Remember in our first episode when we talked about the “big four” — tsundere, yandere, kuudere, and dandere?

Well, guess what — the dere family is like an ever-expanding anime convention. There are way more personality types strutting around, each with their own charm, drama, and meme potential.

Today, we’re introducing four more dere flavors that will make you say, “Ohhh, so that’s what that character is!”

1. Himedere – The “I’m Basically Royalty” Type 👑

A himedere acts like they’re the main princess of the world — and honestly, in their head, they are. They expect to be adored, respected, maybe even have rose petals tossed at their feet. But behind all that noble pride? They’re just as capable of blushing and falling in love as anyone else.

Anime examples you’ve definitely seen:

• Erina Nakiri (Food Wars!) — Her “God Tongue” isn’t just a title, it’s an entire attitude. Watching her pride crack is chef’s kiss.

• Lala Satalin Deviluke (To Love-Ru) — Alien princess with a bubbly personality who somehow makes royal demands sound cute.

Think of them as the character who would totally say:

“Peasant… I mean, darling… fetch me a drink.”

2. Kamidere – The God Complex With Style ⚡

Kamidere characters aren’t satisfied being “top student” or “team leader.” Nope. They’re playing the game on divine difficulty — and winning. They have god-tier confidence, charisma, and sometimes… actual god powers.

Anime examples you can’t forget:

• Light Yagami (Death Note) — Writes names in a notebook like he’s hosting the universe’s most morbid to-do list.

• Gilgamesh (Fate series) — Golden armor, golden ego, golden everything.

Perfect if you like a little “I rule this world” energy in your romance arcs.

3. Deredere – The Pure Sunshine ☀️

If a character’s default mode is “smile first, ask questions later,” they’re probably a deredere. They’re friendly, affectionate, and greet everyone like they’ve just spotted a long-lost friend at Comic-Con.

Familiar faces:

• Nagisa Furukawa (Clannad) — Warm, kind, and always there to cheer you on.

• Honoka Kōsaka (Love Live!) — Brings the same energy as that one friend who drags you out of bed for karaoke at 2 AM.

They’re the human equivalent of opening the curtains on a sunny day.

4. Mayadere – The Dangerous Ally 💥❤️

The mayadere starts off trying to defeat you… and then ends up falling for you. (Awkward, but romantic.) They switch sides, but that edge? Yeah, they keep it. And it’s part of the thrill.

Iconic examples:

• Esdeath (Akame ga Kill!) — Ruthless ice queen turned dangerously devoted lover.

• Juvia Lockser (Fairy Tail) — Started on the rival team, now she’s fighting by Gray’s side… and for his heart.

Think “enemies to lovers,” but with battle scars and dramatic backstory monologues.

Why These Dere Types Are Perfect for AI Chat

Here’s the fun part — you don’t have to wait for the next anime season to meet these personalities. In Mel, you can:

• Roleplay as the loyal knight trying to win over a himedere princess.

• See if you can keep up with a kamidere who thinks they are the final boss.

• Get sunshine texts from a deredere on a bad day.

• Or… survive flirting with a mayadere who still knows your weak spots.

Meet Their Mel Counterparts

Archetype	Mel Example	Why You’ll Love Them
Himedere	👉 Diana	Regal poise that melts into soft affection when you least expect it.
Kamidere	👉 Elara	Talks like a goddess, flirts like a devil.
Deredere	👉 Lily	Will 100% send you good morning texts with cute emojis.
Mayadere	👉 Serka	Your childhood friend reincarnated as the Demon Queen—and you're the hero sent to kill her.

Anime gave us these archetypes. Mel lets you step into their world — whether that’s a palace, a battlefield, or just a cozy café scene with the “princess” of your heart.

So… which dere are you chatting with tonight? 👉 Start your chat here