Taichi Maruyama / 丸山太一
Taichi Maruyama (@taichi-maruyama) is a Japanese composer, photographer and underwater filmmaker who posts whale and marine wildlife footage. The channel has about 12,300 subscribers and 1,695 median views per video. It uploads roughly 45 to 50 videos a year, mostly Shorts, and an estimated sponsored integration costs $150 to $250 per video.
Japanese whale filmmaker with calm, family-friendly ocean footage
- About 12,300 subscribers and 1,695 median views per video
- Roughly 96% of uploads are Shorts, so cost per view stays low
- Recent sperm whale videos reached up to 8,436 views
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- vertical Shorts, wildlife clips with original music, member-only expedition clips
- Tone
- calm, awe-inspiring
- Language
- Japanese
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel promotes its own whale-watching trips and a membership club.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover whale behavior and marine life with no flagged content.
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 12k | 1.7k | 45 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent videos
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About Taichi Maruyama / 丸山太一
Taichi Maruyama, known on YouTube as @taichi-maruyama, is a Japanese composer and photographer who films whales and other marine animals, including sperm whales, blue whales, orcas and dugongs. According to his website, he also leads whale-watching expeditions and has contributed footage to NHK and Japan Television productions. His channel uploads several Shorts a week, mostly under 60 seconds, with original music layered over the footage.
The channel has about 12,300 subscribers and a median of 1,695 views per video. Audience estimates suggest a Japanese-speaking base, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 with an interest in nature and travel. Viewers are likely to be ocean enthusiasts and people who enjoy calm, ambient content.
The channel has no sponsored integrations in its recent history. At an estimated $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, the CPM sits above the $10 typical for paid ads, but Shorts rates are lower. Eco-travel, outdoor gear and ambient audio brands looking for a Japanese audience should consider booking him.
Written from Taichi Maruyama / 丸山太一's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Taichi Maruyama / 丸山太一 can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Taichi
How much does Taichi Maruyama charge for a sponsored video?
Based on an estimated $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views for Shorts, his rate is roughly $150 to $250 per video. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does Taichi Maruyama post about on YouTube?
He posts mostly vertical Shorts of whales and marine animals, including sperm whales, blue whales and orcas. The clips are often paired with original music and show close encounters filmed during his expeditions.
How do I contact Taichi Maruyama for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, and the creator's website also lists a contact form for collaboration inquiries.
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