Hikakin Biography: Height, Nationality, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, YouTube

Hikaru Kaihatsu, known as Hikakin, is a YouTuber, human beatboxer, content creator, social media influencer, singer, businessman, vlogger, and live streamer.

He captivates millions with his fun beatboxing videos, gaming content, and daily vlogs that showcase Japan’s vibrant culture.

Profile

• Full Name: Hikaru Kaihatsu
• Stage Name: Hikakin
• Born: April 21, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Myoko, Niigata, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: YouTuber, Human Beatboxer, Content Creator, Social Media Influencer, Singer, Businessman, Vlogger, Live Streamer
• Height: 175 cm
• Religion: Shinto
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kaihatsu
• Siblings: Seikin
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $25 million to $27.67 million

Early Life & Education

Hikakin was born on April 21, 1989, in the snowy city of Myoko, Niigata, Japan.

Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kaihatsu, in a middle-class family, he grew up with his older brother, Seikin, a popular YouTuber and singer. His Japanese ethnicity is a big part of his identity, and he loves sharing Japan’s traditions in his videos.

Hikakin attended local schools in Myoko, Niigata, completing his high school education. He was an average student, balancing school with his love for ski jumping and beatboxing.

Career

Hikakin started his YouTube journey on December 30, 2006, with his “HIKAKIN” channel, posting beatboxing videos.

His 2010 “Super Mario Beatbox” video went viral, hitting over 3.8 million views by September that year, making him a star in Japan.

In 2011, he launched HikakinTV, sharing daily vlogs, product reviews, and challenges, which became Japan’s most-subscribed channel by year-end.

He quit his supermarket job in 2012 to focus on YouTube full-time, a bold move that paid off. By 2025, his six channels—HikakinTV, HIKAKIN, HikakinGames, HikakinBlog, and others—will have over 19.3 million subscribers and 22 billion views.

His gaming channel, HikakinGames, features Minecraft, Splatoon 3, and Super Mario Odyssey, with his top video earning over 52 million views.

In 2013, he co-founded UUUM, a multi-channel network, becoming its chief advisor and helping Japanese creators grow.

Hikakin performed with Aerosmith at the 2013 Social Star Awards, beatboxed with Ariana Grande in 2014, and joined YouTube FanFest in Tokyo.

In 2024, he recreated the Mashle: Magic and Muscles anime opening, costing 50 million yen and gaining 10 million views in a day.

He competed in SASUKE 39 and 40, clearing obstacles like the Silk Slider, and started streaming on Twitch in December 2024. Hikakin’s success from Niigata to global fame is a proud moment for Japan.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @hikakin
• TikTok handle: @hikakin
• Facebook: Hikakin
• YouTube channel: HikakinTV
• Twitch Channel: Hikakin

Personal Life

Hikakin, 36 years old, married a non-celebrity woman on January 1, 2024, and welcomed their first child in August 2024.

Standing at 175 cm, he lives in a 2 billion yen ($13 million) rental home in Tokyo with an indoor pool and a 71-tatami living room, keeping his old home as a second base.

He owns two Scottish Fold cats, Maruo and Mofuko, adopted in 2018, and has loved cats since childhood.

Net Worth

Hikakin has an estimated net worth of $25 million to $27.67 million.

His income comes from YouTube ad revenue, earning $100,000 to $432,600 monthly from HikakinTV and HikakinGames, sponsorships with brands like Google, Red Bull, and Sony, and his role as co-founder of UUUM.