Definition of «yandere»

"Yandere" is a term originating from Japanese anime culture that describes a character who is initially loving and sweet but becomes dangerously obsessive or violent. The word is a portmanteau of 'yanderu' (to be sick) and 'deredere' (lovestruck), signifying a mental instability rooted in romantic devotion. In internet slang, it is often used to describe a specific trope in fan fiction or art where a character exhibits extreme possessiveness. Fans often use the term to categorize their interest in fictional characters who display these intense, dark traits.