CoryxKenshin facts for kids

Cory DeVante Williams (born November 9, 1992), known online as CoryxKenshin, is a popular American YouTuber, writer, and actor. He started his YouTube channel on April 26, 2009. CoryxKenshin is famous for his funny videos where he plays horror games. In 2021, he was ranked as the fourth most popular creator in the United States.

CoryxKenshin's YouTube Journey

CoryxKenshin started uploading videos to YouTube in 2009. At first, he made funny comedy sketches. Later, he began playing popular horror games. Some of these games included Five Nights at Freddy's (2014) and Bloodborne (2015).

He also created a series called "Spooky Scary Sunday." In this series, he reacted to horror short films. CoryxKenshin also played other types of video games. These included big triple-A games like Elden Ring (2022).

His video about the rhythm game Friday Night Funkin' (2020) was very popular. In 2021, it became the fifth most-watched video in the United States. IGN Africa described it as a mix of a music video and a game playthrough. They praised CoryxKenshin's humor in the video. Besides his let's plays, he is known for his energetic and light-hearted personality.

CoryxKenshin was ranked as the fourth top creator in the U.S. in 2021. This ranking was based on how much his subscriber count grew. Many of his videos have stayed on YouTube's trending tab for days.

He is also known for taking breaks from uploading videos. These breaks can last from a few days to several months. In 2018, he took a four-month break from YouTube. In 2019, CoryxKenshin shared a video about his struggles with mental health. He talked about the pressure of creating content.

In 2023, CoryxKenshin had a small role in the Five Nights at Freddy's movie. He played a cab driver. He also uploaded a video reacting to the film's trailer when it first came out.

On December 13, 2024, CoryxKenshin posted a new video. This video ended his 17-month break from YouTube. In it, he announced his own original manga series. The series is called Monsters We Make. Two days later, on December 15, his channel reached 20 million subscribers. As of July 2025, he has over 22 million subscribers.

YouTube's Review Process

On August 24, 2022, CoryxKenshin uploaded a video discussing YouTube's review process. He suggested that "racism and favoritism" might affect how videos are reviewed. He shared an experience where one of his videos was age-restricted. This video was about the horror game The Mortuary Assistant.

Age-restricting a video means fewer people see it, and it earns less money. Many other videos with the same game content were not restricted. CoryxKenshin was confused and appealed the decision, but it was rejected. He then sent a clip of a more popular YouTuber, Markiplier, playing the same game to his YouTube representative.

CoryxKenshin expected YouTube to restrict Markiplier's video. Instead, YouTube removed the age restriction from CoryxKenshin's video. He was confused by this sudden change. He contacted his representative again, who asked the policy team for an explanation.

After this, YouTube restricted every video on the platform that showed The Mortuary Assistant. This made CoryxKenshin think that YouTube might favor bigger creators. He also wondered if racism played a part in the reviewers' decisions. He was not sure if a human or an automated system first restricted his video.

Many other YouTubers supported CoryxKenshin online. These included Jacksepticeye, Ludwig, GothamChess, Phillip DeFranco, berleezy, Deestroying, and Cr1TiKaL. CoryxKenshin's video later reached the No. 1 spot on YouTube's trending tab.

CoryxKenshin's Personal Life

CoryxKenshin lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He is a dedicated Christian.

In August 2010, CoryxKenshin started attending Michigan State University. He had wanted to go to the University of Michigan but was not accepted at first. He studied media arts at Michigan State for two years. He had good grades and many friends. However, he still thought about going to the University of Michigan.

His father encouraged him to apply for a transfer to Michigan. CoryxKenshin did not think he would get in, but he was accepted in 2012. He changed his major to computer science. Because of this, his first two years at Michigan State did not count towards his new degree. He had to start over as a freshman.

In April 2015, near the end of his junior year, CoryxKenshin made a big decision. He decided to take a one-year break from university. He wanted to focus only on YouTube. He moved out of his dorm on May 1, 2015. He gave his channel until May 1, 2016, to become a way to earn money. If it did not, he planned to return to Michigan for his senior year to finish his degree.

In 2017, CoryxKenshin shared that he was born with ectodermal dysplasia. This is a rare genetic condition. It caused him to not have a full set of teeth. It also caused less hair growth on his arms and legs. He also shared that he had been bullied in school because of this condition.

In 2020, CoryxKenshin stopped uploading YouTube videos for a while. This was due to anxiety, burnout, and depression. He described 2020 as "the worst year of [his] life". He mentioned big events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd as reasons for his struggles.

Film and TV Appearances

CoryxKenshin has appeared in both films and television shows.

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