If you're a fan of yandere, then you know they're always in control and highly critical. One popular archetype in yandere is the tsundere, which is a character who starts off antagonistic or hateful towards another character, but eventually falls in love with them. Lucky Star, an anime from 2007, introduced the idea that there are two types of tsundere: traditional and modern. Traditional tsunderes are known for their shifts from hate to love, while modern tsunderes have a different take on this character archetype.
Medea, a character from Greek mythology, is an extreme example of a yandere. When her partner Jason left her, she went on a vengeful spree, burning her rival alive and even killing her own children. This led to Jason leaving her for a political marriage, but one of his sons managed to survive and reclaim their throne.
In the anime Yandere Simulator, there is a character named Ayano who has the ability to change her uniform colors when she touches someone. Each level in the game introduces a unique mission step for Ayano to complete. The series also features a character named Saeko who is skilled in combat and remains calm in the face of danger.
Yandere characters, like Saeko, evoke a sense of danger and obsession. They start off sweet and loving, but gradually reveal their dark and dangerous side.
While the traditional tsundere archetype may be less common in recent manga, the popularity of yandere characters continues to rise. In today's narratives, there is a shift towards focusing on the database of a character and what makes them feel real.
