# Main Character

Recent social media trends show a surge in 'main character energy' posts, with engagements up 112% week-over-week, alongside discussions about media representation and critiques of self-centered behavior.

### About Main Character
A cultural phenomenon describing individuals who act as if they are the protagonist of their own life story.  

### Insights
- main character sentiment is up 18.31% from the previous month.
- main character engagements is up 112.84% from the previous week.
- main character posts created is up 84.67% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:main-character/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/main-character/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [-----------] +113%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -55%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +8.10%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +130%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-19  

Engagements by network (24h):
Instagram: [------]
News: [---]
YouTube: [----------]
Reddit: [------]
X: [---------]
TikTok: [---------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:main-character/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/main-character/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] -28%  
[--] Month: [------] +59%  
[--] Months: [------] -4.80%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-20  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

Mentions by network (24h):
Instagram: [--]
News: [--]
YouTube: [-----]
Reddit: [---]
X: [-----]
TikTok: [-----]

  
  
### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:main-character/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/main-character/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Main Character in the last [--] hours which is up 10% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] -31%  
[--] Month: [------] +53%  
[--] Months: [------] -0.47%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-20  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

The most influential creators that mention Main Character in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                              | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)       | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [----------]  |
| [@lovetosee](/creator/youtube/lovetosee)             | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@desb___](/creator/tiktok/desb___)                  | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@ashnellgames](/creator/tiktok/ashnellgames)        | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@edvasian](/creator/youtube/edvasian)               | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@anime7](/creator/youtube/anime7)                   | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@pradume](/creator/youtube/pradume)                 | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@clipcrafter](/creator/youtube/clipcrafter)         | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@AestheticGamer1](/creator/twitter/AestheticGamer1) | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@elenalbateman](/creator/tiktok/elenalbateman)      | [--]   | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |

[View More](/list/creators/main-character/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 87%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:main-character/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/main-character/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 87%  
Daily Average: 76%  
[--] Week: 79% +10%  
[--] Month: 84% +13%  
[--] Months: 84% +44%  
[--] Year: 84% +29%  
1-Year High: 99% on 2025-03-14  
1-Year Low: 14% on 2025-12-15  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Main Character Energy in Everyday Life: (40%) Posts celebrating individuals who exude confidence and act as the 'main character' in their own lives, often seen in relatable or aspirational content.
- Main Character in Media and Entertainment: (35%) Discussions and analyses of characters in video games, movies, and TV shows who embody 'main character' traits, often focusing on their impact and narrative roles.
- Humorous Interpretations of Main Character Syndrome: (25%) Content that playfully pokes fun at the idea of having 'main character syndrome,' often through memes, skits, or observational humor.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Critiques of 'Main Character Syndrome' as Narcissism: (60%) Discussions that view the 'main character' behavior as a form of self-centeredness or narcissism, often seen in social commentary.
- Concerns about 'Woke' or Forced Main Characters: (40%) Posts expressing dissatisfaction with perceived 'woke' agendas in media, specifically when a character is seen as a forced 'main character' rather than organically developed.
  

### Top Main Character News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"QuickCheck: Can chocolate reduce emotional pain The Star IN romcom shows we've all seen the main character bravely confess their feelings to a love interest only to tearfully reach for chocolate (and other coping mechanisms) when their romantic overtures are rejected"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2026/02/13/quickcheck-can-chocolate-reduce-emotional-pain) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-13T02:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Main Character Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Im excited to announce Im going to be a MAIN CHARACTER in a horror game created by Horror Skunx You can check out the trailer on their channel and the DEMO ON STEAM OUT NOW I have no idea how I was qualified for this but its beautiful so Im not complaining"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ChazingtonYT/status/2022420801795010867) [@ChazingtonYT](/creator/x/ChazingtonYT) 2026-02-13T21:21Z 44.4K followers, 46.3K engagements


"@FabrizioRomano This is what happens when you build a team around individuals instead of a system. No one knows their role when adversity hits. Everyones a main character nobodys a supporting actor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/zoeymetax/status/2022420389725643087) [@zoeymetax](/creator/x/zoeymetax) 2026-02-13T21:19Z [----] followers, 13.7K engagements


"at the end of the day mingee left with who she wanted from the start as the peoples favorite the main character and the one with the most memorable moments. Id be mad too #SinglesInferno5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/nancysolos/status/2022381039348236603) [@nancysolos](/creator/x/nancysolos) 2026-02-13T18:43Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"JENNIE looks straight out of a movie effortlessly serving main character vibes at the Calvin Klein show today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheePopCore/status/2022373634451607763) [@TheePopCore](/creator/x/TheePopCore) 2026-02-13T18:13Z 80.7K followers, 17.1K engagements

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