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VTuber Agency VShojo Shuts Down After CEO Admits Misusing $500K in Charity Funds

No plan exists to repay creators or deliver the $500 000 charity donation to the Immune Deficiency Foundation

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Overview

  • CEO Justin “Gunrun” Ignacio took full responsibility for mismanaging VShojo and acknowledged diverting funds raised by Ironmouse’s subathon
  • The abrupt collapse left all of VShojo’s talent roster without contracts or pay and no path to recover owed earnings
  • Ironmouse has rallied her community to raise over $1 million for the Immune Deficiency Foundation to cover the shortfall
  • Legal action is underway as Ironmouse seeks restitution for unpaid personal and charitable funds while gradually returning to streaming
  • VShojo’s failure underscores broader challenges in sustainable financial models for digital talent agencies and accountability in creator-led charitable initiatives