Talk:Ryan's World

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References to use

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/12/11/6-year-old-made-11-million-in-one-year-reviewing-toys-on-you-tube/ (Note that a subscription is required, you can only view a article for free 5 times before you have to pay)
• https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/22/14031288/ryan-toys-review-biggest-youngest-youtube-star-millions
• http://www.tubefilter.com/2016/09/08/ryan-toys-review-most-watched-youtube-channel-in-the-world/

There are quite a bit of reliable sources regarding this channel. There are some more, but they basically rely the same thing over and over about how much money he and his parents earn from the channel. --🎼Yexstorm2001🎼 (talk) 19:46, 3 February 2018 (UTC)

His possible birthdate - based on 6th birthday video

The evidence that he was born on (Redacted) is on this 6th birthday video, uploaded 10-7-2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpN5mpJiBk0

Why wouldn't anyone take this as proof enough of his birthdate?

And if that video and its upload date isn't enough, what would be enough to prove his birthdate? --Shultz the Editor (talk) 08:32, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

The fact that a video was uploaded on a day doesn't mean it is his birthday. Birthday videos from previous years linked in the description of the video you gave were on different days. Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 11:50, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

Any information about the involvement of Child Protection Services?

The lad is exploited hard, his family released over 1200 videos of him. Many were deleted about a half year ago as the things they were making the boy do are borderline child abuse, similar to what children were made to do by some other channels that YouTube has closed completely. The boy needs to get a proper education, and with everyday multi-hour filming schedule and promotional activities, it is not quite possible (they do take a lot of time). 93.185.19.9 (talk) 15:49, 1 August 2018 (UTC)

The referenced article at https://whdh.com/news/7-year-old-toy-reviewer-on-youtube-becomes-a-toy-himself/ says he spends 90 minutes a week doing it. Chuzzwassa (talk) 01:13, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

Additionally, it's legal (in the US, and probably other places) for a child to work in the entertainment industry at any age, unlike other jobs. I've never heard about this channel being targeted by the Child Protection Services for investigation or something. 134.215.190.243 (talk)

References

When viewing the page, there are two references [5] (last paragraph of section Background) and [6] (first paragraph of section Legacy) to the same external link. Seems some auto-generating thing is not working properly?

When I went to edit the page to fix this, the references become [1] and [2]!? So I didn't touch it.

Anyone know what is going on and/or how to fix it? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chuzzwassa (talk • contribs) 01:07, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

Last name

Where does it say that Ryan's last name is Kaji? None of the listed sources mention it. 172.250.44.165 (talk) 22:24, 25 April 2019 (UTC)

Check the credits of any full episode of Ryan's Mystery Playdate, last name for him + parents listed in the credits as "Kaji". Check the site here. Magitroopa (talk) 20:26, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

There is a channal called kaji family, wich includes ryan ka@ 97.103.22.33 (talk) 16:28, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

We can go tomorrow to see if I could 114.79.185.64 (talk) 11:06, 12 August 2024 (UTC)

Why does Guan not sound like a Japanese surname? Also not Nguyen. --Kaledomo (talk) 03:34, 3 May 2020 (UTC)

Alex Winter's documentary The YouTube Effect includes interviews with Ryan and his parents, and lists him in the credits and titles as Ryan Kaji. That would seem to be dispositive. 46.33.135.154 (talk) 22:49, 2 August 2023 (UTC)

Pocket.watch association

The characterization of Ryan's association with pocket.watch appears inaccurate. There is no reliable source that indicates he is part of a pocket.watch "Network". Pocket.watch has never characterized itself as an MCN. And the "Presented by" designation implies that the company owns the channel or is instrumental in its operation, neither of which has basis in reliable sources. See the press release from pocket.watch announcing the partnership. Holochondria (talk) 23:26, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

Ethnicity

Something strangely missing.

"Ryan is of mixed ethnicity of a Vietnamese mother and a Japanese father." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:16b8:c1c2:e900:a048:4645:5cd8:2e06 (talk)

Don't know what you mean, but he says it in a video if you needed the source for that statement. Even though most of the information regarding his parents prior to the YouTube channel are likely sourced from a Daily Mail article about Ryan's mother Loan -Gouleg (Talk • Contribs) 14:22, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

Talk

My son talk to rayan Rithvikkrish (talk) 10:24, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

My son regularly watch your son fun vedio Rithvikkrish (talk) 10:26, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

Excuse us, but we are not Ryan or his parents, this is an encyclopedia page on the YouTube creator. You can reach to his parents on their instagram account though -Gouleg (Talk • Contribs) 13:54, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

This is an encyclopedia, not social media. Abdullah Al Manjur (talk) 14:16, 30 April 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 May 2020

Change Shion Kaji to Sean Kaji (the actual spelling of Ryan Kaji's father) 50.24.26.218 (talk) 21:28, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: Spelling of Shion verified.[1] —C.Fred (talk) 21:34, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

The note about his own toothpaste in the lead.

Why does the fact that he has his own themed toothpaste have to be in the lead? It seems a bit promotional to me. -MegaGoat ^Contribs 21:05, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

Like, should the merch have its own section? He's made alot of money making that stuff so maybe it should get that. -MegaGoat ^Contribs 21:07, 3 September 2020 (UTC)

Unreliable origins story

The article says "Kaji began making YouTube videos in March 2015 after watching other toy review channels and asking his mother, "How come I’m not on YouTube when all the other kids are?" -- but not to be just a PR release, the article should clearly state that it is the mother who is telling this story. 93.185.31.161 (talk) 23:17, 19 November 2020 (UTC)

Age

Done 2A02:C7F:ED62:EF00:1974:672:5DCA:9FB3 (talk) 16:06, 19 January 2022 (UTC)

Hey! Ryan Has A New Age, Not The Same Age! Ziongachaboy (talk) 17:01, 24 June 2024 (UTC)

Shion Kaji

The page states that Ryan's father Shion Kaji is "the son of a microchip executive." without any supporting references.

In fact I struggle to find information about Shion Kaji that isn't related to the 'Ryan's World' brand; Let alone if he was the son of an executive. Error117 (talk) 21:15, 18 August 2022 (UTC)

I need to know his age? 80.4.181.24 (talk) 10:45, 30 March 2023 (UTC)

Parents

I like there should be an article for Ryan’s parents. 2001:CE8:131:A28F:EDB3:668B:5AAE:780 (talk) 14:47, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Shion Kaji + Ryan's Age

As seen in almost all Ryan's Real life videos and even "Combo Panda", "Shean' or "Shawn" is the father of Ryan. Since he is from Japan, "Shion" could be A latinization of "Shean" in Japanese script.

In other terms, Ryan is 12 years old and will be 13 next fall. I beleive his birthday should'nt be revealed as he is still under the legal age of COPPA to not have data collected on him. Iidrlais (talk) 17:20, 23 November 2023 (UTC)