Hey everyone, so I’ve been diving deep into the Valorant scene lately, especially trying to figure out who’s the big shot among Japanese streamers. It’s been quite a ride, let me tell you!
First off, I started digging around the internet, just browsing through different websites, you know, the usual. I stumbled upon some articles and posts talking about how esports teams are picking up popular content creators to host their Valorant watch parties. Sounds cool, right? It’s like a whole new way for fans to engage with the game and their favorite teams.
Then, I found this one specific piece of news that caught my eye. It was about Chikara “SHAKA” Kawakami joining NAVI as a Valorant streamer. The date was April 15, 2024, so it’s pretty recent. This definitely got me thinking, “Okay, SHAKA must be a big deal if a team like NAVI is signing him.”
But I didn’t stop there. I wanted to see who else was making waves. I started looking at statistics for the most-watched Japanese Valorant streamers. There are websites out there that track this kind of stuff – viewers, followers, and all that jazz. It’s pretty interesting to see who’s pulling in the biggest crowds.
I also came across some names that kept popping up, like Kyedae, who’s of Japanese-Canadian origin. And then there were these two guys, うん〇ちゃん (kato_junichi0817) and はんじょう (hanjoudesu), who apparently were the most popular Japanese Valorant streamers in 2024. That was from an update on December 17, 2024, so it’s good to keep checking for updates.
- Chikara “SHAKA” Kawakami – Joined NAVI as a streamer.
- Kyedae – Japanese-Canadian, frequently mentioned.
- うん〇ちゃん (kato_junichi0817) – Highlighted as one of the most popular in 2024.
- はんじょう (hanjoudesu) – Also among the most popular in 2024.
Oh, and I found this tidbit about someone named cry0 being at the top of the most-watched Valorant players list, with over 1.8 million viewers at one point. That’s just insane!

My Realization
Through all this digging, I realized that while the Japanese Valorant community might not be the biggest in the world, it’s definitely passionate and growing. It’s like a hidden gem that’s starting to shine brighter. I mean, with all these streamers gaining popularity and teams signing them on, it’s clear that something special is happening there.
So yeah, that’s been my little adventure into the world of Japanese Valorant streamers. It’s been fun, and I’m definitely going to keep an eye on how this scene develops. Who knows, maybe we’ll see one of these streamers become a global superstar soon!