Meet the Japanese YouTube stars hoping to go global

YouTubers around the world have found fame on the online video platform, with a select number achieving mainstream success as their millions of fans propel them to brand endorsements, best-selling books and cameos in major films.
While still far behind the likes of Sweden’s PewDiePie, who has amassed the world’s highest number of subscribers at 56 million, top YouTubers in Japan have achieved followings in the millions and are also seeing signs of breaking into mainstream pop…