I have noticed something pecuilar about this site...

[Eegretfrex]

Many users, even the majority I would say have some "anime" character as their profile pic.
What can be the explanation for this?
Are "anime" fans more likely to be suicidal?

 

[Yakamoz]

Many users, even the majority I would say have some "anime" character as their profile pic.
What can be the explanation for this?
Are "anime" fans more likely to be suicidal?

It is called Gen Z

 

[DrearyAsh348]

Omg this actually made me laugh. So true!

I'm torn between changing my pfp to an anime one to fit in and leaving it blank because I really don't know anime like that.

 

[Myforevercharlie]

Many users, even the majority I would say have some "anime" character as their profile pic.
What can be the explanation for this?
Are "anime" fans more likely to be suicidal?

Ofcourse not. It's just what loads of young people enjoy.

Probably the same as collecting popstar pictures in the 80"s

 

[CrazyDiamond04]

Anime fans may be more likely to be secluded, thus leading to depression and eventual suicidal ideation.

 

[EternalShore]

Omg this actually made me laugh. So true!

I'm torn between changing my pfp to an anime one to fit in and leaving it blank because I really don't know anime like that.

Just change it to some picture you like! :) It doesn't have to be anime! lol. and just wondering, how come you haven't changed it yet? :)

Anime fans may be more likely to be secluded, thus leading to depression and eventual suicidal ideation.

too true! >_<

 

[dumbgirlonline]

I just set mine as a character I rlly like, though I have heard this before haha. I've been thinking about changing it though, just don't know what to

 

[SmollMushroom]

Many users, even the majority I would say have some "anime" character as their profile pic.
What can be the explanation for this?
Are "anime" fans more likely to be suicidal?

I'd give you pretty much the same answer I gave you on this thread.
Anime and manga can become an addiction and addictions can make life really hard.
But saying that anime fans in general are more inclined to be suicidal, would just make no sense.
Maybe some of them will be, but not because of anime - because they have an addiction that they can not control.

 

[リンさん]

Couple of things

1. Anime as a whole became a lot more popular with newer generations. It also became less taboo to watch. There are so many things anime these days, branching out into games, literature etc.
2. Because most titles target a younger audience, they will have themes that resonate with teens and young adults. Humans like things they can relate to.
3. Young adults and teens are categories of people who are online the most. Especially gen z, who grew up with full access pretty much since birth.
4. Usually the logic behind choosing a pfp is picking something you like. Which for a lot of people is anime stuff.

I doubt I'd be less suicidal had I picked shows with real humans or games with non anime characters as my entertainment of choice. Hell, I don't even watch anime these days anyway lol.

 

[Jarni]

So pets lovers too.... :-) In general on internet for the pfp it is always anime or pets or flowers.

 

[R_N]

I did watch anime a while ago but my pfp is a video game character actually. It is just anime styled and anime of said game exists as well.