From Periphery to Center: A Review of ACGN Internet Subculture Research

Abstract

As of 2021, the number of ACGN users in China has reached a staggering 400 million. It is estimated that the market scale of the second dimension will reach 75 billion yuan by 2023. ACGN Internet subculture is gradually shifting from the periphery to the mainstream. Researching ACGN Internet subculture, with contemporary university students as the core, will help us better understand their psychological needs and value orientation. It will enable us to grasp their future development, propose corresponding strategies, guide them in understanding and utilizing ACGN Internet subculture correctly, cultivate a scientifi c online value, and guide them to engage in appropriate online behaviors.