who is very lazy and acts tired every time. They are even nonchalant with the one they love and only show emotions when it’s really necessary. The word Darudere is a compound of two words; “darui” which means sluggish and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Darudere Character
- Houtarou Oreki from Hyouka
- Yin from Darker Than Black
16. Yottadere
What Is Yottadere?
A Yottadere is a type of character who is constantly drunk. They always carry some kind of alcohol in their hand. The word Yottadere is a compound of two words; “you” which means get drunk and “deredere” which means love-struck.
Examples Of Yottadere Character
- Nonko Arahabaki from Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san
- Cana Alberona from Fairy Tail
Conclusion
As the anime community grows, we will get to see more character archetypes in the future. But for now, these would be the most popular dere types in anime. What do you think of our list? We know there will be disagreement here when it comes to fandoms. For a fact, we’re hoping for it, and we’d love to know what your favorite dere types are? Also lets us know if we miss any dere types.
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