What Type of Dere Am I?

Take this quiz to see what kind of anime character you are!

In anime and manga, characters are sometimes sorted into “dere” types based on how they act around their crush. Are you a hot-and-cold tsundere? A totally shy and silent dandere? Or maybe a hopeless romantic deredere!

Answer these quick (and confidential) questions about your personality and thoughts on romance, and we’ll tell you how you’d act if you were an anime character!

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Questions Overview

1. Would you ever confess your love to your crush?
  1. Of course, I have nothing to hide!
  2. Never! How embarrassing!
  3. Maybe, if the vibe was right.
2. Your crush comes up to you and introduces themself. What's your reaction?
  1. I'm so shy I can't even speak!
  2. I get flustered and accidentally insult them. Whoops!
  3. I turn on the charm and start flirting immediately.
  4. I play it cool and keep it together. Barely.
3. Would you rather confess your love, or have someone else confess to you?
  1. I'd definitely rather have someone confess to me.
  2. I'll confess! It's fun!
  3. I don't care, it makes no difference to me!
  4. Neither! I don't want any of that! No way!
4. Have you ever felt jealous about someone else's relationship?
  1. All the time!
  2. Once or twice...
  3. Never
5. You want to do something nice for your crush. You:
  1. Hug and smooch them until they can't breathe.
  2. Leave them a gift, but don't say who it's from.
  3. Invite them to hang out with me and my friends.
  4. Help them with their homework or another project.
6. What's your take on love?
  1. Love is a myth.
  2. Love is everything.
  3. Love is a curse.
  4. Love is nice, but nothing special.
7. Do you believe in love at first sight?
  1. Yes, absolutely!
  2. Nah, I think it's more complicated than that.
  3. Maybe, but it hasn't happened to me.
8. Which of these gives you the biggest ick?
  1. When someone won't take "no" for an answer.
  2. When someone is way too hyper or enthusiastic.
  3. When someone acts like they're better than others.
9. When you look in the mirror, what do you see?
  1. Total perfection.
  2. Nothing much.
  3. Someone who's trying their best.
  4. Someone I'm proud of.
10. Where would you take your crush on a first date?
  1. A movie. That way, we don't even have to talk much...
  2. An amusement park! We'll go on all the scariest rides together.
  3. The mall, so they can buy me anything I want!
  4. The park. It's classic and casual. No big deal.
11. How do you handle rejection?
  1. Don't even mention that word! It hurts to think about...
  2. It doesn't bother me at all! Life goes on.
  3. It stings, but I'll get over it.
  4. Rejection? As if anyone would ever reject me. Ha!
12. What's your red flag?
  1. I'm bad at communicating.
  2. I don't really stick up for myself.
  3. My red flag is that I have no red flags.
  4. I care too much.

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Iconic tsundere characters:<\/b>

  • Asuka Langley Soryu, Neon Genesis Evangelion<\/i><\/li>
  • Kyo Soma, Fruits Basket<\/i><\/li>
  • Fern, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":2,"text":"You're a yandere!","meaning":"\"Yan\" means sick, and when paired with \"dere,\" you get lovesick! Yandere characters start off sweet as can be, but just wait until something or someone gets between you and your crush. Then, you start becoming defensive and possessive of your love. Only a confession can break the downward spiral!

    Iconic yandere characters:<\/b>
    • Yukako Yamagishi, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure<\/i><\/li>
    • Yuno Gasai, Future Diary<\/i><\/li>
    • Misa Amane, Death Note<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":3,"text":"You're a deredere!","meaning":"Deredere is the Japanese term for loving (dere), twice! As a deredere, you're a total romantic, and you're not afraid to show it. When you fall in love, you shower your crush with affection until they're completely smothered. You're upbeat, buzzing with emotion, and wear your heart on your sleeve. Some might say derederes are clingy, but you prefer \"absolutely devoted.\"

      Iconic deredere characters:<\/b>
      • Ochako Uraraka, My hero Academia<\/i><\/li>
      • Yui Hirasawa, K-ON!<\/i><\/li>
      • Marin Kitagawa, My Dress-Up Darling<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":4,"text":"You're a dandere!","meaning":"\"Dan\" comes from \"danmari,\" meaning shy. As a dandere, you're pretty closed-off and bashful, and other people sometimes even think you're a little emotionless. It's hard for you to break out of that shell, but all it really takes is for the right person to come along and tease you out of it. It's not like you'll suddenly become super outgoing, but you'll share your most personal feelings with your crush. They just have to work for it!

        Iconic dandere characters:<\/b>
        • Hinata Hyuga, Naruto, Boruto<\/i><\/li>
        • Shoko Komi, Komi Can't Communicate<\/i><\/li>
        • Yu Ishigami, Kaguya-sama: Love is War!<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":5,"text":"You're a darudere!","meaning":"\"Daru\" means dull, but it doesn't mean you're boring! Daruderes give off a cool, unbothered vibe, like nothing really interests them. Even when your crush comes around, you're totally unfazed, but your pounding heart threatens to give you away! You tag along with your crush and pretend like they're nothing special, but deep down you've totally fallen for them.

          Iconic darudere characters:<\/b>
          • Tanaka, Tanaka-kun is Always Listless<\/i><\/li>
          • Houtarou Oreki, Hyouka<\/i><\/li>
          • Kyon, Haruhi Suzumiya<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":6,"text":"You're a kuudere!","meaning":"\"Kuu\" comes from \"cool,\" and that's what you are! As a kuudere, you're calm, collected, and put-together. While other dere types are aloof because they're shy, you're just a naturally quiet and composed person, and that doesn't change when you're around your crush. That said, you may sometimes act like you don't care, but deep down you care about the people you love more than anything.

            Iconic kuudere characters:<\/b>
            • Frieren, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End<\/i><\/li>
            • Rei Ayanami, Neon Genesis Evangelion<\/i><\/li>
            • Fiona Frost, Spy X Family<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":7,"text":"You're a bakadere!","meaning":"\"Baka\" means \"dummy,\" and though it might sound harsh, you own it! As a bakadere, you're pretty clumsy and clueless, especially when it comes to romance, misinterpreting signals and going all-out when love is on the line. But you're also good-hearted wholesome, and would do anything for the people you love. You may be comic relief, but there's nothing funny about what a sweetheart you are!

              Iconic bakadere characters:<\/b>
              • Mash Burnedead, Mashle: Magic and Muscles<\/i><\/li>
              • Goku, Dragon Ball<\/i><\/li>
              • Naruto Uzumaki, Naruto<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character"}],"link_data":[{"title":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime","id":13695348,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Manga-vs-Anime","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Manga-vs-Anime-Step-12.jpg","alt":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Manga and Anime"},{"title":"How to Draw an Anime Character","id":826404,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-an-Anime-Character","image":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-an-Anime-Character-Step-13-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Draw an Anime Character"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":8,"text":"You're a himedere\/oujidere!","meaning":"\"Hime\" means \"princess,\" and \"ouji\" means prince. As a himedere or oujidere, you love to be treated like royalty almost as much as you love your crush. But for them to earn your affection, first they'll have to kneel and swear their loyalty to you. After all, you deserve nothing less than unconditional love and admiration, right? That said, only your crush has the power to get you off your thrown and into your feelings.

                Iconic himedere characters:<\/b>
                • Erina Nakiri, Food Wars!<\/i><\/li>
                • Lelouch Lamperouge, Code Geass<\/i><\/li>
                • Ciel Phantomhive, Black Butler<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[],"link_data":[],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":9,"text":"You're a hinedere!","meaning":"\"Hinedere\" comes from the Japanese word for pessimist. As a hinedere, you have negative or even hopeless opinions on the world. To you, life is cruel and reality is unfair. That is, until your crush comes along. You resist love at first, but slowly and surely they wear down your armor and start to make you see the brighter side of things. You just have to see the glass half full!

                  Iconic himedere characters:<\/b>
                  • Ray, The Promised Neverland<\/i><\/li>
                  • Ren Tao, The Shaman King<\/i><\/li>
                  • Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto<\/i><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[],"link_data":[],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>\"What<\/picture>","alt":"What Does My Soul Look Like Quiz"},{"title":"What's My Theriotype Quiz","id":14362128,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Theriotype-Quiz","image":"\"Theriotype<\/picture>","alt":"What's My Theriotype Quiz"},{"title":"Who Is My Soulmate Quiz","id":13983033,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Relationships\/Soulmate-Quiz","image":"\"Soulmate<\/picture>","alt":"Who Is My Soulmate Quiz"}],"number":1},{"text":"Nah.","result":"We hear ya! In that case, check out these quizzes:","next_quizzes":[{"title":"Am I In Love Quiz","id":13203013,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Relationships\/Am-I-In-Love-Quiz","image":"\"Am<\/picture>","alt":"Am I In Love Quiz"},{"title":"Will I Ever Find Love Quiz","id":14125254,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Relationships\/Will-I-Ever-Find-Love","image":"\"Will<\/picture>","alt":"Will I Ever Find Love Quiz"},{"title":"Am I Ready For A Relationship Quiz","id":13203019,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Relationships\/Am-I-Ready-For-A-Relationship-Quiz","image":"\"Am<\/picture>","alt":"Am I Ready For A Relationship Quiz"}],"number":2}]}" class="quiz_questionnaire_data"/>

What are the major dere types?

Anime and manga are overflowing with romantic tropes and character types. These character types are called “deres,” which comes from the word “deredere,” meaning “lovestruck.” If you watch enough anime or read enough manga, you’ll start to recognize certain patterns in how characters act around their love interest, and this is what the dere categories are all about! There are loads of different kinds of dere, but here’s a breakdown of the major types:

Tsundere Tsunderes are the classic kind of dere. Literally, the word means “hot and cold.” Likewise, tsunderes tend to act both hostile and bashful around the person they love, swinging between the two moods like a pendulum.

Yandere “Yandere” means “lovesick.” Yanderes start out sweet and friendly, and act all lovey-dovey toward their crush. But if something starts getting between them and their love, or intruding on their territory, yanderes get uber defensive and obsessive.

Deredere Deredere is the purest kind of dere. They’re just happy, in love, and not afraid to show it! They’ll cozy up to their crush and overwhelm them with affection, and their positive, upbeat attitudes are totally infectious.

Dandere “Danmari” means bashful, and danderes are the shyest of the bunch. Sometimes, they’re so shy they can’t even speak, and other people think they’re emotionless. When they fall in love, though, they’ll peek out of their shells for a chance at romance.

Darudere “Daru” means dull, and daruderes like to give off a cool and boring exterior, like nothing really impresses them, not even their crush. They’ll still hang out with their love and follow them everywhere, but don’t even think about asking if they’re in love.

Kuudere “Kuu” means cool, and kuuderes are the definition of cool. Unlike other deres, kuuderes are actually mature and level-headed, even around their crush. They’ve got lots of life experience and nothing shatters their collected and composed exterior.

Bakadere “Baka” means idiot or dummy. Bakaderes are usually the comic relief, and are totally clueless when it comes to love. They’ll proudly say the wrong thing or be way too forward in their confessions, but they’ve got good hearts and great attitudes.

Himedere/Oujidere “Hime” and “ouji” mean princess and prince. These dere types think they’re nothing less than royalty, and deserve to be treated as such. They demand respect and adoration, but will sometimes get a little more humble if it means impressing their crush.

Hinedere “Hine” comes from the Japanese word for glum or pessimist. Hinederes have negative views about the world and about love, and don’t think it’s all that worth it. But when they meet the right person, their outlook starts to shift toward more positive feelings.

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