Renowned VTuber Ironmouse, one of Twitch’s most prominent personalities, has officially severed ties with the talent agency VShojo, citing serious financial discrepancies. In a heartfelt video statement released on July 21, 2025, she alleged that the agency withheld over $500,000 intended for the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)—a charity she has passionately supported throughout her career.
The funds, raised during one of her record-breaking subathon events in 2023, were reportedly managed by VShojo due to her personal need for anonymity. VTuber Ironmouse expressed frustration that the donation had still not been transferred to the IDF, more than a year after the stream. “I don’t have access to the money. It was never in my hands,” she said, adding that legal counsel now advises her on the matter.
Despite legal limitations on what she could reveal, Ironmouse confirmed she will donate all YouTube ad revenue from her announcement video to the IDF and plans to host a new fundraising livestream later this month.
Long-Term Partnership Breaks Down Over Transparency Issues
VTuber Ironmouse joined VShojo at its launch in 2020 and quickly became one of its standout stars. Her 2023 subathon raised over $1 million, half of which was pledged to charity. But according to Ironmouse, the most recent event’s promised donations never reached the intended recipients. She described feeling “manipulated,” stating that VShojo exploited her loyalty and guilt to keep her on board even as issues escalated behind the scenes.
The delay in charity disbursement and a broader lack of financial transparency appear to be the breaking point. Ironmouse emphasized that this decision was painful but necessary. “This has broken me,” she admitted during the announcement, alluding to deep emotional strain and burnout.
Industry watchers noted that the trust between agency and talent—once thought to be a defining feature of VShojo’s creator-first model—has now come under scrutiny.
Fallout and Industry-Wide Implications
VTuber Ironmouse’s departure is not an isolated event. Several high-profile VTubers, including Zentreya, Geega, and Matara Kan, have also parted ways with VShojo in recent months. Furthermore, internal reports suggest that key executives and founding members may be exiting, pointing to deeper instability within the agency.
The response from the VTuber community has been swift and supportive. Fellow creators, both within and outside VShojo, have expressed solidarity with Ironmouse. Fans across platforms like Reddit and ResetEra are calling out VShojo’s alleged mismanagement. “How do you withhold money meant for charity? This crosses a serious line,” wrote one commenter.
Public trust in VShojo is rapidly eroding, with many questioning whether the agency can recover from this reputational blow. Meanwhile, Ironmouse has reaffirmed her commitment to transparency, charity, and her fans—signaling a new chapter in her career as an independent creator.
Ironmouse’s departure marks more than just the end of a partnership—it signals a broader reckoning for VTuber agencies and the need for accountability in influencer-charity collaborations. As legal proceedings unfold and industry eyes remain fixed on VShojo, the outcome may reshape how VTuber management operates moving forward.
