

While the term originated in Japanese pop culture, it has since become popular in Western media as well. Yandere characters often display psychotic behavior, including stalking, kidnapping, and even murder, to protect their loved one. Ayase Eli – “Love Live! School Idol Project”Ī Yandere is a Japanese term that refers to a character who is initially sweet and loving but becomes violent and obsessive when their love interest is threatened or their affections are not reciprocated. Ayase Aragaki – “Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai”

Myth: All Yandere characters are female.Myth: Yandere characters are a recent phenomenon.Myth: Yandere characters are romantic and cute.
