Kai Cenat debuts as VTuber with Ironmouse’s surprise gift on Mafiathon 2 stream

Kai Cenat made a surprise VTuber debut with a custom avatar gifted by Ironmouse during his Mafiathon 2 stream

On November 29, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat was taken by surprise when Ironmouse, one of the most beloved VTubers on the platform, appeared on his Mafiathon 2 stream with an unexpected gift—a custom VTuber avatar of Cenat himself.

The reveal came after Cenat was guided to a "theater" within his complex to meet a mystery guest. To his astonishment, Ironmouse appeared on-screen to congratulate him on his successful subathon, a live-streaming marathon where fans help creators reach subscriber milestones.

After a few brief technical hiccups, Cenat made his way off-screen to enter a “portal” to Ironmouse's room, where his new digital avatar awaited. The moment was full of excitement, and Cenat immediately began to test the limits of his new avatar by dancing and experimenting with his digital limbs.

Kai Cenat's VTuber Journey Begins

Ironmouse, who has been a prominent figure in the VTuber community, took a moment to explain the effort that went into creating Cenat's avatar. “I have to say we did a lot of legwork for your model,” she said, as Cenat adjusted to his new digital body. Fans watching couldn’t help but laugh as Cenat struggled to maintain balance, adding to the comedic nature of the segment.

Ironmouse also shared a deeply personal speech, explaining her journey into VTubing: "I started VTubing because I was lonely. I lived my life isolated due to my medical condition, and it’s been very tough. Now, I’m at a point where I can support my family and take care of myself," they said, touching the hearts of viewers.

While Ironmouse spoke, Cenat continued to play around with his new VTuber avatar, humorously struggling with its movements while praising Ironmouse for her contribution to the community. "Chat! Come on, clap it up for Ironmouse,” he urged, showing his admiration for her.

Ironmouse's Influence on Kai Cenat and Streaming Career

Cenat didn’t hold back on how much Ironmouse has inspired his own streaming journey. "You inspire me to do what I’m doing, for raising a lot of money for a good cause," he said, referencing his decision to donate a portion of the proceeds from Mafiathon 2 to charity.

Cenat also took the opportunity to express his respect for the VTuber community, which is often downplayed in mainstream streaming. "I know a lot of people downplay what you do, but I want to go ahead and give you a flower because you are trying something new," Cenat acknowledged, offering Ironmouse a heartfelt tribute for her impact on the streaming and VTubing world.

Mafiathon 2 and Record-Breaking Subscriptions

As of now, Cenat has surpassed over 700,000 subscribers during the Mafiathon 2 event, solidifying his position as the most-subscribed Twitch streamer—by a wide margin. This new milestone is a significant increase from his previous record of 300,000, which was broken in October 2024 by Ironmouse, who reached 326,252 subscribers.

In a touching response to Cenat breaking her record earlier this month, Ironmouse predicted that Cenat might hit the 1 million subscriber mark before Mafiathon 2 ended. While that target seems unlikely with less than 24 hours remaining in the event, the incredible growth of both Cenat and Ironmouse serves as a testament to the power of the Twitch and VTuber communities.

With the event nearing its conclusion, the collaboration between Ironmouse and Kai Cenat has shown just how dynamic and supportive the Twitch and VTuber spaces have become, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more unexpected surprises in the future.