Hajime Shacho (32), a popular YouTuber known for his experimental videos, announced on August 30, 2025, through his YouTube channel that he has married a non-celebrity woman. With over 16.3 million subscribers, he is one of Japan’s largest YouTubers, and his sudden announcement sparked both surprise and celebration across the internet.
Revealing His Wedding Ring and Confirming Marriage Registration
In a video titled “Hajime Shacho Got Married,” he first showed footage from his wedding photoshoot before appearing in a black suit. “As the title says, I, Hajime Shacho, got married,” he declared.
He showed his wedding ring on his left hand and added, “We’ve already submitted our marriage registration. The paperwork is done, and I am officially married.” He noted that the wedding ceremony itself is planned for a later date.
From Long-Time Friends to Lovers
Introducing his partner, Hajime Shacho explained that she is “an ordinary woman” and not involved in YouTube, influencer work, or media-related professions. While their relationship as a couple is relatively recent, he said they have known each other for many years.
As for why he decided to marry, he revealed candidly, “The strongest reason was that I couldn’t stand the thought of her marrying someone else.” In the video, he affectionately added, “I want to live my life with her. I want to share half of her life with me.”
Shift from Bachelor Lifestyle to Marriage
Hajime Shacho, who had long expressed a cautious stance toward marriage, also shared his change of heart. “I always thought not getting married was also an option,” he admitted, but he added, “As more creators around me got married, I started to feel left behind, with some anxiety and unease.”
Indeed, 2024 saw a wave of marriages among fellow creators, including HIKAKIN and popular couple channel “Nakonako Channel” members, Nagomi and her partner. At YouTube Fanfest Japan 2024 last December, Hajime Shacho himself had appeared in a white tuxedo and boldly declared, “I’ll get married next year.”
Wedding Photos with His Wife Revealed
Later in the video, Hajime Shacho shared scenes from the wedding photoshoot with his wife. About his bride in her wedding dress, he gushed, “She looks super cute.” For privacy reasons, however, her face was not shown in the footage.
Fans React with Surprise and Congratulations
Following the announcement, “Hajime Shacho marriage” quickly trended on social media, with fans flooding the internet with comments such as “Congratulations” and “Wishing you happiness.” Still, many expressed shock at the unexpected news.
About Hajime Shacho
Originally from Toyama Prefecture, Hajime Shacho has built his career on experimental and variety-style videos. Since launching his channel in 2012, he has become one of the most influential creators in Japan. He is also the CEO of his own company, Hajimeen Inc. Known for his motto of “freedom,” his bold ideas and physical comedy have earned him overwhelming support, especially from younger audiences. In 2015, he even set a Guinness World Record for playing “Red Light, Green Light” with 740 people.
Author’s Comment
This really came as a surprise. Hajime Shacho has always had the image of being a free spirit, so I never imagined he would actually get married. But considering he’s 32 now, perhaps it’s the right time in life to find a partner.
What stood out the most was his comment: “I didn’t want her to marry someone else.” That’s such a genuine and heartfelt reason. It’s not about strategy or calculation—it’s simply the pure desire not to lose someone important. Being able to marry based on that kind of feeling is truly wonderful.
The wave of marriages in the YouTube community is also striking. It seems like creators are reaching a stage where they start thinking more seriously about life plans. With this, maybe Hajime Shacho will feel more settled and able to create even better content. Since his wife is not in the public eye, she’s likely someone who understands his free-spirited nature. I sincerely wish them lasting happiness together.
