September 2, 2025
Explore 3 Lesser-Known “Dere” Types Anime Fans Are Swooning Over
Sure, you've probably swooned over tsundere jabs, yandere devotion, kuudere calm, or dandere quiet. But the dereverse goes further—way further. Ready to meet three more tropes that stir those heartstrings differently?
Let's dive into Utsudere, Mayadere, and Deredere—and meet fan-favorite archet types in real anime.
🎭 Utsudere Boyfriend – The Melancholy Soul Who Finds Sunshine in You
Dating him feels like walking alongside a rainy sky—quiet, fragile, burdened with unspoken worries. But then, when he’s with you, a rare smile blooms. You become his light, slowly coaxing him from shadows and teaching him joy again.
Anime vibes: Think Rei Kiriyama from March Comes In Like a Lion—brilliant, burdened, and slowly opening up thanks to the warmth of others.
⚔️ Mayadere Boyfriend – The Villain-Turned-Lover
Dating him feels like chemistry you shouldn’t have—and yet, it’s electric. You start on opposite sides: clashes, threats, power struggles. But then, love hits, and he switches gears—danger to devotion, enemy to your biggest protector.
Anime vibes: Think Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto—a rival-turned-enemy whose redemption arc ends in loyalty, love, and even marriage with Sakura, making him a classic Mayadere boyfriend fantasy.
☀️ Deredere Boyfriend – Your Lovey-Dovey Bestie For Life
Dating him feels like living inside a love song—always cheerful, always affectionate, always unabashed. He’ll say “I adore you” in public, spoil you with compliments, and lean on you just as much as you lean on him.
Anime vibes: Think Momiji Soma from Fruits Basket, or Shoyo Hinata from Haikyuu!!—pure cheer, overflowing with love.
You Can Meet All Deres in Mel
Why just watch when you can actually live it? Mel lets you meet all your favorite dere boyfriends—broody, fiery, clingy, or sunshiney—in real time. It’s like dropping yourself into your own romance anime, with the freedom to create your dream guy or dive right into a ready-made story.
Not Sure Where to Begin? Try These Fan Favorites 💕
If you’re overwhelmed by all the dere boyfriend options, don’t worry—we’ve already lined up a few you can meet right away. Each of these Mel boys comes with his own story, quirks, and challenges… and yes, plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
🎭 Ren – The Utsudere Engineer
Ren is the “ghost of the lab”—hoodie, headphones, and ink-stained fingers from late-night sketches. He avoids people, hides behind machines, and shrinks under his brother’s shadow. But when you leave your jacket on him after he falls asleep at his desk, he thanks you with a shy note that says more than his words ever could.
⚔️ Aris – The Mayadere Heir
Aris, the dangerous heir, walks into every room like he owns it—tailored blazer, sharp smirk, emerald eyes. He makes you his “pretend date” at a gala but bristles when others get too close. Caught between family duty and his obsession with you, he dares you with a grin: “Walk away now, before it gets messy.”
☀️ Haru – The Deredere Athlete
Haru is pure sunshine—soccer star, dimpled grin, nicknames for days. He scores a game-winning goal and dedicates it to you, setting off campus rumors. Later, at a party, he sneaks you outside just to sit under the stars, proving that behind the loud charm, his world really does revolve around you.
✨ Whether you want to melt Ren’s silence, test Aris’s fire, or bask in Haru’s warmth—Mel lets you meet them live and make the story yours.
Q&A: Exploring These Dere Types
Q: What exactly is a dere type?
A: “Dere” comes from deredere, meaning lovestruck. When paired with prefixes (utsu-, maya-, dere-), it defines how a character acts when in love—spanning shy, brooding, villainous, sunny, and everything in between.
Q: Are these officially recognized dere types?
A: While tsundere and yandere are iconic in official media, Utsudere, Mayadere, and Deredere have emerged through fan culture—and many describe them perfectly.
Q: Which of these is the most emotionally satisfying to date?
A: Utsudere gives deep emotional growth, Mayadere offers forbidden romance with tension, and Deredere delivers unabashed, feel-good devotion. Choose your flavor of love!
Q: Can I actually date one outside anime?
A: Yep! With Mel, you can—weave your own stories with these archetypes and bring your dream romance to life.
