堀 潤 JUN HORI

堀 潤 JUN HORI

@8bit_HORIJUN

Journalist/8bitNews代表 https://8bitnews.org/ /わたしをことばにする研究所代表取締役/早稲田大学グローバル科学知融合研究所招聘研究員 【TEDxKyoto】 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg8whKEQYPg&feature=youtu.be 【email】hori @ https://8bitnews.org/

Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/c/8bitnewsasia Joined 2012-03-31 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

205,775

Followers

30,869

Following

120,142

Tweets

227.7

Avg Engagement

4,046

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @8bit_HORIJUN's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2012-03-31
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Tokyo

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,216
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:16.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:211.3
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,216 tweets

Hori Jun's tweets typically receive a moderate to high level of engagement, with an average of 748 likes and 179 retweets. His content resonates with followers who are interested in in-depth analysis and real-world impact.

16.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

211.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

52,822

Total Likes

679,481

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

12

Median Retweets

57

75th Percentile

57,609

Top Tweet

1.11

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

17.4%

Original

4.0%

Replies

76.5%

Retweets

2.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

63.8%

With Links

40.6%

With #Tags

86.9%

With @Mentions

5.6%

With Emojis

101

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.23

Reply/Original Ratio

0.03

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

79.2%

Weekday Posts

20.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#モニフラ (552) #堀潤 (67) #アベプラ (59) #breaking (54) #8bitnews (51) #yahooニュース (43) #sudan (29) #ロシア (24) #ウクライナ (24) #世界の終わりから (23)

Most Mentioned

@reutersjapan (258) @8bit_horijun (233) @youtubeより (188) @jijicom (150) @afpbbcom (118) @wsjjapan (97) @afp (91) @su17mako (63) @kyodo_official (60) @suzuki_fumie (53)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,216 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 561 (17%)
Replies 128 (4%)
Retweets 2,460 (76%)
Quote Tweets 67 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 2,460 retweets (76% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,216 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

His audience includes individuals interested in journalism, social issues, and political movements. They are likely to be engaged with content that combines personal narratives with broader societal commentary.

Good

Audience Quality

19.7%

Suspicion Index

23.7%

Low-Quality %

59

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

33.6%

Empty Bio

20.0%

<10 Tweets

11.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

40.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

83.5%

No URL

13.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

79,555,950

Total Potential Reach

59

Median Follower Reach

298

75th Percentile Reach

10.3%

>1K followers

1.5%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

64.7%

Creators

32,328 accounts

15.4%

Consumers

7,686 accounts

20.0%

Dormant

9,986 accounts

477

Verified Followers

0.95% of total

1.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.15

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

日本 (1,499) 日本 東京 (737) Japan (697) 東京 (565) 東京都 (422) Tokyo (400) Tokyo-to, Japan (353) Hong Kong (206) tokyo (148) 神奈川県 (132)

795

Verified Followers

0.79% of total

14,804

Protected Accounts

14.66% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@hikakin 6,507,276 YouTuber YouTube, SNS, Collaboration
@atsushiTSK 3,315,508 Comedian Education, Comedy, Leadership
@hirox246 2,384,048 Author Books, Comedy, Effort
@Karabo_Mokgoko 2,349,329 Digital Entrepreneur Digital Entrepreneur, Trendsetter, Globetrotter
@colortheory 2,148,922 Musician Music, 80s, Synthesizers
@ABEMA 2,140,823 Media News, Drama, Anime
@enako_cos 2,044,971 Cosplayer 田村ゆかり, FPS, 音ゲー
@kskgroup2017 1,777,562 Entrepreneur Angel investor, Entrepreneur, Soccer
@SiriouslySusan 1,774,709 Voice Actor Voice acting, singing, speaking
@bozu_108 1,738,413 Bartender Pokémon GO, bars, virtual monk bar

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

twitter (1,008) dm (624) love (614) rt (547) japan (482) youtube (455) web (447) tokyo (336) life (316) music (297)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ハ (171) #フ (105) #ホ (91) #standwithhongkong (78) #followbackhongkong (70) #シ (69) #テ (67) #肉球新党 (65) #ト (63) #ヒ (63)

62,043

Followers With Bio

38,956

Followers Without Bio

61.43%

% With Bio

38.57%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,216 analyzed

183,741

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

183,741

Total Retweets

36,748

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Journalism Social Issues Political Movements Media Nuclear Power Public Protests Personal Storytelling

Key Insights & Takeaways

Hori Jun's content often reflects his personal journey and professional experiences, providing a unique perspective on media and journalism. He frequently highlights social and political issues, particularly those related to nuclear power and public protests. His tweets often include links to articles and media, suggesting a focus on informing and engaging his audience with current events.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 205,775
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @8bit_HORIJUN reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 205,775 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 227.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025