Anime consumption is one of those niche genres enjoyed by a small demographic. This was the case for the early 2000s, but it has evolved into a booming population that both young and old people can share in recent years. If you are itching to dive into this diverse fantasmal realm, we are ready to provide you with the common tropes displayed in anime for both male and female characters.
Yes, we are introducing the commonly referred -Dere characters scattered and loved everywhere in anime! Speaking of where to watch anime, if updated and hip anime is on your radar, you can find them all in Viu Premium with PLDT Home, home of your favorite K-Drama and anime series!
Before jumping into it, the word dere comes from the word deredere, which is a Japanese term that means kind and lovable. This is technically it's an umbrella term that entails that all these characters are lovable in their special way. It is just that deredere is your staple vanilla character with a tender yet energetic side that can attract a broad population.
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With that out of the way, we can discuss the first dere personality, the Tsundere. These characters are considered to be the most famous trope to have in a series. Initially portrayed as prideful or harsh towards the Main Character (MC), they would gradually show love and a deep bond as the story progresses. They often appear annoying, but the dedication they eventually show attracts a following behind characters like these—it’s about the journey.
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Next up is my personal favorite, the Kuudere. Nothing beats seeing your favorite character break, especially if they are portrayed as stone-cold, calm, and quiet. Yes, these characters are the ones who cannot provide an appropriate reaction to a situation, be it a humorous or thrilling one. The word Kuu simply means “cool,” so it is great to see a contrast when these tropes show a little bit of embarrassment or love towards the MC.
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Lastly, we have your lovable Bakdere. Baka means “idiot” in English and are usually portrayed as your silly class clowns in anime series. Despite being dense in nature, these characters usually hold a dark past as a twist that certain audience members can relate to. When it comes to straight-out love, however, these tropes tend to be the most oblivious characters ever, causing frustration everywhere; for both the characters in the show and the fans of the show.
These few are amongst the many other anime tropes prevalent in Anime. Stick around to discover more as we further discuss more characters to look out for in a part two article here on Next Upgrade!