Japanese junior high YouTubers make their smartphone debut with Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google has been collaborating with popular YouTubers and sports personalities to promote the Pixel 8 Pro and its innovative features. The company has now teamed up with five popular junior high school Japanese YouTubers to promote the Pixel 8 Pro and the Softbank Smartphone Debut Project. The project aims to help parents and kids choose the best smartphone plan for their needs and budget.

Google has collaborated with five popular YouTubers in Japan, including Topknot Boy, Catfish, Ginthaku iso, Panda, and Right Foot. They are known for their entertaining and educational videos on topics such as gaming, science, music, and sports. They have been using the Google Pixel 8 Pro to create and edit their videos, as well as to communicate with their fans and friends.

This collaboration aims to promote Pixel 8 Pro along with Softbank’s Smartphone Debut Project. Softbank Smartphone Debut Project is a plan called for new customers who want to switch from feature phones. The plan offers various benefits including a discount on Pixel 8, monthly data allowance, unlimited calls, and data rewards for kids who achieve good grades. It also provides parental controls, security features, and customer support to ensure a safe and smooth smartphone experience.

In a video, the YouTubers shared tips on using the Google Pixel 8 Pro and their experience with the Softbank Smartphone Debut Project. You can check out the full YouTube video below:

The campaign is aimed to boost the sales and popularity of the products in Japan. Google has been using various tactics to promote the Pixel 8 in the country. The company also recently partnered with Japanese actress Hiroe Igeta for an ad. Despite all these efforts, Google recorded a decline in sales of its vanilla Pixel in December 2023.