Multiple VTubers have announced their departure from VShojo following Ironmouse’s exit and allegations that the agency failed to pay $500,000 owed to The Immune Deficiency Foundation. The departures come as all VShojo members have had their VShojo verification removed from their X handles.
Ironmouse announced her departure on July 21, stating the agency owed her funds and had not paid the charity funds raised during her subathon.
Following this, Kuro stated he had already submitted a leave contract 11 days prior to Ironmouse’s announcement, adding, “I guess I’m an indie now.”
i didnt want to say anything until its finalized but since people keep making assumptions, no i am not staying here ive already submitted a leave contract and had that meeting 11 days ago
— KURO ☠️❤️🩹🫃 (@K9_KURO) July 22, 2025
the only reason i still have the vshojo brand logo on here still is because they have to…
Projekt Melody also confirmed her departure, writing, “I was an OG talent, put my everything into this comp. But I’m beyond devastated at what happened.”
I waited to make a statement, cuz I'm always anxious & struggle to find my words.
— Projekt Melody 🍆💦🥯 (@ProjektMelody) July 22, 2025
But, yes, i'm leaving vshojo.
I was an OG talent, put my everything into this comp. But I'm beyond devastated at what happened. & I never in a million years thought I'd be saying these words. 💔
AmaLee announced her contract termination, noting she would return to independent streaming, stating, “I retain my IP… Thank you so much for your continued support as we look toward the future.”
As of today I will be terminating my contract with VShojo effective immediately and I will be returning to being an independent VTuber and content creator. Nothing about my content will change, as I was indie for 18 years before signing with VShojo, and I retain my IP. My love…
— AmaLee 🦋 M̶̱̍ö̷̧́n̶̝͋a̷͔̓r̷̝̓c̶̼̈́h̸͕̀ (@LeeandLie) July 22, 2025
Hime Hajime announced her exit, sharing that while she valued the connections made, she “can no longer be part of the company.”
Kson also departed, criticising VShojo for only caring “about money” and claiming she was owed payments since October 2024. During a live stream with VShojo CEO Makino, she stated that Japanese talents had not been paid, with Makino acknowledging payment issues.
Kson quitting on live stream is not on the bingo card damn Vshojo pic.twitter.com/BIUOQYANDD
— Chard (@RIgnacio724) July 22, 2025
Additionally, Michi Mochivie announced her move to independence, posting, “What a great way to start our journey into being Michi Mochivie from Michi Mochivie independent.”
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO THE SHORT STREAM!
— Michi Mochievee 💍 (@MichiMochievee) July 22, 2025
SORRY MY PC WHITE-SCREENED-HANGED IN THE END.. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START OUR JOURNEY INTO BEING MICHI MOCHIEVEE FROM MICHI MOCHIEVEE INDEPENDANT !! 😶
but seriously, i love and appreciate you guys alot, take great care of yourselves ok💜
At the time of writing, VShojo has not issued a public response regarding the allegations or the talent departures.
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