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deredere
What does deredere mean?
A character who is straightforwardly cheerful, doting and full of open affection toward the person they love, with none of the concealment of the tsundere or kuudere.
"She's pure deredere — always beaming and clinging to her boyfriend."
Origin
Japanese onomatopoeic dere-dere, describing a lovestruck, doting demeanour.
Frequently asked questions
What is a deredere character?
A deredere is a character who's straightforwardly cheerful, doting and openly affectionate toward the person they love, with none of the concealment you'd see in a tsundere or kuudere.
How is deredere different from tsundere?
A deredere shows their love openly and warmly, while a tsundere hides affection behind a hostile or cold exterior.
Where does deredere come from?
It's from the Japanese onomatopoeic dere-dere, which describes a lovestruck, doting demeanour.
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