Who was the first tsundere character?


It's not like I like tsunderes or anything, I'm just interested in anime
history okay?!

I just happened to be on the site, so don't get the wrong idea!

Geez, j-just tell me who the first tsundere was already, Baka!

![I didn't post an image just for you, what are you
saying!](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PWYRt.png)

**EDIT:** For clarification, I'm looking for the first known character that
expresses tsundere qualities, rather than the first character that was
_labelled_ tsundere.




According to _The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of
Cool Japan_ , Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura is possibly the first tsundere
to exist (and also potentially the source of all moe)

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/xQOupm.png)

Urusei Yatsura started manga distribution in 1978 and Lum's cold exterior (but
in actuality being kind and loving) accrued her the title.

However, [Sayaka
Yumi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mazinger_characters#Sayaka_Yumi)
from Mazinger Z (1972) appears earlier in history than Lum, despite the
popular support for Lum's claim. Sayaka, whilst generally a pleasant
character, is brutish and brash towards the main character's affections -
despite having a crush on him.

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/sbjwO.jpg)




According to _The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of
Cool Japan_ , Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura is possibly the first tsundere
to exist (and also potentially the source of all moe)

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/xQOupm.png)

Urusei Yatsura started manga distribution in 1978 and Lum's cold exterior (but
in actuality being kind and loving) accrued her the title.

However, [Sayaka
Yumi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mazinger_characters#Sayaka_Yumi)
from Mazinger Z (1972) appears earlier in history than Lum, despite the
popular support for Lum's claim. Sayaka, whilst generally a pleasant
character, is brutish and brash towards the main character's affections -
despite having a crush on him.

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/sbjwO.jpg)

