THE FIRST TAKE
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @the_firsttake |
| Country | Japan |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Music Production |
| Created | November 5, 2019 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 12.4 million |
| Total views | 7,746,608,409 |
| Videos | 1,943 |
| Global rank | #1,475 |
| Country rank | #17 in Japan |
| Niche rank | #190 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $195,039 – $487,598 per month |
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THE FIRST TAKE (@the_firsttake) is a YouTube channel from Japan in the Music niche, created on November 5, 2019.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 12.4 million subscribers, 7.7 billion total views and 1,943 videos, ranking #1,475 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
THE FIRST TAKE is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2019, building an audience of 12,100,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 1,780 videos generating 7,145,749,008 total views, the channel maintains an average of 4,014,465 views per video. The channel evolved over 7 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 12,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 7,746,608,409 |
| Videos | 1,943 |
| Average views per video | 3,986,932 |
| Global rank | #1,475 |
| Rank in Japan | #17 |
| Rank in Music | #190 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 143,411,185 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $195,039 – $487,598 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $2.3 million – $5.9 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $10.5 million – $26.3 million |
| Estimated net worth | $20.6 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +4,344,638 |
| 7 days | 0 | +33,460,903 |
| 30 days | 0 | +143,411,185 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, projected for February 17, 2028
- views: 25 billion, projected for September 19, 2036
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on THE FIRST TAKE's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BABYMONSTER - DRIP / THE FIRST TAKE | December 25, 2024 | 67,663,245 | 687,703 |
| 2 | ちゃんみな - SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTS / THE FIRST TAKE | May 16, 2025 | 41,544,403 | 631,454 |
| 3 | T.M.Revolution - HOT LIMIT / THE FIRST TAKE | July 10, 2026 | 33,917,946 | 797,250 |
| 4 | アイナ・ジ・エンド - 革命道中 - On The Way / THE FIRST TAKE | August 6, 2025 | 26,837,262 | 471,209 |
| 5 | CUTIE STREET - かわいいだけじゃだめですか？ / THE FIRST TAKE | December 13, 2024 | 25,749,259 | 211,816 |
| 6 | 宇多田ヒカル - First Love / THE FIRST TAKE | May 14, 2025 | 23,701,144 | 402,138 |
| 7 | HANA - ROSE / THE FIRST TAKE | July 4, 2025 | 22,061,491 | 319,292 |
| 8 | HANA - Blue Jeans / THE FIRST TAKE | July 16, 2025 | 20,641,756 | 261,955 |
| 9 | ILLIT - Magnetic / THE FIRST TAKE | October 4, 2025 | 18,044,259 | 516,599 |
| 10 | NiziU - AlwayS with Motoki Ohmori (from Mrs. GREEN APPLE) / THE FIRST TAKE | January 22, 2025 | 16,806,701 | 224,862 |
Niche and category
THE FIRST TAKE's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #190 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Music Production (#9).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #303 |
| Music Production | #9 |
See also
- MrSuicideSheep (12.7 million subscribers)
- MORGENSHTERN (12.5 million subscribers)
- Tomorrowland (12.5 million subscribers)
- Halsey (12.5 million subscribers)
- DEL Records (12.1 million subscribers)
- Soothing Relaxation (12.1 million subscribers)
- CNCO (12.1 million subscribers)
- LatinHype (12 million subscribers)
References
- "THE FIRST TAKE". YouTube.
- "THE FIRST TAKE" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.