2Dkultur
2Dkultur, or two-dimensional culture, denotes a subculture centered on affection for fictional characters and narratives from two-dimensional media such as anime, manga, visual novels, and certain video games. Members distinguish between 2D characters and real people, and may cultivate emotional or romantic attachments to preferred characters, often expressed through terms like waifu or husbando. The culture encompasses media consumption, fan creation, and participatory community life, including fan art, fan fiction, translations, doujinshi, and online discussion.
Origins and spread: The phenomenon grows out of Japanese otaku culture and expanded globally with the international
Activities and communities: Practitioners engage in a range of activities, from consuming media and sharing analyses
Cultural significance and discourse: 2Dkultur is a recognized facet of contemporary media fandom, contributing to identity