Back when I first started watching anime, my favorite character type was the shy quiet girl {like Hyuuga Hinata – Naruto} because I liked watching them break out of that character and be more open. Even now, I like seeing them come out of their shell and talk more often {Hoshino Yuumi~♥}, but not as much as back then. As I watched more and more anime and got introduced to a huge variety of character types, one of those types has been quietly and slowly making a home in my heart. It’s quite obvious which is it…just look at the title of this post! ^_^

For those who don’t know:

From Wikipedia.com:

Tsundere (ツンデレ, Tsundere?) is a Japanese character archetype that describes a conceited, spikey, combative personality that later on turns to being modest and loving. It can also describe a personality that is good-willed, but its attitude and actions often contradict its nature. Originally found in Japanese bishōjo games, the word is now part of the otaku moe phenomenon, reaching into other media such as anime, manga, novels, and even mass media.

Tsundere is an Internet slang word that has a remarkable subdivision structure; usage rules vary accordingly. Therefore, the term is not elaborately defined as to what character types can be described as tsundere; the term transcends gender and species. The definition is often subjected to the creator’s point of view.

I think the reason I like the tsundere more than any character type, other than the twin-tail fetish and the sharp cat-like eyes, is because they are the ones who show the most emotions. They’re typically shown as if they’re always angry or pissed off, but we all know that behind that devious smile or angry face, there lies a caring girl who just wants to be loved.

Awwww~♥! ^_^

And no matter how strong they may act by beating some poor useless comic relief character senseless, they become the normal flustered school girl who blushes at the mention of her love interest. And what makes them cute is that they deny that fact by making some lie and turning their head somewhere so no one can see them blush! Moe~! ^_^

But of course, that moe quality is also what I dislike about the tsundere. How can I dislike a moe quality!? O_o Well, it’s because the tsundere character hides her feelings from their love interest and isn’t completely honest, causing misunderstandings and giving off the wrong impression. And seriously, which male character will ever pay enough attention to realize her feelings? NONE!! That’s why I have seen many tsundere characters with broken hearts…which breaks MY heart. So to mend it back, here’s a tsundere image spam!! ^_^

[TSUNDERE IMAGE SPAM]

Favorite loli turning, nekomimi wearing, tsukkomi throwing, cosplay maniac tsundere! ^_^

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Like I’ve said before, tsundere characters are typically {physically} strong, but no matter how strong they are, they are the ones most emotionally vulnerable. We all remember CLANNAD and Kyou’s emotional breakdown right?

She was one of the strongest characters in CLANNAD and she tried to get her sister Ryou with Tomoya even though she herself had feelings for him. But when it was made clear who Tomoya is actually interested in, it was Kyou who took the hardest blow…emotionally.

It’s the fact that they act strong but are emotionally weak what makes me like tsundere characters. It’s that contradicting nature that I find so appealing.

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