Anime Terminology: Tsundere, Yandere, and Sakuga

Speak like a true otaku. A glossary of common anime terms you need to know.

Confused by the lingo? Here is a crash course in anime terminology.

Character Archetypes

• Tsundere: Cold/hostile at first, but sweet later. "It's not like I like you or anything, baka!"
• Yandere: Sweet on the outside, psychotic/obsessive on the inside. Will kill for love.
• Kuudere: Cool, calm, and emotionless.

Production Terms

• Sakuga: High-quality animation. Usually refers to fluid, dynamic fight scenes.
• OVA: Original Video Animation. Released directly to home video, often with higher budgets than TV episodes.
• Cour: A 3-month block of broadcasting (usually 12-13 episodes).

Conclusion

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