Hikakin
| Hikakin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 21, 1989 Myōkō, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | 開發 ヒカル |
| Occupation | Human beatbox, YouTuber |
|
Internet information | |
| Web alias(es) | HIKAKIN |
| Web hosting service(s) | YouTube |
| Signature phrase | "[Beat boxing] Hello YouTube." |
Hikaru Kaihotsu (開發 ヒカル Kaihotsu Hikaru, Hikakinha), also known as Hikakin, is a Japanese YouTube celebrity. His video of his Super Mario Bros. beatbox went viral in 2010, reaching over 3.8 million views by mid September of that year.[1][2] He, alongside fellow Japanese YouTuber Megwin, quit their daily jobs in 2012, focusing entirely on their channels.[3][4] He also collaborated with Gille, appearing in her promotions for her single "Try Again" where it is stated that he is one of the most popular Japanese YouTubers.[5] In December 2012, Hikakin released his first album, a collaboration with video game music composter Hideki Sakamoto for the soundtrack of the Echannel drawing application for the PlayStation Vita. In May 2013, Hikakin participated in the Social Star Awards and the subsequent Singapore Social concerts, performing with Aerosmith during their stage set, beatboxing before performing with the band on "Walk This Way".[6]
References
- ↑ [19:55] (2010-09-20). "ハモネプに出たHIKAKINさんは妙高市出身 : 上越タウンジャーナル". Joetsutj.com. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ↑ "Feed: Alvin Greene On The Trail - CBS News Video" (in Turkish). Cbsnews.com. 2010-07-19. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ↑ "朝日新聞デジタル：ＹｏｕＴｕｂｅで夢をつかめ 「有名人」目指す若者たち - 文化トピックス - 文化". Asahi.com. 2012-07-04. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ↑ NATSUKI EDOGAWA/ Staff Writer. "Performers find new path to fame through YouTube - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun". Ajw.asahi.com. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ↑ "ナタリー - GILLE、新曲動画第2弾にボイパ名人HIKAKIN登場". Natalie.mu. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
- ↑ Rachel. "Singapore Social Concerts Day 2: Euphoria Audio, Aerosmith". Musichel. Retrieved 2013-06-01.