[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] # Villain Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his iconic depiction of Mortal Kombat villain Shang Tsung, has died. Meanwhile, the first Oscars villain of 2025-2026 has arrived in 'Hamnet'. ### About Villain Villain is a broad term for a character or entity whose actions are harmful or opposed to the protagonist, often appearing in narratives across various media. ### Insights - villain engagements is up XXXX% from the previous week. - villain posts created is up XXXX% from the previous week. ### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/villain/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX X Week: XXXXXXXXXX +91% X Month: XXXXXXXXXX -XX% X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX +16% X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX +65% 1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-01 1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-10 Engagements by network (24h): News: XXX Reddit: XXXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXXXX X: XXXXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXXXXX ### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/villain/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: XXXXX Daily Average: XXXXX X Week: XXXXXX +3.70% X Month: XXXXXX +58% X Months: XXXXXXX -XXXX% X Year: XXXXXXX +25% 1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-11-01 1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-10 Mentions by network (24h): News: XX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXXX ### Creators: XXXXX (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/villain/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Villain in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXXXX X Week: XXXXX +4.40% X Month: XXXXXX -XX% X Months: XXXXXXX +5.80% X Year: XXXXXXX +27% 1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-07-22 1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-10 The most influential creators that mention Villain in the last XX hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@aleena_luvssppg](/creator/tiktok/aleena_luvssppg) | X | XXXXXX | X | XX | | [@daynnightclub](/creator/twitter/daynnightclub) | X | XXXXXX | X | XX | | [@evetechtales](/creator/youtube/evetechtales) | X | XXXXX | X | XX | | [@LostSnow_Rin](/creator/twitter/LostSnow_Rin) | X | XXXXX | X | XX | | [@cardierframez](/creator/twitter/cardierframez) | X | XXX | X | X | | [@DesignerFit7444](/creator/reddit/DesignerFit7444) | X | | X | X | [View More](/list/creators/villain/100) ### Sentiment: XX%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/villain/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: XX% Daily Average: XX% X Week: XX% -X% X Month: XX% +4% X Months: XX% no change X Year: XX% +6% 1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-22 1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-01-22 Most Supportive Themes: - Positive Portrayals: (40%) Posts that frame the subject in a positive or heroic light, often highlighting their actions or motivations as justified or misunderstood. - Creative Interpretations: (30%) Content that uses the subject in creative works, such as edits, fan art, or discussions about their role in fictional narratives. - Halloween/Costume Themes: (20%) Posts related to Halloween, costumes, or characters embodying villainous traits for the holiday. Most Critical Themes: - Negative Labeling and Criticism: (60%) Posts that directly label the subject as a villain, traitor, or negative figure, often accompanied by strong criticism or accusations. - Controversial Opinions and Comparisons: (30%) Discussions that compare the subject to controversial figures or express unpopular opinions about their actions or character. ### Top Villain News Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours *Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "Matthew Lillard Doesn't Have "Huge Part" In 'FNAF2' Teases Trilogy" [News Link](https://deadline.com/2025/12/matthew-lillard-doesnt-have-huge-part-fnaf-2-teases-trilogy-1236640801/) [@DEADLINE](/creator/x/DEADLINE) 2025-12-07T17:24Z 1.1M followers, 13K engagements "The First 2025-2026 Oscars Villain Has Arrived in Hamnet" [News Link](https://www.vulture.com/article/oscars-villains-2026-hamnet.html) [@vulture](/creator/x/vulture) 2025-11-07T23:14Z 228.6M followers, 406.6K engagements "Why Robert Downey Jr.s Return to Marvel Could WorkOr Not" [News Link](https://time.com/7004591/robert-downey-jr-surprise-marvel-return-doctor-doom-pros-cons/) [@TIME](/creator/x/TIME) 2024-07-28T16:48Z 228.6M followers, 245.2K engagements "The Acolyte Finale Is a Plagueis on Both Their Houses Leslye Headland Tells Us" [News Link](https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/the-acolyte-finale-darth-plagueis-reveal-confirmed-leslye-headland-1235026659/) [@PopBase](/creator/x/PopBase) 2024-07-19T20:59Z 2.4M followers, 264.3K engagements ### Top Villain Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours *Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "Underrated Movie Villain: Peter McCallister - Lets his brother call Kevin a jerk without any repercussions. Zero backbone. - Forgot to close the garage. Car batteries are dead for sure. - When flight landed couldnt have cared less about forgetting Kevin. Just wanted to get to hotel and relax - Calls losing kids a family tradition in front of the police and laughs about it - Gets mad at Kevin for room service bill. Sorry your kid didnt want to die from starvation. - Questionable Mob ties and where his money comes from" [X Link](https://x.com/ShooterMcGavin/status/1998409884342092043) [@ShooterMcGavin](/creator/x/ShooterMcGavin) 2025-12-09T15:10Z 670.2K followers, 1.6M engagements "Most Dangerous Godzilla Villain Godzilla vs King Ghidorah #monsterverse #godzilla #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iRv_BVG3C6w) [@feakstvhindi](/creator/youtube/feakstvhindi) 2025-12-09T14:38Z 220K followers, 153.6K engagements "The packaging on these things is my villain origin story" [Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pi6ukb) [@BalancedExistence27](/creator/reddit/BalancedExistence27) 2025-12-09T13:05Z X followers, 6120 engagements "If you dont like Endeavour then you're not allowed to have a villain as your favorite character" [Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pi6i37) [@RWBYpigz666](/creator/reddit/RWBYpigz666) 2025-12-09T12:48Z X followers, 3092 engagements
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Villain
Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his iconic depiction of Mortal Kombat villain Shang Tsung, has died. Meanwhile, the first Oscars villain of 2025-2026 has arrived in 'Hamnet'.
About Villain
Villain is a broad term for a character or entity whose actions are harmful or opposed to the protagonist, often appearing in narratives across various media.
Insights
- villain engagements is up XXXX% from the previous week.
- villain posts created is up XXXX% from the previous week.
Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX +91%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX +16%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX +65%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-01
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-10
Engagements by network (24h): News: XXX Reddit: XXXXXX TikTok: XXXXXXXXX X: XXXXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXXXXX
Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXXX +3.70%
X Month: XXXXXX +58%
X Months: XXXXXXX -XXXX%
X Year: XXXXXXX +25%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-11-01
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-10
Mentions by network (24h): News: XX Reddit: XXXXX TikTok: XXXXXX X: XXXXX YouTube: XXXXXX
Creators: XXXXX (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Villain in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX +4.40%
X Month: XXXXXX -XX%
X Months: XXXXXXX +5.80%
X Year: XXXXXXX +27%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-07-22
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-10
The most influential creators that mention Villain in the last XX hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @aleena_luvssppg | X | XXXXXX | X | XX |
| @daynnightclub | X | XXXXXX | X | XX |
| @evetechtales | X | XXXXX | X | XX |
| @LostSnow_Rin | X | XXXXX | X | XX |
| @cardierframez | X | XXX | X | X |
| @DesignerFit7444 | X | X | X |
Sentiment: XX%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
X Week: XX% -X%
X Month: XX% +4%
X Months: XX% no change
X Year: XX% +6%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-22
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-01-22
Most Supportive Themes:
- Positive Portrayals: (40%) Posts that frame the subject in a positive or heroic light, often highlighting their actions or motivations as justified or misunderstood.
- Creative Interpretations: (30%) Content that uses the subject in creative works, such as edits, fan art, or discussions about their role in fictional narratives.
- Halloween/Costume Themes: (20%) Posts related to Halloween, costumes, or characters embodying villainous traits for the holiday.
Most Critical Themes:
- Negative Labeling and Criticism: (60%) Posts that directly label the subject as a villain, traitor, or negative figure, often accompanied by strong criticism or accusations.
- Controversial Opinions and Comparisons: (30%) Discussions that compare the subject to controversial figures or express unpopular opinions about their actions or character.
Top Villain News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours
Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.
"Matthew Lillard Doesn't Have "Huge Part" In 'FNAF2' Teases Trilogy"
News Link @DEADLINE 2025-12-07T17:24Z 1.1M followers, 13K engagements
"The First 2025-2026 Oscars Villain Has Arrived in Hamnet"
News Link @vulture 2025-11-07T23:14Z 228.6M followers, 406.6K engagements
"Why Robert Downey Jr.s Return to Marvel Could WorkOr Not"
News Link @TIME 2024-07-28T16:48Z 228.6M followers, 245.2K engagements
"The Acolyte Finale Is a Plagueis on Both Their Houses Leslye Headland Tells Us"
News Link @PopBase 2024-07-19T20:59Z 2.4M followers, 264.3K engagements
Top Villain Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.
"Underrated Movie Villain: Peter McCallister - Lets his brother call Kevin a jerk without any repercussions. Zero backbone. - Forgot to close the garage. Car batteries are dead for sure. - When flight landed couldnt have cared less about forgetting Kevin. Just wanted to get to hotel and relax - Calls losing kids a family tradition in front of the police and laughs about it - Gets mad at Kevin for room service bill. Sorry your kid didnt want to die from starvation. - Questionable Mob ties and where his money comes from"
X Link @ShooterMcGavin 2025-12-09T15:10Z 670.2K followers, 1.6M engagements
"Most Dangerous Godzilla Villain Godzilla vs King Ghidorah #monsterverse #godzilla #shorts"
YouTube Link @feakstvhindi 2025-12-09T14:38Z 220K followers, 153.6K engagements
"The packaging on these things is my villain origin story"
Reddit Link @BalancedExistence27 2025-12-09T13:05Z X followers, 6120 engagements
"If you dont like Endeavour then you're not allowed to have a villain as your favorite character"
Reddit Link @RWBYpigz666 2025-12-09T12:48Z X followers, 3092 engagements