On August 10, the married YouTuber duo “Hirasawake,” known for sharing cooking recipes and everyday life content, revealed for the first time that they have a middle school-aged daughter.
From Science YouTuber to Family Channel
Hirasawake consists of husband “Hanao” (32) and wife “Misa” (33), whose channel has over 130,000 subscribers. Hanao, a highly educated YouTuber who attended Zeze High School before entering Osaka University, was a member of the popular kids’ science channel “Hanao Dengang,” which had over 1.7 million subscribers until March 2022.
Misa previously worked as a staff member on Hanao’s personal channel. After three years of dating, the couple announced their marriage in November 2022. They now co-run the Hirasawake channel, posting cooking tutorials and glimpses into their married life.
Pregnancy During University and Raising a Child Alone
In the video, Misa explained the details surrounding her daughter’s birth. While in university, she became pregnant with her then-boyfriend despite using contraception, calling it “a near-miraculous occurrence.” However, her partner at the time “developed feelings for someone else,” leading her to choose to give birth and raise the child as a single mother.
Later, while raising her daughter alone, Misa began working as staff for Hanao’s channel. Hanao started dating her knowing about her daughter and now plays a fatherly role, though he clarified in the video that he is not her biological father.
Emotional Response from Viewers
The revelation moved many viewers, with comments such as, “I thought it was clickbait, but I cried,” and “I was bawling.” On her social media, Misa apologized, saying, “I’m sorry if I surprised anyone by not sharing this sooner,” while reporting the background of the situation.
Additional Context for International Readers
In Japan’s YouTube scene, educational content is an extremely popular genre. Channels like “Hanao Dengang,” which focus on science experiments, attract a broad audience ranging from children to adults, and many creators have found success with similar content.
The concept of married YouTubers is also common in Japan, with many channels sharing everyday life, cooking, and travel. Channels like Hirasawake, with over 100,000 subscribers, can earn a substantial income through YouTube’s monetization program.
