$500,000 missing? Ironmouse quits VShojo over dues & undelivered charity funds, VTuber community cuts ties in protest
Nancy Jaiswal | Jul 22, 2025, 16:07 IST
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VTuber Ironmouse, cofounder of VShojo, has left the agency, citing over $500,000 in unpaid dues and charity delays. Her exit prompted VTubers to remove agency tags and speak out. While fans rallied behind her, VShojo has made no public statement so far.
Singer and VTuber Ironmouse announced her departure from VShojo, the VTuber talent agency she co-founded. In a YouTube video posted Monday, she said the agency failed to pay her a large amount of dues and did not fulfill charity payments. According to her, over $500,000 in dues and donations are still unpaid, including funds owed to the Immune Deficiency Foundation.
Ironmouse, one of the most followed VTubers globally, shared the news with her 1.3 million YouTube subscribers. She said that both personal dues and pledged charity contributions had not been paid by the agency. VShojo has not responded publicly to these claims at the time of writing.
Several VTubers from VShojo, including Michi Mochievee, AmaLee Monarch, Kuro, Froot, Kson, Haruka Karibu, Henya, and Hime, removed “VShojo” from their X handles following the announcement.
Michi Mochievee posted on X, “im sorry.. i legally cant say anything yet rn, but im just honestly so tired.. please support mousey… please take care of yourselves.” Her post drew supportive responses from fans and creators.
Geega, who exited VShojo in June, reposted the donation link shared by Ironmouse for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, captioned with: “You know what to do.” Another former VShojo talent, Zentreya, also commented, “My heart hurts for the VSHOJO Community … these have been super confusing months … Support those who you can and please stay strong.”
Independent VTuber and streamer Shoto revealed that he had once been in talks to join VShojo. “Fun fact, I was contacted for an opportunity to join VShojo back in 2023 and I’m very glad it didn’t go through. Please support Mouse…,” he wrote on X.
Voice actor and VTuber CyYu also responded to the unfolding events, joining other indie creators in voicing concern and support online.
Online forums and social media posts reflected fan concern over the state of affairs at VShojo. On Reddit, one user commented, “If Ironmouse of all people is leaving VShojo, then something concerning may be happening behind the scenes.” Another user on X wrote, “Imagine the amount of issues that aren't public,” raising questions about whether more problems exist within the agency that haven’t been shared.
There was particular concern over transparency in financial matters, especially around charity-related transactions. Users stressed the importance of VTuber agencies maintaining clear accountability in financial operations.
As of now, VShojo has not issued a public response to Ironmouse’s statement or to the concerns raised by the community. With several of its known talents distancing themselves from the brand and major voices speaking out, the situation has left the VTubing community seeking clarity and accountability.
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Ironmouse, one of the most followed VTubers globally, shared the news with her 1.3 million YouTube subscribers. She said that both personal dues and pledged charity contributions had not been paid by the agency. VShojo has not responded publicly to these claims at the time of writing.
Reactions from fellow VTubers and ex-VShojo members
Several VTubers from VShojo, including Michi Mochievee, AmaLee Monarch, Kuro, Froot, Kson, Haruka Karibu, Henya, and Hime, removed “VShojo” from their X handles following the announcement.
Michi Mochievee posted on X, “im sorry.. i legally cant say anything yet rn, but im just honestly so tired.. please support mousey… please take care of yourselves.” Her post drew supportive responses from fans and creators.
Geega, who exited VShojo in June, reposted the donation link shared by Ironmouse for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, captioned with: “You know what to do.” Another former VShojo talent, Zentreya, also commented, “My heart hurts for the VSHOJO Community … these have been super confusing months … Support those who you can and please stay strong.”
Indie VTubers respond to agency concerns
Independent VTuber and streamer Shoto revealed that he had once been in talks to join VShojo. “Fun fact, I was contacted for an opportunity to join VShojo back in 2023 and I’m very glad it didn’t go through. Please support Mouse…,” he wrote on X.
Voice actor and VTuber CyYu also responded to the unfolding events, joining other indie creators in voicing concern and support online.
I will be streaming tomorrow and explaining my situation and my future plans
— Henya📛 (@henyathegenius) July 22, 2025
Thank you guys so much for helping and supporting me I love you guys so much dayo!
明日配信内にて私の状況とこれからの事について配信します、心配かけてごめんね、みんな本当にありがとう
Fans express worry over agency accountability
Online forums and social media posts reflected fan concern over the state of affairs at VShojo. On Reddit, one user commented, “If Ironmouse of all people is leaving VShojo, then something concerning may be happening behind the scenes.” Another user on X wrote, “Imagine the amount of issues that aren't public,” raising questions about whether more problems exist within the agency that haven’t been shared.
There was particular concern over transparency in financial matters, especially around charity-related transactions. Users stressed the importance of VTuber agencies maintaining clear accountability in financial operations.
My heart hurts for the VSHOJO Community as I know some of you are very confused and hurt. These have been super confusing months for many of you and I know you’ve all been trying to weather it out.
— Zentreya⚡🐲 (@zentreya) July 21, 2025
Support those who you can and please stay strong.
No official response from VShojo yet
As of now, VShojo has not issued a public response to Ironmouse’s statement or to the concerns raised by the community. With several of its known talents distancing themselves from the brand and major voices speaking out, the situation has left the VTubing community seeking clarity and accountability.
To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
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