Like people in everyday life, anime has characters who have different personality traits.
Just like psychologists might categorize humans’ personality traits in some way, in anime they’re organized into what are called dere types.
For those who are already at least somewhat familiar with dere types, you’ve probably already head of the term tsundere.
The tsundere type you can find in most anime.
If you’ve heard of some, or heard of none, this article is a resource to get to know all of the dere types out there.
We’ll also discuss some of the character names and anime that the dere type might have originated from to give some context on what some types of deres might look like.
Let’s dive in.
#1 Tsundere
Tsundere is the dere type put forward by most people when you talk about dere types, both in anime and in real life.
This dere type is characterized by having two contrasting personality traits that switch back and forth between each other.
The tsundere typically has an outer personality trait of being cold or harsh while having a cute, sweet inner personality.
For example, let’s say there was a guy who was quiet and didn’t like to be around people much.
However, if he’s around his crush/love interest for long enough, he warms up to them so much that instead of being an introvert he becomes very outgoing with how affectionate he can get towards them sometimes. That would be considered the tragic version of the tsundere dere type.
Tsunderes are the dere types that people typically most associate with dere types, which is why they’re at #1.
Examples include Kyou Souma (from Fruits Basket) and Kurisu Makise (from Steins; Gate).
#2 Kuudere
Kuudere is a dere type characterized by having a cold exterior and tend to be more calm and collected.
The kuudere does not warm up to others easily, but will usually open up to their love interest if they have them in their life for long enough. In other words, kuuderes need time before showing their affectionate side.
Like tsunderes, the kuudere also has an inner personality trait that you can see from time to time.
In this case, it’s more of a dere type that is shown by the character, instead of having it switch back and forth between two contrasting personality traits.
Examples include Rei Ayanami (from Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Nagisa Furukawa (from Clannad).
#3 Yandere
What’s very different about yandere dere types are their violent tendencies, which tend to be toward people they have feelings for.
The yandere will do anything to keep the person they have feelings for apart from others so that they can be with them alone.
Their violence is not just limited to just hurting people either, among other things they may go as far as trying to lash out at whoever stands in their way.
And yes, the yandere dere type has an inner dere side too.
An example of a yandere would be Yuno Gasai (from Mirai Nikki).
#4 Dandere
Danderes tend to be kind, but shy, timid, and anxious.
They tend to speak only when spoken to and may get embarrassed in those situations.
Examples include Hideyoshi Kinoshita (from Baka and Test) and Makoto Itou (from School Days).
#5 Deredere
Deredere types tend to be cheerful, charming, energetic, and even funny.
They are common in romance comedy anime.
Examples include Mio Akiyama (from K-On) and Naru Narusegawa (from Love Hina).
#6 Oujidere (“Nurse Dere”)
The oujidere type is a special dere type that only exists in Japanese media. In fact, “ojidere” can be pretty much translated to mean “nurse dere.”
The most common way this dere type shows itself is by a girl having a crush on her male senpai and tending to their every need like a nurse would do for a patient. Another example of how the oujidere dere type usually acts is if their senpai becomes sick or injured then they will go with them to get treatment.
They tend to be arrogant.
Examples include Eri Sawachika (from School Rumble) and Mio Isurugi (from MM!).
#7 Goudere
The goudere dere type is kind of like a mixture between the tsundere dere type and the yandere dere type.
Like kuuderes, gouderes don’t express their dere side towards anyone except for their one love interest or someone who’s already shown romantic feelings towards them first.
They tend to be highlight devoted toward their partners.
Examples include Yuri Nakamura (from Angel Beats) and Shinobu Oomiya (from Kiniro Mosaic).
#8 Bakadere
Bakadere characters have a ‘baka’ brain, which means they tend to be airheads. They can be clumsy, uncertain, lack common sense, and make bad decisions.
Examples include Lala Satalin Deviluke (from To LOVE-Ru) and Shana (from Shakugan no Shana).
#9 Bocchandere
The bocchandere dere type is like an extreme version of the tsundere dere type. While tsunderes tend to lash out at their love interest either physically or verbally, a bocchandere dere will do both and look super scary while doing it.
They are often associated with villains or being part of gangs.
Examples include Satsuki Kiryuuin (from Kill la Kill) and Yami (from To LOVE-Ru).
#10 Himedere
Himedere are female anime characters who tend to be self-centered, bossy, and want to be treated by a princess by their male partners.
Examples include Erina Nakiri (Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Sōma) and Ayame Reikadou (Noucome).
#13 Hinedere
The hinedere type sounds similar to himedere but they’re very different.
They are male characters that tend to be cold and cynical.
They tend to be more like an INTJ type who may not be the life of a party or have a lot of friends, but focus on solving problems efficiently.
Examples include Houtarou Oreki (Hyouka) and Deishuu Kaiki (Monogatari Series).
#14 Kamidere
The Kamidere type is like Hinedere and Oujidere but more extreme.
They tend to be narcissistic, self-centered, and want to be thought of a god-like figure.
Examples include Light Yagami (Death Note) and Satsuki Kiryūin (Kill la Kill).
#15 Kanedere
Derived from the word ‘Okane’ (money in Japanese), Kanedere anime characters are known for trying to associate with those known for status and wealth.
In other words, they’re basically gold diggers.
They tend to not want anything to do with someone if they don’t find a source of profit from that someone.
Examples include Fujiko Mine (Lupin the Third) and Nami (One Piece).
#16 Darudere
Darude is a reference to the Vocaloid character, Daru.
Darudere characters tend to be lazy and not very interesting.
They tend to not do a lot of work. They are usually the types to do nothing in school.
If they’re asked to do something by someone they like, a Darudere will usually do it.
But more often than not, they just complain.
Examples include Umaru Doma (Himouto! Umaru-chan) and Oreki Hōtarō (Hyouka).
#17 Nemuidere
The Neuidere types tend to sleep a lot.
They are not lazy and dull like Darudere types.
But they tend to sleep because they enjoy it and it tends to be their personality.
Examples include Shiki Maboro (Nanana’s buried Treasure) and Kumin tsuyuri (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!).
#18 Usodere
The usodere type are those that lie a lot to get what they want.
They can’t be trusted and put on a fake personality to try to manipulate people.
For example, both Toushiro Hitsugaya (from Bleach) and Haruka Kaminogi (from Sekirei).
#19 Erodere
An erodere tends to act seductive and lustful in front of other characters.
They tend to grow out of these tendencies if they meet someone they really like.
Examples include Shizuka Hiratsuka (from Oregairu) and Shion Sonozaki (from Higurashi).
#20 Hiyakasudere
The hiyakasudere is like a more controlled version of the erodere type.
They will try to curry favor from their love interest, but won’t be lustful or over-the-top about it.
Examples include Nodoka Miyazaki (Saki) and Yui Kotegawa (To-Love Ru).
#21 Yottadere
The yottadere types are those who love to drink alcohol.
They are rarely sober.
Examples include Yasuko Takasu from (Toradora) and Vanessa Enotaca (Black Clover).
#22 Byoukidere
The byoukidere are frail and ill.
They tend to be more reserved due to their illness and usually die in the end.
Examples include Kaori Miyazono (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) and Yui (Angel Beats).
#23 Kekkondere
The kekkondere believe in love at first sight.
They tend to want to get married right away, for better or for worse.
Examples include Yuzaki Nasa and Tsukuyomi/Yuzaki Tsukasa (Tonikaku Kawaii), and Juvia Lockser with Gray Fullbuster (Fairy Tail).
#24 Megadere
The megadere has an obsequious and obsessive relationship with someone.
Their reactions with being with that person tend to be over-the-top and could make them uncomfortable.
Examples include Yumehara Chiyo (Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan) and Marika Tachibana (Nisekoi).
#25 Nyandere
The nyandere are those who act like cats.
The word ‘Nyan’ is essentially a Japanese version of ‘meow’.
They tend to end their sentences with the word.
Examples include Ikuto Tsukiyomi (Shugo Chara) and Blair (Soul Eater).
#26 Oujodere
Oujodere types are those that are kind, reserved, gentle, and loyal.
They are the types that every man would like to marry.
They are not arrogant and will defer to those around them in order to maintain social harmony.
Examples include Nunnally Lamperouge (Code Geass) and Elizabeth Middleford (Black Butler).
#27 Shundere
The shundere always look depressed and sad.
There are two types of Shundere personality.
The first type is those who always look sad and gloomy all the time. They tend to avoid social interaction.
The second type is those who always try to fake their internal sorrow. They usually look happy on the outside despite being the polar opposite on the inside.
Examples include Tomoko Kuroki (WataMote) and Mei Misaki (Another).
#28 Undere
Underes are followers, typically toward their romantic partners.
No matter what their partner says, they’ll agree to it, even if it’s bad or nonsense.
Examples include Sakura Haruno (Naruto) and Soifon (Bleach).
#29 Bokodere
Bokodere characters are a cross between Dandere and Tsundere.
They’re timid and tend to get overwhelmed easily like a Dandere, especially with their romantic partner.
If they are embarrassed or feel wronged, they might lash out like a tsundere.
Examples include Chitoge Kirisaki (Nisekoi) and Mio Akiyama (K-On!).
#30 Utsudere
Utsudere and Shundere are similar in the sadness and gloom component, but Utsudere characters usually are sad for a reason.
This is typically due to a past they aren’t proud of.
They don’t always look sad and depressed, but when they do they have that expression etched all over their face.
Examples include Mamoru Chiba (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon) and Rei Kiriyama (3-gatsu no Lion).
#31 Dorodere
Dorodere characters are cunning and deceitful.
They put on an act, pretending to be nice on the outside, but are corrupt and fake on the inside.
They resent other people, even those they’re closest to.
They always have something nefarious or dishonest they’re prepared to do.
These are the most dangerous characters out there, even more deceptive than Yandere types.
Examples include Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun), Diodora Astaroth (High School DxD), or if Elon Musk was an anime character.
#32 Hajidere
The hajidere type gets embarrassed easily.
They’re usually very nervous around their love interest.
However, they don’t typically lash out at them like the bokodere.
Examples include Kosaki Onodera (Nisekoi) and Hinata Hyuga with Naruto (Naruto).
#33 Kitikudere
Kitikudere are bullies.
They are often known as the ‘thugdere’ type.
They may mistreat their love interest in order to keep their image of being a bad boy/girl.
Sometimes they might be part of a gang or group of other bullies, or even the leader.
Examples include Katsuki Bakugo (Boku no Hero Academia) and Liz Thompson (Soul Eater).
#34 Kichidere
Kichidere characters are crazy and weird in the eyes of many, but beloved by their love interest.
Around those they know, they might act like their normal crazy selves because that’s who they are and those individuals already know it.
In a relationship, they might try to act normal and show their best selves.
Example: Aki Tsukino (Kotoura-san)
#35 Sadodere
Sadodere types are sadistic. They enjoy humiliating their love interest.
In general, they like harming and making fun of their partner.
Examples include Maika Sakuranomiya (Blend S) and Himiko Toga (Boku no Hero Academia).
#36 Mayadere
Mayadere characters start out as the antagonist or villain in an anime, but they switch to a protagonist later on, usually when they fall in love with the protagonist.
Examples include Seishirō Tsugumi (Nisekoi) and Yami/Golden Darkness/Eve (Love-Ru Darkness).
Conclusion: Dere Types in Anime
In this article article, we covered the various dere types in anime.
Is there a best dere type?
Not really.
You probably don’t want to have the traits of an usodere or a dorodere.
But there are many smart, sweet, funny, and other good dere types out there in the anime world.
