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Are you an anime or manga fan, wondering why people are calling your favorite character a “himedere?” Look no further for an explanation. A himedere is a female character with a prideful, ladylike, and attention-seeking exterior, but a softer, sweeter interior; himederes often learn to embrace their softer sides over time. In this article, we’ll do a complete overview of the himedere archetype, including their personality traits and characteristics, plus examples of popular himedere characters in anime and manga.
Himedere: Quick Definition
A himedere is a female character archetype in anime and manga. A himedere is ladylike, prideful, and often a noble. She demands attention from her love interest, but her personality often changes over time. She initially acts rude and stuck up but eventually starts to show a softer side of herself.
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- ↑ https://myanimelist.net/featured/1937/Top_10_Himedere_Characters_in_Anime__Whats_a_Himedere
- ↑ https://theotakubox.com/blogs/articles/himedere-princess-complex
- ↑ https://theotakubox.com/blogs/articles/himedere-princess-complex
- ↑ https://myotakuworld.com/what-is-himedere/
- ↑ https://the-dere-types.fandom.com/wiki/Himedere
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Oujodere
- ↑ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Tsundere
- ↑ https://myanimelist.net/featured/1937/Top_10_Himedere_Characters_in_Anime__Whats_a_Himedere