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小红书2.5次元的浪花,难撼二次元的深海
3 6 Ke·2025-08-19 23:46

Core Insights - Xiaohongshu's recent foray into the ACG (Anime, Comic, and Game) community has not significantly altered the existing landscape, with core players still favoring platforms like Bilibili for in-depth content and Douyin for short videos [1][10] - The RED LAND event in Shanghai, strategically located near Bilibili's headquarters, symbolizes a new round of competition among internet platforms for the youth demographic [1][3] User and Strategic Drivers - Xiaohongshu's RED LAND marks its first large-scale offline event in the gaming and ACG sector, with a 175% increase in ACG content and a 168% rise in gaming content published on the platform over the past year [3][5] - The user demographic has shifted, with 50% of users being post-95s and 35% post-00s, predominantly female, aligning closely with the ACG audience [3][5] - The platform's rebranding from "Your Life Guide" to "Your Life Interest Community" reflects a strategic pivot towards interest-based social engagement, aiming to harness the spending potential of younger users [5][10] 2.5D User Engagement - The concept of 2.5D users, who integrate ACG interests into their daily lives, is crucial for Xiaohongshu's strategy in the ACG space [7][9] - The rise of "Guzi Economy" has facilitated the conversion of ACG enthusiasm into real-world consumption, contrasting with traditional core ACG communities [7][9] - Despite advantages in the otome game sector, Xiaohongshu struggles to attract hardcore gamers focused on in-depth content, indicating a limitation in its appeal to competitive gaming audiences [7][9] Competitive Landscape - The Chinese ACG industry is projected to reach a market size of 221.9 billion yuan in 2023, with the number of ACG users expected to grow from 210 million in 2017 to 526 million by 2025 [10][12] - Bilibili's established community culture and content ecosystem provide a more immersive ACG experience, while Xiaohongshu is still in the early stages of community expansion [12][13] - Other platforms like Douyin and Weibo are also targeting the youth demographic, leveraging their unique strengths to engage with ACG audiences [12][13] Future Challenges - Xiaohongshu's ability to convert the enthusiasm of 100,000 event participants into a sustainable community ecosystem will be critical for its success in the ACG sector [10][13] - The platform's current focus on brand exposure rather than deep partnerships with game developers may limit its long-term growth potential in the ACG market [12][13]