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10	->''"I hate and love. You wonder, perhaps, why I'd do that?\
11	I have no idea. I just feel it. I am crucified."''
12	-->-- ''Creator/{{Catullus}} 85'' (translation by Peter Green)
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15	The Japanese term ''tsundere'' refers to an outwardly violent character who "runs hot and cold", alternating between two distinct moods: tsuntsun (''aloof'' or ''irritable'') and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBFXUospjjk deredere]] (''lovestruck'').
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17	The term was originally used to describe characters who began with a harsh outgoing personality, but [[CharacterDevelopment slowly revealed]] [[DefrostingIceQueen a soft and vulnerable interior]] [[DynamicCharacter over time]], which made this a plot trope as much as it is a character trope. Over the years the character archetype has become {{flanderiz\|ation}}ed, and is now [[StockCharacters generically associated]] with a character who flips between the two emotional states at the slightest provocation, and usually at a specific person rather than a general sociability problem. The former is usually referred as Classic Tsundere and the latter as Modern Tsundere. A tsundere, especially a classic one, is usually a TomboyWithAGirlyStreak.
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19	The tsuntsun can range from the cold "silent treatment" to the hotheaded "kindergartener who pushes you into the sandbox." The reasons behind a Tsundere's behavior vary widely, but usually boil down to the conflict between their feelings of affection towards a love interest, and their reaction to having those feelings.
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21	The Tsundere {{stock character}}ization is very popular with writers of RomanticComedy because the conflicts between the two personality facets can be easily utilized to generate both drama and comedy. It also acts as a source of WishFulfillment: specifically, the idea that every independent, hardened and just plain {{jerk\|ass}}ish love interest (male or female) has a squishy emotional center that will embrace you after you crack the outer shell. Can be entirely PlayedForLaughs by pairing the {{Flanderized}} version with TheStoic or the CloudCuckooLander. Either both parties can't admit their feelings for a bittersweet tale that might end with a DyingDeclarationOfLove or all of the Tsundere's shenanigans are completely unnecessary.
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23	Tsundere can be divided into two main categories, depending on their default mood:
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25	* '''Harsh/Spicy''' (or ''Tsun''): These Tsundere have ''tsuntsun'' as their default mood. It takes someone special to trigger their deredere side. The intensity of the tsuntsun can range from simple grumpy pessimism to "I must glare and fight my way through life". It's about which part of the tsundere personality is the public face and which the hidden. If the Tsundere is TheRival, she is more likely to be Harsh. [[RivalsTeamUp Helping a rival out]] is usually accompanied by a line like "Don't get me wrong, [[IWasJustPassingThrough I'm not doing this for you]]." \
26	Harsh types can overlap with a JerkWithAHeartOfGold, but usually not. The moods of a Tsundere tend to switch in reaction to the actions of select people or adverse scenarios; the deredere side usually only comes out when someone has acted in a way to trigger it. A Jerk with a Heart of Gold is jerkish in general regardless of whether the other person is mean or nice, and shows their HiddenHeartOfGold only when the situation warrants, regardless of how the other person had been acting.
27	* '''Sweet''' (or ''Dere''): These Tsundere have ''deredere'' as their default mood. They are [[NiceGuy sweet, kind and generous]], but just happen to have a [[PervertRevengeMode hidden violent]] [[UnprovokedPervertPayback side as well]]. Don't confuse the sweet tsundere with BitchInSheepsClothing because in this case, they have a temper almost always triggered by someone or something else, usually a LoveInterest. Either they have BelligerentSexualTension, are an AccidentalPervert, or just have no idea how to [[WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove handle feelings of love and attraction]]. In some cases, an ArmouredClosetGay character may act like a Tsundere to mask their feelings for the object of their same-sex affection. May also overlap with ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend if her LoveInterest is threatened or in danger. \
28	Sweet types should also not be confused with a {{Yandere}}. If a Sweet Tsundere were really convinced that their LoveInterest didn't want them, they would revert back to the deredere side and probably enter an IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy phase, while {{Yandere}}s are NotGoodWithRejection at all and have been known to get [[MurderTheHypotenuse downright]] ''[[IfICantHaveYou murderous]]'' under such circumstances.
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30	See also the [[Analysis/{{Tsundere}} Analysis page]] for more detailed information on common "strategies" employed by Tsundere characters, and other, related topics. [[https://www.escapistmagazine.com/science-explains-tsundere-appeal/ This site]] has an explanation on the appeal of the Tsundere character.
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32	A common way of showing that a Tsundere has [[CharacterDevelopment mellowed or has had her heart won over]] by the LoveInterest is to have her shift from Harsh to Sweet. If her motivations are inquired, she will often engage in a SuspiciouslySpecificDenial, complete with a LuminescentBlush and total evasion of eye contact (cue the squeaks of {{Moe}}).
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34	Tsunderes are also rife material for a [[DeconstructedTrope deconstruction]] depending on the love interest's response. Should they not be able to read between the lines to discern their feelings or simply not have the patience, they may just regard the tsundere as rude and/or a bully and distance themselves accordingly. In some cases, the love interest ''is'' aware, but has to decide if consigning themselves to dealing with the tsundere's less agreeable side regularly is worth the trouble -- and they could very well decide that it isn't. This is why tsundere characters can be difficult to write without presenting them as a straight {{Jerkass}}; hurling abuse at a love interest (even in jest) [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome typically isn't the most coherent way for someone to voice their feelings]], and the fallout if the love interest has had enough of it can run the gamut from a JerkassRealization all the way to ShipSinking if left unchecked. Sometimes it can even leave viewers scratching their heads if [[RelationshipUpgrade they get together after all]], despite their relationship having no indication that it won't be abusive or vitriolic.
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36	When paired with a JerkWithAHeartOfGold, together they produce BelligerentSexualTension. If done poorly, the result is an UnintentionallyUnsympathetic JerkSue. Compare with WellExcuseMePrincess, {{Jerkass}}, JerkWithAHeartOfGold, and BruiserWithASoftCenter. Contrast with SourOutsideSadInside, which shares the spiky exterior but has depression and self-doubt rather than kindness hiding underneath. When {{Flanderized}} tends to overlap with MoodSwinger. Also see DontYouDarePityMe and AngerBornOfWorry; both of them likely actions with this character type. The more benevolent examples are very likely to be GoodIsNotNice (or [[AntiHero anti-heroes]]). AloofAlly may show the same hot-and-cold behavior but for differing reasons. Because of their low tolerance for stupidity, they are always EnragedByIdiocy. These character types can fit both variants of JerkassToOne (for the first variant, they only act harsh with their love interest while is gentle with everyone else, and for the second variant, they act harsher with their love interest more than they are with others.) Tsunderes, especially the first type, are often TheUnapologetic; if they warm up to their love interest, don't expect them to apologize for their hostile behavior towards them. See LaceratingLoveLanguage for when violence is used to express feelings of affection.
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38	Please do not confuse this trope with a MoodSwinger, who flips between ''all'' the emotional states (not just tsuntsun and deredere) and is more of an inherent mental problem encompassing more than just their romantic life. Also don't confuse with PlayingHardToGet, where a love interest ''deliberately'' chooses not to reciprocate her pursuer's interest until she's sure he's hooked, or UnknowinglyInLove, where a character is unaware of their own romantic feelings.
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40	While male examples do exist, the tsundere is more likely to be female and interested in a male protagonist. This is likely due to the UnfortunateImplications of a male love interest constantly deriding and insulting a heroine because of his unspoken feelings for her. Male love interests with tsundere-like traits are more likely to have mutual BelligerentSexualTension with a girl equally as tsundere as he is, or act aloof and detached as more of a {{Kuudere}} type character.
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42	Psychologically, tsundere-like behavior could be an example of "splitting", a maladaptive coping mechanism (and a feature of many personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder and [[TheNarcissist Narcissistic Personality Disorder]] wherein a person [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity alternately idealizes and undervalues others]], including potential romantic partners).
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44	This trope is OlderThanDirt, dating back to at least ancient Mesopotamia.
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46	Now comes with a [[SelfDemonstrating/{{Tsundere}} Self-Demonstrating page]].
47	[[noreallife]]
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50	!!Example subpages:
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52	[[index]]
53	* Tsundere/AnimeAndManga
54	* Tsundere/ComicBooks
55	* Tsundere/FanWorks
56	* Tsundere/{{Film}}
57	* Tsundere/{{Folklore}}
58	* Tsundere/{{Literature}}
59	* Tsundere/LiveActionTV
60	* Tsundere/{{Music}}
61	* Tsundere/TabletopGames
62	* Tsundere/{{Theatre}}
63	* Tsundere/VideoGames
64	* Tsundere/VisualNovels
65	* Tsundere/{{Webcomics}}
66	* Tsundere/WebOriginal
67	* Tsundere/WesternAnimation
68	[[/index]]
69
70	!!Other examples:
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72	[[foldercontrol]]
73	[[folder:AsianAnimation]]
74	* Wolnie from ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf'' is of the "harsh" type. She tends to be a jerk to her husband Wolffy and will even whack him with her FryingPanOfDoom whenever he winds up unable to capture the goats, but she genuinely loves and cares for him and shows this every once in a while whenever she's actually nice and romantic towards him for a change.
75	[[/folder]]
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77	[[folder:Miscellaneous]]
78	* The ''Karen's Diner'' restaurant chain that started in Sydney, Australia, is basically themed as this, with the staff advertised as being the rudest on earth.
79	* These [[https://irregularbloggers.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/tsundere-cookies-more-tsun-than-dere/ tsundere cookies]] come in a package of 12, with 10 being spicy and 2 being non-spicy.
80	[[/folder]]
81	----
82	->'''[[JustForFun/StatlerAndWaldorf Waldorf]]:''' Kids these days. They can never seem to make up their mind, can they?\
83	'''Statler:''' Like we're ones to talk! We're still here aren't we?\
84	'''Both''': Do-ho-ho-ho-hoh!

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