Gekigemu (Luca, known online as koma, @gekigemu) is an Italian YouTube creator who makes long-form essays on obscure and unusual video games and some offbeat manga. The channel has about 10,500 subscribers, roughly 2,600 median views per video and a slow upload pace of about one video a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $60 to $120 per video.
Italian essayist covering obscure Japanese and indie games for a dedicated niche audience
- About 2,600 median views per video across 217 uploads since 2016
- Long-form essays averaging 20 to 35 minutes hold attention on niche topics
- Roughly 10.5% engagement rate with a comment rate of about 1.6%
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form video essays, game reviews, episodic commentary series
- Tone
- reflective, playful
- Language
- Italian
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to a Patreon page for support.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover game reviews, indie game lists and game culture with no flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 11k | 2.6k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent videos
▶i 29 VideoGiochi Sottovalutati & Dimenticati del 2025 (Indie · 3.3k views
▶Way of the Samurai (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Steam) - La via del · 1.7k views
▶Promise Mascot Agency - Giappone Psicogeografico in Volo (Re · 1.2k viewsLast three uploads, latest 211 days ago.
Per contatti: gekigemu@gmail.com | Benvenuto su Gekigemu: sono Luca ma online di solito mi chiamano koma. In questo canale pubblico una serie di video su videogiochi affascinanti ma poco conosciuti e (a volte) anche su manga un po' strani. Dalla fine degli anni 90 condivido online i giochi che mi interessano, perchè magari ci sono altre persone a cui potrebbero piacere allo stesso modo. Ho sempre "sprecato" moltissime ore del mio tempo libero in queste ricerche perchè mi piace molto farle. Con Gekigemu ho provato a capire se fosse possibile sostenere un progetto del genere anche nella mia v
About Gekigemu
Gekigemu is the YouTube channel of Luca, known online as koma, an Italian creator who has been sharing obscure video games and offbeat Japanese manga since 2016. Videos are long-form essays and reviews, often 20 to 35 minutes, covering titles such as Way of the Samurai, Promise Mascot Agency and Deka Voice, along with yearly lists of underrated indie games. Production is low-key, with a reflective, personal tone.
The channel has about 10,500 subscribers and roughly 890,000 lifetime views. Current median views are around 2,600 per video. The audience is estimated to be mainly Italian-speaking adult gamers, most likely in their 25 to 44 range. These are estimates based on channel content and do not come from verified analytics. Per the channel's own description, the creator now has limited time for uploads.
Brands seeking a dedicated niche audience of Italian retro and indie gamers may find value here. The rate is estimated at $60 to $120 per video, which works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM on median views, compared with $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads. It suits small indie publishers and retro hardware brands.
Written from Gekigemu's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Gekigemu can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Gekigemu
How much does Gekigemu charge for a sponsored video?
Based on about 2,600 median views on long-form videos, Gekigemu's estimated sponsored integration rate is $60 to $120 per video. This is a range estimate at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, not a published rate card.
What does Gekigemu post about on YouTube?
Gekigemu posts long-form essays and reviews about obscure video games, especially Japanese and indie titles, plus occasional pieces on offbeat manga. The channel also features yearly lists of underrated games and personal reflections on gaming and parenting.
How do I contact Gekigemu for a brand deal?
The creator's contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check the profile for availability.