Meet Shabam Britt | Content Creator & Streamer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Shabam Britt and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shabam, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
I’d say the biggest factor behind my success is my genuine passion for anime and Japanese culture. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember, and creating content around it just feels natural. I’m not trying to be someone I’m not—I’m just sharing what I love and why it means so much to me and wanting to have conversations with folks about why they also love it. My first video that really got any traction was a One Piece reaction, which honestly makes sense. One Piece is my all-time favorite series, and it’s one that I get genuinely excited and pumped for. That energy was real, and I think people felt that. That kind of authenticity really comes through in my content and I think it helps people connect with it.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My journey really started with live streaming on Twitch. I was just sharing what I loved, connecting with people, and having fun. Eventually, I started streaming to YouTube as well, and then decided to try out anime reaction videos. My very first one was a reaction to a One Piece episode—my all-time favorite series—and it unexpectedly blew up overnight. It was my first YouTube video ever, so seeing it get thousands of hits right away was super encouraging. But I quickly learned that kind of success doesn’t happen every time. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is to be patient and persistent. Things can slow down, and it’s easy to get discouraged, but if you really care about what you’re doing, you have to keep going. I’ve noticed that when I slack off, it shows—so consistency really is key.

What sets me apart is the way I approach my content. I’m actively learning Japanese so I can eventually watch anime without subtitles—and to better connect with the culture I love so much. When I make a reaction video, what you see is my real, uninterrupted reaction. I want the experience to feel genuine. Then, after the episode, I take time to talk through my thoughts and feelings and invite my viewers to share theirs too. I’m not just making content—I’m starting conversations. I want people to feel like they’re part of something when they watch with me.

What I want the world to know about me and my story is that I truly love Japanese culture. I’m learning the language, I took a solo trip to Japan last fall, and I can’t wait to go back speaking even more Japanese next time. And one of my biggest dreams is to become a voice actor for anime. Even if it’s just a one line for a background character, if I could be in a One Piece episode, that would be a dream come true.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting for a week, I’d want to show them a mix of everything that makes this area special—music, food, nature, and some good spots to hang out. First on the list would be a show at Red Rocks. I’d say it’s easily one of the most unforgettable concert venues out there.

When it comes to food, I’d take them to some of my favorites. Saucy’s Southern BBQ is a must—it’s seriously my all-time favorite BBQ. The wings or hot link with both the BBQ and Carolina Gold sauces? Unbeatable. For a great Japanese dinner, we’d go to Matsuhisa. Their spicy yellowtail is the best I’ve had outside of Japan—it’s next level.

We’d also spend a day out at the lake, paddleboarding and enjoying the mountain views. Then, of course, we’d check out downtown—hit a few bars, maybe find a good speakeasy, and end the night somewhere fun like Disco Pig if we wanted to get some dancing in too.

It’d be a week of great music, even better food, beautiful scenery, and stellar energy 👌🏻

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
For sure—there are a couple shoutouts I really have to give. Some of my first viewers on Twitch have been with me since day one, and their support and encouragement were a huge reason I even started making reaction videos and other Japanese content. They believed in what I was doing before it was really anything, and that meant a lot. I also have to shout out the anime and manga creators—without their incredible stories, stunning animation, and unforgettable characters, none of this would be possible. And of course, the voice actors bring so much life and emotion to these characters—it’s their performances that make the stories hit even harder. All of them have played a big part in inspiring me to do what I do.

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