【プレチャン×レオザ】サッカーYoutuberやってて辛かった事ランキング【暴露】

Summary

Two Japanese soccer YouTubers, Leo and Puri-chan, rank their most challenging experiences. Leo discusses troubles with sponsors, transportation mishaps traveling abroad, and scrutiny when missing penalty kicks. Puri-chan shares difficulties balancing knowledge and passion when invited as an 'expert,' editing videos alone, and wanting viewers to jokingly tease his mistakes too. Their camaraderie shines despite hardships, offering insight into the world of niche content creators.

Takeaways

• 😊 It was a friendly conversation between two football YouTubers reminiscing about challenges in their careers
• 😅 They felt pressured to act more knowledgeable about football tactics when invited to mainstream media
• 🤔 Finding the right balance between being an 'otaku' and football expert is difficult
• 🥲 Making mistakes during a penalty shootout made the atmosphere awkward
• 😣 Getting scammed by a taxi and missing a flight for a FIFA promotional event was stressful
• 😫 Editing videos alone is tiring compared to having an editing partner
• 😐 Having a comedy partner helps deal with awkward situations through banter
• 🙂 Getting married and older made him more accepting of teasing
• 🤗 They plan to collaborate more despite their contrasting YouTuber styles
• 🥂 Overall it was a reflective discussion about overcoming challenges and pressures as YouTubers

Q & A

What were some of the challenges the soccer YouTubers faced early on in their careers?

Some challenges included having technical difficulties during live streams, facing criticism for mistakes, and struggling to find the right positioning and balance between serious analysis and lighthearted entertainment.

How did the YouTubers try to appeal to a wider audience outside of just soccer fans?

They aimed to showcase their passion and knowledge while also being open and embracing their "outsider" status coming from a fans' perspective rather than as footballing experts.

What was the story with the stolen wallet at the airport?

One of the YouTubers had his wallet stolen at Heathrow airport while traveling abroad as a FIFA ambassador. He had to sleep on a bench and contact people about his crowd-funding campaign from his phone despite the difficult circumstances.

What happened when one of them was invited to a FIFA launch event?

Despite not being very familiar with the game mode, he was criticized for his lack of expertise after being treated to a nice dinner. This led to discomfort and embarrassment even though he tried his best in the presentation.

How did their significant others react to their busy streaming schedules?

In one case, a misunderstanding occurred where the YouTuber's girlfriend thought he was cheating when he came home late with items belonging to someone else. Generally their partners understand but clashes can happen due to the unpredictable schedule.

What was the story with the missed penalty kicks?

During a YouTube penalty kick contest, one YouTuber missed two penalties in a row despite bragging about his prowess before. This led to discomfort instead of laughter at his misses, highlighting the pressures and serious nature of penalty shootouts.

How has their approach to content creation changed over time?

They transitioned from meticulously scripting videos to focusing more on live streams and unplanned reactions. This shift allows them to better showcase their passion, but requires giving up some creative control.

What realizations did they have about appealing to audiences?

They discussed the difficulty of positioning themselves - balancing knowledgeable analysis expected by some fans versus unfiltered reactions desired by others. Maintaining mass appeal as an outsider is an ongoing balancing act.

How do they manage criticism or attacks from viewers?

They try to take a measured approach, avoiding overreactions while still firmly addressing truly problematic issues. Having a legal team helps create accountability. Overall they aim for thick skin while still acknowledging valid critiques.

How did they describe the commitment required for consistent YouTube success?

They emphasized the 24/7 grind of idea generation, content creation, fan interaction, and obligations for sponsors/events. The unrelenting schedule takes passion and strategic partnerships to maintain without burning out.