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Yandere is a psychopathic character type that is alternately loving and homicidal. Their affection mixes with extreme insecurities to create a type of love that is entirely insane and generally violent. The homicidal feelings differ from character to character. Some direct their attacks against the one whom they desire, while others direct it against anyone who gets too close to the person they love.
Notable examples of both characteristics: