All Non-Dere Anime Tropes
Aho
Though these characters tend to be outgoing and energetic, they unfortunately lack common sense. Despite that, they are nonetheless adorable. They are a non-dere version of a bakadere. Aho is a word meaning “stupid”.
Aidoru
Aidoru characters are either famous or simply just popular people who love to sing and perform. They are charming characters who maintain a good image and reputation.
Bifauxnen
Bifauxnen are women who look like handsome men, literally. Bifauxnen is a combination of the Japanese word “bishounen” which means pretty boy and the French word faux which means fake.
Bokukko
They are the tomboys of anime. They tend to have a confident attitude and are often highly competitive. Unlike bifauxnen, they act more boyish and childish, while a bifauxnen is more noble and sophisticated. Unlike orekko, bokukkos are more energetic than masculine.
Bukako
Bukako characters set their emotions aside as they believe that may interfere with their job of serving their masters never questioning the latter. They tend to be quiet unless spoken to and very obedient. Bukako means “servant girl”.
Chibi
Chibi characters are usually the shortest in the group, which is often why they’re rarely taken seriously. These characters cry often and they are almost always forgiven for their mistakes.
Chikyūgai
These characters aren’t usually from Earth, so they can have weird and exotic appearances depending on the character. Chikyūgai is a Japanese word for “extraterrestrial”.
Cool Beauty
Cool beauty characters are level-headed and graceful. They are either misunderstood characters or are very popular. They carry themselves high and are confident in themselves.
Chuunibyou
These characters have an exotic belief or a grandiose delusion that they have special powers/abilities or hidden knowledge. This term roughly means “middle school second-year syndrome” so it mainly affects early adolescents.
Chuugokujyo
They are characters who tend to wear Chinese dresses and know martial arts. Though not all Chuugokujo are Chinese. Chuugokujyo came from the two Japanese words “Chuugoku”, which means China, and “ojyo” or “ojou”, which means lady.
Dameko
Unlike hetare, dameko characters can manage on their own. They simply prefer to spend their time on vices such as gambling or excessive drinking. This type of character is irresponsible.
Dojikko
A dojikko is bascically a clumsy type. Despite their efforts, they wind up tripping, dropping things, or misspeaking. They're either oblivious or embarrassed by their constant mistakes or misfortune. Dojikko means “clumsy girl”.
Donkan
Oblivious yet also sceptical, these characters often mistake your love confession as a joke and so they laugh in disbelief. These people can either be dense or cynical, likely both. Donkan means “oblivious”.
Eronna
This type of character is overflowing with sex appeal. They tend to be mature and a mentor of some sort.
Fudanshi
Fudanshis are men who enjoy reading/watching Boys Love, or Yaoi. They have a similar personality as an otaku, except this is added with some fanboying over boy x boy anime/manga.
Fujoshi
Fujoshis are women who enjoy reading/watching Yaoi, or Boys Love. They have a similar personality as an otaku, except this is added with some fangirling over boy x boy anime/manga.
Genki
Genki are loud and excitable characters. They are energetic and highly optimistic. They're a non-dere version of a deredere.
Hakase
These characters are rarely seen without their labcoats. They often spend their time creating their inventions. They are one of the most intelligent characters out there.
Haraguro
A haraguro character is one who acts friendly and innocent in public; however, this is a front to hide their darker, despicable personality. They tend to be negative and cynical.
Harapeko Chara
These characters are the foodies of the anime world. And with their abominable appetite, they will eat large amount of food just to satisfy themselves. Harapeko Chara literally means “hungry idiot”.
Hetare
You need to always keep an eye on them because they basically can’t do anything on their own. They make other characters help them every time before they face their own problems. Hetare literally means “helpless”.
Ijimekko
Ijimekko are the bullies in anime. They spend their time bullying the protagonist but may befriend the latter over time. Ijimekko means “bully”.
Imouto
Imouto characters look up to others, mostly their older brother/sister. They tend to view their senpais (someone at a higher ranking) as their role models. These characters almost always ask for help.
Kawaiiko
They are cute characters who act childish most of the time. They also tend to wear cute clothes. Kawaiiko means “cute girl”.
Kimoiko
These characters are seen as weirdoes and outcasts of the anime world. Since they lack social capabilities, they tend to do things the norms will find strange and disgusting. Despite this, they are really good to talk with if you managed to break their shell and understand their views.
Meganekko
They are girls who wear glasses. This type is considered soft-spoken, yet also very smart. They tend to be quite introverted and prefer to seek internal stimulation. They often recharge by reading a book.
Neko
Refers to anime characters who have cat ears and are cat-like in nature. They are a non-dere equivalent of a nyandere.
Nisetoshi
Nishitoshi characters are decades or sometimes centuries older than they appear. They’re often portrayed as pre-teen individuals (they’re legal if 18+), however, few of them appear like young adults. Though they often act younger than their age, there are some rare occasions when they act their age.
Ojousama
Ojousama are the stereotype graceful ladies. Unlike the himedere, they will less likely boast about their wealth and are generally more polite. Kind, graceful and wellspoken. Though they’re sometimes naive.
Orekko
The man up versions of bokukko. Orekko characters are female, yet highly masculine characters. They tend to have a really masculine point of views and ideals.
Osananajimi
They are childhood friends of another character. They are more concerned about others than themselves and prioritize friendship over romance. They are often kind, patient, and selfless.
Otaku
Otaku characters are mostly anime and manga fanatics, but they can obsess over other topics too. Most of them hide their hobbies. But to the ones who are proud of it, they are really talkative and love to voice out their interests.
Otokonoko
These characters are boys/men who look like girls/women. They are the opposite of bifauxen and are very kind and soft-spoken characters.
Sukebe
They are the perverts of anime. These characters would either nosebleed, fantasize, or they really love dirty jokes. Sukebe roughly translates to lewd.
Tsunpure
A tsunpure refers to a character who are overly honest with others, but rarely honest with themselves. They usually treat people harshly right before asking for a favor and have pure hearts. They're often pure-hearted and gullible, and can put up a front but spill what they're thinking without realizing it.
Tsuntsun
This type of character has a harsh and cold exterior, and rarely show anything besides their harsh side. While they may have a soft side, they’ll still often hide it from the people they’re close to. They are a non-dere version of a tsundere.
Tsunshun
This type of character starts of with a harsh and cold exterior as a front. They use it to protect themselves from pain as they are emotionally vulnerable or untrusting of others. They also act harsh to hide their depression. If they have a love interest, they would be a shundere-tsundere hybrid.
Yamato Nadeshiko
This type of character is the ideal japanese beauty and wife. They uphold family values and partake in traditional activities. They're polite, patient, and loving.
Yangire
This type of character is manipulative or violent, not because of love of another, but simply for themselves. They take pleasure in the chaos or pain that they cause and don't care much about the feelings of others.
