On Monday, Ironmouse, a cofounder of VShojo, announced that she has left the agency, stating she is owed outstanding funds and that pledged charity donations were not fulfilled. VTubers and online fans have responded to Ironmouse’s departure from VShojo, reflecting solidarity and criticism towards the agency.
Several VShojo talents, including Michi Mochievee, AmaLee Monarch, Kuro, Froot, Kson, Haruka Karibu, Henya, and Hime, have removed “VShojo” from their X handles.
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”. In response to which fans and VTubers alike expressed support in the comments.
im sorry.. i legally cant say anything yet rn, but im just honestly so tired..
— Michi Mochievee 💍 (@MichiMochievee) July 22, 2025
please support mousey, she's such an amazing person
please take care of yourselves, you guys matter so much, atleast to me
and please do tell the people you love that you love them
Other current VShojo members posted on X in response to the news:
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
i'm tired
— Haruka Karibu 🍀 (@haruka_karibu) July 22, 2025
— Froot💀 (@LichVtuber) July 21, 2025
Geega, who left VShojo in June, posted the Tiltify donation link for the Immune Deficiency Foundation that Ironmouse shared in her announcement video stating, “You know what to do”.
You know what to dohttps://t.co/MFc0dqbEQc
— GEEGA ギガ 🔝 (@GeneralGEEGA) July 21, 2025
Another ex-VShojo member, Zentreya wrote on X, “My heart hurts for the VSHOJO Community … these have been super confusing months … Support those who you can and please stay strong.”
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.
Indie streamer Shoto (@shxtou) tweeted, “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…”.
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 and support the Immune Deficiency Foundation y’all. https://t.co/Q67WLFwKy2
— Shoto 🗡️ (@shxtou) July 22, 2025
VTuber and Voice Actor CyYu, in response to Shoto, as well as other Indie Talents reacted to the situation:
You too? Damn. And retweet.
— 🤖 CyYuVtuber 🤖 (@CyYuVtuber) July 22, 2025
— Kenji 🐒 (@SunKenjiVT) July 21, 2025
— Lucius Merryweather 🖊️🐶 ASTRALINE (@Merrydawg) July 21, 2025
On Reddit, several users expressed that Ironmouse’s departure was significant, with one writing, “If Ironmouse of all people is leaving VShojo, then something concerning may be happening behind the scenes.”
Others discussed the importance of agencies maintaining clear communication and accountability in handling funds, particularly those related to charity efforts.
One user on X commented, “Imagine the amount of issues that aren't public,” indicating broader concern about potential undisclosed matters.
VShojo has not publicly addressed these concerns at the time of writing.
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