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Figure skating "YUZURU HANYU " Official YouTube channel ranked in the top 10!

Yuzuru Hanyu (27), who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and started his career as a professional, is showing a difference in the world of videos. Two videos of the official YouTube channel "HANYU YUZURU" ranked in the top 10 in the weekly playback ranking. Surprised voices are rising from the people concerned with the momentum of pushing away the entertainers.

　On the 16th, Digital Creators, which is run by Analyze Log, announced the YouTube weekly video playback ranking (8th to 14th) by celebrities, including athletes. Hanyu's video is eating into the top, suppressing the celebrities who are lined up.

　Comedian Egashira 2:50 Although it did not reach the 2.38 million views recorded in the yakiniku gluttony project on the official YouTube channel "Ega Channel" of the comedian Egashira, "Share Practice", which released practice for the first time after turning professional, marked 2.36 million views. A proud second place. A video explaining his own YouTube channel also ranked fifth with 1.4 million views.

　The person in charge of Analyze Log said, "Mr. Hanyu's YouTube channel has become amazing. Right now, the number of subscribers to the channel is 648,000 (as of the 16th). In the first place, even if various people such as celebrities launch channels, I don't think it's possible to launch so smoothly."

　Even if you look at the total number of views (excluding short videos) including YouTubers, it is a level of another dimension as an athlete. The person in charge said, "We haven't released any specific data yet, but on the 16th, Minami Minegishi (former AKB48) and Tetsuya-san announced their marriage on 'Tokai On Air', and the virtual live group 'Nijisanji'. ', Johnny's and others are ranked high, and the next one is like Mr. Hanyu. It's quite unusual and amazing."

　The presence of the fans behind Hanyu is also a factor in boosting the number of views, saying, "Because Mr. Hanyu has valued his fans since he opened his YouTube channel, the number of subscribers has increased so vertically. I think so,” he analyzes.

　Hanyu opened an official YouTube channel with the thought, "I want to create as many opportunities as possible for people to experience my skating," and the high level of attention has been proven once again.

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