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American Internet personality and actor. Creators On Record tracks the sourced public record around the channel.
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Ryan Higa
@ryanhiga · Entertainment
78Editorial rating
THE TIMELINE / DATED RECORD
What happened, and when?
14documented events
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THE RECEIPTS
14Documented events
142020 · Milestone
Higa took a hiatus from YouTube and started streaming on Twitch, where he reacts to his past videos
In 2020, Higa took a hiatus from YouTube and started streaming on Twitch, where he reacts to his past videos and broadcasts video game content, most notably in Valorant.
Open source ↗13OCT 2019 · Milestone
Higa uploaded a stop motion short film onto the nigahiga YouTube channel on October 19, 2019, to promote the drink
Higa uploaded a stop motion short film onto the nigahiga YouTube channel on October 19, 2019, to promote the drink.
Open source ↗112017 · Milestone
Higa published his memoir, Ryan Higa's How to Write Good, in 2017
Higa published his memoir, Ryan Higa's How to Write Good, in 2017.
Open source ↗10APR 2017 · Business
It was a community hub for fans of Ryan Higa
It was a community hub for fans of Ryan Higa and was monetized through "pre-roll ads, branded content, e-commerce, and in-app purchases." The service was shut down in April 2017.
Open source ↗092016 · Milestone
Higa and other YouTubers and friends created the parody K-pop group Boys Generally Asian
In 2016, Higa and other YouTubers and friends created the parody K-pop group Boys Generally Asian.
Open source ↗082016 · Milestone
Higa co-founded Ninja Melk, LLC in 2016 with Kathleen Hahn and Kyle Schroeder
Higa co-founded Ninja Melk, LLC in 2016 with Kathleen Hahn and Kyle Schroeder.
Open source ↗072016 · Dispute
Ryan Higa created a K-pop band with David Choi, Philip Wang, Jun Sung Ahn and Justin Chon
In 2016, Ryan Higa created a K-pop band with David Choi, Philip Wang, Jun Sung Ahn and Justin Chon.
Open source ↗062015 · Business
Higa's production company was based in a studio in Henderson, Nevada
In 2015, Higa's production company was based in a studio in Henderson, Nevada.
Open source ↗052012 · Business
Higa has put together a production company, Ryan Higa Production Company (RHPC)
Since 2012, Higa has put together a production company, Ryan Higa Production Company (RHPC), which included Sean Fujiyoshi, that works together to make content for the nigahiga channel.
Open source ↗042011 · Milestone
Ryan Higa created a second channel, under the name HigaTV, where he posts video blogs and behind the scenes videos
In 2011, he created a second channel, under the name HigaTV, where he posts video blogs and behind the scenes videos.
Open source ↗03NOV 2008 · Milestone
The resulting film, Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure, was directed by Richard Van Vleet
The resulting film, Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure, was directed by Richard Van Vleet and released on November 14, 2008.
Open source ↗022006 · Milestone
Begins making YouTube videos with Sean Fujiyoshi
Begins making YouTube videos with Sean Fujiyoshi.
Open source ↗012006 · Milestone
Best known for his comedy videos, Higa began making YouTube videos in 2006
Best known for his comedy videos, Higa began making YouTube videos in 2006 and was one of the most popular creators on the platform in its early years.
Open source ↗Recent uploads
Imported from the channel’s public YouTube feed.
New COVID-19 study Confirms: "Beating up Asians does NOT prevent Coronavirus"24 Apr 2020
Ugh, There's Just Nothing To Do!12 Apr 2020
My Midlife Crisis...14 Mar 2020
Body Shaming Drama with Blogilates Fitness Instructor (Ft. Cassey Ho) - Off The Pill Podcast #4122 Dec 2019
The Dog Piano!15 Dec 2019
College Student Turns $27K to $5,000,000 (Ft. Steven Dux) - Off The Pill Podcast #408 Dec 2019