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Mara (@maraganger) is a Canada-based YouTube creator making long-form video essays on obscure video games, anime and experimental art. The channel has about 58,700 subscribers and a median of roughly 35,000 views per video, with uploads slowing to about one per year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $700 to $1,200 per video.

Why brands book mara

Dense, thoughtful essays on obscure games with a loyal, engaged audience

  • Median of about 34,700 views per video across 26 uploads
  • Like rate of 6.2 percent signals strong audience approval
  • Long videos averaging about 27 minutes support deep integration reads
Best forindie game launchesretro hardware or media brandssubscription or streaming services for niche catalogs
Watch forUploads have slowed to one video in the past year, so posting cadence is unreliable.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming70%
Anime & Manga15%
Arts & Entertainment15%
Formats
long-form video essay, narrated retrospective with clips, game analysis
Tone
analytical, atmospheric
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
16 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Positive share of 26 comments
Engagement6.5%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutWhat makes this obscure game or artwork worth playing or seeing?What is the history and cultural context behind this title?Where can I play or find this game or media?
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to Patreon for support.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Recent titles such as 'shoujo tsubaki, ero guro & growing up too fast' and 'nekojiru : social isolation & empty eyes' point to erotic-grotesque and dark themes in the anime and game coverage.

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

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube59k35k0

Benchmark score: 62 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers50 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform12 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 196 days ago.

denpa uchuujin for business inquiries : maraganger@hotmail.com
mara's own profile description on YouTube

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About mara

Mara (@maraganger) is a Canada-based creator who publishes long video essays on obscure video games, anime and experimental art. The channel has about 58,700 subscribers across 26 videos, with a median of roughly 35,000 views per upload. Typical videos run 16 to 30 minutes, and the work is researched and carefully edited.

The audience is estimated to skew toward adults aged 25 to 34, with a majority of viewers likely men and a strong presence in the United States. The channel mostly serves fans of cult games and dark or experimental media rather than mainstream gamers. Its content is not family-friendly, so it fits adult-oriented or niche brands better than broad consumer campaigns.

Brand deals are not seen in the recent uploads. Estimated rates are $700 to $1,200 per video, which is about $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views and compares with typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Brands in games, retro tech and niche streaming should consider booking it.

Written from mara's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. mara can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about mara

How much does Mara charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a median of about 34,700 views and a long-form rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, an estimated sponsored integration costs $700 to $1,200 per video. Rates are estimates and not published by the creator.

What does Mara post about on YouTube?

Mara posts long video essays on obscure video games, anime and experimental art, often covering cult titles from the PlayStation era and independent game makers. Videos typically run 16 to 30 minutes.

How do I contact Mara for a brand deal?

The business email is listed on the channel. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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