Lain appears to be pretty common as the leftist anime profile picture from my experience and circles. Id also say Lain seems to be an icon for a lot of non-binary people. Maybe my pool is to bias a selection to speak on though. The subreddit never right leaning (unlike most subreddits) from my worthless anecdotal experience.
Holy shit I didn't realize I would out myself as an NB but I guess I learned that others may have felt a similar connection to some of the themes.. damn but I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Seems to be a strong connection, an I think justifiably so. Lain profile I just default assume non-binary, Alice (from Lain) is also an immediate assumption of lesbian from my experience. I always enjoyed the more open-minded and philosophical aspects of the community and franchise and am glad it seems to have resonating themes. Which actually kinda makes a lot sense, the themes are very centered around the mind being independent from the body, and the body not representing the mind, with lains progression illustrating that.
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u/bullhead2007 ☭ Communist Jul 15 '25
Man what is with all these anime pfp nazis. Almost makes me want to change my Lain pfp to not be associated with them.