Over the last few years, the concept of a VTuber has become a vital part of internet culture. For most of this time, the company known asVShojohas overseen handling the accounts and marketing of some of the biggest names in the industry.Animefans are most likely aware of the creators working under this banner.
Lamentably, this once-respected company has come under fire after IronMouse,one of the biggest VTubersat the moment, shared her disappointing and concerning experience working with them. The last couple of days have painted a grim future for VShojo, one that seems unavoidable, as most of its biggest collaborators have decided to cut ties with the brand.
VShojo’s Scandal Hints at the Company Closing Its Doors
Ironmouse’s Story Reveals Many Details About Their Questionable Practices
On July 27, 2025, IronMouse, a VTuber andwinner of 2023’s Game Awards, uploaded avideo to her YouTube accountrevealing that she had ended her partnership with VShojo. Having worked under their brand since October 2020 and seen exponential growth in her career, IronMouse took this decision after learning that the company had allegedly embezzled money raised for charity.
These funds were supposed to go to the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), a non-profit that researches and helps patients with Common Variable Immune Deficiency. IronMouse has been a vocal supporter of this group, as she has had this condition since she was born. The Vtuber has never hidden how much the foundation means to her.
Through her years with the company, IronMouse had raised more than $500,000 aimed at helping the IDF continue its work. According to her video, VShojo never transferred these funds to the foundation, allegedly keeping the money for themselves. This revelation caused her to immediately leave the company, with the full support of her millions of fans.
VShojo’s Other Stars Have Also Walked Away
Almost No One Continues Their Work With the Company
After IronMouse brought her issues with VShojo to light, other VTubers decided to leave the company in solidarity with her.Big names in the industry, such as AmaLee, Kson, Kuro, and Melody, announced they had walked awayfrom the company shortly after the controversy became known online, vocalizing their support for IronMouse.
AmaLee had only just joined VShojo at the beginning of the year, on June 23, 2025.
Without talent and with such damning allegations against them, it is hard to envision a bright future for VShojo. Other influencers like Shylily have also shared their disappointing experiences, claiming that they were offered unfair contracts. It seems unlikely that VShojo will be able to recover, as this event will likelychange the anime and VTuber industries forever.
