The famous HIKAKIN intro clip saying “Bun Bun Hello YouTube,” a classic Japanese YouTube meme sound used for funny openings and nostalgic edits.
This sound is the short, energetic intro line made famous by Japanese YouTuber HIKAKIN: “Bun Bun Hello YouTube.” It has a bright, exaggerated delivery that instantly feels playful and a little chaotic, which is why it works so well as a meme clip. The audio is often used to open parody videos, sudden cutaway jokes, and edits that need an instantly recognizable internet intro. Even in a very short burst, it gives a clip a loud, upbeat, old-school YouTube feel that viewers immediately notice.
This clip comes from HIKAKIN, one of Japan’s best-known YouTubers, whose “Bun Bun Hello YouTube” greeting became a recognizable online catchphrase. The line spread widely through Japanese internet culture, reposts, remixes, and meme edits, especially in videos parodying classic YouTube intros. It is still used because the delivery is instantly identifiable and exaggerated in a way that makes even a short edit feel louder and funnier. Outside Japan, the sound also circulates as a recognizable Japanese meme intro.
Pro Tip for Usage
Use this at the very first frame of a parody intro, then hard cut into something wildly unrelated for contrast. It works best with a freeze frame, creator face zoom, or fake early-YouTube style title card.
Use Cases
Opening a parody YouTube intro with instant nostalgia.
Cutting into a chaotic edit after a silent pause.
Introducing a creator reveal in meme compilations.
Mocking overly enthusiastic video openings in skits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hikakin Bun Bun Hello YouTube sound?
It is a short intro clip of Japanese YouTuber HIKAKIN saying his famous greeting, “Bun Bun Hello YouTube.” Online, people use it as a meme sound for comedic openings, parody intros, and nostalgic internet edits.
Where is the Bun Bun Hello YouTube sound from?
The sound comes from HIKAKIN’s well-known YouTube intro and greeting style. It became widely recognized through his videos and then spread across meme edits, reposts, and remix culture online, especially in Japanese internet communities.
Why do people use this sound in memes?
Creators use it because the delivery is loud, cheerful, and instantly recognizable. In a very short clip, it can signal a fake intro, add sudden energy, or create a funny contrast when followed by an unexpected cut or visual gag.