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goudere
What does goudere mean?
A love-interest archetype who relentlessly and single-mindedly pursues fulfilling the object of their affection's desires, often to comedic or misunderstood extremes.
"The goudere maid anticipated his every need before he could ask."
Origin
Japanese blend of gou (strong/forceful) and dere-dere (lovestruck).
Frequently asked questions
What is a goudere character?
A goudere is a love-interest archetype who relentlessly and single-mindedly devotes themselves to fulfilling the desires of the person they love, often to comedic or misunderstood extremes.
How is goudere different from other dere types?
The goudere's defining trait is aggressive, forceful devotion — they push to serve their love interest's every wish rather than hiding (tsundere) or gently showing (deredere) their affection.
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