I’ve been thinking about what I call “safe yandere,” or alternately “yandere aesthetic.” Yandere character fetish feeds off many things. The notion of a character who’s so in love with another that…
Apr 23, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Please Stay Safe!
The current weather and climate in many parts of the globe has been pretty wild lately. So, to everyone out there reading this: please stay safe!
Yandere: Obsession not Love
– By SoumodeepSecond YearB.A. (Hons.) MathematicsSt. Stephen’s College Do listen to the eighth number from the October 2021 playlist. The word “yandere” comes from the Japanese wo…
First Impressions: ChatBook Yandere Boyfriend
Yandere Boyfriend is a mobile app. It tells a story through text and audio. Unlike an otome game, there are no options to select. The beginning chapters are…
Top 5 Otome Game Yandere Route
According to wiki, a Yandere (ヤンデレ) is a term used for a person who is initially loving and caring to someone they have a strong affection for until…
Unhinged Yandere Romance Visual Novel Recommendations
Is red your favorite color? Do you long for Cage-kun? I have just the thing for you—a curated list of unhinged yandere game recommendations.
Higurashi, subversion of moe, and the birth of the modern yandere
Rena and Shion originally appeared in direct counterpoint to the then-oversaturated moe tropes of the time; however, what began as subversion would become an archetype all of its…
A Look Into Yandere Love Part 2
yandere girls, shiro deadman wonderland, lucy, elfen lied
A Look Into Yandere Love Part 3
yandere girls, anime rants yandere, shion sonozaki, megumi shimizu
A Look Into Yandere Love Part 1
yandere girls, Yuno Gasai, Satou Happy Sugar Life
Short Pull Series XXX: Safe at “Home”
It’s a drinking show. There is nothing more cuter than seeing a lady drink…..unless it’s a bunch of ladies drink! This one isn’t much different than “Osake wa…
Doomsday Train #08 — Not Safe for YouTube
Weird gore stuff like this and Kampfer is a piece of Japanese culture I just don't get. Impressions: Uhhhhhh… huh. I'm not entirely sure where to even…
AI and Japan as a Safe Space
OpenAI is American. Why is their latest product announcement so Japanese?
Kickstarter launched for Yandere Indie Otome, Heart Cage
Hong Kong based indie developer, Ricelovecoffee just launched the Kickstarter for their upcoming yandere otome mystery game, Heart Cage. The team originally released a fully voiced demo for…
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight, Vol. 1
By Fuyu Aoki and Minori Aritani. Released in Japan as “Doinaka no Hakugai Reijо̄ wa О̄to Elite Kishi ni Dekiai Sareru” by DRE Novels. Released in North America…
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight, Vol. 3
By Fuyu Aoki and Minori Aritani. Released in Japan as “Doinaka no Hakugai Reijо̄ wa О̄to Elite Kishi ni Dekiai Sareru” by DRE Novels. Released in North America…
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight, Vol. 2
By Fuyu Aoki and Minori Aritani. Released in Japan as “Doinaka no Hakugai Reijо̄ wa О̄to Elite Kishi ni Dekiai Sareru” by DRE Novels. Released in North America…
Anime Talk: Yandere... "Love Makes You Do Crazy Things"
“Love makes you do crazy things.” What a cliché. But is confining your lover by chains on a chair in an…
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl, Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens
Doki Doki Days 7: Kill This Love – Yandere Characters
In the past, we’ve offered a variety of definitions for things on this blog, and we decided it’s about time we return to the world of dere. Today…
Sasaki to Pii-chan - Episode 1 - Yandere Otonari-san
Sasaki's teenage female neighbor saw him talk to a strange woman in the parking lot and developed yandere eyes. Uh oh! Sasaki to Pii-chan - Episode 1
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight Volume 1 Review
Safe & Sound in the Arms of a Elite Knight's pacing and healing nature makes it a good read for those looking for a new romance novel.
Raw Eggs in Japan: Are They Safe to Eat?
A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you're unlikely to contract salmonella in Japan.
Mirai Nikki Episodes 1-12: Just me and my Yandere
For years a friend of mine has been pestering me to watch this show, saying that I would really enjoy it, and that it was a fun wild…
Yandere Hanahaki Disease Inspired Dating Sim – Hydrangea Game Video Playthrough
This was a wild ride! Flirty gods, sexy Hot Topic priests, killer megane and more await in this absolutely intense indie otome demo!
Looking into Adachi to Shimamura Episode 6: Playing it safe
What did Santa tell you about celebrating Christmas early?
As Cases Surge in Tokyo, Shimane Prefecture Offers Safe Haven
Governor Maruyama of Shimane, openly critical of the central government's COVID response, offers monetary support to prefectural returnees.
Marked Safe from Bandai Hobby: Q1 2025 New Kits Revealed
A couple of days ago, Bandai Spirits Hobby Division revealed their upcoming releases for the first quarter of 2025. Compared to their most recent showcase, this one didn’t…
Romancing a Harem of Horny Yandere Boys – Heart Cage Demo Playthrough
Romancing a harem of horny yandere boys in the demo for the upcoming 18+ mystery indie otome game, Heart Cage!
Spooky Scary Ikemen | Top 10 Yandere Love Interests | Halloween Special Review
It’s Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than to sit down and snuggle up with some of the scariest men in otome game history? To help you…
Deca-Dence episode 4 – We can all relax, Pipe is safe
Pipe is safe and all is right with the world. Everything that happened before the rescue of Pipe is a blur of panic and worry and everything after…
Writing Prompt: Are people who only watch “safe” anime missing out?
Here’s an interesting one, particularly because I’ve actually never really thought of the idea of “safe” and “unsafe” anime. That’s really why I chose it i…
Day 7: You’re Not Even Safe Inside Your Mind – Psychological Anime
Welcome back to 13 Days of Otakutober! Today I want to take a moment to talk about some horror anime. But not just any kind of horror anime–we…
She Is Raised By Robots Inside Of The Walls That Keep Her Safe From Strange Beings
Anime Recap title - beginning of the video
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight – This LN Should Have Pandered To Me But Didn’t :(
When it comes to anime boys, I have a Type. All you have to do is stick an earnest knight guy into your story and I am suddenly…
NU: Carnival Bliss the Safe for Work Version of Popular R18 BL Gacha Coming to IOS and Android
The NU: Carnival team announced via their Twitter that they would be releasing a safe for work version of their popular R18 mobile game titled NU: Carnival Bliss.…
This Week in Anime - A Digital Safe Haven in My Love Story with Yamada-kun
Join us this week as we dive into how the show reflects the transformative nature of the digital world in forging virtual and real-life relationships.
Disliking The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
An award-winning critical darling, that I unfortunately cannot stand.
“King Of The Octagon” – The Fight. The Passion. The Money.
When you pick up King of the Octagon, prepare for an amazing cast of characters, a protagonist you'll cheer for, hilarious moments that will make you laugh out…
The Duel, The Who and The Where
This is one segment in an anthology of videos about Star Wars Visions you can watch here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoVKoEXurCu8XN4i5E2uSRC4KLdo-_n3 Peep my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CaribouCoon Channel 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8y4X8xL_jMWvYn2IM26apQ Video used: Star Wars Visions Afro Samurai
the father in the caves (The Survivalist)
A dark cave, a lonely hum, and the end of the world. What can it teach us? The Father in the Caves, also known as the survivalists logs or…
The Past, the Present and the Future
Visit the post for more.
The Antagonist: The System
“The System,” some kind of deeply hidden procedure or agency, makes a great antagonist. Tell you why in a sec. You see “The System” in a lot of…
Neon Genesis Evangelion, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Revolutionary Girl Utena, WONDER EGG PRIORITY
The Man at the End of the Garden
“Who is the girl at the top of the stairs?” Sometimes a line or a moment in an audio story can really send shivers down your spine. I…
The Slime Diaries – The Calm Before the Tempest
In theory an isekai slice of life sounds like the exact anime I want to see. So how did I liked The Slime Diaries?
Anime vampires: The cute, the steamy, the scary.
Look at those champers! There isn’t a dearth of vampires in anime. If anything, vampires have found a new lair for their un-dead hearts in the pages of…
Movie Review: The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil
As a fan of actor Ma Dong-seok, whose previous works include stellar performances in films like “Train to Busan,” “Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds,” and “Along…
The House of the Lost on the Cape
By Jonathan Clements. “I’m sure lots of us are struggling right now. But even so, let’s unite our efforts and give it our best shot!” These words are…
The Way of the Househusband: The Queen Bee
There has been some hubbub about this series, and while it wasn’t on my radar, I couldn’t help but check it out, and I am glad I did,…
Anime cats: the surly, the sneaky, the sweet!
Cats and anime, the perfect match! Cats are huge in anime. I don’t just mean the anime episodes like in Card Captor Sakura (Sakura’s little adventure) where an…
Anime NYC 2021: The Good, the Mixed, the Bad, and the Abysmal
An Anti-Social Genius returned to Anime NYC, and has feelings of joy about returning, but plenty of concerns regarding how the return went.
Josee, The Tiger and the Fish - Between the Beasts and the Sea
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is an oft-adapted piece of writing. Originally penned by Seiko Tanabe and weighing in at only a handful of pages, its multiple…