Ironmouse, a feminine VTuber extensively thought of essentially the most profitable on Twitch, has introduced that she is leaving the company that represents her. Ironmouse has been a part of the VShojo company since November 2020, however in a video posted to her YouTube channel, she alleges that the corporate owes her “a big quantity of funds,” and that it did not donate greater than $515,000 that she raised for the Immunodeficiency Basis charity.
Ironmouse has a uncommon major immune deficiency illness referred to as Widespread Variable Immunodeficiency, or CVID, that means that she has a low- to near-non-functioning immune system. This illness implies that Mouse spends virtually all of her time bedridden, getting sick rather a lot, and having to stay remoted. When Ironmouse started streaming, she simply wished to see if she might “make some associates” however she was afraid to indicate her actual face on-line. That is when a good friend steered that she attempt utilizing an anime avatar, and he or she grew to become a VTuber.
After being approached to affix VShojo in 2020, Mouse says she spent a very long time “contemplating” whether or not she might turn out to be a company VTuber or not. Finally, she determined that the advantages of retaining her anonymity and having VShojo deal with her funds had been good causes to proceed, and he or she joined the corporate in November of 2020. Since then, she and her on-line good friend CDawg, actual title Connor, have raised greater than $4 million for the Immunodeficiency Basis by means of on-line subathons, the place viewers contribute subscriptions on Twitch to boost cash for the charity, Cycleathons, the place Connor will cycle an prolonged distance taking donations, and different charitable occasions.
Ironmouse has achieved two subathons throughout which she determined to donate half of her income to the Immunodeficiency Basis. The primary of those she says went off with no hitch, and VShojo–as the corporate dealing with her Twitch payments–successfully donated greater than $329,000 to the Immunodeficiency Basis. Her second subathon in September 2024 noticed her beat the all-time Twitch subscriber document of 306,621 beforehand held by Kai Cenat. This meant that over $515,000 had been raised for the Immunodeficiency Basis, and as soon as once more Ironmouse says she requested VShojo to make the donation on her behalf. “Sadly, nonetheless a 12 months later, VShojo has not paid the charity,” she explains.
Ironmouse explains that the Immunodeficiency Basis is a charity that helped her immensely when she was going by means of her analysis, feeling “scared” and not sure of what would occur subsequent. “This whole state of affairs has damaged me. I simply wished to do one thing good and to provide again to a group that helped me, however sadly that is not the case,” she continues. Mouse goes on to verify that she needs she might discuss in additional depth in regards to the state of affairs, however that she has been suggested to attend for authorized proceedings.
In solidarity with Ironmouse, different VTubers which can be represented by VShojo have begun to take away the company’s title from their social media handles, and informing their communities that they are going to be streaming quickly to clarify what their subsequent steps are–raising the query of whether or not the controversial state of affairs might trigger different skills to depart VShojo, too.
VTuber Kson has recently streamed to announce her departure from the company, and alleged that VShojo has did not pay her since September 2024. “I’ve been lied to from the corporate rather a lot in regards to the state of affairs,” she defined, “My funds stopped final September. I used to be asking what is going on on for a very long time, a number of instances. All they stated was, ‘It will be paid,’ and it was by no means paid, and I believe it should by no means be.” Kson continues to clarify that the rationale she waited so lengthy to disclose the knowledge and give up the company is because of doubts that the cash would ever be paid. “That was scary for me,” she stated.
Kuro has also announced that he “submitted a depart contract” 11 days ago–it’s unclear whether or not he was conscious of Ironmouse’s state of affairs on the time of submitting that request.
VShojo had been below scrutiny lately as three of its skills left the company since Could 2025, in addition to the previous CMO and director of expertise each resigning. VTubers who had been previously members of VShojo have additionally spoken out in regards to the Ironmouse state of affairs, with Zentreya–who left the company earlier this month–posting that her “coronary heart hurts for the VShojo group” and inspiring folks to assist each other. Present VShojo members Kuro Kurenai, Apricot, Henya, Hime Hajime, AmaLee, and Michi Mochievee publicly issued assist for Ironmouse.
Ironmouse has revealed a Tiltify link that’s elevating funds instantly for the Immunodeficiency Basis. On the time of writing it has raised over $334,000. She’s going to proceed to stream as an impartial VTuber.