Fandom refers to a community of fans who are enthusiastic about a particular subject, such as a TV show, movie, book series, or music artist.

Fan culture is driven by a combination of factors, including social interaction, entertainment, and self-expression. Fans find joy in connecting with others who share their interests, consuming and creating content related to their fandom, and expressing their individuality through their fandom involvement.

While fans may engage in critical analysis of the subject of their fandom, outright criticism is generally not a common activity within fan culture. Fans tend to be passionate and supportive of the things they love, and criticism can be seen as a negative or divisive force within a fandom community.

A superfan is a highly dedicated and enthusiastic fan who is deeply knowledgeable about a particular subject. They are often seen as experts in their fandom and may be actively involved in creating and sharing content related to it.

Fan artists, fan writers, and fan creators are all terms used to describe fans who create original works of art, writing, or other content based on a particular subject. This can include fan art, fan fiction, fan videos, and other creative expressions that are inspired by the subject of their fandom.

A fanatic is a fan who is overly enthusiastic or obsessive about a particular subject. They may exhibit extreme behavior, such as stalking celebrities or engaging in aggressive online debates with other fans.

Haters, anti-fans, and critics are all terms used to describe fans who are critical or negative towards a particular subject. They may express their dissatisfaction through online comments, social media posts, or other forms of public criticism.

Shippers, OTP fans, and relationship fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly passionate about a particular ship or pairing of characters. They may create fan art, fan fiction, and other content that explores the relationship between their favorite characters.

Lore fans, meta fans, and behind-the-scenes fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of a particular subject. They may enjoy learning about the creative process, the history of the subject, and other details that contribute to its overall appeal.

Fashion fans, style fans, and appearance fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the fashion, style, or appearance of a particular subject. They may enjoy discussing outfits, hairstyles, and other aspects of the subject's visual presentation.

Music fans, song fans, and melody fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the music of a particular subject. They may enjoy discussing lyrics, analyzing musical arrangements, and attending live concerts.

Acting fans, performance fans, and character fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the acting, performance, or characters of a particular subject. They may enjoy discussing acting techniques, analyzing character development, and attending live performances.

Writing fans, storytelling fans, and narrative fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the writing, storytelling, or narrative of a particular subject. They may enjoy discussing plot twists, character development, and the overall structure of the story.

Visual fans, art fans, and design fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the visual aspects of a particular subject. They may enjoy discussing cinematography, art direction, and other elements that contribute to the overall visual appeal of the subject.

Cultural fans, historical fans, and social fans are all terms used to describe fans who are particularly interested in the cultural, historical, or social context of a particular subject. They may enjoy discussing the subject's influence on society, its historical significance, and its relationship to other cultural phenomena.