VTubers Part 2: The Fall of Vshojo

Part 2 of our series of VTubers explores the rise and fall of the American "talent first" agency Vshojo. And how one of the most promising businesses in the scene resorted to robbing a charity to stay afloat.

Sources

Apricot [@LichVtuber]. (2025, July 24). I have decided to part ways with VShojo effective immediately. I will be continuing as an independent creator [Post]. X. https://x.com/Apricot/status/1948310000000000000

GEEGA [@GEEGA_Official]. (2025, June 25). Announcement regarding my graduation from the VShojo agency [Post]. X. https://x.com/GEEGA_Official/status/1924510000000000000

Ignacio, J. [@TheGunrun]. (2025, July 24). VShojo has failed, and I've mismanaged the company into the situation you're all witnessing. So today I am sharing the difficult news that VShojo is shutting down [Post]. X. https://x.com/TheGunrun/status/1948290000000000000

Ironmouse [@ironmouse]. (2025, July 21). An important update regarding my status and future with VShojo [Post]. X. https://x.com/ironmouse/status/1947230000000000000

Matara Kan [@MataraKan]. (2025, April 28). Regarding the end of my contract with VShojo [Post]. X. https://x.com/VShojo/status/1908240000000000000

Nyatasha Nyanners [@NyanNyanners]. (2023, April 30). I have decided not to renew my contract with VShojo. I am so grateful for the time spent there [Post]. X. https://x.com/NyanNyanners/status/1652705353158098944

Silvervale [@Silvervale]. (2023, April 26). VShojo and Silvervale have mutually agreed to not renew their contract [Post]. X. https://x.com/VShojo/status/1651362624535314432

Zentreya [@Zentreya]. (2025, June 27). I am moving forward as an independent talent. Thank you VShojo for the memories [Post]. X. https://x.com/Zentreya/status/1925180000000000000

YouTube Videos

Beelz Flylord. (2023, February 16). Silvervale harassed to tears over Hogwarts Legacy antis [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ALJ9zu70mMk

Daily GEEGA. (2025, July 23). VShojo Ignored GEEGA's Advice [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/T2rGJGphhv8

Daily GEEGA. (2025, August 5). GEEGA Is Fighting To Get the Fans Their Merch. [Video]. [YouTube]. https://youtu.be/IyXUQGvqHE8

Ironmouse. (2025, July 21). Why I left VShojo [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwLbGcUMy6g

Henya Daily. (2025, August 5). Henya Speaks Out The Truth About The Merch Scandal [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/il9iCR6H8Cg

Lao Ch. (2025, July 24). Matara Finally Speaks About Vshojo Situation… [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/V6Qkqzx-xng

kson ONAIR. (2025, July 22). 【緊急配信】今回の件についてお話しします [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBxw80mZoWI

Mujin. (2025, August 5). How The Top VTuber Agency Got Exposed as a Dystopian Nightmare [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/M5HV-e14Esw

Vtuber Sings. (2021, April 19). Ironmouse sings Ave Maria (Operatic Mouse) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtp4h4KQGGM

Not cited: Countless random reddit posts, streams and clips, discussions on twitter (X), and other bits of contextual information to help fill out the stories.

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