In the anime we love, there are side characters whose sheer presence steals the show from the protagonists.
Deredere characters are open, affectionate and cheerful.
They neither mask their feelings, nor do they take their feelings to unhealthy limits.
They are wholesome and refreshing, bringing positive energy to everyone around them.
Here are some of our favourites.
She can speak multiple languages and is good at the piano, indicative of her prestigious upbringing.
Somehow, she seems unaware of the romantic rivalries her friends subject themselves to.
Unfortunately, Nejire Hado learned that firsthand.
My Hero Academia’s quirks are incredibly varied, but some would just wipe the floor with the rest.
She became one of UA High School’s top performers, acting as an affable mentor to her juniors.
Many of Kill La Kill’s funniest moments come thanks to this character.
7Soma Yukihara
Food Wars
Soma Yukihara is equal partsfiery shounenand goofy deredere.
An anchor for his group of friends, Soma harbours no jealousy or pettiness.
He is generous with his knowledge and congratulates others when they win, even if it means beating him.
Being around him helps other students of Totsuki Culinary Academy come out of their shells.
Despite being beautiful and popular, Marin isn’t stuck-up.
She dedicates herself to her hobbies without fear of judgment, and helps Gojo do the same.
5Yui Yoshioka
Angel Beats
Beneath Yui’s cheerful exterior lies a tragic backstory.
In her past life, she was left paralyzed from a young age after a car accident.
Her energetic personality in Angel Beats' afterlife is her way of making up for it.
If these anime don’t make you shed a tear, nothing will.
Yui is the key in of character that can call her friends morons without coming off as a tsundere.
When Hinata enters high school, he finds hisvolleyball clubin shambles.
Once a glorious team, they are now discouraged and on the verge of giving up.
3Mayuri Shiina
Steins Gate
Mayuri is the childhood friend of protagonist Rintarou Okabe.
Thanks to her, other people join his project.
A big theme of anime is always striving to be better, and these characters embody that.
A person like Mayuri keeps the entire friend group together.
If she knew youwere watching the anime, she’d probably greet you with a triumphant ‘tu-tu-ruu!’
Without even realizing it, Chitanda helps Hyouka’s Classic Literature Club make the most of their time together.
He is the ultimate big brother.
Everyone in Gurren Lagann either wants him, or wants tobehim.
A guy who wins Yoko Littner’s heart that fast has got to be a real charmer.
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