Deredere
“I go anywhere as long as it’s with you. When I see you having fun, I have fun too. So go wherever you want to go, and I will also be happy.”
– Deredere, who is currently hanging on your arm
Meaning: Deredere simply means “to be strongly in love” and is not mixed with another word.
Explanation: Unlike many of the other dere forms in this article, the deredere variant is probably one of the purest and most open expressions. Characters considered deredere typically show their love openly and do not hide it behind a facade or sinister plans.
Deredere characters are usually very cheerful and may sometimes be seen as annoying by other characters because they constantly display their love openly and do not shy away from caring for the beloved person in public – regardless of how inappropriate it may seem in the current context.
The character development of deredere personalities is often virtually non-existent. Deredere characters usually remain in this state throughout the entire series, and in general, it is the characters around this person who change – either accepting the deredere’s love or building even stronger barriers against it.
Example characters:
- Ray Taylor (I’m in Love with the Villainess)
- Anna Yamada (The Dangers in My Heart)
- Lala Satalin Deviluke (To LOVE-Ru)
Which of these anime waifu types do you keep falling for and which one appeals to you the most? Or is there even a type that immediately repels you and you find annoying?
If you can’t get enough of “strange” anime waifus, we have a list of 5 great anime with women who would do anything for their love…
