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Kuudere (クーデレ, pronounced [kɯːdeɾe]) is a Japanese term for a character who appears to not have emotions. They are often stoic and expressionless, and they remain calm in stressful situations.[1]
In contrast to tsundere and yandere characters, whose archetypes revolve around change in their behavior, kuudere characters often keep the same core traits throughout a narrative. Other kuudere characters traits include being aloof, being level-headed, and serving as the voice of reason during conflict.[1]
The word is derived from the words "cool" (クール, kūru) and "affectionate" (デレデレ, dere dere).[2] The term refers to one of four popular Japanese character types, the others being tsundere, yandere, and dandere.[3] Rei Ayanami of Neon Genesis Evangelion is thought to have played a major role in the popularization of kuudere.[4]
- ^ a b Ayars, Samantha. "Authenticity vs. Cultural Conformity: The Interpretation of Norse Literature for a Japanese Audience" (PDF). University of Oslo. pp. 18–19. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "Tsundere, Yandere, Kuudere, Dandere - Meaning". Japanese with Anime. July 21, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Eisenbeis, Richard (August 20, 2013). "How to Identify Popular Japanese Character Types". Kotaku. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Robert Hutton (September 5, 2021). "How Neon Genesis Evangelion Changed Anime Forever". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.