If you are wondering what are the most popular dere types you commonly come across in anime and manga, then this article will help you understand the meaning of all types of dere, with proper examples!
The world of anime is packed with all sorts of characters with all kinds of different personalities, and the term “Dere” refers to an archetype given to various characters in anime and manga. I am sure you have already heard that term, but you might not know exactly how many types of dere there are in anime and manga and what each type means.
Different characters exhibit different personalities in anime shows and manga series, ranging from shyness to being violent. Dere is a standard used by the anime community to describe an anime or manga character’s personality. There are several such dere types in anime, but only a few are common, while most are extremely rare.
In this article, we will not only look at some of the most popular types of dere but also other personality types that you will find interesting. And you will also see character examples with each personality type that will help you understand the different characters even more!
Most Popular Dere Types in Anime & Manga
1. Tsundere
Tsundere is one of the popular kinds of dere types in anime. Tsundere is from the word “Tsun,” which means cold, harsh, or blunt.
As the meaning implies, tsundere characters tend to act cold and aloof, especially towards the people they love or have affection for. This particular set of characters usually have harsh personalities and can also be violent in some instances, all to hide how they truly feel for the characters they like.
An example of such a character is Tohsaka Rin from the Fate anime series. Rin has feelings for the main character, Emiya Shirou but tends to act aloof to hide such feelings.
Tsundere Character Examples: Taiga Aisaka (Toradora), Erina Nakiri (Food Wars!)
2. Yandere
Yandere type can be used to describe an anime or manga character who may look cute and adorable on the outside but have a crazy personality on the inside.
“Yan” comes from the word “yanderu,” meaning mentally ill or unsound. These characters will go to any length for the people they love. The extent they can go to for the people they love might be a good thing sometimes, but it can be equally frightening.
This is because they can be obsessive and overprotective when it comes to the people they have developed romantic feelings for. This particular set of behavior exhibited by Yandere can often be creepy and dangerous.
Yandere Character Examples: Yuno Gasai (Future Diary), Himiko Toga (My Hero Academia), Ayase Aragaki (Oreimo)
3. Deredere
Everyone loves this particular set of characters because of their attitude. The characters with the Deredere personality type are usually kind, warm, and very friendly towards everyone.
They promote positivity and warmth, and these characters are the friendliest among all the popular dere types. Dere means “lovestruck,” and this feature can be seen in their loving attitude. However, sometimes they tend to be naïve!
Deredere Character Examples: Yui Yuigahama (OreGairu), Orihime Inoue (Bleach), Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)
4. Dandere
Dandere represents anime characters who are often silent and reserved in front of others. “Dan” in the word “Dandere” means silence or quietness.
This type of character is strong but silent, and they rarely show genuine emotions to people. However, when they are with people they feel close to and comfortable around, their cute and unreserved side becomes evident as they can express themselves better and be very talkative.
Dandere Character Examples: Miku Nakano (The Quintessential Quintuplets), Hinata Hyuga (Naruto), Kanao Tsuyuri (Demon Slayer)
5. Kuudere
Kuudere characters are quite similar to the Dandere but have colder personalities. “Kuu” in Kuudere means cool or cold, and as the name suggests, this set of characters in anime or manga is cold to all the other characters, even those they love.
They are very sarcastic and sometimes annoying, but they are almost always calm and never really panic in any situation. They appear cold from the outside and uncaring, but deep down, they care about certain people.
Kuudere Character Examples: Mikasa Ackerman (Attack On Titan), Akame (Akame Ga Kill), Shiba Tatsuya (The Irregular At Magic High School)
Other Dere Types in Anime & Manga (2023)
6. Himedere (Female) / Oujidere (Male)
Himedere is a character that likes being treated like a princess, and “Hime” literally means princess. This particular set of characters usually views themselves as above others and should be treated like royalty.
Oujidere, on the other hand, is the male version of Himedere as “Ouji” means prince. These characters want to be treated as princes and are usually confident in their mannerisms and appearances.
Himedere Character Examples: Erina Nakiri (Food Wars!), Noelle Silva (Black Clover)
Oujidere Character Examples: Kuchiki Byakuya (Bleach), Ciel Phantomhive (Black Butler)
7. Bakadere
Bakadere might be one of the most common dere types in anime and manga because the characters with this type are usually very dumb. “Baka” literally means “idiot,” these characters are very clumsy and tend to make unsound decisions.
Despite being stupid, they tend to be warm and open toward others, a common trait among simple-minded characters. Slice of Life anime is where you will find shows filled with Bakadere characters!
Bakadere Character Examples: Yoshiko Hanabatake (Aho-Girl), Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece), Kaminari Denki (My Hero Academia)
8. Sadodere
Sadodere refers to the sadistic characters who love to manipulate and play with other people’s feelings. This set of characters is usually very cruel, and they enjoy seeing the ones they love suffer at their hands.
They are a twisted sort that delights in tormenting and torturing people they are interested in. They also tend to be cold and unfeeling toward the people they don’t care about, and they take pleasure in humiliating the people they love. The pain they inflict can be emotional, physical, or both, depending on their preference.
Sadodere Character Examples: Esdeath (Akame Ga Kill), Hayase Nagatoro (Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro), Kurumi Tokisaki (Date A Live)
9. Darudere
Darudere describes those characters who are usually very lazy and always have a nonchalant expression on their face. Darudere comes from the word “darui,” which means sluggish or lethargic.
They are usually ignorant of people that they are not close to. However, if someone they are close to is in trouble or a dire situation comes up, they tend to work up the energy to help them.
Darudere Character Examples: Shikamaru Nara (Naruto), Atsushi Murasakibara (Kuroko no Basket), Hikigaya Hachiman (Oregairu)
10. Kamidere
Kamidere refers to the characters who seem to have a God complex as “Kami” in Kamidere literally translates as “god.” These characters are often arrogant to others and consider themselves always right.
They are a psychologically twisted set of highly opinionated and proud characters who expect to be treated like perfect beings by others. They rarely love anyone except themselves, which makes them very dangerous because they consider themselves as the judge and the jury in every situation.
Kamidere Character Examples: Light Yagami (Death Note), Father (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood), Ryomen Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
11. Shundere
Shundere is one of the dere types that refer to usually sad and gloomy characters. “Shun” means “sad,” and this particular set of characters is always depressed and has a bleak and miserable outlook. Note that characters with this personality type do not need a reason to be sad; they just feel naturally low at all times.
Shundere Character Examples: Mei Misaki (Another), Tomoko Kuroki (WataMote!), Rei Kiriyama (March Comes in Like a Lion)
12. Nyandere
Nyandere represents those characters who are usually associated with cat-like characteristics. “Nyan” is a famous Japanese sound related to cats in anime shows.
A Nyandere can be a character obsessed with cats and things relating to the cat species, or in some situations, they can even wear cat-like clothes or garments. A Nyandere can also be an anime character with actual cat-like features that commonly utter the sound “nyan.”
Nyandere Character Examples: Koneko Toujou (High School DxD), Yaya Fushiguro (Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san!), Blair (Soul Eater)
13. Dorodere
Dorodere is another pretentious set of characters like the Yandere, but they are not exactly dangerous. Dorodere is from the word “dorodoro,” which means muddled or confused.
As mentioned said, these characters can be pretentious because they retain a happy expression on their faces and express warmth, but deep down, they are troubled and deeply disturbed. They can harbor murderous intent, but the look that can be perceived from their faces says otherwise.
Their kindness and sweetness are nothing but a facade, but they are not exactly the kind of people who act on their disturbing thoughts. They might say hurtful things but don’t intend to hurt anyone.
Dorodere Character Examples: Juuzou Suzuya (Tokyo Ghoul), Yumeko Jabami (Kakegurui), Osamu Dazai (Bungou Stray Dogs)
14. Yottadere
Yottadere characters are among the less used dere types in anime because these characters are not common. Yottadere comes from the word “yotta,” which means drunk.
As the name implies, the characters with this personality type tend to be drunk often or like being in a drunken state most of the time. Their love for alcohol is the major highlight whenever they are on screen, and they always seem to be intoxicated.
Yottadere Character Examples: Cana Alberona (Fairy Tail), Vanessa Enoteca (Black Clover), Nonko Arahabaki (Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san)
15. Bodere
The Bodere type of personality is a sort of combination of the Tsundere and the Dandere characters. “Bo” from the word means Bodere means to rant, and these characters combine the violent nature of the Tsundere with the shyness of the Dandere.
These characters are bashful and do not know how to express their emotions to people they like except through violence. They behave like Danderes until their crush or loved ones say something to make them blush, which often makes them respond with violence like a Tsundere.
Bodere Character Examples: Mahiru Inami (Working!!), Chitoge Kirisaki (Nisekoi)
16. Mayadere
Mayadere is a new archetype for anime and manga characters and can often be found in several shows. The Mayadere characters are a very dangerous set of characters that are usually the antagonist or villains of the story, but they switch sides after falling in love with or growing fond of the main character.
Note that switching sides just means they will side with the character they like most of the time; it does not necessarily mean they will change their principles. And these are the kind of actions that make the Mayadere characters totally unpredictable.
Mayadere Character Examples: Esdeath (Akame Ga Kill), Juvia Lockster (Fairy Tail), Langris Vaude (Black Clover)
17. Utsudere
Utsudere comes from the word “utsu,” which means depression or a state of sadness. Unlike the Shundere characters, that are depressed by personality, Utsudere characters are usually sad or depressed because of a specific reason or reasons.
The reason for the character’s sadness can range from being bullied at school or home to the loss of people close to them or personal insecurity. These characters usually possess droopy eyes, dark eye bags, dropping shoulders, etc.
Utsudere Character Examples: Itachi Uchiha (Naruto), Aquamarine Hoshino (Oshi no Ko), Kiritsugu Emiya (Fate/Zero)
18. Hinedere
Hinedere is one of the dere types quite similar to Kamidere and Kuudere, but still a bit different. This personality type is becoming quite popular in anime and manga, as having at least one such character in a show is pretty common.
These characters are usually very arrogant and sarcastic, like the Kamidere, but what differentiates them from the Kamidere is that they care for people other than themselves, making them very similar to the Kuudere. Despite this, they still hold cynical views on most issues and often appear to be cold-hearted.
Hinedere Character Examples: Aki Hayakawa (Chainsaw Man), Naofumi Iwatani (The Rising Of The Shield Hero), Kiyotaka Ayanokoji (Classroom of the Elite)
19. Undere
Undere are characters that cannot think for themselves when they are in the presence of their crush. Undere is formed from the word “un,” which is the short form for “yes” or “maybe” in Japanese.
As the name suggests, characters with this personality type will do anything their crush asks them to do. They are hopeless simps that are slaves to their infatuation. Like a puppy eager to please its master, the Undere will do what their crush wants, all to get closer to them.
Undere Character Examples: Misa Amane (Death Note), Albedo (Overlord), Boa Hancock (One Piece)
20. Hajidere
This is one of the cutest dere types on this list because the term Hajidere is used for characters who get really nervous or shy around their crush.
“Haji” in Hajidere means embarrassment, and these characters become so flustered around their crush that they can barely utter complete statements, let alone confess their true feelings. In some extreme cases, they can even faint when they are in the presence of their crush for long periods of time.
Hajidere Character Examples: Hinata Hyuga (Naruto), Izuku Midoriya (My Hero Academia), Kosaki Onodera (Nisekoi)
21. Kanedere
Kanedere is a set of characters that are obsessed with money. Kanedere is derived from “kane,” which means money. The characters with this dere type are usually in love with money and everything it offers. In most cases, they care less about human relationships and are more concerned with money, affluence, and the status it brings.
Kandere Character Examples: Mei Mei (Jujutsu Kaisen), Cid Kagenou (The Eminence in Shadow), Nami (One Piece)
22. Megadere
The actual meaning of “mega” in its relation to Megadere is quite unclear; however, this particular dere type is quite similar to the Undere characters, but they are less obsessive.
A Megadere is a character obsessed with their crush in a fanboy/fangirl manner, but they are not enslaved to their infatuation like the Undere, as they aren’t afraid to show off their love.
Megadere Character Examples: Juvia Lockster (Fairy Tail), Diane (The Seven Deadly Sins), Centorea Shianus, Miia, and Papi (Monster Musume)
23. Byoukidere
Byoukidere usually refers to characters that are sweet and kind but often quite frail physically, so this is one of the rarest dere types in anime and manga!
The term is derived from the word “byouki,” which means sickness or illness. This set of characters have a sweet personality, but they are frail-looking, always on a sickbed, or suffering from a disease, often a fatal one.
Byoukidere Character Examples: Aoi Tohsaka (Fate series), Veronica (Gangsta), Nunnally Lamperouge (Code Geass)
24. Oujodere
Oujodere characters are the ones who are often calm and collected, and they act all ladylike in almost all situations. “Oujo” means princess, so they are frequently mistaken for the Himedere type.
But unlike Himedere, Oujodere characters aren’t arrogant or bossy but are incredibly kind. You can even say that these kinds of characters are like the mature versions of the Deredere characters.
Oujodere Character Examples: Momo Yaoyorozu (My Hero Academia), Rias Gremory (Highschool DxD), Miyuki Shiba (The Irregular at Magic High School)
25. Kitikudere
A Kitikudere character acts like a bully, often mistreating others and their love interest. They even go so far as to harm their love interest physically and emotionally in order to hide their true feelings. The bullying factor differentiates the Kitikudere from the Tsundere, Bodere, or other similar classifications.
Kikitudere Character Examples: Revy (Black Lagoon), Karma Akabane (Assassination Classroom), Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia)
26. Hiyakasudere
Hiyakasudere is one of the popular dere types that represent those who are quite flirtatious by nature; they will flirt and tease characters they like.
Surprisingly, even though they are flirtatious, when the subject matter of love to their respective crushes is broached, they tend to be very shy and sometimes act like the Tsundere. Notwithstanding, Hiyakasudere characters are definitely among the boldest in most situations.
Hiyakasudere Character Examples: Irina Jelavic (Assassination Classroom), Zero Two (Darling in the Franxx), Akeno Himejima (Highschool DxD)
27. Kekkondere
Kekkondere is derived from the word “kekkon,” which means marriage. The set of characters this term represents is very cheesy because marriage is the next thing they think about immediately when they have romantic feelings for another character. A Kekkondere might want to get married right away to someone they just met in most cases.
Kekkondere Character Examples: Zenitsu Agatsuma (Demon Slayer), Boa Hancock (One Piece), Neko Fujinomiya (Masamune-kun no Revenge)
Conclusion
The anime and manga community is expanding, and over time, new concepts and archetypes will be added to the current set of “dere types.” However, the types listed above are the most popular ones easily found in your favorite manga series and anime shows.
So, do let me know what you think about this article. Were you surprised to learn that some of your favorite characters are a particular type of “dere”? Also, share your views on your favorite dere types in anime & manga using the comments section below.
