In anime and manga, there are a lot of characters with their own unique personalities. Therefore, it is said that there are 12 Dere anime character types. But in this article, we will concentrate only on one of those Dere types, Himedere. So what exactly is this type?
15 Popular Himedere Characters In Anime
- What Is A Himedere In Anime?
- 15. Ayame Reikadou – Noucome
- 14. Ayeka – Tenchi Muyo!
- 13. Sena Kashiwazaki – Haganai
- 12. Haruhi Suzumiya – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- 11. Beatrice – Re: Zero
- 10. Satsuki Kiryuin – Kill la Kill
- 09. Asuka Langley Soryu – Neon Genesis Evangelion
- 08. Celia Cumani Aintree – Walkure Romanze
- 07. Cornelia li Britannia – Code Geass
- 06. Lilith Bristol – Absolute Duo
- 05. Benio Amakusa – Ouran Koukou Host Club
- 04. Sawachika Eri – School Rumble
- 03. Nagi Sanzenin – Hayate no Gotoku!
- 02. Mio Aoyama – The World God Only Knows
- 01. Erina Nakiri – Food Wars!
What Is A Himedere In Anime?
Simply put, Himedere characters in anime wish to be treated like royalty. Therefore, they are said to have a princess complex.
Even though the character may not be from a royal upbringing, they will still wish to be treated as such by the people they love.
They behave like a princess who is spoiled and bratty. It is literally in the name too. “Hime” is a Japanese word that means Princess.
This type of character is an arrogant princess who expects you to do anything for them. They are arrogant, stubborn, and always want everything their way.
Now that the term is clear, let us get on with the list of Himedere characters.
15. Ayame Reikadou – Noucome
- Number of episodes: 10+ OVA
- Number of seasons: 1
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- MAL Rating: 7.17
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll
Ayame is one of the “Popular Five” and ranks in fourth place. This popularity makes every guy in the school treat her with loyalty.
Ayame has a demeanor that fits well with the Himedere archetype. She is seen to have a dominant personality and is arrogant toward everyone.
Although she might act that way in front of people, she is soft on the inside. She has silicone put in her breasts so she would not get judged by her classmates.
This shows that despite her arrogant attitude, she still cares what people think of her.
14. Ayeka – Tenchi Muyo!
- Number of episodes: 26+ 3 Movies+ 12 OVAs+ 4 Specials
- Number of seasons: 7
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- MAL Rating: 7.42
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Funimation
She is one of the main characters in Tenchi Muyo!. She is also a literal princess of Jurai who loves the title character, Tenchi Masaki.
Ayeka was raised in an aristocratic household. It is evident by the way she behaves and speaks. Due to this upbringing, she can be vain.
During quarrels between her and Ryoko, she is straightforward and sexual. All she wants is to gain Tenchi’s love. However, Ryoko is capable of bringing out her worst side.
But this does not mean that she does not care. On the contrary, she protects those she considers close, getting angry if they are in danger.
13. Sena Kashiwazaki – Haganai
- Number of episodes: 24+ OVA
- Number of seasons: 2
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- MAL Rating: 7.17
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix
Sena is one of the perfect examples of Himedere character. She is good at everything, which makes her highly prideful.
She considers herself a goddess or principal, treating the male admirers as servants. Due to this haughty attitude, she cannot make friends with girls either.
As a himedere character, she is not immune to throwing tantrums or bursting into tears when things do not go her way. This also happens when her ego takes a hit.
But deep inside, she longs for true friendship, so she joins the Neighbors club. She truly cares for the members of the club.
12. Haruhi Suzumiya – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- Number of episodes: 28+ Movie
- Number of seasons: 2
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Slice of Life
- MAL Rating: 7.83
- Where to watch: Funimation, Netflix
Haruhi is high maintenance and likes to vicariously. She thinks ordinary things are boring and will do anything to be the center of attention.
She likes to boss people around. Moreover, she is short-tempered and will get mad if someone does not listen to her or fails to meet her expectations.
Due to her intense personality, she can be intimidating to other people. She is also naturally talented at cooking.
This could also stem from the fact that she does not like what her mother cooks, so she usually does it herself. In this thing, she is a perfectionist, often measuring the ingredients and spices to the T.
11. Beatrice – Re: Zero
- Number of episodes: 50+ 2 OVA movies
- Number of seasons: 2
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy
- MAL Rating: 8.24
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix
Beatrice is a major supporting character in the series and the former caretaker of the forbidden library at the Roswaal Mansion.
She is a Himedere character who thinks of herself way too high. She thinks others are no match for her and is arrogant.
Beatrice does not know what to do when people get close to her and is lonely. However, she can be affectionate, especially towards Puck, who is also an Artificial Spirit like her.
She finds both of them similar and has a high opinion of him. Moreover, her behavior is a result of being lonely for years.
Eventually, she does strike up a genuine friendship with Subaru.
10. Satsuki Kiryuin – Kill la Kill
- Number of episodes: 24+ 2 Specials
- Number of seasons: 1
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Action, Comedy
- MAL Rating: 8.04
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Funimation
Satsuki is intelligent and possesses a natural charisma, so she is dominant. She thinks of humans as pigs and thinks they should be ruled over because of their weaknesses.
She is determined to get what she wants and does not hesitate to put effort into it. This determination makes her an effective leader too.
Failures are not an option for her. Despite her haughty attitude, she can be caring, especially towards the Elite Four. She also went against her mother because she loved her sister and father so much.
Another side of her seen rarely is her being shy, which is seen in photos taken during a date.
09. Asuka Langley Soryu – Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Number of episodes: 26+ Movie
- Number of seasons: 1
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Action, Drama
- MAL Rating: 8.34
- Where to watch: Netflix
She is another himedere character who acts like a prideful princess to protect herself from revealing her true feelings.
She is very proud when it comes to her piloting skills as well as her appearance. However, she wants to be looked at as an adult, so she hates when people tell her what to do.
Moreover, she has strong opinions about certain things. She will not change these opinions for anyone. All these traits make her unable to talk about her embarrassing emotions with anyone.
Rather than asking for help, she will try to solve the problems herself. She exhibits a lot of self-awareness in her abilities, which turns out in her favor or against it depending on the situation.
08. Celia Cumani Aintree – Walkure Romanze
- Number of episodes: 12
- Number of seasons: 1
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Romance, Sports
- MAL Rating: 6.31
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll
Celia comes from royalty and is a part of the Aintree Dukes family. This family is known for their expertise in knightly pursuits.
She is the eldest daughter of the family and the class president too. However, she knows that her upbringing differs from others, so she does not let anyone in.
She thinks that they have nothing similar to her. So, therefore, her behavior has nothing to do with her but with how she thinks.
After she realizes that her peers look at her as a good example of what to be on the battlefield, she is more open with them.
07. Cornelia li Britannia – Code Geass
- Number of episodes: 50
- Number of seasons: 2 + OVA + Movies
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Mecha, Military, School, Super Power, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
- MAL Rating: 8.70
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix
Cornelia is Lelouch’s half-sister in Code Geass and a literal princess. She has much love for her country. But this fact changes when it comes to her loved ones. For them, she would betray the country.
She does not pay any attention to people who oppose the nation, instead maintaining a cold and ruthless exterior.
This ability makes her a good leader; even soldiers show her the utmost respect. Her practicality and aggressiveness are what make her different from her sisters.
06. Lilith Bristol – Absolute Duo
- Number of episodes: 12
- Number of seasons: 1
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Romance, Action
- MAL Rating: 6.44
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu
She fits the himedere subtype because she is bossy and prideful. She refuses to ask anyone for help when she needs it.
Her selfishness makes her forget that other people also have their own wants and needs. Therefore, if she does not get something she wants, she can be persistent with it.
She only has a group of friends because she has an extroverted personality. Moreover, she is reckless and does whatever excites her without much thought.
Her childish nature is also noticeable throughout the series.
05. Benio Amakusa – Ouran Koukou Host Club
- Number of episodes: 26
- Number of seasons: 1
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- MAL Rating: 8.16
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Funimation
Benio is also called The Lady of the Red Rose. She is a member of the White Lily League and Zuka Club. Moreover, she is also the president.
Benio is openly a lesbian and has a deep hatred for men. She thinks of them as foolish and useless, so she always tries to get Haruhi to leave the Host Club.
In this, too, she is relentless. Even though Haruhi repeatedly states that she is happy in the Host Club, Benio does not stop trying.
She cannot seem to take rejection well, even trying to be Haruhi’s first kiss. However, after discovering that Haruhi has had her first kiss, she still tries.
04. Sawachika Eri – School Rumble
- Number of episodes: 52+ 2 OVAs
- Number of seasons: 2
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- MAL Rating: 7.89
- Where to watch: Funimation
Eri has everything anyone could want: looks, wealth, talent, and popularity. She is envied by all and respected by some for her lifestyle.
But nobody knows that she is very lonely, and her social status and image are just a front to hide her true self.
This is not only the case at school but also at home. Her parents are always away on business, so she does not have a sense of love anywhere.
All her guards come down as the series progresses. She forms a real friendships with other characters and reveals her true feelings to them.
03. Nagi Sanzenin – Hayate no Gotoku!
- Number of episodes: 101+ OVA+ Movie
- Number of seasons: 4
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Action
- MAL Rating: 7.52
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE
Nagi is the typical rich girl with a large family fortune. She is also the family’s only heir and sole survivor besides her grandfather.
Like many himedere characters, she is bratty, short-tempered, and spoiled. However, she never admits to her faults and will instead act immature most of the time.
Although she does have a knack for finance and has the zeal to learn more about it. Moreover, she is smart enough to skip 3 grades ahead.
She is so socially withdrawn that she does not live with her grandfather but in a small mansion. Additionally, she does not have any other personal friends than Isumi.
She is so spoiled that she has absolutely no idea how the world works and is incapable of caring for herself.
She is reckless and does what she wants without thinking about her future. As a result, Hayate has to save her most of the time.
02. Mio Aoyama – The World God Only Knows
- Number of episodes: 36+ 3 OVAs
- Number of seasons: 3
- Status: Finished airing
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, SUpernatural
- MAL Rating: 7.67
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE
Mio is rich and looks down on people with little money as “commoners.” However, once her family becomes bankrupt and her father dies, she still does not change.
She misinterprets her father’s advice of living life fully as doing whatever she wants, and spending money left and right.
Her personality goes through a change later on, but she still retains some of her bad traits. For example, she annoys people even when she does not mean to.
She has her inner insecurities, too, but she learns to be comfortable in her own skin later on.
01. Erina Nakiri – Food Wars!
- Number of episodes: 86
- Number of seasons: 6 + 1 OVA ( 1 Episode)
- Status: Finished Airing
- Genres: Gourmnet, Ecchi
- MAL Rating: 8.17
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix
Erina Nakiri has a rare talent in God’s Tongue, making her a great chef. She has high standards when it comes to cooking.
This is because she was raised in a high-status family and was exposed to only the best quality food.
Any food made with cheap ingredients and performed in a technique that is not acceptable to her is looked down upon.
Her personality is that of a sheltered girl who does not know about the daily struggles of life. But she learns these skills when she starts staying at the dormitory.
She is feared and respected at Totsuki Academy for her ability, which could make her the next great chef. These traits make her one of the Himedere characters on this list.
Other Himedere characters in anime that you may not be aware of:
- Mion Takamine- Pretty Rhythm: Aurura Dream
- Himeko Momokino- Citrus
- Umaru DOma- Himout0! Umaru-chan
- Ayano Kanagi- Kaze no Stigma
