How many Deres are there?
Michael King
Updated on March 15, 2026
Then you're probably familiar with the Japanese term 'dere' which comes from the phrase 'dere dere' meaning to be lovestruck. You might recognize these Big Five Dere types in an anime or manga: Deredere, Tsundere, Yandere, Kuudere, and Dandere.
What is a Mayadere?
A "Mayadere" refers to a character who is often a dangerous antagonist of a series but switches sides after falling in love or after becoming fond of another character, usually the protagonist or someone in the hero's team.What is a Sadodere?
Sadodere is a Japanese character archetype that involves sadism. They are quite malicious like yandere, but they are not the same character archetype. The similarities of yandere and sadodere cause fans to either mix them or become confused with them.What is the most popular Dere type?
Tsundere may be the most common type of dere to ever grace anime and manga. Tsunderes are characters that act hostile or indifferent to the people they like. Many Tsundere characters have become the talk of anime conventions around the world thanks to their strange personalities.What are the 4 Deres?
- Goudere.
- Himedere.
- Oujidere.
- Tsundere.