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"Nipadere" is a term for a character who is filled with contagious joy, happiness, and positivity, and always cheers on the person they are deredere for with a bright smile on their face. They endeavor to always boost the moods of those around them no matter the cost like a shining ray of light and could be described as life's cheerleaders. Even if they make a mistake they will always push towards with a bright smile on their face. They are someone who is always open and honest with their feelings and has a very loving and friendly personality. While most of the time they are filled with cheer and overwhelming happiness, they also have a cuter lovey-dovey side that desires lots of affection from their love interest.
Etymology
Meaning of the Term
Nipadere is a combination of "nipattowarau", a mimetic word for "a hearty, happy laughter", and "deredere" (デレデレ), a mimetic word for "being lovestruck (overly affectionate, lovey-dovey, not hiding one's romantic feelings)".[1]
The term "nipattowarau" itself seems to come from the phrase "nipah" (にぱー), a mimetic word for a "spectacular smile" that was popularized by the character Rika Furude from the visual novel series Higurashi When They Cry. This can also be seen with the origin character Hani Hima also shouting "nipahhh!!!" as their main catchphrase.
Origin
The term originates from the American Vtuber agency V-Dere in 2025 as an original dere type for the character Hani Hima, who is nicknamed the Sunflower Cheerleader. Hani is a girl who was born from a Japanese sunflower with a mission to bring warmth and bright smiles onto everybody's faces. She desires to make everyone happy so she always cheers them on with a smile. She may be a bit clumsy, but she always pushes forward with a bright smile.[2][3]
Personality
Nipa Side
Hani Hina cheering from V-Dere
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Nipadere characters have a bright personality like the manifestation of a sunflower. They are always happy and endeavor to always boosts the moods of those around them no matter what. They are filled with contagious joy and enthusiasm like a shining ray of light. Their positive can-do attitude will gradually affect everyone around them.
Even if they have faults of their own, such as being a little clumsy sometimes, they will always push forward with a bright smile and give their love interest their full support.
Deredere Side
Hani Hina having her face embraced from V-Dere
Because of their happy and supportive personality, they are not someone who is going to hide their crush and are very open with their feelings the entire time. While they are normally full of overwhelming happiness, they do have a cuter deredere when they're with their love interest. This is a side that is very lovey-dovey and affectionate. When they are intimate with their love interest they may even become surprisingly quiet.
Differences From Other Archetypes
This could be seen as a dere type variation of genkikko since energetic characters often cheer on others with a bright smile, though not all do.
It is also very similar to the base deredere type in that they don't hide their feelings, but with a far more energetic and happy demeanor. While deredere characters do support their love interest they don't necessarily do it in a manner akin to a cheerleader.
Similar Archetypes
- Deredere: A term for an overly affectionate character who is lovestruck and does not hide their romantic feelings towards their love interest.
- Genkikko: A term for a young character who is full of energy and is very cheerful.
- Idol: A term for a character that is a popular performer that many people look up to and idolize. While they are performing they are full of enthusiasm and cheer.
List of Characters
Gallery
 Hani Hina from V-Dere  Hani Hina from V-Dere  Hani Hina from V-Dere  Chika Takami from Love Live! Sunshine!!  Yuu Akeuchi from Hoshikuzu Telepath  Hibiki Ganaha from THE iDOLM@STER Colorful Days |
References
- ↑ Nipadere - Hani Hima. V-Dere Moe (2025/01/16). Archived on 2025/05/07. “Nipadere comes from the Japanese word "nipattowarau"- a sound that implies a hearty, happy laughter! Nipadere's endeavor to always boost the moods of those around them no matter the cost. Truly life's cheerleaders!”
- ↑ Hani Hima. V-Dere (2025/01/16). Archived on 2025/01/16. “It's @HaniHamuHima 🔆🔆🌻!!! Don't miss out cheering on our Nipadere TOMORROW, Friday, January 17th 6:00 PM EST! ...And don't forget to bring your smile!☀️”
- ↑ Hani Hima. V-Dere (2025/01/16). Archived on 2025/05/07. “Dere Type: Nipadere. You can do it, you can do it! Hani is here to cheer everyone on! Born from a sunflower, she may be a bit clumsy, but she always pushes forward with a bright smile! Give her all of your support!”
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