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Mega-Influencer 'Banbanzai' with 2.7M+ Subscribers Joins Production 'Son'

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Published Apr 2, 2026 3:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 1, 2026 2:23 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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On April 1, 2026, creator production 'Son' announced an exclusive contract with the popular YouTube unit 'Banbanzai.' With over 2.7 million subscribers, the group's addition is expected to significantly boost Son's presence in the entertainment industry.

On April 1, 2026, creator production 'Son' announced an exclusive contract with the popular YouTube unit 'Banbanzai.' With over 2.7 million subscribers, the group's addition is expected to significantly boost Son's presence in the entertainment industry.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000171906.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 2, 2026

Giel Co., Ltd. (Location: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Ryota Yamagishi), which operates the creator production agency 'Son,' is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive contract with the mega-influencer 'Banbanzai,' who boasts over 2.7 million channel subscribers, effective April 1, 2026.

Banbanzai Profile: A creator unit consisting of Gishi and Miyu, receiving overwhelming support from Gen Z. Since their formation in 2019, they have dominated YouTube with prank videos and content utilizing the realistic atmosphere unique to a male-female duo. Their channel subscribers exceed 2.7 million, and their total video views have reached billions. Currently, they are expanding diversely beyond social media, including musical activities and brand production. They continue to attract intense attention from the advertising and entertainment industries as the most influential male-female unit among youth today.

Gishi Profile: [Partial description truncated from original source]

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On April 1, 2026, creator production 'Son' announced an exclusive contract with the popular YouTube unit 'Banbanzai.' With over 2.7 million subscribers, the group's addition is expected to significantly boost Son's presence in the entertainment industry.

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