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