Watchly Safety Review

I Got Naruto to Subscribe to Me

0:20 · 323.8M views · May 20, 2023

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

4Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but leans heavily on parasocial engagement-baiting tactics, as it features MrBeast asking Naruto's voice actress to subscribe to his channel. On the positive side, it offers a brief, harmless glimpse into a celebrity interaction and voice acting, but the entire premise is a manipulative call-to-action for subscriptions. Parents should note that the video's sole purpose is to promote MrBeast's channel through a staged, low-effort interaction.

Content Breakdown · 4 Categories

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

While very mild, the video uses a parasocial hook—getting a famous voice actress to subscribe—as the core premise, which may create a false sense of intimacy or achievement for fans watching. However, it lacks guilt-tripping or toxic emotional dependence.

See evidence (2)

“"I just got Naruto to subscribe to me." (framing a celebrity interaction as a personal achievement for viewer engagement)”

“"Are you subscribed to our channel?" (directly soliciting engagement with implied social pressure)”

Algorithm-Bait & Disguised ContentA little

The title uses "Naruto" (a popular anime character) to attract clicks, and the actual content is a real-life encounter with the voice actress—this is borderline algorithm-bait but not Elsagate-style; the content is appropriate and not disguised as something else.

See evidence (1)

“Title: "I Got Naruto to Subscribe to Me" (uses anime character name to draw in fans, while video features the real voice actress)”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The entire video is structured around a single CTA: getting the voice actress to subscribe as a demonstration for viewers—this is engagement baiting through a celebrity endorsement, but it does not use guilt-tripping, superstition, or fake giveaways.

See evidence (2)

“"Can you hit that subscribe button right there?" (direct, staged call-to-action using a celebrity figure)”

“"Subscribe to MrBeast!" (final explicit solicitation)”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video is a very short (under 70 words) stunt-format content—getting a celebrity to subscribe—which is a low-effort, engagement-driven format common to MrBeast-style content, but it is not destructive or grotesque.

See evidence (1)

“"I got Naruto to subscribe to me." (stunt framing: using a celebrity for a subscriber milestone)”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a short, promotional clip where MrBeast meets Junko Takeuchi, the Japanese voice actress for Naruto, and asks her to subscribe to his channel. It's essentially a celebrity endorsement stunt with no educational value or narrative. The video does showcase a real voice actress, which might briefly interest fans of anime or voice acting, but the content is primarily a transparent subscription grab. There are no concerning themes like violence or language, but the manipulative 'subscribe' request is the entire focus, which may teach kids that pressuring others for engagement is acceptable.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think MrBeast wanted Naruto's voice actress to subscribe to his channel?
2What do you think about asking someone you just met to subscribe to your channel? Is that respectful?
3How can you tell if a video is just trying to get you to subscribe versus actually sharing something interesting?
4If you met your favorite voice actor, what would you want to talk to them about?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is appropriate for children aged 8 and up. It contains no mature content, but the manipulative subscription request may confuse younger kids about online etiquette and celebrity interactions.

Is this video safe for my child to watch?

Yes, it is safe in terms of language and violence, but it's essentially a promotional stunt. The video's main goal is to get viewers to subscribe, which might encourage kids to mimic this behavior.

Does the video have any educational value?

Very little. It briefly shows a voice actress, which could spark interest in anime or voice acting, but the content is mostly about getting a subscription rather than teaching anything meaningful.

Why does the video focus on getting a subscription?

MrBeast is known for attention-grabbing stunts, and this video uses a celebrity encounter to promote his channel. It's a common engagement-baiting tactic that may teach kids to prioritize subscriber counts over genuine content.

Should I be concerned about parasocial relationships?

The video has a low risk of parasocial manipulation, but it does frame a real person (the voice actress) as a tool for promotion. Discuss with your child that celebrities are people, not just content for channels.

Is this video part of a larger series?

It appears to be a standalone clip from MrBeast's Japanese dub project. It's short and not part of a continuous series, so it won't require prior context.