One of anime YouTube’s most iconic couples, TheAnimeMan (Joey) and Akidearest (Aki), have just announced their engagement—marking a major moment after nearly 10 years together. While they might not be the true OGs of the anime segment of YouTube, both Joey and Aki have been there for a long time, and many fans have followed their journey since they started making content separately, then as a couple.

Joey and Aki first revealed their relationship in 2016, though they’d been together even before that. They started out as friends, dated long distance, and eventually moved in together, choosing to settle in Japan. As their careers grew, so did their bond. Now, they are both very successful, as they have several millions subscribers, and Joey is also known as a co-host of Trash Taste, one of the biggest YouTube podcasts.

Their engagement feels like the next natural step for one of YouTube’s longest-standing creator couples. Fans who’ve watched their relationship grow over the years are now celebrating the milestone right alongside them.

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